Regret

Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation without regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

“Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old.

Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.

Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

I will repay you for the years eaten by locusts—the swarming locust, the young locust, the destroying locust, and the devouring locust—My great army that I sent against you.

And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.

Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.

To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.