If you could start over, what would you be doing right now?
This is such a tempting thought. If I had made different choices in my past, how would they have affected the outcome of my life. There are certainly some things that I regret, but if I had not done them what would have been the ramifications.
As an example, my ex-husband turned out to be an abusive alcoholic. The signs were there before I married, but like most I wore rose colored glasses. Had I not married him, however, I would not have my three wonderful children--people who are productive members of society. I would not have my precious grandchildren--the lights of my life. I would not have been able to have lived in Europe, and experienced all the adventures there. And I would not have had the life experiences that now help me to deal with people who are in similar situations.
So although my marriage turned out badly, looking back, I can see that it taught me many things, and prepared me for other events that I have had to face. I am now more confident, self-reliant and content. Without going through this experience, I might be in a worse place than I am now.
So I am content to leave my life in God's hands, and trust His leading.
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".
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Very well said... and I agree with you whole heartedly.... that which leads us into the fire makes us stronger!
ReplyDeleteVery true, I think all the things we go through make us stronger.
ReplyDeleteGod does know what's best for us...even when we wonder. I'm glad you found the good in the bad.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you leave it with God He does know what is best for us in the long run... As we follow His path life just gets better :)) I am now a new friend following thanks for coming over & commenting on my post.
ReplyDeleteMarti, this is SUCH a good post, and such a reminder that God keeps His hand on His children and brings us through the most difficult of times for His own purposes. And you're such a good testimony that we can come out on the other side even better. This is a great lesson for us all.
ReplyDeleteWow. You and I should have lunch! I married somebody NOT of my parents persuasion and that was the moment in my life that changed it for forever. I sometime imagine what my life would have been life if I had not done that. It could drive me crazy sometimes. I've missed out on many blessings because of what I did and a whole lifetime of happiness. Shoulda/coulda/woulda. What a shame we are not smart as teenagers and make so many ill-achieved choices that last a lifetime. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteAs usual a nice thoughtful response to a blog query.
ReplyDeleteI think we all have regrets like this but you answered the question beautifully. I really wish I knew so much more when I was younger and knew how to act and behave better. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI think we all have things we wish we had been able to see clearly before they have such an adverse effect on our lives. Blessings to you - xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI have thought a lot about "if I only knew now what I knew then" ... I wouldn't have my sweet DD and my precious Ts, I wouldn't have moved to this area, I wouldn't have gotten my degree, I wouldn't have met DH, so much would have been so different ... I'm so glad that God has brought blessings out of a difficult situation.
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