So I'm still alive.... just

My Last couple of weeks have been pretty rough in all honesty.
Exhaustion is definitely settling in after a huge year (and summer)
plus about 3 weeks ago my Laptop was stolen. Hence why no updates of late...

This was a blow to me, because it was probably the one physical possesion I didn't want to lose, and with it, I lost alot of photos and work from my year here in Canada, and lots of personal information.
One other minor problem is that I'm yet to pay it off, so I'm currently paying for something that has been stolen.

So as much as it hurt, it actually got me thinking (yeah I know what a surprise)

Many times im my life (atleast) I've taken things for granted. I thought I'd always have my laptop, and just didn't appreciate it, and hence it was taken away.

And I feel like I put myself or find myself in these situations alot in my life.

Situations where I didn't shown real appreciation or take that chance, and regret that I act that way. Like regretting that I didn't tell that person how much they meant to me, or Regret that I didn't act on that impulse.

I know there is a verse (or many) in the bible that says we shouldn't regret. But I don't think theres anyone out there who doesn't have a little regret in their lives, but to live out lives without it is going to require alot of work.

So rather than regret what you could've done, we have to look forward and take those chances that are presented, and appreciate the moments that God presents you with.

You may never get them again....

¶ 10:30 PM  

Hadassah said...
Some chances may never come along again...but if you trust them to God and don't dwell on the negativity of regret...then I guarentee that something even better will come along in His timing.

And I agree..regrets are sometimes reminders that yah, we definitely do need to appreciate the moments that God presents you with, and don't let them pass by. And just as importantly...reminds us of those regretted mistakes we may have made, teaching us not to go down those paths a second time.

We live and learn...  

Anonymous said...
You know...regret is a hard thing to explain. The last week I've thought about it a lot. How do you describe the feeling of regret...is it the same as feeling resentful...or different.
The last week I had a decision to make...should I say something...or should I keep my mouth shut (or in this case...a letter) but I prayed to God for hours upon hours that night...and He seemed to show me what I should do...which turns out to send it.
Now sure..I'm nervous...about what will happen...but I don't regret sending the letter...because I knew after that it was something I would have to do eventually...
It's good now...I'm nervous..but at least I've said my piece...and whatever happens...I'll know i did the right thing.
Anyways it's better then the feeling I had at camp...which was upsetting because confusion took over.

you think a lot...and its a good thing...and i hope somehow...someone is good enough to give you back your possestion..because stealing is wrong

God Bless;

Byes
~Domenica~  

Anonymous said...
Hi Matt

Now I know exactly (I think) how you might be feeling, except mine wasn't a computer, it was 2 cars instead :) But it's ok to regret and feel hurt for a while coz you're in this situation where you've relyed so heavily on an object, but at the same time the bible says to not concern yourself with things of the world, so you feel a bit of conflict. Well I did anyway. But it does get better, I promise you. It may not seem like it but it will, even if it is only the realisation that God is with you and will provide. You're awesome Matt, and my thoughts are with you. And I know how much you must be struggling, considering you're the person I'd go to if I had a computer question... Maybe this is a good opportunity to look at something completely different you might be good at? Just a suggestion.

Bear *hugs*  

The @ said...
Hey bear,

Struggling isn't really the word, I'm disappointed that my laptop has gone, but pretty over it, actually not many regrets fro losing it, but have just been thinking about other regrets in my life (yeah bad I know) and hope that If i am presented with those situations that I will actually take a chance and grab hold of them,

only time will tell if that happens

Oh and about this being a good opportunity to look at something else, thats opening up a whole nother kettle of fish  

Anonymous said...
Why? What's this so-called 'kettle of fish'? And is it really that full of fish? I hate fish man, should be a kettle of m&m's

Bear  

Danno said...
mmm...candy :)

Excellent thoughts as per usual matt. I know the regret you speak of. I look back on the opportunities I had this past couple years and how many times I botched up or let them blow by, and I kinda wish I could rewind and get a re-do.

But God has an incredible way of taking those missed chances and turning them into HUGE opportunities down the road. Sometimes we miss them on purpose, because something bigger and better is ahead. I try to grab them as they come without being over ambitious. Anyways, thats a whole other bucket 'o worms (in keeping with the miscellaneous objects in buckets theme).

Danno!  

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