I think the title for this devotional is from the Frank Sinatra song 'I did it my way' which is probably the most self-opinionated, arrogant song I have ever come across.
Then there was Edith Piaf, she didn't regret anything either in her song.
All I can say is that's not normal and nor is it truthful.
It really heartens me that Job, even though he knows he's done nothing to deserve his punishment never once tries to make out he was infallible, perfect or beyond reproof. In a section entitled 'Job's Despondent Prayer' in my Bible, he longs that:
'my transgression would be sealed up in a bag and you would cover over my inquity' (Job 14:17)
And when I read that I wanted to shout 'It will be Job, it will be'!
The glorious truth of the gospel is that for those who admit their sin, are honest about their failings, their short-coming and regrets, there is forgiveness. God says he will blot out our sins, 'remember them no more'. Amazing! So there's nothing wrong with a 'despondent prayer' particularly not if it includes an admission of guilt
Praise God today that your sins are sealed up and thrown away for good.
Sheila Bridge
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