Article contributed by Esther Hew, PJ3
I am a born again Christian but why don't I have the peace, joy and hope of God in me? Why can't I live a victorious life? These were the questions I used to ask but not anymore ..
The Battlefield of the Mind has taught me to initiate an habitual process to think about what i am thinking about and then, to make the necessary efforts to meditate, contemplate and ponder on God's Word day and night. As I started to think and be mindful of what i was thinking, and worked at filling my thought process with God's Word, I received a wonderful revelation and it gave me a new perspective for my life.
Although Romans 12 : 2 teaches us to be transformed by the renewal of our mind so that we may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, but many of us have not gotten our mind renewed because we spend very very little time pondering, meditating and contemplating on God's Word.
Instead our mind keep thinking of the wrong thoughts: such as why my boss never appreciate what i have done for him? There is no point in doing so much for him; Why can't my children work as hard as my neighbour's children? This type of negative thoughts only tear us down. They also change our attitude and affect our emotions for the day. We become a person with a lot of unhappiness, hatred, anger and jealousy.
When I start to think about what I am thinking about, I became aware of this strong current of negativity coming over me that threatens to pull me down. Once I realised what was happening inside me. I resolved to change my thinking so that i will no longer be held captive by these negative thoughts and emotions. Following the teaching of the Battlefield of the Mind, I started my quiet time with God on a more serious note. I would practice putting God's Word into my thinking. Overtime my effort bore fruit. For example, one time when i was wondering why such a sad incident had occured. God's Word came to mind to reveal His reason for allowing it to occur and that His wisdom transcend all understanding. We may not know why such an incident happened but God tell us to trust Him, that He will work out for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. The way God spoke to me reveal the truth that the measure of thought and study we give to the truth we hear will be the measure of virtue and knowledge that comes back to us.
From the above experience Ii realise how important it is to be aware of what goes into our mind and that we need to replace and fill our thoughts with God's Word. To line up our thinking with God and His Word. Through this process of thinking, we will be changed or transformed into what God intends for us to be and will be able to live a victorious life and be good witness for Christ to the world.
(L-R: Michael, Victoria, Wini, Andrew, Chris, Richard, Laurence, Alvin, Chan, Siew Hong, Sharon, Eddie)
On Sunday morning at 7.30am the 12 of us gathered at the entrance of Bukit Gasing. The men were gathering for the first time to prepare themselves for Mount KK Quest. I was not sure if I could last the pace (it's been ages since I last exercise lest alone climb any hill..)Glad to say all the women manage to complete our climb. The ropes along the side of trek were a great help as some part of the trails were quite challenging. What kept me going was knowing that there was no orang asli to pay to get me down safely should my legs failed to cooperate..
Apparently there are many trails to take but we took the one that lead us to the suspension bridge which overlook a small stream below.
After having climbed like what seemed to be ages, we finally reached the half-way mark and took a short-break. Whilst we rested, Alvin and Siew Hong were alredy into their 2nd and 3rd rounds.
From the half way mark we continue our journey and reached the Watch Tower. Being "kaisu" I did not want to miss out and climbed those stairway despite my aching muscles. And I was rewarded with the sight of beautiful lush greenery that surrounds Bukit Gasing. Wish I had my SLR camera with me. From here on the rest of the trek was easy..
Just before reaching the entrance, we had the opportunity to spot a large spider with teeny baby on its back. It was amazing! Although I know Eddie would not agree with me..
The trek was definitely an fun-filled and interesting experience. We all enjoyed ourselves tremendously. For those who missed out don't despair. The good news is that we are going to hike Bukit Gasing once again this Sunday before moving on to "conquer" the next hill. So for those who wish to join us please meet at the entrance of Bukit Gasing at 7.30am or contact me, Wini at 012-2681197 or anyone of us if you are not too sure about the place..
If you've suffered from worry, doubt, confusion, depression or anger, then you've experienced an attack on your mind. Discover how to overcome negative thoughts and live in peace and freedom. Battlefield of the Mind.
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Watch the Introduction to the Battlefield of the Mind video. It will give you an overview of what the course is about.
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"We need to yearn for God and to know Him. We know Him through His Word. John 17:3 says, "And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent."
Joyce preaches about the need to check your beliefs, attitudes and motives. The importance of thinking and speaking positively - how words can greatly influence every aspect of your life.
The New Eve Malaysia, which conducts the Battlefield of the Mind and The New Eve curriculum is wonderful. The benefits i have received from the study on Battlefield of the Mind have been enormous. Indeed the study has been a life-changing experience for me and benefitted me tremendously.
The impacts are as follow:
The very first chapter struck me deeply as i learn of the role played by the devil and his demons in a carefully crafted plan to build strongholds in our mind that paralyse us and keep us away from enjoying God's goodness in our lives. The devil does this job by constantly bombarding our mind with with nagging and negative thoughts as well as filling us with fears, doubts, suspicions, wonderings, reasoning and theories. When our mind harbors all these harmful thoughts, we also become a very negative and depressed person.
How to be set free from these chains locked up by the devil? The study proceeds to teach us ways to demolish these strongholds. By asking God for help often; by having right thinking which is a vital necessity for believers just as the heart beat and blood pressure are for life; by diligently working on our spirituality so that we would not give up in rough times.
Through the study i learnt to lean on God's word, trusting in His promises, putting on the full armour of God and walking in faith with expectations. Little by little my mind began to experience a renewal process. I also noticed that my outlook on life, my behaviour, my thinking and hence my mind-set has started to change. In other words, i am gaining ground in the battlefield of my mind, bit by bit. I become more aware of what i am thinking. I have stop uttering negative words and not to harbor any negative thoughts. Instead, i proclaim I am a confident person and declare hopes for the present as well as the future. I am enjoying a tremendous sense of joy and peace within myself. In short, i am a new person altogether as my mind is being renewed to God's way of thinking. With the renewed mind, I believe i will be transformed into what God intends for me to be.
The study has succeeded in encouraging the participants to attend to God's word by meditating on it, by pondering on it, by contemplating on it, by rehearsing or practising it in our thinking. What a wonderful and fruitful teaching we receive for studying God's word! As the measure of thoughts and study given to God's word will be the measure of virtue and knowledge that comes back to us, God's word will become the centre of our lives. We will be able to line up our thinking with God's thinking and His word and hence, we will become a true disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Esther Hew, married
Class of 2009 PJ003
7th January 2010, saw the launch of Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind curriculum in Kuantan.
2010 is indeed going to be an exciting year. It is a Year of Completion.
Thanks for Ps Eng Cheng we were able to get this curriculum going. At 9.30am, we had a total registration of 18 women coming for the induction from different churches.
Ps Eng Cheng will be conducting the follow-up classes whilst her two capable assistants, Choi Lin will act as the Host for the Kuantan chapter with the aid of Yvonne.
Despite the "technical battling" that was going on with the computers and projector, which was working fine the night before, Ps Richard was able to get the session going.
But nevertheless, with the advancement of technology, nothing is missed or lost.
Click to view Introduction videos
NEW EVE MALAYSIA aims to help women to become the new bold woman that God has created them to be, via the two curriculums, namely Battlefield of the Mind and the New Eve which combine biblical teaching and small group interaction.
BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND curriculum will help you discover how to become free from being ruled by depression, anger, worry, doubt and confusion, condemnation or fear! Through each of the thought-provoking questions you will learn to search for truths from God's Word that you can apply to your life to bring the freedom that you need.
The curriculum consist of 28 lessons that has been divided into 3 parts.
Part 1 : The Importance of the Mind
Lesson 1 : The Mind is a Battlefield
Lesson 2 : A Vital Necessity
Lesson 3 : Don't Give Up!
Lesson 4 : Little By Little
Lesson 5 : Be Positive
Lesson 6 : Mind-Binding Spirit
Lesson 7 : Think About What You Are Thinking About
Part 2 : Condition of the Mind
Lesson 8 : When Is My Mind Normal?
Lesson 9 : A Wandering, Wondering Mind
Lesson 10: A Confused Mind
Lesson 11: A Doubtful and Unbelieving Mind
Lesson 12: An Anxious and Worried Mind
Lesson 13: A Judgmental, Critical and Suspicious Mind
Lesson 14: A Passive Mind
Lesson 15 : The Mind of Christ
Part 3 : Wilderness Mentalities
Lesson 16 : My future is determined by my past and my present
Lesson 17: I don't want the responsibilities
Lesson 18: I can't take it if things are too hard!
Lesson 19: I can't help it - I'm just addicted
Lesson 20: Don't make me wait - I want it now!
Lesson 21: It's not my fault!
Lesson 22: My life is so miserable
Lesson 23: I don't deserve God's blessings
Lesson 24: Why shouldn't I be jealous?
Lesson 25: I'm doing it my way!
Watch Introductory Video 1 & 2
The format is simple: Women come together for once every 2 weeks for a 90-minute sessions that comprise of 60 minutes teaching (Groups can either view the teachings by Joyce Meyer on DVD or a pastor or other leader or both based on the materials provided.), followed by 30 minutes of small group interaction in an environment where women are free to talk openly and confidentially and be a support and encouragement for one another.
Come and join one of the New Eves and you will find it very enriching. See you!
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THE NEW EVE
The New Eve is a study by Robert Lewis of the Men's Fraternity that teaches the men on authentic biblical manhood in the context of the modern world. It will be taught as a follow-up after the Battlefield of the Mind experience.
The format is a 12 chapter book that includes a small group discussion guide.
The New Eve sets forth and elaborates upon five "Bold Moves" for today's discerning woman:
Live from the Inside Out
Adopt a Biblical Definition of Womanhood
Embrace a Big Picture Perspective on Life
Live with the End in Mind
Use Wisdom with a Man
"I never thought a book written by a man could give me such an eye-opening picture of who I should be as a woman." Shaunti Feldhahn, best selling author of For Women Only.
Click on the link to watch the introduction: New Eve Link
Check the dates here for your next lesson in Kuantan ...
