Lamar Family Ministries Center Sermons

Speaker or Performer: Bob & Julie Petersen Scripture Passage(s): Philippians 3:13 Date of Delivery: December 30, 2018 Redeeming RegretWhat is Regret?Regret is a negative cognitive/emotional state that involves blaming ourselves for a bad outcome, feeling a sense of loss or sorrow at what might have been or wishing we could undo a previous choice that we made.Do People Living in the U.S. Experience Regret More Than in Other Cultures?Regret is higher in cultures such as the U.S., where individuals have more choice over their life's course, versus in cultures with arranged marriages, where family have much more control over life choices.Dictionary:Regretfeeling sad, repentant, or disappointed over (something that has happened or been done, especially a loss or missed opportunity).sorrow aroused by circumstances beyond one's control or power to repairJulie: “I felt the regret of not having a girl”Studies show that regret is the second-most common emotion people menti