He Makes All Things New

I recently had someone sort of reprimand me for a decision I had made in the past that could not be revoked and that I had no control over now that it was over and done with. 

That hurt. It frustrated me and gave me somewhat of a chip on my shoulder toward that person. 

Fast forward a few weeks. God clearly reveals to me that I am guilty of doing that exact same thing. To myself. All the time. I live under the guilt of the mistakes I've made and I beat myself up over things I simply can't change. 

Not any more. My God is a redeeming, renewing God who makes all things new. I don't have to tear myself up over my past mistakes. He is sovereign. Those mistakes are there to refine me and make me more into the likeness of His Son. And so, I'll praise Him for those moments and recognize that they're all a part of His story for my life!