Like you, I have experienced sorrow in my life. Some grief and sorrow has been over some of the choices that I have made. Perhaps you have a regret or two of your own.
When it comes to our wrongdoing (sin), there are two kinds of sorrow. Worldly sorrow and godly sorrow. Both are felt deeply. But one kind of sorrow will lead you down a path you wish you hadn't gone. The other kind will lead you closer to God.
Judas experienced the kind of sorrow that led to his death. He betrayed the Son of God for a mere thirty pieces of silver. His sorrow did not cause him to repent and be forgiven. Instead, he was so consumed with anguish and isolation that he took his own life. (see Matthew 27:3-5)
Peter’s suffering and sorrow was different. While Peter also failed Jesus, he was so overcome with remorse that he went out and wept bitterly. (see Luke 22:62)
Even though Peter suffered from sorrow, he allowed God to use his pain to help him turn his life around.
Grief and sorrow over sin is good, as long as it leads us to repentance. But once forgiven, we must not hold onto it.
(2 Corinthians 7:10) "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death."
Don't let your past mistakes, (that are forgiven), keep you from living the life God has for you.
HAVE A BLESSED (and forgiven) DAY! Laurie
TODAY'S READING: Isaiah 24:1-26:19, 2 Corinthians 7, Psalm 148
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