and allow it to make us cynical, thinking the worst about everything and everyone! Bitterness makes you get worked up about the smallest things…or better yet, getting worked up about the smallest things, over time, can make you bitter…hmmm, never thought about it that way, did you! You may say, “but, I don’t lash out”; this may be true, but, you do give the “silent treatment” or the “cold shoulder”, which in most cases, can be even worse. Don’t let the only thing your loved ones (especially your children and spouse), know about you is that all you do is complain and are always ticked off about something! Stop the cycle NOW, if you don’t, your children will grow into adults who play out the same scenario; not realizing it stemmed from the record mommy played over and over again! We should all examine our hearts and make sure we’re not letting seeds of bitterness take root, and if we have…uproot them! Turn a new leaf…we should let the only thing people know us for, is a person who loves life! I beg of you my sisters; allow Jesus (The Healer), to heal your heart today! Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 12:14-15.
For those who are interested, my
husband taught an excellent series, entitled “Treatment for the Root of Bitterness”,
which can be found on the bookstore page of our ministry’s website at www.wordempowermentzone.com .
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and Pearls” Devotionals by Michell Pulliam
Great post. We should always be reevaluating ourselves, and check for any lingering bitterness!
ReplyDeleteThis is true. DAILY self-evaluation is definitely the key. None of us should ever think, we've arrived. We must constantly put our flesh in check. Thanks for the comment!
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