I Wish

In the main services, we are looking at the subject of "Doubt"... the other side of the coin is "Regret". While doubt may keep us from responding with trust, regret is a consequence of letting your doubts or fears control your reactions. Understand this... our kids have doubts. They may not verbalize them... but they have doubts. Doubts can be a healthy part of our faith-development. But regret... that's a whole different issue.

We all have regrets—decisions we wish we could take back. And sometimes we also get the chance to realize the benefits of a good decision. So what makes the difference between the two? And what does Jesus have to say that can help us have less “I wish I had” moments and more “I’m glad I did” ones?

This week, we said - Do we want to look back on our teen years with more "I wish I had" moments or "I'm glad I did" moments?

Read: 

Matthew 7:24-27

• This is a famous parable. And while we tend to focus on the "rock" and the "sand" foundations. We forget another aspect. Both of these "home builders" had been taught how to build a house. They both had been trained. They both had experienced storms. They both had the same supplies... the difference is that one of them decided to ask themselves "The Best Question Ever"... WHAT IS THE WISE THING TO DO? This question, when put into practice, eliminates many "I wish I had" moments. Jesus said that following His word is what set these builders apart. So... what is the wise thing to do? Follow Jesus' words, or not?

Discuss: 

• What is the difference between "Regret" and "Doubt"?
• Share about some times when you look back and you "wish you had" done something different
• Share about some times when you look back and you were "glad you did" in some situations