Redeeming The Broken Dreams In Your Life

Jonathan Cahn shares how Messiah Redeems your Broken Dreams by living a surrendered life.

When you truly recognize Jesus as your Lord and live under His authority, you receive the power to walk in His name—with authority over anything trying to control or defeat you.

At the beginning of Joseph’s story in Scripture, he was given a name by his enemies: Baal Halomot—the Lord of Dreams. But even this name revealed something prophetic. Just as others gave their dreams to Joseph, so we must give ours to the Messiah. Why? Because Jesus is not just the Lord of dreams—He is the Lord of your dreams.

This includes broken dreams—the ones that never came true, the hopes that were crushed, the relationships that failed, the career that didn’t flourish, the family that broke apart, or the desires that never materialized. If you’ve lived long enough, you’re carrying something—disappointment, rejection, grief. But here’s the truth: Jesus is Lord over even your broken dreams.

Give Him the pain. Hand Him your regrets. Release the heartbreak, the tears, the sorrow. Don’t hold onto them any longer. He already knows, and He wants them. He wants to redeem even the most shattered pieces of your story.

Just like Joseph gave meaning to the dreams of others, the Messiah gives purpose and redemption to your brokenness. That doesn’t mean He’ll give you everything you wanted. But it does mean that He will redeem what was lost—turning sorrow into strength, disappointment into destiny, and emptiness into blessing.

Surrender Your Present Dreams Too

It’s not only the past that we must release, but also our current dreams—our plans, ambitions, and deepest longings. Jesus is the Lord over everything, including what you desire right now. Maybe you’re afraid to let go, fearing that if you place your dreams in God’s hands, He might say no. But hear this: anything outside of His will won’t be blessed anyway.

If He says yes, you’ll be blessed. If He says no, it’s because He has something better. But you’ll never know unless you surrender it to Him.

When you cling tightly to your dreams without God, the enemy sees an opening. He thrives where God’s authority is rejected. That’s why we must allow God to fulfill our longings in His way, in His time. Tell Him honestly: “Lord, this is my desire. I give it to You.” Trust Him with what you want—because when you trust Him with your dreams, you position yourself to receive His best.