Look to Jesus and Run Without Regret (Message to Women) -- Annie Poonen -- March 16, 2022
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Summary
The message addresses the burden of regret, assuring listeners that God's love and forgiveness are vast enough to cover any past mistakes. Using examples like Paul's conversion and Moses's past failures, the speaker emphasizes that we should not dwell on the past but instead focus on God's present power. God calls us to forget our failures and trust in His ongoing provision and strength.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
How do we deal with the weight of regret in our lives?Looking back on life can bring up many different regrets about family, marriage, or lost loved ones, but God has provided a way out of dwelling on those feelings.
Examples of biblical figures who overcame their pastBiblical figures like the Apostle Paul, Peter, and Moses all experienced major failures or impulsive mistakes, yet God reached out to them and gave them a new future.
The two-part anchor of God's unshakeable promisesAn anchor of faith holds onto two crucial truths: God will never forget us, and He chooses not to remember our past sins under the New Covenant.
Things we should never forgetBelievers must actively remember God's goodness, His benefits, His past deliverance, His promises, the kindness of others, and lessons learned from past mistakes.Deuteronomy 6:12
Things we must actively forgetForggetting the evil done by others, prideful good deeds, and haunting failures requires the divine nature and help of God.
What to do when past regrets require actionWhen feelings of regret point to something broken that can be fixed, we should write an apology, express gratitude to parents, or return things wrongfully taken.
Handling spiritual shortcomings versus uncontrollable pastsWhile spiritual coldness is a regret we can change, many circumstances like past life choices, broken homes, or medical treatments must simply be let go and handed over to God.
Tell it to Jesus aloneDeep-seated hurts and hidden sorrows that cannot be shared with other people can be safely brought to Jesus, who heals every scar.
Pressing on by the power of the Holy SpiritFollowing the example of the Apostle Paul, believers must forget what lies behind and rely on the Holy Spirit as a helper to run the race.Philippians 3:13
Looking to Jesus and running without regretBy laying aside every weight of sin and regret, believers can run with endurance by keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of their faith.
