I’m on vacation this week in Cancun, and as I walked the beach yesterday, I thought about all the regrets in my life. But this time, rather than lament about wrong choices and missed opportunities, I thought about God and what Jesus did for me at the cross.

Living with regret is dishonoring to my loved ones and to God. I look back at my life and think of alternative choices I could have made, but I wouldn’t have everything I have today: my family, my husband, my friends, and my church.

I thought, what does my instruction manual say about regret?

• John 10:10 – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I come that they have life and have it abundantly.
• Proverbs 3:6 – In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
• Genesis 50:20 – As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.
• Romans 8:28 – And we know that in all things God works for the good for those who love him, who have been called to his purpose.

Some people live their whole life living with regret, but I’m not going to be one of them. I choose to live my life looking forward, and not dwelling in the past. Does anyone care to join me?

(I will post my video tomorrow if the sun is shining)