As time passes, I find myself reminiscing...realizing...and sometimes regretting. I think about times with loved ones who are now gone...and I miss them. I remember times with my parents and four brothers...and wonder how we all grew up so quickly. I recall childhood friends, my home Church, school days and college years. I realize...life is indeed passing rapidly.
I regret that I didn't accomplish more with loved ones in the moments we had. I regret that I didn't work harder and longer to help others. I regret that I haven't accomplished much more in the years I have lived. I regret that I didn't become this or that...on so many levels. Then...I remember.
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion: therefore I will wait for Him.' The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord." Lamentations 3: 22>26
Even when I didn't realize the frailty of life...even when I didn't cherish moments enough...even when I didn't make the most of opportunities...God continues to love me...faithfully. His purpose for my life is not ruined. His hope remains. Instead of "what ifs" and "why didn't I"...I can focus on Who He is...and wait for Him. I no longer need to regret....but am able to rejoice that my life remains in His hands...past, present and future.
Maybe...I had to reach this point in my life to be pliable enough for His plans. I wait...and trust Him...completely.<3~thl
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