Mental Warfare 🧠 The devil's primary attack on Christians targets their minds through memories, flashbacks, dreams, and impressions from the past, aiming to hinder their experience of God's present and future glory. 💭 Unwanted thoughts that bother you and that you try to shut off are likely not from your heart, indicating you shouldn't take responsibility or repent for them. Spiritual Dynamics 👿 The devil is impressed when Christians emulate Jesus by walking in light, overcoming evil with good, and responding to harsh words with kindness. 🦁 Satan roams like a lion seeking to devour believers by exploiting their weaknesses, misconceptions, lack of understanding, and unsurrendered areas, as described in 1 Peter 5. Devilish Perspective 😈 The devil's arrogance stems from observing humanity since Adam and Eve, leading him to believe people love themselves and aren't truly committed to God, which he aims to prove. TLDR: Embracing faith in God's love and understanding one's identity in Christ empowers believers to overcome negative thoughts and live authentically while positively impacting others. 1. 00:00 🙏 Embracing faith in God's love and acceptance transforms identity and empowers believers to live authentically as His children. 2. 01:20 ✨ Embracing God's light while rejecting darkness is crucial for overcoming intrusive thoughts and achieving true freedom during worship. 2.1 Memories and thoughts from the past can attack our minds, but embracing the light of God and rejecting darkness is essential for true freedom and transformation. 2.2 During worship, intrusive thoughts can arise as the devil seeks to exploit moments of vulnerability, aiming to create doubt and confusion. 3. 03:43 🌟 Don't let unwanted thoughts define you; affirm your identity in Christ and focus on His new life for you. 3.1 Don't take responsibility for unwanted thoughts or memories that aren't reflective of your true heart and identity in Christ, as they can distract you from experiencing God's glory in the present and future. 3.2 Ignore negative thoughts and dreams, affirm your identity in Christ, and focus on the new life and desires He has given you. 4. 06:10 😇 The devil exploits our selfishness, but Job's story shows that selflessness and reflecting Christ's character can shield us from negative influences in the mind. 4.1 The devil doubts our love for God, believing we only seek Him for personal gain, and is only impressed when we reflect Christ's character through our actions. 4.2 Job's story illustrates that selflessness, love, and mercy can protect us from the devil's influence, as he thrives on humanity's selfishness. 4.3 Negative thoughts often stem from deceptive influences rather than genuine feelings, and the mind is the primary battleground for these attacks. 5. 09:43 🛡 Focus on your identity in Christ to combat doubts and strongholds, standing firm in faith against the enemy's lies. 5.1 To overcome wrong beliefs and strongholds in your mind, focus on the truth of your identity in Christ and engage in the good fight of faith. 5.2 The enemy seeks to exploit weaknesses and doubts, and to resist him, one must stand firm in their faith and identity in Christ. 5.3 If your thoughts and beliefs do not encourage and uplift you, they are not aligned with the life-giving nature of the Lord. 6. 12:41 📖 Study the Bible to know God personally, using a color code for understanding and focusing on Christian conduct in the New Testament. 6.1 Study the Bible with the intention of knowing God personally, using a color code to enhance understanding and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance. 6.2 Dan uses purple to highlight Christian conduct in their Bible, emphasizing its importance by going through three pencils for this color while studying the New Testament. 7. 14:29 ✨ Focus on positively impacting others for Christ, overcoming negative thoughts, and recognizing your true worth against the devil's lies. 7.1 Our lives should focus on positively impacting others for Christ, leading to eternal rewards and glory, while walking in love and light without being hindered by negative thoughts. 7.2 If the devil claims you are worthless or incapable, remember that his lies indicate the opposite truth about your potential and worth. 8. 16:31 💡 Emotions can cloud judgment, but it's essential to focus on deep beliefs about forgiveness and hope rather than fleeting feelings.
Praying for everyone that goes through spiritual warfare remembering not their past/what they've done, but constantly being triggered how they have been hurt/rejected/lied to. Praying for everyone to be set free- WHATEVER the battle is. Our ONLY Hope is JESUS CHRIST.
Love this guy I've been following him for 8 years now he's the only preacher I listen to and Todd if course but he's taught me so much I just want his faith if he only knew how much of an impact he has on my walk. One day I will make it to a sermon I have to
This past week I been getting hit heavy in my mind. I couldnt figure out what was going on, I been so down on myself. Glory to God those are not my thoughts and I dont have to give those thoughts the time of day
He won’t read this, but this is real good. He’s so deep. He really gets to the heart meat of faith living.telling us if we live knowing we will act it out if we try, we question whether were right.that is faith.
Mental Warfare
🧠 The devil's primary attack on Christians targets their minds through memories, flashbacks, dreams, and impressions from the past, aiming to hinder their experience of God's present and future glory.
💭 Unwanted thoughts that bother you and that you try to shut off are likely not from your heart, indicating you shouldn't take responsibility or repent for them.
Spiritual Dynamics
👿 The devil is impressed when Christians emulate Jesus by walking in light, overcoming evil with good, and responding to harsh words with kindness.
🦁 Satan roams like a lion seeking to devour believers by exploiting their weaknesses, misconceptions, lack of understanding, and unsurrendered areas, as described in 1 Peter 5.
Devilish Perspective
😈 The devil's arrogance stems from observing humanity since Adam and Eve, leading him to believe people love themselves and aren't truly committed to God, which he aims to prove.
TLDR: Embracing faith in God's love and understanding one's identity in Christ empowers believers to overcome negative thoughts and live authentically while positively impacting others.
1. 00:00 🙏 Embracing faith in God's love and acceptance transforms identity and empowers believers to live authentically as His children.
2. 01:20 ✨ Embracing God's light while rejecting darkness is crucial for overcoming intrusive thoughts and achieving true freedom during worship.
2.1 Memories and thoughts from the past can attack our minds, but embracing the light of God and rejecting darkness is essential for true freedom and transformation.
2.2 During worship, intrusive thoughts can arise as the devil seeks to exploit moments of vulnerability, aiming to create doubt and confusion.
3. 03:43 🌟 Don't let unwanted thoughts define you; affirm your identity in Christ and focus on His new life for you.
3.1 Don't take responsibility for unwanted thoughts or memories that aren't reflective of your true heart and identity in Christ, as they can distract you from experiencing God's glory in the present and future.
3.2 Ignore negative thoughts and dreams, affirm your identity in Christ, and focus on the new life and desires He has given you.
4. 06:10 😇 The devil exploits our selfishness, but Job's story shows that selflessness and reflecting Christ's character can shield us from negative influences in the mind.
4.1 The devil doubts our love for God, believing we only seek Him for personal gain, and is only impressed when we reflect Christ's character through our actions.
4.2 Job's story illustrates that selflessness, love, and mercy can protect us from the devil's influence, as he thrives on humanity's selfishness.
4.3 Negative thoughts often stem from deceptive influences rather than genuine feelings, and the mind is the primary battleground for these attacks.
5. 09:43 🛡 Focus on your identity in Christ to combat doubts and strongholds, standing firm in faith against the enemy's lies.
5.1 To overcome wrong beliefs and strongholds in your mind, focus on the truth of your identity in Christ and engage in the good fight of faith.
5.2 The enemy seeks to exploit weaknesses and doubts, and to resist him, one must stand firm in their faith and identity in Christ.
5.3 If your thoughts and beliefs do not encourage and uplift you, they are not aligned with the life-giving nature of the Lord.
6. 12:41 📖 Study the Bible to know God personally, using a color code for understanding and focusing on Christian conduct in the New Testament.
6.1 Study the Bible with the intention of knowing God personally, using a color code to enhance understanding and seeking the Holy Spirit's guidance.
6.2 Dan uses purple to highlight Christian conduct in their Bible, emphasizing its importance by going through three pencils for this color while studying the New Testament.
7. 14:29 ✨ Focus on positively impacting others for Christ, overcoming negative thoughts, and recognizing your true worth against the devil's lies.
7.1 Our lives should focus on positively impacting others for Christ, leading to eternal rewards and glory, while walking in love and light without being hindered by negative thoughts.
7.2 If the devil claims you are worthless or incapable, remember that his lies indicate the opposite truth about your potential and worth.
8. 16:31 💡 Emotions can cloud judgment, but it's essential to focus on deep beliefs about forgiveness and hope rather than fleeting feelings.
Praying for everyone that goes through spiritual warfare remembering not their past/what they've done, but constantly being triggered how they have been hurt/rejected/lied to. Praying for everyone to be set free- WHATEVER the battle is. Our ONLY Hope is JESUS CHRIST.
I have been following Jesus through Dan's messages for 4 years
When I found you I found me lord. Yes that’s true ❤️👑⚡️
The more truth we have in us gives us the ability to break strongholds without creating landing strips for the devil to hinder breakthrough,.. Amen
The Holy Spirit is in us with all God’s love.
Love this guy I've been following him for 8 years now he's the only preacher I listen to and Todd if course but he's taught me so much I just want his faith if he only knew how much of an impact he has on my walk. One day I will make it to a sermon I have to
Walking in love oh lord yes
That’s huge ❤️ talking. ☀️
You are telling truth
This past week I been getting hit heavy in my mind. I couldnt figure out what was going on, I been so down on myself. Glory to God those are not my thoughts and I dont have to give those thoughts the time of day
You nailed it as you American say it 😳❤️👑⚡️
He won’t read this, but this is real good. He’s so deep. He really gets to the heart meat of faith living.telling us if we live knowing we will act it out if we try, we question whether were right.that is faith.
Is there anyone from South Africa that hears Dan's teaching?
Me.....
Yes Andre in gauteng love this guy's teaching
pray without ceasing 🙏🏻
After believing the prayers will change to love and thank and pray for family and others.
❤Praise God for the truth that sets us free! 😊
كيف لا يهبكم كل شئ مع ابنه !؟
He must be serious.
Pops is always FIYAAAA 🔥🔥