regret

[SeekingGloryOnThisJourney]

My two brothers in Christ has graduated another year.
I was very happy for them but yet very sad.
They went to a school I’ve wanted to go to when I was saved, and I could have, but my parents would’ve killed me.
They made so much of themselves, and I’m proud of them.
before I was saved I still wanted to go to a school like it, but because I thought I was “too good” for the people living here, (the city I’m currently in, with the schools) I knew “I deserved” better. My parents agreed.
And so, I didn’t go.
That was a mistake.
I am, God willing, going to attend the next year with them..
But because of the virus, all the more reason for my parents to say no.
I’m an adult now.
Yet I’m still here, and even though I’m saved now, nothing around me has changed.
I don’t want to be stuck here another year. (Unless everything is on pause when the colleges/schools re open)
And under my parents control, it may never be.
Advice?

 

[Mountainmanbob]

I am, God willing, going to attend the next year with them..




But because of the virus, all the more reason for my parents to say no.
I’m an adult now.
Yet I’m still here, and even though I’m saved now, nothing around me has changed.
I don’t want to be stuck here another year. (Unless everything is on pause when the colleges/schools re open)
And under my parents control, it may never be.
Advice?

Shoot for that.
M

 

[Melody Suttles]

My two brothers in Christ has graduated another year.
I was very happy for them but yet very sad.
They went to a school I’ve wanted to go to when I was saved, and I could have, but my parents would’ve killed me.
They made so much of themselves, and I’m proud of them.
before I was saved I still wanted to go to a school like it, but because I thought I was “too good” for the people living here, (the city I’m currently in, with the schools) I knew “I deserved” better. My parents agreed.
And so, I didn’t go.
That was a mistake.
I am, God willing, going to attend the next year with them..
But because of the virus, all the more reason for my parents to say no.
I’m an adult now.
Yet I’m still here, and even though I’m saved now, nothing around me has changed.
I don’t want to be stuck here another year. (Unless everything is on pause when the colleges/schools re open)
And under my parents control, it may never be.
Advice?

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:1-2

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” - Romans 5:3-5

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” - Romans 8:28

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” - 2 Corinthians 4:8

“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” - 1 Peter 5:10

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9

 

[Tolworth John]

Yet I’m still here, and even though I’m saved now, nothing around me has changed.
I don’t want to be stuck here another year. (Unless everything is on pause when the colleges/schools re open)
And under my parents control, it may never be.
Advice?

What if and if only get you no where. Look hard at the real options in front of you and work to achieve the best results you can.

Your parents are paying for your keep and education so work out what options there are, what the pros and cons are and discuss them as reasonable as you can with them.
If they won't move accept defeat graciously, show them by your debate and how you handle the results that you are mature and not a child.

Then show your gratitude by getting very good results.