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Regrets and Trust!!
I have to agree with Elvis Presley when he sang in his song, My Way, "Regrets, I've had a few". Isn't that so true. Some of us have had more than a few regrets; and some of us struggle with these regrets. Before Kirk passed away, I remember focusing on those regrets. Regrets of lost friendships that naturally happen once you get married and life changes. Regrets of not furthering education to obtain a job that you really wanted to do. Or maybe it's a regret of falling into the wrong crowd and your life taking a whole different direction than what you wanted for yourself. But I will say, once Kirk passed away, my regrets shifted toward him solely. So many open ended issues that weren't resolved before his sudden passing. Regretting that I didn't get a chance to say goodbye or tell him how much I loved him. I regret not telling him that I thought he was an incredible father and an awesome husband. I wish I would have told him every day how much he was loved and appreciated.
I know that I am not to sit and dwell on my regrets. I know that I must let these go and move on in my own time. I know I am to trust God and let Him take on my burdens of these regrets. I know that when I find myself struggling, I can lean on my Rock, our Lord Jesus Christ. Isaiah 26:3-4 tells us, "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock." Trust our Lord to lighten your burdens and help you get past any regrets that you struggle with on a daily basis. Matthew 11:28 Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Rest!! Doesn't that sound so incredible? Jesus will give you rest from regret, worry, sorrow, and mourning. Jesus goes on to say in Matthew 11:29, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls."
One of the most important lessons that I have learned from Kirk's sudden passing is to have no more regrets. I try to make sure everyone knows that I love them and appreciate them before I depart. I have left from my loved ones and remember that I didn't tell them what I feel and they need to know so I will either call or text. I don't want any more regrets with any of my loved ones. I want to grasp life and let others know it's okay to lean on God and trust Him with your burdens. We all learn that life is too short and letting your loved ones know what they mean to you is a beautiful and precious gift, not only for the receiver but also for the giver.
Lord, I pray that if anyone is reading this and is struggling with regrets in their life, I pray that they are able to lay their burdens at Jesus's feet and get the much needed rest for their souls. Lord I pray that fear doesn't grip me and keep me from showing my true feelings to my loved ones and friends. I pray for everyone that is reading this that they break out of their shell and embrace life and trust that our Lord has this. Free yourself from the regrets that burden your soul and cling on to God's promises for you. He loves you and so do I!!! In Your Precious Name I pray..Amen!!
I know that every widow must have at least one regret because we are all human. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and heart on this very important subject. I, too, find myself making sure that I say whatever I need to say. One thing I no longer say, though, is "good-bye". It's "See you later" for me.
ReplyDeleteYes!! I will say "See you later" or "Until we meet again"...I have so many regrets of things I did not say and not being able to say goodbye. But I do know we will have a reunion. How great is that? Thank you Candy, you always have such great insight!!
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