Redemption

Reading cards and letters from loved ones, I am amazed at how many of us suffer with internal challenges. Things we regret. Things we wish had not happened. History we wish to forget. Some of us are "lucky" enough to experience memory loss. The challenge is when you begin to recall, to see, and you ache. God is also there to help us to remember, allowing us the opportunity to reach out, to correct, and to try to help prevent another from regretting.

I'm ok with some of the things that I struggle with. I can look at it and see how life played out and decisions were made to move things in Gods plan to a better place. Moving to a personal place I find that I can observe more now and through watching can see things play out for good.

A parent child relationship, damaged by years of mistrust and abuse, can be healed by both finding relationships to "practice" their skills. The parent may find a friend or cousin to parent and heal with. Providing the foundation later to rebuild relationships with the child. The child may find guidance through an older friend that begins to build the skills necessary to forgive and reach out to the parent. God leaves none of us alone in this process as we, in our imperfections, try to improve.

Trials can also work as a catalyst to change. We, in our imperfect forms,  act as if time is infinite. As if there are endless opportunity, if we miss this train another will be along soon. Reminders of the insubstantial nature of life call us to recall that to live without regret requires of us, courage. Courage to ask for and extend forgiveness. To accept the redemption of God and move forward.

We, none of us, are alone. God is always with us. He knows the deep sorrows and regrets of our hearts. He knows the pain of betrayal and rejection. Allow Him to work in your life. The foundation is being laid for the regrets to become your redemption. Be brave. Be trusting. Be open to the possibility. God is with us.