No Regrets

Regret is a painful thing. I’ve done some stupid things in my life that I wish I could go back and change. Maybe you have too. None of us get through this life free of mistakes.

Regret can paralyze us. It steals our joy, and robs us of strength. Regret makes us focus on what’s behind us instead of seeing the beautiful things God is doing right now. Regret keeps our mind on earthly things and we lose sight of heaven and all that God has blessed us with.

Here are my go-to verses when I’m thinking too much about past mistakes and need to capture those thoughts.

“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 3:13-14

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19

“Set your mind and keep focused habitually on the things above [the heavenly things], not on things that are on the earth [which have only temporal value.]” Colossians 3:2 AMP

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

Father, help me to learn from past mistakes, and then move on. Thank You for forgiving my flub ups. Help me to forgive myself. Thank You Lord for causing all things to work together for my good. This is the day You have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!