"I should have listened to those who warned me not to take the risk."
How it sounds in your head: Everyone said to play it safe. My wife was worried. My kids questioned it. I was arrogant and now I've proven them all right. I should've stayed where it was secure.
"A man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps."
-- Proverbs 16:9Enemy using hindsight and others' voices to create regret, combined with worldly wisdom that safety is always God's way.
Every conversation with those who warned him feels like 'I told you so.' The secure paycheck he left haunts him monthly when bills come due.
Peter went back to his old business fishing after Jesus died—fished ALL NIGHT and caught NOTHING. One word from Jesus at dawn and he caught so many fish the net nearly broke. Instant turnaround from total failure.
I REFUSE the lie that taking the risk was wrong. IT IS WRITTEN that the Lord directs my steps, even when the path doesn't match my plan. I am not under the judgment of 'I told you so' voices—I am under the BARAK blessing of Abraham who left everything on a promise. IT IS WRITTEN that I am the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath. My Father is not disappointed in me—He's setting up my net-breaking catch. I receive instant turnaround NOW.
Your Father never once thought 'he should've played it safe.' He watched you step out in faith and smiled. Right now He's not reviewing your mistakes—He's preparing your massive catch that will silence every doubting voice.