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Battlefield of the Mind: Winning the Battle in Your Mind
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Discussion Questions
General Impressions
Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.
1. Did you agree with Meyer’s view of the mind as a battlefield? Did anything surprise you, or did you find anything particularly striking?
2. Meyer writes from the background of a charismatic Christian, and she frequently cites beliefs and practices that are distinctive to that tradition. Do you share that background, and if not, which parts of it do you find either compelling or problematic?
3. Are you familiar with any of the controversies surrounding Joyce Meyer Ministries, such as criticisms of her lavish lifestyle? Do these controversies affect the way you receive her counsel in Battlefield of the Mind?
Personal Reflection and Connection
Encourage readers to reflect on how the book relates to their own life or work and how its lessons could help them.
1. Which “wilderness mentalities” have you experienced in your own life? Are there any other wilderness mentalities that you would add to Meyer’s list?
2. Given Meyer’s descriptions, do you see yourself as someone who is mostly positive in their thinking, mostly negative, or somewhere in between?
3. Of the “abnormal” and unhealthy states of mind that Meyer deals with in Part 2, which do you struggle with? Do you think it’s possible to grow beyond that state of mind, and if so, how?
4. Did anything surprise you about Meyer’s description of God’s work in your life? In what ways would you like to know God better or see his work more clearly?
Real-World Relevance
Prompt readers to explore how the book fits into today’s professional or social landscape.
1. Compare Meyer’s view of positive thinking to secular “positive thinking” psychology, as espoused by figures like Rhonda Byrne (The Secret). Which elements are similar, and which are different?
2. Is this a book that you would recommend to be read in churches across the world? Why or why not?
Practical Applications
Encourage readers to share and consider how the book’s lessons could be applied to their personal/professional lives.
1. Meyer frequently recommends spending time meditating on the Word of God, but she does not provide a specific program or plan for doing so. Practically speaking, how would you plan to incorporate Scripture meditation into your daily routine?
2. If you saw your own condition in one of the “abnormal” states of mind from Part 2 or the “wilderness mentalities” from Part 3, what changes could you make in your life to address that issue?
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