I heard an artist sing a song that said "If I had to do it again, I wouldn't change a thing." It had a really nice ring to it, but I found myself questioning if I could really sing along wholeheartedly to those words. The truth is, there are a few things I'd love the opportunity to go back and change...quite a few. :) But, what would that do?
If I went back and changed all the wrong choices I've made, I wouldn't have the wisdom I have today to teach others. I wouldn't have found myself being built on a stong foundation, having been through many situations that threatened each brick being laid. I wouldn't be as vigilant and determined as I am to live to my full potential. I'd be ignorant (lacking in knowledge) and worthless. The fact of the matter is, my bad decisions and mistakes I've made have only made me better than I was before. My past experiences have added to my overall worth. I have more value now. So why go back?
No need to be embarrassed about the past. People will be amazed at what God has done with the person you were. The strength, courage, and drive that I have now is directly attributed to the weak, fearful, unmotivated person I was before that made those bad decisions. I understand now. And I can boldly sing along now, "If I had to do it again...I wouldn't change a thing!"
Sing along with me...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRwG3xTqVY0
L8r:
~faithful
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I feel you!! Me neither!
As Cee-Lo said in the song "Soul Food"... "Another day to get farther than where I've been, but I'll NEVER forget... Everything I went through, I APPRECIATE the ish... Cause If i woulda went and took the easy way... I would be the strong [brother] that I am today! Everything that I did, different things I was told... ALL ended up being food for my Soul"
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