Right now I am sitting in a room that I recently painted. As I look around, I can see the mistakes I made and the places that I did a good job. I want to somehow cover up the errors and enhance the view of the good places.
Sometimes I do the same type of review of my life. It is easy to remember the mistakes and feel the sorrow. It takes a little more effort to remember the good choices and actions that I took. Somehow I can feel appreciation for those good times.
All this is easy to understand when we read Psalm 32:10-11; “Many are the sorrows of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!”
Sin brings sorrow. If we are honest, we can confirm that as we examine our past. On the other hand, righteousness surrounds us in love. Again, an honest evaluation of our past will confirm that. So as we go through our day, we can remember the warning and the promise of these verses, and choose sorrow or steadfast love. I pray that you and I will choose uprightness and love today.
Reluctant Retiree 