Our three battles

Listened to James Jordan on CD (www.fatherheart.net)teaching on what Jesus meant by 'I have overcome the world'. He said there are three battles for us.
The battle for our mind - which needs renewing by the Word.
The battle for our will - which needs to surrender to his will out of trust and
The battle for our heart - which needs to encounter the love of the Father because only his heart can heal and captivate our heart.
mmmm - lots to chew on.
(the 'overcoming the world' goes after this is understood - see next blog)

I am aware there are places in me where the enemy sneaks in still. Does that mean a) my mind is not renewed there, or b) my will is not surrendered (I cannot trust his goodness there) c) my heart is still wounded or not at rest in this place and needs more heart encounters?

I have settled on 'my will is not surrendered', because there is an inkling of distrust still. I found that distrust by asking 'what is underneath this behaviour?'
'Am I at rest, at peace on this?' NO! So there is some fear or distrust coming out of some experience. (Tracing it back is always helpful). So I am left with the question, 'How did that get in... what opened me up to this distrust?' This is now what I must take to the Lord for his renewal as I forgive.

We can know what is right and good, but our deep heart can be fearful/untrusting and reacting. What a joy to know that everything was provided for in the cross. The whole exchange was made by Jesus, so we can know the Father and walk in life and joy and trust in all things.

Keep on revealing Holy Spirit. I want to be free!