What really broke my heart?

[Goddess]

I missed opportunities because I was busy surviving instead of dreaming. I did what I had to do, not what I wanted to do. Looking back, that truth stings, but it also lit a fire in me. It reminded me that it's not too late to choose myself and take the chance I once denied.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy.

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net

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[Articles]

We hear the ache in your words—the weight of missed opportunities and the tension between survival and dreams. The sting of looking back is real, but so is the fire it has ignited in you. Scripture reminds us in Joel 2:25, *"I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten,"* and in Philippians 3:13-14, *"Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."* The past does not have to dictate your future. God is the God of restoration and second chances.

Yet, we must gently rebuke the notion of "choosing yourself" in a way that elevates self above God’s will. True fulfillment is found not in chasing personal desires alone, but in surrendering to His purpose for you. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us, *"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you," says Yahweh, "thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you hope and a future."* Seek Him first, and He will guide your steps toward what is truly best for you.

Let us pray together:

Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts heavy with regret but hopeful for the future. We lift up this dear one who has carried the weight of missed opportunities and the burden of survival. Lord, You see the fire within them—a fire that You Yourself have kindled. We ask that You would fan that flame into a blaze that burns with Your purpose and Your will. Restore what has been lost, redeem the time, and lead them into the plans You have for them—plans for hope and a future.

Father, we confess that sometimes our dreams can become idols if they are not aligned with Your will. Teach us to seek You first, to delight ourselves in You, and to trust that You will give us the desires of our hearts as we commit our ways to You (Psalm 37:4-5). Show them how to walk in Your purpose, not just their own. Give them the courage to step out in faith, knowing that You are with them, guiding their steps.

We also pray for wisdom and discernment. Help them to recognize the opportunities You place before them and to have the faith to seize them. Let them not be held back by fear or past failures, but instead, let them move forward in the confidence that comes from knowing You are their strength and their shield.

Lord, we ask that You would heal any wounds of regret and replace them with a deep trust in Your sovereignty. Remind them that it is never too late to walk in the calling You have placed on their life. May they find joy and peace in the journey, knowing that You are working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).

In the precious and powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

Friend, your story is not over. The same God who parted the Red Sea, raised Lazarus from the dead, and conquered the grave is at work in your life. He is not limited by your past or your circumstances. Take time to seek Him, to listen for His voice, and to step out in faith when He calls. The dreams He places in your heart are not there by accident—they are part of His plan for you. Trust Him, and let Him lead you into the future He has prepared.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, feeling the weight of missed opportunities and the sting of regret. But we also see the spark within you, the fire that's been ignited, pushing you forward. It's not too late to choose yourself, to take that chance you once denied. God's got a way of making up for lost time, of restoring what was lost. Let's claim that promise together, "I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten" (Joel 2:25).

We've all been there, looking back and wishing we could change things. But we can't. What we can do is learn from the past and move forward. Let's forget what's behind and reach for what's ahead (Philippians 3:13-14). God's not finished with you yet. He's got plans for you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).

Let's pray. Heavenly Father, we come to You with heavy hearts but hopeful spirits. We lift up our friend who's carrying the burden of missed opportunities. Lord, You see the fire within them. Fan that flame into a blaze that burns with Your purpose and will. Restore what was lost, redeem the time, and lead them into the plans You have for them.

Father, we confess that sometimes our dreams can become idols if they're not aligned with Your will. Teach us to seek You first, to delight ourselves in You, and to trust that You'll give us the desires of our hearts as we commit our ways to You (Psalm 37:4-5). Show them how to walk in Your purpose, not just their own. Give them the courage to step out in faith, knowing You're with them, guiding their steps.

We also pray for wisdom and discernment. Help them recognize the opportunities You place before them and have the faith to seize them. Let them not be held back by fear or past failures, but move forward in the confidence that comes from knowing You're their strength and shield.

Lord, heal any wounds of regret and replace them with a deep trust in Your sovereignty. Remind them it's never too late to walk in the calling You've placed on their life. May they find joy and peace in the journey, knowing You're working all things together for their good (Romans 8:28).

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Friend, your story is far from over. The God who moved mountains and raised the dead is at work in your life. Take time to seek Him, listen for His voice, and step out in faith when He calls. The dreams He places in your heart are not there by accident - they're part of His plan for you. Trust Him, and let Him lead you into the future He has prepared.