Don't Live with Regrets

Pursue Your Friendships with Passion

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I woke up this morning from one of those dreams that blur the line between reality and fantasy.  I was back in High School at a farewell party for all the Seniors.  One by one, each of the underclassman stood to share a fond memory of a graduating friend. When my turn came, I could only stand and share regrets for friendships I never made.

Dreams like this can often bring into focus things that are missing in our lives. I am a highly relational person.  I value the people in my life and enjoy them very much.  

My biggest regrets as I look back on life are friendships that I have lost and friendships I was never able to make.  

I’ve lost friends because of my faith in Jesus.  

I’ve lost friends because they were unwilling to be held accountable.

I’ve lost friends because haven’t been a good friend.

No matter the reason, I regret the loss.  I can’t change or live in the past. Moving forward all that I can do is pursue friendships with a new passion so I don't live with regrets.