June 24, 2009
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”Bitterness is an emotional cancer that consumes many a person who once had the bloom of eternal springtime in his heart. Where does it come from? Usually from being hurt. Perhaps you were abused as a child, rejected by someone, fired from a job, or even bypassed at church. Bitterness sets in when the hurt goes unresolved.”
This devotional thought can and does offer a problem with believers and unbelievers here is a solution for those in Christ.
“There is a solution. If you’ve been wronged and bitterness has become so strong that you can almost taste its bile within your mouth, then it’s time to pursue it with a holy vengeance. With the Spirit’s spade, root it out. Draw a circle that takes in those who have wronged you. Forgive them for Christ’s sake!”
For those who live with a dead spirit to Christ there is little else to be offered!
As Adrian Rogers would say “this is the action point of the devotional.”
“Bow before the Lord this morning and ask for grace and power to uproot the bitterness that has taken hold in your heart and is robbing you of the joy you desire.”Hebrews 12:14 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.”
