As we contemplate our lives, most of us have regrets. Somewhere along the way we have made poor judgements and bad decisions. If we could go back and change things we would all agree that we would. We "should " on ourselves quite a bit and wish things were different.
We need to remember that we are human and therefore imperfect. How we handle our mistakes is much more important in the long term than the actual error itself. Even though we reap what we sow, and let's face it, sometimes it is really ugly, we can rest assured that it could have been much worse.
God is a merciful God. He doesn't dish out punishment nearly as severe as He could if He wanted to. No, He would much rather spare our lives and grow us with experience and wisdom than strike us down. He loves us, He has blessed us, and it is up to us to see how gentle He has been with us! There were so many times that Jesus could have turned the tide, murdered His accusers, and been the judge and the jury. He chose to die with honor and humility so that we could live...
Lord, when I get tempted to feel sorry for myself because of the results of my bad choices, remind me that you have been gentle and merciful with me in the past. Thank you for kindness and compassion, you have saved me from my reckless behavior more times than I can count. Please continue to be gentle with me, and teach me to be merciful and gentle to others. AMEN
Psalm 89:1-2
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