God’s Plan for Your Life Part 1God’s Plan for Your Life Part 1
Lance Johnson Ministries
There are times in our lives when we feel like we can see for miles ahead. Everything’s clear, we know what’s happening and where we’re going. It’s a good feeling. But what about those times when the waves are crashing all around us and we can’t
29:30•12 Jan 2025
God’s Plan for Your Life: Finding God in the Middle of the Battle
Episode Overview
- Don’t run from every battle; some storms reveal God in ways calm seasons never can.
- God uses human frailty, but wilful, ongoing sin still blocks His blessing and purpose.
- Your calling is linked to staying in your lane; taking on what God hasn’t anointed you for leads to burnout.
- Grace is meant to lead towards holiness, not provide excuses to remain in rebellion.
- The only one who can stop God’s plan for your life is you, by quitting, getting offended, or refusing to change.
“Sometimes we get to see God in his greatest revelations in the middle of the battles.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This instalment of *Release the Roar* with Bishop Lance Johnson tackles that question head-on through a fiery, straight-talking message about God’s plan, conflict, and personal growth. Drawing on his own background of alcohol and drug addiction, Lance speaks to anyone who feels like life is a sinking boat.
He insists that you don’t have to run from every storm, because "sometimes we get to see God in his greatest revelations in the middle of the battles." Using the story from John 13, he shows how even Jesus and the early church faced tension, disagreement, and pressure—and how God still works through human frailty. The tone is bold and pastoral, with plenty of humour and "hello, somebody" moments that keep things lively while tackling tough themes.
You’ll hear Lance challenge the idea that following God should feel like a "tiptoe through the tulips," reminding you that "he is the Lord of hosts, meaning he's the Lord of war" and that some storms are there so you can see God more clearly. This episode especially speaks to people in recovery and those battling long-term struggles.
Lance is clear that God doesn’t bless ongoing, wilful sin, yet he repeatedly stresses that "God uses humanity whether you like it or not" and that your weaknesses don’t disqualify you from His plan. There’s strong emphasis on finishing well, staying in your calling, and not letting offence, burnout, or codependency knock you off course.
You’ll come away with a vivid picture of a God who won’t leave you where you are, who keeps working "from glory to glory" as you follow Him through both valleys and mountaintops. If you’re facing pressure on every side and wondering if God still has a plan for you, this message might be the jolt of courage you’ve been waiting for.
Are you ready to stay in the boat, face the storm, and see what God could do with your life?
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