A Do Over?

The other day I was asked if there was anything in my life I would do over, change, or just plain wish hadn’t happened.  My first response was nope – it all happened exactly as it was supposed to – no regrets!

But then this person mentioned a chapter that brought back quite unpleasant memories.  Hmmm, maybe I would eliminate just that one part of my story. Other than causing anxiety, what did that do for my journey?  Yes, I think that particular situation would fall into the category of “wish it hadn’t happened”

Well, come to think of it, maybe there were a few other circumstances I’d change, if given the opportunity.  Certainly this “thorn in my side” for the past two and a half years has not added in a positive way to the saga of my life!  Or has it. . . . . . .?

I can review all the ins and outs, ups and downs of my life, and honestly say I’ve learned something with each one.  Has it been pleasant?  Certainly not!  In fact, sometimes it’s been downright painful. I DO NOT believe God hands us obstacles because He gets some kind of pleasure out of testing us – but I DO believe He’s with us through it all.  So I guess if I had made different choices, God would be part of those choices as well, wouldn’t He?

Ultimately, God is right there with knitting needles, stitching our choices, good or bad, into the patchwork of our lives.  Therefore, I guess a  “do over” is really a moot point isn’t it? 

I started writing this a week ago and like a little kid on a swing, I’ve gone back and forth too many times to count  (welcome to my world as I lay awake in the middle of the night!)  But for me the scale has tipped on the side of my first response – it all happened exactly as it was supposed to – no regrets!

 How about you?