Living With No RegretsSample

Have you ever felt the pain of regret from a failure that wasn't your fault? The unfortunate choices of others affected you. You got caught in the crossfire. The circumstances were completely out of your control. Perhaps, you even got the blame.

Maybe today you're hurting because a business failed, a relationship crumbled, your child rebelled, or your boss's nephew got the promotion you rightfully deserved. If you're honest, you would say, "Wow, that really hurts!"

No matter how hard it is to get over it or how disheartened you may be, you cannot let the past define your future. It is important to come to a place where you release the past. If not, our enemy, the devil, loves to deceive us into wallowing in self-pity, feeling sorry for ourselves, and walking around with a chip on our shoulders. After a time, we grow weary and end up blaming God. "Why did God let this happen to me?" But God is not your problem.

Here's a suggestion: Don't focus on the whys in life, focus on the Who. Instead of wondering why things went wrong, change your perspective by putting your focus on Who, and know God still has a good plan for you.

The essence of Romans 8:28 simply stated is, nothing happens TO me; it only happens FOR me because of God's unconditional love. Put your trust in God, and allow Him to redeem your past and turn the place of your pain into the platform for your purpose!

As you engage with God’s Word:

● What is God saying to me?

● What does it mean to me?

● How can I apply what God is teaching me?

● How can I be specific in prayer today?

After you reflect on these questions, bring everything to God in prayer.