240509 Regret

Regret

There's no one in this world, I bet

Who's not had something to regret

As sinners, we've done things before

That we are truly sorry for

Regret is such a dreadful thing

With all the angst that it can bring

" If onlies," and "What ifs" abound

Causing regrets to stick around

Though commonplace, not meant to last

Insists that you live in the past

Which only spoils the here and now

And can't change a thing anyhow

Regret can beat you down, my friends

Used by Satan for his own ends

Convincing you they mark your worth

Tormenting you is devil's mirth

Regrets fill head with guilt and shame

Til what you've done and are are same

If Regret Road you're traveling on

You can't undo what you've done wrong

Yet, there is one thing you can do

Learn from them and then start anew

So, when regrets live in your head

Replace with something good instead

Rebuke the devil and his ploy

To cause regret to steal your joy

True joy is only found in Christ 

And acceptance of His sacrifice

Regret says if you live in shame

Sin's price is paid again and again

Then Jesus' death was all for naught

If forgiveness has to still be bought

Can't pay what you no longer owe

Confess your past, then let it go

Come to the Lord with contrite heart

Let love and mercy do their part

Both can be found at wounded feet

Whose death made atonement complete

Now gratitude's your only debt

Fill life with that, and not regret!