We pick the book club back up with Part II (“Looking Within”) of The Spirit-Filled Life by Dr. Charles Stanley. Tatum recaps the biblical foundation of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling (for all believers at salvation) versus His influencing (our moment-by-moment leading). Building on the recent Internal Harmony series, she explains that walking by the Spirit is not distant, rule-based “directions,” but a close, personal leading—a lifestyle of sensitivity, dependence, and cooperation. You’ll learn why the Spirit’s primary goal is to form Christ-likeness, how to fight the “battle before the battle” in your mind, and why Scripture is the Holy Spirit’s weapon of choice (the sword of the Spirit) for dismantling lies, speculations, and flesh-driven desires. Tatum shares practical examples from entrepreneurship and life, showing how obedience positions us to avoid unnecessary suffering and walk into God’s wise, timely provision. Grab your copy: https://amzn.to/4mSGGTNKey TakeawaysIndwelt & Led: All believers receive the Holy Spirit at salvation; the ongoing call is to be led by Him (Gal. 5:16, 18, 25).Rhythm > Routine: Don’t confine God to a devotional “director’s chair.” Cultivate a moment-by-moment rhythm with Him.Holiness is the Goal: The Spirit’s primary work is Christ-likeness, not quick answers about jobs, money, or moves.Battle Before the Battle: Win the mental war first—guard thoughts, take them captive, and preoccupy your mind with truth.Scripture = Sword: Use specific verses to confront specific lies; memorize and speak them out loud.Focus Forms Direction: “What we focus on, we drift toward.” Set your mind on the Spirit to avoid fulfilling the flesh.Scripture ReferencesGalatians 5:16, 18, 25 — Walk/keep in step with the SpiritEphesians 5:18 — Filled with the Spirit1 Corinthians 12:13 — One Spirit, one body1 John 4:13 — Assurance by His SpiritRomans 6:11–14 — Dead to sin, alive to GodRomans 12:2 — Renew your mindColossians 3:2 — Set your mind on things abovePhilippians 4:8 — Think on what is true2 Corinthians 10:5 — Take thoughts captive1 Peter 1:13; 3:9; 4:19 — Sober-minded, repay evil with blessing, entrust to a faithful CreatorEphesians 6:17 — The word as the sword of the SpiritPractical Homework List Your Speculations & Struggles: Recurring daydreams, fantasies, mental loops.Find Targeted Verses: Use a study Bible/concordance to match each area with Scripture.Memorize & Speak Aloud: Put verses on cards, phone lock screen, mirror, or desk. Say them out loud daily.Accountability: Share your list with a trusted friend and review weekly.Pray for Sensitivity: Ask the Holy Spirit to flag thoughts not in harmony with truth.Grab your copy: https://amzn.to/4mSGGTNOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.com* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/BLESSEDSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blessed-bossed-up7264/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This prayer is so powerful. I couldn't finish listening to it before I had to send it to my three children... speak life, not death in our lives. Reminding ourselves who we are and whose we are.. Amen.
sheesh!😭🙏Won't He do it. May God continue to use you in unimaginable ways❤
Hallelujah
I just subscribed and I can't get off your podcast. Thank you for your obedience to God. What's your Instagram handle?
cant wait to listen , heard about you from @lovemichelleAna
That change of perspective is key... My Pastor, Danny Sutton, during his sermon Sunday, touched on how when we pray we have to change our request... instead of asking God for sight to see our vision (because He created us with all that we need) we ought to ask Him to update our prescription so that our vision becomes clearer...
I listen to this podcast every week, I love it, I get so much from you each week, Thank you for your obedience and allowing God to use you as a vessel.. I was told to remind you that God will use the least of a group to make the biggest change...
Omg!!! I just had a conversation and my Pastor just preached about lack of faith making you sick and anxious
I'm almost in tears just listening to this.
I needed to hear this. Thank you so much! I have been looking for ways to show that God is my CEO & I'm glad I found this podcast
Amazing podcast. Definitely put some things I have been desiring in my walk with Christ, into perspective. Thank you for sharing!
ladies, this podcast is so inspiring. Keep doing what you do. Yasssss!
Hello ladies, I just started listening to your podcast and I LOVE it. I'm not a millineal, but this is still relevant and speaks to my heart. I'm on my journey to entrepreneurship by starting over. Keep up the positive conversations and thank you!
Binging on this podcast. I looooove it so far. I need 6 hours of sleep in order to be proactive throughout the day. Working on my career on my 9-5 is something I'm guilty of as well.
the articles on NY Times and WSJ gives so much more info and I understand his low key snarky remarks. The lawsuits associated with Nasty Gal for trademark infringement. it's so interesting. thanks for this. it helped when reading more into this company and where they "failed". to gain more takeaways.