Posts Tagged ‘bitterness’
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is a gift…..that I give myself. Unforgiveness usually turns into bitterness and bitterness destroys me from the inside out. Bitterness makes my heart hard and cold. With bitterness in my heart, it’s difficult to love and allow myself to be loved. When I forgive someone who’s harmed me, I release any power that the…
Read MoreForgiveness
I came across two verses that stopped me in my tracks. I just started writing my thoughts down and it felt a bit random. I learned about forgiveness the hard way. I learned from scripture that it’s not optional for the Christ follower. I learned that forgiveness is more for me than the other person.…
Read MoreThe Big Reveal & Forgiveness Factor
The concept of forgiveness has been around as long as we human being have been on the earth. We are always doing things to one another that hurts or offends one another. The things we do to one another are sometimes really big and hurt deep in our soul. There are other things that are…
Read MoreForgiveness & Consequences
I believe forgiveness is a most powerful experience – whether you’re receiving forgiveness or giving forgiveness – It’s release; It’s remission; It’s pardon. Forgiveness is a gift to both the giver and receiver of it. The Lord demonstrated this first throughout The Word. Giving and forgiveness are closely linked. Giving is part of the…
Read MoreVengeance Bites Back
I remember being told at a pretty young age the Lord will take care of fighting on my behalf. I should not participate in striking out in vengeance against another. There have been many times that I wanted to strike back against my enemies, but the Lord defended me and avenged me. When I walk…
Read MoreRevenge
This can be one of the most self-destructive behaviors. Revenge comes from a vindictive spirit within and works it way out. I’ve seen people who are bitter and hurt trying to exact revenge on others to feel better. In fact, the opposite is true. Revenge should be in the “bitter family” because people don’t…
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