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Forget the Regrets

Writer's picture: A Lady in DefianceA Lady in Defiance

Regret has a way of keeping us tethered to the past, but God calls us to live in the freedom of the present.
Regret has a way of keeping us tethered to the past, but God calls us to live in the freedom of the present.

As I read through the emails from last week, I spotted a trend in many of them. Regret. Watched children go wrong. Married the wrong man. Took the wrong job. Said the wrong thing.

Regret is a powerful emotion. It whispers in the quiet hours of the night, weaving its way into our thoughts, often leaving us paralyzed with guilt or sorrow over what could have been. Whether it’s a choice we made, an opportunity we missed, or a relationship we damaged, regrets can feel like a heavy burden. Yet, as believers, we have hope in the promises of God. Take Joel 2:25, for example: “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten.”


God is not only aware of our losses but he's is in the business of restoration. The imagery of the locust—a devastating pest—represents the consequences of sin, mistakes, or circumstances. When regrets weigh us down, it can feel as though those locusts have devoured years of our lives, leaving us desolate. But God’s promise is clear: He can restore what has been lost, sometimes literally, always spiritually.


Casting Our Burdens to the Lord

The first step to overcoming regret is surrender. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus invites us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Regret is a load we were never meant to bear alone. When we bring our failures, hurts, and missed opportunities to the Lord, we find His grace is sufficient to cover them all. Through prayer and repentance, we can release our grip on the past and place it firmly in His hands.


Romans 8:28 assures us that “in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Even our regrets can be redeemed for His purposes when we trust Him with our story.


Living in the Freedom of Grace

Regret has a way of keeping us tethered to the past, but God calls us to live in the freedom of the present. Philippians 3:13-14 encourages us to “forget what lies behind and strain forward to what lies ahead.” This doesn’t mean we ignore our mistakes, but rather, we refuse to let them define us. When we embrace God’s promise of restoration, we can move forward with renewed purpose and hope.

I urge you--and me--to let go of regret and take hold of the abundant grace and restoration our Father offers. It's the best way to glorify him!
















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