Comments on: Saturday November 25, 2024: Regret

By: Marguerite

Marguerite — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 04:52:10 +0000

This was beneficial for me today. Oh how I wish I could have changed small things while caring for my husband. To others I say TREASURE EVERY MOMENT NO MATTER HOW SMALL.

By: Brigid

Brigid — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 01:24:37 +0000

As my aunt said, “Regret is a waste of soul.”

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:31:48 +0000

Thanks John for a beautiful reflection. My husband and I sometimes wonder what our life would be had we not left our country. But, I must say it is all part of God’s plan and there is no point in rehashing the “what-ifs”, the “coulds” and the “woulds”. We have learned to embrace what we have now and relish in the hope of what is to come…all in God’s time. Peace and blessings to all.

By: Patty

Patty — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:24:18 +0000

I don’t know how many times I’ve had regrets or questioned a decision when it came to my children. Parenting is the hardest job any parent has when it comes to raising their children. I’ve come to accept and realize whatever the past has brought me to this point in my life is the way it is and whatever choices I’ve made are mine and I own them. Always remember the prize to eternal happiness is yours as long as you keep going forward with whatever path God puts you on! Keep singing whether it be in Church or the shower, you were blessed with the gift of a beautiful singing voice!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:34:35 +0000

Thank you John. It’s true that every one of us has regrets. It’s the devil’s game he plays in hopes that he keeps us bound to them. Your reflection is enlightening. I like the historical context you add to all your reflections. It is very helpful. God bless you and your family.

By: Jme

Jme — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:25:12 +0000

Thank you John. Regrets is where I always bring this verse to mind….All things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose: Romans 8:28.
I thoroughly believe that God brings good out of the our mistakes, lack of doing, etc. His mercy is good, but we must ask for it and accept it. Be blessed.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:21:28 +0000

Hi Dr. John. Thank you for this very insightful reflection and for your sharing of your thoughts and experience. Ok, what if you did sit in the pews and things are the same today? Your children saw a man of service and a mom who loved God and family to show them the way of Christ even if she is not a believer. Parenting is hard. Marriage is hard. Work and service are hard. You gave your best with what you knew at the time. That is what your children see. When your children marry and have children of their own (if not already), they will know it’s not so black and white. God bless you.

By: CK

CK — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:04:59 +0000

A wonderful reflection on regret! I love the way that you reach out to your children and I hope that they read your reflection today.