Grace…amazing…incredible…all-encompassing…grace.
“So when they were filled, He said to His disciples, "Gather up the fragments that remain, so that nothing is lost.” John 6:12
One thing about the Lord Jesus. He doesn’t waste…anything.
Eleven years ago, when absolute freedom…not just learning to cope…not just battling constant temptation in this one addiction (not to mention other addictions and strongholds the Spirit had already broken in my life)…but absolute freedom took place for me. I experienced overwhelming joy and and happiness, however, in the midst of this release I sometimes felt deep, heart-rending…regret.
Oh…the wasted years. Precious…years. Yes, I had much regret and remorse. Yet…
The Lord doesn’t waste a minute of our lives. Not…one…fragment. When we place ourselves squarely in His hands…He makes everything, even the dark and ugly pieces of our life’s puzzle…have new meaning…and new purpose. And yes, even new power…to help break the holds that our adversary has on other’s lives.
So. If you are experiencing regret, put it fully in the basket of the One and Only. Nothing will be wasted with His touch. And…nothing can’t be used to bring Him glory.
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