I have a somewhat unconventional POV on this topic. Though I can't claim that in my younger years I never experienced regret for something done or not done - said or not said, as I have matured in the spirit, with way more behind me than in front of me to see results in clear hindsight, I see everything, even the not so good things, as having a reason for being. I guess I finally rationalized this as all things come together for good for those who love the Lord and are called to His purpose.
Your unconventional points of view are always appreciated, Meema, and I agree. God at least allowed the not-so-good aspects of our lives and has taught us something through them. I have some regrets, but now I realize that God uses even them to get us where he wants us. Thank you!
Judy, thank you for this thoughtful reflection, filled with wisdom and grace. Joel 2 was a lifeline for me in my darkest hours. And yes, thank You, Jesus, He has restored 'the years the locusts have eaten.'
Wonderful, Linda! I didn’t expect anyone to respond with Joel 2 being a lifeline😉, and I’m glad to know that it was for you! Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
I always proudly proclaimed I never had any regrets. But then I realized maybe I was just playing with semantics. I do wish I had spent more time during the first two-thirds of my life taking my spiritual growth and development seriously, leaning into the Holy Spirit versus my own needs and desires. That's a big reason why I have made that a priority in retirement.
But as you say, Judy, God can always make a way. And I'm giddy with the way he is making for me now.
And who am I to say that wasn't his plan and timing all along! Thanks!
I just had lunch with a friend from high school, and we had a few laughs over the silly, stupid?, things we did in those years, some of it regrettable. God is good, and I’m thankful that we can laugh about it now. I look forward to hearing what God will do in and through you, Tom. Thanks!
I’ve had that thought many times, Greg, and usually it was something that didn’t take terribly long to do. I just procrastinated🤷♀️. Yes, onward with the time that remains! Thanks, Greg!
Judy, I appreciate the spiritual insight you brought to this topic. It caught my eye because "Regrets" was the title of my most recent post here on Substack as well. https://apracticalife.substack.com/p/regret?r=37o2t3
My post was more of a response to the questions brought up by a novel ("The Midnight Library") that what we would do if we could go back and make different choices in our life. Would we be any happier? The protagonist discovers that to truly love someone is the greatest purpose in life and that can happen whatever choices we make.
I'd have to agree with Meemanator that all things will come together for the good (Romans 8:28) and sometimes it's for the good of someone else.
I read The Midnight Library a couple years ago, and enjoyed it. In fact, I just started another book of Haig’s, The Midnight Train. It seems to have a similar theme - we’ll see. I absolutely agree with you, and Haig, that love is life’s greatest purpose. Thank you for reading and commending, Judi!
I have a somewhat unconventional POV on this topic. Though I can't claim that in my younger years I never experienced regret for something done or not done - said or not said, as I have matured in the spirit, with way more behind me than in front of me to see results in clear hindsight, I see everything, even the not so good things, as having a reason for being. I guess I finally rationalized this as all things come together for good for those who love the Lord and are called to His purpose.
Your unconventional points of view are always appreciated, Meema, and I agree. God at least allowed the not-so-good aspects of our lives and has taught us something through them. I have some regrets, but now I realize that God uses even them to get us where he wants us. Thank you!
Judy, thank you for this thoughtful reflection, filled with wisdom and grace. Joel 2 was a lifeline for me in my darkest hours. And yes, thank You, Jesus, He has restored 'the years the locusts have eaten.'
Wonderful, Linda! I didn’t expect anyone to respond with Joel 2 being a lifeline😉, and I’m glad to know that it was for you! Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
Come on over and chat with us, Judy!
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This is such an excellent post !! So inspires me and turns me to Him for my years to come - He said-I will guide thee with mine eye"Ps32:8
Thank you and amen, Rebecca!
I always proudly proclaimed I never had any regrets. But then I realized maybe I was just playing with semantics. I do wish I had spent more time during the first two-thirds of my life taking my spiritual growth and development seriously, leaning into the Holy Spirit versus my own needs and desires. That's a big reason why I have made that a priority in retirement.
But as you say, Judy, God can always make a way. And I'm giddy with the way he is making for me now.
And who am I to say that wasn't his plan and timing all along! Thanks!
I just had lunch with a friend from high school, and we had a few laughs over the silly, stupid?, things we did in those years, some of it regrettable. God is good, and I’m thankful that we can laugh about it now. I look forward to hearing what God will do in and through you, Tom. Thanks!
Hi Judy, I agree 100% with the picture and quote atop today’s post.
I’m frequently finding when I complete something that has been “on my list” for awhile being pleased but thinking “why didn’t I do this sooner”.
OK, onward now with the time that remains.
I’ve had that thought many times, Greg, and usually it was something that didn’t take terribly long to do. I just procrastinated🤷♀️. Yes, onward with the time that remains! Thanks, Greg!
Judy, I appreciate the spiritual insight you brought to this topic. It caught my eye because "Regrets" was the title of my most recent post here on Substack as well. https://apracticalife.substack.com/p/regret?r=37o2t3
My post was more of a response to the questions brought up by a novel ("The Midnight Library") that what we would do if we could go back and make different choices in our life. Would we be any happier? The protagonist discovers that to truly love someone is the greatest purpose in life and that can happen whatever choices we make.
I'd have to agree with Meemanator that all things will come together for the good (Romans 8:28) and sometimes it's for the good of someone else.
I read The Midnight Library a couple years ago, and enjoyed it. In fact, I just started another book of Haig’s, The Midnight Train. It seems to have a similar theme - we’ll see. I absolutely agree with you, and Haig, that love is life’s greatest purpose. Thank you for reading and commending, Judi!