You Don’t Have to Live with Regrets—Two2Grow, May 28
You Don’t Have to Live with Regrets—Two2Grow, May 28
“But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.’” Mark 16:7 NIV
Regrets are part of life. Often, we cannot escape the remorse of having made the wrong choice and wondering what would have happened if we had acted differently. Yet what we do with our regrets can affect our future.
In today’s Scripture, the angel tells the women to announce to the disciples that Jesus is alive. Notice the little phrase: “and Peter.” Why is that so important? It highlights God’s heart for those who have made a mess of things and struggle with remorse.
After denying Jesus three times, Peter was filled with regret. The Bible says that after his triple failure, “he went outside and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:62). So what does God do? He makes sure to single Peter out from the others—not for shame or judgment, but for restorative love. Peter accepted God’s love, and it transformed him into a key leader in the early church.
Judas Iscariot also experienced deep regret. He “was seized with remorse” when he realized the consequences of his actions (Matt. 27:3). The difference between Peter and Judas was that, instead of humbling himself and turning to God for forgiveness and help, Judas took matters into his own hands and tried to escape the pain by ending his life.
Judas serves as a warning example. Instead of trying to carry your regrets alone, bring the memories of your bad choices and the consequences of missed opportunities to Jesus.
God’s heart goes out to you. He wants to wipe away your bitter tears, break the cycle of regret, and lead you into a new day. He can free you from the torment of past mistakes and make you fruitful for the kingdom of God—just as he did for Peter.
Father, I bring my regrets to you. Thank you for loving me despite the wrong choices I’ve made and the opportunities I’ve missed. Thank you that you still have a hope and a future for me.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD
Regrets are part of life. Often, we cannot escape the remorse of having made the wrong choice and wondering what would have happened if we had acted differently. Yet what we do with our regrets can affect our future.
In today’s Scripture, the angel tells the women to announce to the disciples that Jesus is alive. Notice the little phrase: “and Peter.” Why is that so important? It highlights God’s heart for those who have made a mess of things and struggle with remorse.
After denying Jesus three times, Peter was filled with regret. The Bible says that after his triple failure, “he went outside and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:62). So what does God do? He makes sure to single Peter out from the others—not for shame or judgment, but for restorative love. Peter accepted God’s love, and it transformed him into a key leader in the early church.
Judas Iscariot also experienced deep regret. He “was seized with remorse” when he realized the consequences of his actions (Matt. 27:3). The difference between Peter and Judas was that, instead of humbling himself and turning to God for forgiveness and help, Judas took matters into his own hands and tried to escape the pain by ending his life.
Judas serves as a warning example. Instead of trying to carry your regrets alone, bring the memories of your bad choices and the consequences of missed opportunities to Jesus.
God’s heart goes out to you. He wants to wipe away your bitter tears, break the cycle of regret, and lead you into a new day. He can free you from the torment of past mistakes and make you fruitful for the kingdom of God—just as he did for Peter.
Father, I bring my regrets to you. Thank you for loving me despite the wrong choices I’ve made and the opportunities I’ve missed. Thank you that you still have a hope and a future for me.
Pastor Mikael Stenhammar, PhD