What would you change?

From The Pastor’s Pen – By Brian Horrobin

As you look back on the year that is just about to finish, ask yourself this question: “What would I change about this past year?”

Perhaps you lost a loved one, or failed a course, or made a bad financial decision.

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to go back and undo those unfortunate incidents?

However, let me narrow the focus of this question and ask this, instead: “What would you change about the words you spoke to them or the choices you made that you now regret?”

Now the emphasis shifts from those things that affected me to those things that I did or said that affected others.

Depending on the magnitude and frequency of regrettable actions, this may be an embarrassing exercise for some of us.

Was there a time in the past six months where you insulted someone or gossiped about them behind their back?

Did you studiously avoid eye contact in the line at the bank or the grocery aisle because of a rift you had with someone?

Was an elderly family member or friend left unvisited because you were too busy pursuing your own interests?

If you are honest with yourself today there are likely a few times in the past 12 months where you didn’t make the right choice.

The year is coming to an end, so now would be a great time to ask the Lord for forgiveness and learn from your mistakes.

You can’t change what has already past, but you can make a choice today to change the path that lies ahead.

Have a blessed New Year, everybody!

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