God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. – Romans 8:28

A car’s rearview mirror shows you only what is behind you. If you don’t watch the road in front of you but only stare into the mirror, you will be headed for an accident. You can’t make any progress staring in a rearview mirror. However, in front of the rearview mirror is a much bigger piece of glass—the windshield. This is where you need to focus your attention because where God is taking you is much greater than what you have left behind.

Too many people are bound by yesterday. They’re shackled by their past mistakes or poor choices. Remember, you should always learn from yesterday but never live in yesterday. Rather, allow God to show you the bright new tomorrow He has on the horizon for you when you give yourself entirely to Him.

Once you’ve surrendered yourself to Christ, God will take the negative circumstances of your life and work everything out so that He is glorified and you gain a new sense of peace and hope. The back of every tapestry contains hundreds of knots and strings. However, the front is a beautiful work of art. This is how God views your life—you are His masterpiece, and He will never give up on you.

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About The Author

Dr. Tony Evans

Dr. Tony Evans is one of the country’s most respected leaders in evangelical circles. As a pastor, teacher, author and speaker, he serves the body of Christ through his unique ability to communicate complex theological truths through simple, yet profound, illustrations. While addressing the practical issues of today, Dr. Evans is known as a relevant expositor. New and veteran pastors alike regard him as a pastor of pastors and a father in the faith.


At the heart of this vision is the use of church and school partnerships to effect spiritual and social change in communities. Dr. Evans’ church and school outreach philosophy has been attributed as a catalyst for former President George W. Bush’s Faith Based Initiative, which was his first formal act of office. Dr. Evans seeks to train churches, schools and volunteers in this philosophy, as well as in the functional practicalities, through the National Church Adopt-A-School Initiative which is a ministry underneath the umbrella of The Urban Alternative.


Dr. Evans serves as president of The Urban Alternative, a national ministry that seeks to restore hope and transform lives through the proclamation and the application of the Word of God. His daily radio broadcast, The Alternative with Dr. Tony Evans, can be heard on more than 850 radio outlets throughout the United States and in more than 80 countries.


Dr. Evans has written numerous books and booklets including his legacy work, Oneness Embraced, as well as his vision work, The Kingdom Agenda. Some of his most recent books includes, Kingdom Man, A Moment For Your Soul, Marriage Matters, and Victory in Spiritual Warfare.



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