Cultivating A Winning Mindset

Many of us have grown so accustomed to losing that we have to totally change our way of thinking, before we can begin to successfully challenge the obstacles of life and be victorious. Think about this for a moment, “Your potential is only limited by your own imagination!” Now, take out your bible and read Philippians 4:13 (NKJV).

I’ve often heard people say, “It’s not whether you win or lose; it’s how you play the game.” That to me is baloney! Who enters a competition just for the fun of it, when the enemy is strategizing how to take you out?

If you’re going to play, then cultivate a winning mindset and you’ll have a better chance of winning! Any coach will tell you that playing the game right is having a winning attitude.

That’s what God wants us, as believers, to have. He wants us to have so much faith in Him that we expect to thrash any obstacle the devil brings our way. So, when we are faced with a situation, remember this, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Ps. 46:10).

Yes, God cares! He wants us to expect to win at the game of life. That's why Jesus came, to give us quality life (Jn. 10:10); but we need wisdom to be able to tap into God’s provision for us. “Wisdom is the principal thing” (Prov.4:7); it helps us overcome obstacles.

Christians are in a war; the Good News is that we win. "In all things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord" (Rom. 8:37-39).

We serve a great and mighty God! He’s the creator of the universe, the one who spoke the worlds into existence. He’s called the Great “I Am”, and He’s saying today, “I am everything you need. I am your strength, I am your wisdom, I am your provider, I am your way maker, I am your problem solver, I am your dream giver, and I am your victory!

David put it this way in Psalm 138, “Though I am surrounded by troubles, You will bring me through. Your fist is clinched against my enemies. Your power will save me.” Maybe you feel like David today. You’re surrounded by all kind of difficulties. You’re tempted to settle just right where you are. You need to get your fire back!

Instead of focusing on how big your problems are, focus on how big your God is! God has given you the heart of an overcomer and He is everything you need. He is the Great I am, and He is the one leading and guiding you into victory in every area of your life.

As our coach, Jesus has already overcome the world, by defeating the devil and taking possession of the keys of death and hell. It is recorded for us in Ephesians, the Apostle Paul told the Church to renew their minds. A renewed mind activated on the promises of God is the first step we must take on the road to victory.

If you haven’t already done so, you need to do that now! You need to develop a glorious sense of confidence in the word of God. Say these words of affirmation, “Hey self, by God’s grace, I’m going to be victorious and there’s not a thing anyone can do to stop me!”

Just imagine this for a moment Jesus is always fighting for us, Heaven's angels all around; our delight should be found in knowing that Jesus wears the Victor's crown. He's our help and defender, He's our Saviour and friend; by His grace in Him we live and breathe. We wear the victor's crown!


Let us change our attitude towards winning, and renew our minds to the fact that Jesus already overcame the world. He has already overcome it and so can you! So, “Who is he that overcomes the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” (1 John 5:5)

Now, if you're not Born-again, don't delay! You can start a New Life with Jesus Christ today and start winning. However, if you’re a born-again believer, you have an absolute right to be a winner, to overcome every aspect of this evil world. Think about that; Meditate on it! Start cultivating a winning mindset today.

Testimonies:
I heard this song for the first time last night at a church worship night and it's been playing in my head since - even in my dreams! What a great message and a powerful song of praise - JESUS HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD! - O. Beulah

Warfare Music! Wanna run some Demons off? TURN THIS SONG ON AND START INTERCEDING! Jesus has overcome! We have the Victory in Him! Let's let hell know that we are not afraid because we have the GREATER One on the inside! Hallelujah!  - Jordan Scott

Scriptures: All about winning!
Exodus 14:13-14; 15:2-3; Deut. 11:25; 20:4; 28:2-13; Jos. 1:7-9; 1Sam. 17:47; 2 Kings 6:15-17; Ps. 34:4-8; 34:17-19; 91:13-16; Prov. 24:16; Isa. 59:19; 60:1-2; Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-18; Luke 10:19-20; John 16:33; 1Cor. 15:57; 2Cor. 2:14-16.