Letting Go of Regret

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Hey loves,

I wanted to take a moment to blog about something that’s been deeply affecting me lately: letting go of regret. I’ve met many people who shared their regrets with me, and recently, I found myself in that same space. I noticed how regret was stealing my peace, joy, happiness, and overall quality of life. Others saw it too and recently called me out on it. It led to negativity, and to be honest, it was triggering my depression and anxiety.

I got caught up in the “shoulda, coulda, wouldas,” and all that did was drag me further down. Over the weekend, I had a moment where I was triggered and felt regret and insecurity, even after posting about my healing. It felt like a cruel taunt: “Are you really healed? Are you sure?” I was left feeling defeated and discouraged.

But I’m declaring this week, especially since we’re in a month of new beginnings, as a time to let it all go. I don’t know exactly how it will happen, but day by day, I’m making the decision to release the negativity, regrets, and pain of the past and embrace the new. Maybe it’s time to turn that pain and those past mistakes into purpose, reclaim my power, and rebuild my confidence.

I watched a video by Sarah Jakes Roberts where she shared how her blogging journey began in 2010, writing about her pain, depression, and anxiety. It led to a supportive community of women with similar struggles. I’ve been writing on Facebook since high school in 2008, and I started blogging about faith and mental health in 2012. It has led to meaningful connections and opportunities.

Last year, during this same month, I found myself lying on the bed, feeling lost and disconnected from who I used to be. I thought, “How could I, who wrote a book on knowing your worth, end up feeling so broken?” I felt abandoned, shattered, and overwhelmed with shame, guilt, and condemnation. I was asking God why this was happening to me. And then, God spoke to me, reminding me of the scripture:

“The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.” — Proverbs 24:16

When I felt abandoned, God gave me this scripture:

“God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. God rewrote the text of my life when I opened the book of my heart to his eyes.” — Psalm 18:20, 24 MSG

And He recently gave me this for those who may gloat over my struggles and speak ill of what’s to come: He’s putting me back together, and doom is not my portion.

“God, pick up the pieces. Put me back together again. You are my praise!” — Jeremiah 17:14-18

I have so many ideas to blog and share from my journey. Even though regret still creeps in, I’m finally blogging and feeling a renewed fire to share what I’ve learned. I want to show how pain can be turned into purpose and mistakes into miracles. While I can’t change the past, I can let others know they’re not alone and that God loves them, no matter what.

So here’s to letting go of regrets because what God has in store is so much bigger and better, all for His glory in our lives.

I love you, and I’m praying for you. God loves you!

God Bless,

xo Ree

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