- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (MSG)

- Matthew 4:4 (NKJV)

- Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)

- Psalms 119:105 (TPT)

2. Build your __________. 1 Samuel 30:6

- You build your faith by hearing and hearing the Word of God.

- Romans 10:17 (NKJV)

- Feeding your faith is the seed; hearing it again and again is how you water the seed and build faith.

3. Speak the __________. Proverbs 18:21 (MSG)

- You’ve heard the saying, You are what you eat. But the Bible says, in essence, You are what you speak.

- Mark 11:22-24 (NKJV)

- Matthew 8:5-10 (TPT)

- God uses words to “call those things which be not as though they were” and we can do the same.

4. Do the __________. James 1:22-25 (AMP)

5. Control your __________ life. Joshua 1:8 (AMP)

- Is your thought life healthy or toxic? The mind, spirit and body are interconnected. Your thoughts affect your words, which affect your health, prosperity, joy, peace and every other area of your life. So, it’s worth taking the time to perfect!

*Dr. Caroline Leaf has shared about the connection between thoughts and overall success in life. When it comes to taking control of your thoughts, she has this to say: “Thoughts are real things - they occupy real estate in your brain. ‘Bring all thoughts into captivity.’ Our brain is designed to do that. And when you do…your brain [will] start operating correctly.”

- 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (NKJV)

*You can become a master at thought domination by meditating on the Word of God. To meditate means you don’t just hear it - you focus on it, contemplate it and give it serious attention. That’s how you enlarge your capacity for faith, and that’s why the most spiritual people you will ever meet are those who spend time meditating on the Word of God.

6. Practice __________. Psalm 34:1 (TPT)

- Believers who win know there is a connection between praise and strength. They know a spirit of praise puts you in position and produces spiritual strength.

Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)

7. Get rid of the extra __________. Hebrews 12:1-2 (AMP)

- Streamlining. It’s a pretty important concept in aerodynamics. To streamline is to reduce resistance, creating a faster and smoother journey. It is studied by NASA engineers, airline pilots, shipbuilders and even athletes. The idea is to remove anything that would slow a craft, or person, down. The ultimate goal in streamlining is optimum performance and a victorious outcome.

- What kind of baggage are you carrying today? Worry, anxiety, stress or fear? Maybe it’s a habit of sin you haven’t removed or unforgiveness that’s been festering for years. Whatever it is, make the decision to get rid of it today! It’s slowing you down. Take off anything that is hindering you, and run your race to victory!

When you put these 7 disciplines into practice on a daily basis, you will develop the kind of spirit that will cripple the enemy and ensure the kind of victory you’ve always dreamed of. This is the life Jesus died to give you. This is the life you were meant to live.