Welcome back to the Blessed and Bossed Up podcast presented by Anchored Media! In today’s episode, we are wrapping up Joyce Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind, diving into the final chapter: Wilderness Mentality #10: "I'm going to do it my way or not at all." Join Tatum as she reflects on the lessons learned throughout this book and the importance of obedience to God’s Word, especially when it goes against our natural tendencies or desires.

• Obedience Over Sacrifice: Drawing from 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Tatum emphasizes that obedience to God is more important than any sacrifice we can make. God is looking for us to follow His will, not just do things that look good or feel right in our own eyes.
• End of the Wilderness Mentality: This final mentality is all about surrendering our will to God’s. Tatum shares personal reflections on how this mentality has shown up in her own life, especially when things seem to be going well. It’s easy to drift away from obedience when we aren’t in desperate situations.
• Self-Reflection: Tatum challenges listeners to ask themselves, “Has my prayer life and obedience to God remained consistent, or have I become lax because my circumstances have improved?”
• Personal Story: Tatum opens up about how she’s had to confront her own strong-willed personality in her walk with God and how being obedient to His commands, even in small matters, has transformed her faith journey.
• Legacy of Obedience: Tatum encourages parents and leaders to consider the long-term impact of their obedience or disobedience on those they influence. Using examples from her own life and Joyce Meyer’s, she illustrates how our actions can influence future generations.

• Psalm 78:7-8 – Highlighting the stubbornness of the Israelites and the consequences of disobedience.
• 1 Samuel 15:22-23 – Saul’s disobedience and the importance of obedience over sacrifice.
• Ecclesiastes 12:13 – The conclusion of King Solomon’s wisdom, emphasizing obedience as the ultimate duty of man.

• Obedience is a Daily Choice: It’s not just about the big decisions, but the small, everyday instructions that God gives us. How are you following through on the daily habits He’s asked you to implement?
• A Life Rooted in Obedience: True reverence for God comes from a life that is rooted in obedience. This is our ultimate duty as believers.
• Influence of Obedience: Your obedience impacts more than just your life—it affects your children, your family, and others in your sphere of influence.

We are starting a new book in our book club series! Our next read will be Leadership as an Identity: The Four Traits of Those Who Wield Lasting Influence by Crawford Loritz. The link to purchase your copy is available in the show notes, so be sure to grab it and follow along as we dive into this new study on godly leadership traits. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802429874?ref=yb_qv_ov_prnt_dp_rw