Good Morning,
I just sat down to write and I am enjoying a hot cup of Door County Cherry Creme Coffee as I gather my thoughts.
Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springs up and causes trouble and by it may become defiled.
When I see people struggling in life spiritually and emotionally I usually can find the root of the problem without looking too hard. They are chewing on the root of bitterness. Things might go good for a day or even a week, but then it happens. Some little thing is said or done to them and they pull out a big plug of bitterness out of their pocket and begin to chew on the past. They try to manage the present and the future with a mind, heart, and soul that is filled with bitterness.
Have you ever wondered why they or you aren't flying high on life and why you can't seem to advance? Try running a race after eating spoiled food. Your stomach does flip flops and you either mess your pants or vomit profusely. Bitterness will always keep a person grounded. In many instances you might be seeking revenge, yet asking for healing. The two emotions fight for control and bitterness always wins. At the source of most bitterness is a spirit of selfishness and hurt. There is an unwillingness to improve your own spiritual life while looking at the spiritual life of others.
Friends. this is a recipe for misery. Let go of all bitterness or you will never be flying high in life and we were born to fly.
Marty
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