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Mar 6, 2021 · For most offenses, forgiveness is both an initial decision to let go of bitterness as well as a long, ongoing process. When offenses come to mind and painful memories resurface, I must intentionally stop rehearsing them and ask the Lord to help me release those thoughts and practice forgiveness.
Feb 17, 2020 · We can choose to allow the bitterness to remain. If so, we will be harmed by it. Or, we can let it go, hand it over to Jesus (i.e. forgive the person in the narrow, basic sense) and have peace of mind. Bitterness, rage and hate will also create major obstacles to your own progress, i.e. spiritually and otherwise.
Aug 7, 2020 · If our heart is filled with anger or bitterness, there’s not much room for Holy Spirit. But more importantly, it’s because Jesus forgave us! Matthew 18:21-25 provides a clear picture of how God views unforgiveness and bitterness, and the consequences we will suffer if we choose not to forgive.
- Understanding the Heart of Bitterness. Bitterness is unresolved, unforgiven anger and resentment. It is the result of anger changing from an experience to a belief.
- A Picture of Naomi. In the book of Ruth we read about Naomi (which means pleasant), the wife of Elimelech. Elimelech took his wife and two sons down from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because there was a famine in the land.
- What’s Your Story? Perhaps you struggle with the same type of bitterness. Sometimes women and men who have lost children to illness or accident blame God for their loss.
- Curing The Bitter Heart. Do you want the cure for bitterness? You must understand that the only cure for bitterness and anger is forgiveness. Bitterness is focused on what has been done to you.
The act of harboring unforgiveness can lead to bitterness and resentment, hindering one’s spiritual growth and relationships with others. Let’s explore some key scriptures that highlight the importance of forgiveness by focusing on the keyword: unforgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15.
Jul 24, 2022 · There are three primary ways we can repeat a matter, and each feeds bitterness in our hearts. 1. We repeat the matter to ourselves. We replay the tape of the other person’s offense over and over again in our minds. This is perhaps the most common feeder of bitterness and unforgiveness.
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Nov 19, 2021 · Forgiving someone means giving up bitterness and the “right” to get even with him or her, even though you were wronged. And God insists on forgiveness not just for others’ benefit but for ours as well.
