Results for "risk regret"

Loneliness & Isolation 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"I've been hurt too many times—it's safer to stay isolated than risk that pain again."

LIE: Past pain means future pain. TRUTH: God does a NEW THING springing forth NOW—fresh start. Isaiah 43:19

Isaiah 43:18-19 117 Read Truth →

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Business Failure 10-12 (Pre-Teen)

"I can't ever try again because I'll just fail and hurt people again."

LIE: I can't try again. TRUTH: God gives me power and sound mind, not fear of future failure. (2 Tim 1:7)

2 Timothy 1:7 117 Read Truth →

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Reproductive Health 50-59 (Fifties)

"My wife's health complications mean God won't protect her through pregnancy."

LIE: Too risky for her. TRUTH: LORD preserves from ALL evil, going in and out (Ps 121:7-8)

Psalm 121:7-8 115 Read Truth →

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Wrong Personality 60-69 (Sixties)

"My cautious, careful personality shows lack of faith and prevents me from experiencing God's best."

LIE: Caution is fear. TRUTH: The prudent consider their steps—wisdom is FAITHFULNESS. (Proverbs 14:15)

Proverbs 14:15 111 Read Truth →

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Betrayal Recovery 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"Deep relationships are not worth the risk of potential betrayal."

LIE: Deep relationships aren't worth it. TRUTH: Friends stick closer than brothers; threefold cord holds (Prov 18:24, Ecc 4:12).

Proverbs 18:24 110 Read Truth →

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Poverty Mindset 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"Rich people can't enter heaven, so pursuing wealth puts my soul at risk."

LIE: Rich people can't be saved. TRUTH: With God ALL THINGS are possible—including righteousness and riches. (Matt 19:26)

Matthew 19:26 109 Read Truth →

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Business Failure 50-59 (Fifties)

"Wise women don't take risks; I should have been more conservative and practical."

LIE: Wise women don't risk. TRUTH: Proverbs 31 woman BOUGHT FIELDS, planted vineyards, ran businesses. Deborah led armies. Bold is biblical. Prov 31:1...

Proverbs 31:16 108 Read Truth →

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Betrayal Recovery 90+ (Nineties Plus)

"If I let my guard down now, I'll die having trusted and been betrayed again."

LIE: I'll die betrayed. TRUTH: Though I walk through death's valley, I fear NO evil—He's WITH me (Ps 23:4). Death is stepping into PERFECT Love.

Psalm 23:4 106 Read Truth →

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Wrong Personality 80-89 (Eighties)

"My cautious personality kept me from the bold faith God wanted"

LIE: Caution showed lack of faith. TRUTH: A prudent man foresees evil—wisdom IS faith applied (Prov 22:3)

Proverbs 22:3 105 Read Truth →

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Wrong Personality 90+ (Nineties Plus)

"My cautious, risk-averse nature held everyone back—I should have been bolder."

LIE: Cautious = coward. TRUTH: The diligent lead to plenty; prudence is wisdom. Proverbs 21:5

Proverbs 21:5 102 Read Truth →

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Reproductive Health 60-69 (Sixties)

"At this age, pregnancy would be high-risk and dangerous—God wouldn't ask that of me."

LIE: Pregnancy at my age is dangerous. TRUTH: 'No evil shall befall you'—Sarah bore Isaac at 90 safely, lived 37 more years. Psalm 91:10

Psalm 91:10 101 Read Truth →

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Business Failure 60-69 (Sixties)

"I should have played it safe instead of risking everything at my age."

LIE: Should have played it safe. TRUTH: Abraham left everything at 75 by faith (Heb 11:8). Risk + God = inheritance, not ruin.

Hebrews 11:8 101 Read Truth →

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Investment Losses 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"Everyone who stayed out of the market is fine. My risk-taking nature got me here and always will."

LIE: My risk-nature will always fail me. TRUTH: Peter's impulsive risk walked on WATER when Jesus said come. 2 Cor 5:17—NEW creation

2 Corinthians 5:17 100 Read Truth →

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Wrong Personality 60-69 (Sixties)

"My lack of natural boldness and risk-taking means I'm not truly trusting God."

LIE: Caution = no faith. TRUTH: Proverbs celebrates prudence, Jesus said count the cost, Joseph saved 7 years before famine. Prov 14:15

Proverbs 14:15 98 Read Truth →

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Too Old 50-59 (Fifties)

"You should focus on maintaining what you have, not risking new ventures."

LIE: Play it safe at your age. TRUTH: Without faith it's impossible to please God. (Hebrews 11:6)

Hebrews 11:6 97 Read Truth →

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Job Loss & Unemployment 90+ (Nineties Plus)

"No employer wants to deal with my health limitations and mortality risk."

LIE: Health = unhireable. TRUTH: You're HEAD not tail, ABOVE not beneath. Deut 28:13

Deuteronomy 28:13 96 Read Truth →

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Investment Losses 30-39 (Thirties)

"This loss proves I should never take financial risks again. Safety and minimalism are the only way forward."

LIE: Safety and minimalism are wisdom. TRUTH: IT IS WRITTEN burying talent in fear is wicked; engagement is required. Matthew 25:26-27

Matthew 25:26-27 91 Read Truth →

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Investment Losses 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"I need to sit out of investing now and play it safe forever."

LIE: I must play it safe forever. TRUTH: God gave power and sound mind, not fear. 2 Tim 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 91 Read Truth →

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Wasted Years 19-24 (Young Adult)

"I'm too old now to take risks like I could have when I was younger"

LIE: Too old to take risks now. TRUTH: Abraham launched at 75, Caleb conquered at 85—bold faith has NO age limit. Gen 12:4

Joshua 1:9 91 Read Truth →

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Business Failure 25-29 (Late Twenties)

"I should have played it safe with a stable job instead of risking everything."

LIE: Should've played it safe. TRUTH: The Lord directs your steps, even through closed doors. Jonah ran wrong, still used. Proverbs 16:9

Proverbs 16:9 91 Read Truth →

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