Do you ever feel like you’ve messed up beyond repair?
You know those things that weigh on your heart, the shadows of past regrets, failures and pain?
Romans 8:28 says that “God causes all things to work together for our good.” All things—that includes the hurtful decisions and the unfortunate events that are a part of your story.
How often have you looked at your past mistakes and lost hope, believing that as a result of your sin or the trauma you have experienced you have missed out on God’s call or plan for your life? Yet, that isn’t what God says about you!
The Lord takes EVERYTHING in our life and weaves it together to produce the blessing of His purpose.
So, how does God plan to redeem your story? Here are some things to consider.
- It isn’t about you. The Lord takes your mistakes and those experiences that are negative and weaves it together into the revelation of who He is so that it produces power in your future. This is possible because of WHO HE IS, not because of what WE have done. Ecclesiastes 3:11 reminds us that “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” This includes your story—past, present and future.
- Your life is a beautiful tapestry. The Lord takes all that the enemy throws against you, all that you’ve thrown against yourself, weaving it together into a beautiful tapestry. Think about this: Jesus prayed for Peter. He didn’t pray that Peter would avoid stumbling; He prayed that after stumbling his faith would be strong and he would encourage his brothers (Luke 22:32). You know why? Jesus knew that it was far better to pray for the strengthening of Peter than to pray for the protection of Peter from his weaknesses, because the enemy would go after those weaknesses later. Your past sins and struggles are keys to your calling—ask God how you can encourage and minister His grace to others through your past.
- You can trust the Lord with your story. The devil will try to tell you that you are beyond God’s redemption, that you’ve fallen too far. Don’t give the enemy the benefit of a single minute of regret and emotional toxicity. The Lord is looking out for your best interest, all the time. He weaves together the pluses and the minuses, never doubt that. Know that He is faithful to complete the good work He began in you (Philippians 1:6).
Remember this: a negative and a positive must combine to produce power.
Redeem your story! Bring your burdens before the Lord in faith, and say, “Father, I thank you that You redeem all things, and that You are so brilliant You can work this into Your blueprint for my life and for my family, in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
Question: What is your story? How has the Lord worked things—the positive and the negative—together for your good? Comment below!
As One!
Lance
Hello Lance. Good timing on your post. I just got back from the police station a few minutes ago, someone backed into my car. Yesterday my project was rejected, haven’t worked steady for 6 months. Mu wife is angry with me, having nerve problems. Other than that, life is…pretty much like that too! But I have an optimism that matches your posted encouragement, so I thank God for the life that keeps on living, Holy Spirit revealing the Son and the Father all the time. We are just getting wound up for success!
Lance…you would not believe how on time you sharing this really is…
You know what God is doing?
If you are right about Donald Trump becoming the next president than my life is EXACTLY like Is 45.
Bitter, angry, hurt, upset, you name it….its true…
In the event that Donald Trump gets elected than basically I’ll be someone who people will look at and say…hey, he’s just like Trump.
Too offensive. Doesn’t preach or prophecy right…foul mouth, offensive, crud, doesn’t pull punches, upsets the front row preachers…he’s crazy, psychologically ill, unpolitically correct etc…
This all began back in 2004 during a “prophetic act” while I was upset that Canada didn’t back the US in Iraq…true story.
You’ll be hearing about it. Especially if Trump wins.
Count on it from a Canadian.
They will say…Hey, he’s exactly like Trump!!!! ☺☺?☺?☺☺☺
Great perspective Lance! I just got out of a negative experience lately so I’ll see how it weaves together in these next chapters.
Got so excited that I didn’t actually watch the video or read everything you wrote before posting earlier….
Your email came through twice by the way because I’m under 2 emails apparently through your mailing list.
Confirmation.
Peter…wow….and not being protected.
At this time I won’t go into everything but just to say that your teaching about how what we are going through isn’t predominately about our faults together with Peter being strengthened brings up some more to share…
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#1 Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ…huge..the gates of hell will not prevail…on this Rock..
#2 It’s as though the Lord explained to me that some of what has been happening is like with Job. The argument was, as you know, between whether or not God had protected Job.
#3 Paul’s questions in 2 Cor 12 where he is told My grace is sufficient for you, and My power is made perfect in weakness.
I have been asking God also about Paul’s thorn lately…
Just wanted to add this…be blessed. ☺
Todd- I believe I can shed some light on Paul’s thorn…
born in 1955 born again in 1988 sent to lakeland fla. 2008 harvest for harvesters bam glory fire now..sent to morning star for the 080808 … 88 degree day message prayed for a ladys’ tooth ache 20 feet away she says the pain left instantly glory to the Holy Spirit for confirming the healing power of Jesus….people saved healed around me to this day GLORY TO DAD in the highest…be healed reading this story now by the blood of Jesus now shalom now
Thanks Lance Wallnau!! This is a very encouraging word! I’ve made my share of mistakes and God has turned those mistakes around to create havoc to the devil! I’m a walking miracle because of God’s awesome grace! His Life in me has caused me to rise up out of every single dilemma that I’ve encountered. More and more I’m finding out what a compassionate, loving, merciful God He is!! But there are still things that I go through and mistakes I keep making so thanks for the reminder. I especially thank you at this time because I needed to hear this today again!!
Lance my dear, you are always Mr. Encourager! Not even the tough ones get by you! Extremely thoughtful a blessing, and great Karios season of time! My hearts desire is to be DEBT FREE, PROCLAIM THE JUBILEE, SET CAPTIVES FREE❤️ Move to Montana and help others! Again dear friend thank you for encouraging words, O YES AND HAVE MONEY SO I CAN SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM!
Hallelujah✨
I love this message and needed to hear since before bankruptcy. I am so full of shame and it has paralyzed me.
After my daughter died I keep hearing Romans 8:28 from folks who meant well even Dr Dobson in one of his books. Though ut didn’t take long and I come to hate this verse (I’m sorry Father God). How could her death be turned into something good and still hasn’t til this day.
However today when I read your article I realized that I must believe this verse for myself to help me through this time.
If you can shed light on how that verse could help me with my daughter’s death I would like hear more.
I appreciate you, Anne Belle and your ministries.
PS. You may remember I shared my black labs name months ago . . . Annie Belle!
I love this! Perfect timing for me to hear this because, it’s exactly what I need to be reminded of! Romans 8:28! No more guilt!
Thank you Sir Lance!