Bitter or Better
Hebrews 12:15, “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”
Today is here! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Maybe yesterday wasn’t your day and the negativity took over. Did you become bitter towards that outcome? Did you become bitter towards some certain individual? Were you prone to showing bitterness towards anyone who came into contact with you after that? Ephesians 4:31-32, “Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamor, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Forgiveness, that word that we find hardest to extend to people no matter how easy it really is. Forgiving doesn’t mean you are less of a person; it means you gave the memory to God to take care of; now it has made you new. Our hearts are very tender; but also they hold to memories tightly. To the ones who say that they are not bitter yet still hold to the past, let go for the better. Letting go of the past and hurts will lighten your heart; placing a peace within you that is everlasting. When we are bitter or disheartened the devil finds a pathway into your inner soul and will destroy the love God has placed there. Make amends by releasing those bitter feelings, and call on God to come down and fill you again and again for the better. Better days will come and those that offended you will be dealt with by the one who holds all revenge. It is so much better to be “better” than to be clouded with bitter! Watch as a God of forgiveness heals you and takes care of those who have hurt you. Be mindful that in all things forgiveness is a power given by God and will bring BETTER things every day!
Scriptures:
Read: Hebrews 12:10-15, Ephesians 1:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:19, Proverbs 14:10, Philippians 4:13
Prayer:
Lord, today we are calling on you to help remove the bitterness. Please provide the ability to have a forgiving heart. And when the devil tries to place negative thoughts within me, give me strength to call on your name and cause him to flee. Thank you Lord for your grace and mercies. Amen.