I know a lot of you remember Bill Sweeney who not too long ago graduated to be with Our Lord. Bill was and is a precious brother and Bill and his wife Mary, and their family, often come to my mind. I miss Bill for a whole bunch of reasons but one of them was the beauty of Bill’s wisdom in God’s Holy Word.
This post has to do with Bill’s convictions on how we should handle our regrets. The link to Bill’s post on this very important focus of how we should Biblically view and respond to our regrets, is directly below. Take the time to read over it again, you will be blessed!
https://unshakablehope.com/2013/01/21/overcoming-regrets/
Worthy is the Lamb! Blessings!
Reasoned Cases For Christ 
What a wonderful piece – complete with a C. S. Lewis quote! Thanks for sharing it, Bruce.
Every once in a while I get bombarded with memories of past sins and failures I can’t fix, and I assume the enemy just wants to steal my joy. I’ve learned to respond with – ” and Jesus forgave me of EVEN THAT! Isn’t He WONDERFUL!?” Those attacks don’t come so often any more. 😏😉
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My pleasure, Annie. Thank YOU for sharing! Blessings!
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Yes, remember him! What a guy he was…such an inspiration!
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That he was. Thank you, Valerie! Blessings!
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What a beautiful post and one I needed reminding of today. I loved not only Bill’s perspective but also the quote from C S Lewis. Thanks
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Great to hear, Pete! Blessings!
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Only this morning as I drove to an appointment, I had some of my “ghosts of regret” visit, so I am thanking God for the timing of reading Bill’s article. Thankyou for sharing this and blessings to you today Bruce.
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My pleasure, Jo and God’s blessings to you and yours today, also!
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Bill’s article is excellent! I now know how to fight these kinds of intrusive thoughts. Thanks for posting. Blessings, Bruce!
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Yes, I loved when Bill shared his searching of God’s Word. Miss him dearly. Blessings, Cindy!
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This was one of my favorite blogs that Bill wrote. (I have several favorites though) 😊 It seems we all have to deal with regret, as we are human. I almost reposted this last year as I was feeling some regrets after Bill died. Early in December when he thought he wasn’t going to make it through the night, he spoke the words to our daughters and myself (through his speech device): NO GUILT, NO REGRETS, HAVE A GREAT LIFE! These words comforted me so many times. Thanks for keeping Bill’s words of wisdom alive, Bruce. Praying that someone will read his blog and be released from any guilt and shame they have been carrying. I’m so glad we serve a Grace giving God.
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Thank you so much for sharing this, Mary. If that isn’t a testimony to the heart that lived within Bill, I don’t know what is. And Bill, like Jesus, is now alive forever more! I join in your prayer that others would also be released from any guilt or shame. And I also join with you in praising God for His continual grace. God’s peace, grace and blessings on you and yours, as always, Mary.
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Yes, it is a testimony to Bill’s heart. He always put others ahead of his own needs.
Praying you and Peggy are doing well.
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Thank you, Mary. We’re hanging in there. Blessings!
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I just prayed for your family Mary
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Thank you, Pastor Jim. How sweet of you to think of us. I have seen your comments on Bill’s blog over the years, and appreciate your taking the time to read and comment.
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God bless you Mary
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What a testimony his life was
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Did you read the comment down below from Mary, Bill’s wife? “No guilt, no regrets, have a great life!” Tell me that doesn’t grab you. What a testimony, indeed!
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Wow let me read it
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