Last week my wife, Cathy, and I got away to Potato Creek State Park. We spent time with our parents and my brother and sister in a family cabin. It was wonderful! There were chances to hike trails, do a little biking, and play cornhole, but mostly we talked and ate. No one ever goes hungry when our families get together!
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The hardest part of the whole trip? Finding the time a cabin was available when people could make it, and then going ahead making the reservation and arrangements.
While together we talked about possible future getaways or adventures. My dad, who just celebrated his 87th birthday, said he had already taken his big "bucket list" trips. He and my mom traveled extensively in the United States and even overseas. They were able to do most of the things they wanted to do. It took planning and saving for their adventures. But the most important thing is they pulled the trigger. They went on their adventures! “No regrets,” my dad said.
Research indicates when people look back on their lives, more people regret not doing the things they wanted to do than regret doing things they wish they hadn’t.
Are there any things that you feel you should do? Want to do? In particular, as a disciple of Jesus, are there any things you sense God is calling you to do? If so, I encourage you to do them. You may regret not doing them when you had the chance.
Cathy is spending today helping her mom celebrate her birthday. I’ve got a couple things to do today, but Cathy encouraged me to make a lunch, head to a park, and spend some time outside on this beautiful fall day. She told me to take a good book or my Bible and recharge my soul. She reminded me opportunities like this are one of the main reasons I decided not to work full time this year.
I've got other things to do. There is always other things to do! And an hour or two outside is really not a big deal. But when the cold and cloudy days come, I think I would regret not having enjoyed this beautiful day.
How about you? Is there something you are feeling called to do today? Something that would give you joy? It doesn’t have to be big. I encourage you not to put it off. Let’s make it a no regret day!
Now I’m off to pack a lunch and get outside.
Research indicates when people look back on their lives, more people regret not doing the things they wanted to do than regret doing things they wish they hadn’t.
Are there any things that you feel you should do? Want to do? In particular, as a disciple of Jesus, are there any things you sense God is calling you to do? If so, I encourage you to do them. You may regret not doing them when you had the chance.
Cathy is spending today helping her mom celebrate her birthday. I’ve got a couple things to do today, but Cathy encouraged me to make a lunch, head to a park, and spend some time outside on this beautiful fall day. She told me to take a good book or my Bible and recharge my soul. She reminded me opportunities like this are one of the main reasons I decided not to work full time this year.
I've got other things to do. There is always other things to do! And an hour or two outside is really not a big deal. But when the cold and cloudy days come, I think I would regret not having enjoyed this beautiful day.
How about you? Is there something you are feeling called to do today? Something that would give you joy? It doesn’t have to be big. I encourage you not to put it off. Let’s make it a no regret day!
Now I’m off to pack a lunch and get outside.
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