I have no regrets today...

Rick and I had similar experiences on Monday, and it was cool because we both took away the same thing.

I was driving home from Target. Micah was with me, tired and ready for a nap, but not quite ballistic. I had nothing pressing to do. I was driving through a fairly poor neighborhood, a short-cut for me, and saw an older lady, probably 50's or 60's, walking towards town. She was using a cane and moving slowly and somewhat painfully, from my observation. She also had her purse, making it clear to me that she was headed shopping. She had quite a hike ahead of her and it looked like it would be a tough walk.

I contemplated stopping and turning around. I even slowed down while I thought about it, and watched this lady struggle down the road from my rearview. I really can't tell you exactly why I didn't. My only good excuse is that I was afraid. Oh what, I am not sure. Probably that she would think I was a freak or a weirdo and I would be embarrassed. Great reason! It couldn't have been fear of being hurt or attacked by her. Micah has already taken down bigger folks than her! I just can't tell you exactly why I didn't stop.

So I had major regret. I told Rick about it and he shared a similar experience that happened to him that same afternoon. He actually did turn around, but by the time he got back, someone else had taken to opportunity to help. We both felt totally bummed that we didn't take the chance to be used to help. We decided that the next day, yesterday, we would live with no regrets for not acting when the spirit moved us.

I am so thankful that I had another chance yesterday. A new friend, not from church, called and we talked about something really tough she is going through. It took me the last 30 MINUTES of the call but I finally got brave enough to ask her if we could get together that night and pray. That is totally out of my comfort zone, unfortunately. I have much to learn, especially as a ministers wife! But what an AWESOME blessing. We talked and prayed for 3 hours and I was so blessed by it.

I am thankful for another chance to be moved by the spirit and once again, I am renewing my commitment to live today with no regrets. Have you had any regrets lately?