To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, and abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You.
PSALM 86:4–5

Regret is rooted in unresolved guilt—in a choice you made recklessly, a person you treated unlovingly, or an opportunity you squandered unwisely. You had the chance to influence a situation in a manner that would bless others, exalt God, and benefit your life. But you messed up—and now you’re paying the consequences for it.

Does this sound like you? Friend, you don’t have to continue living with regret. Go to your loving Savior, ask for forgiveness, and lay down your feelings of guilt.

He may direct you to rectify the mistake, make amends to those you’ve hurt, and forgive anyone who has wounded you. If He does, then obey Him immediately. But then move on. Don’t continue to beat yourself up over something that God has forgiven. True, you may still have to live with consequences related to your choices. But the Father doesn’t want you to live with unresolved guilt, shame, or regret. Seek Him and be free.

Precious Father, thank You for forgiving me, healing me, and leading me to wholeness, amen.

In His presence . . . experience His liberating forgiveness.

Stanley, Dr. Charles F. (2014-11-11). Every Day in His Presence (p. 309).