Drag Along Regret or Run Free to God

Regret. 

Such a small word that packs a big punch. Often, a supersized punch to the gut. And it leaves us gasping for air and reeling in supercharged pain in our soul.

Regret is displayed in these ways: sorrow/sadness, repentance, disappointment or remorse for a missed opportunity.* 

In order to unpack the specifics about regret, let’s look at examples and Scriptures.

Sorrow & Regret

Sorrow over a great loss. Maybe a loved one’s death or a broken relationship.

The regret runs much deeper when both are involved. A loved one dies before restoration takes place in the relationship. I’ve seen this fleshed out at funerals. Sons and daughters or fathers and mothers or brothers and sisters who skipped the services because of a hurt or grievance. 

But this hits a little too close to home in my current situation. Someone in my extended family refuses to live at peace with me. Reconciliation, at least for now, is not the desired outcome for her. 

I pray and ask the Lord to humble my heart and help me continue to reach out. So regret is not my companion now or later.

Repentance & Regret

Past mistakes and sin keeps us chained to regret.

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