Dealing With Bitterness

“And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25

After someone has wronged you, time will either harden your heart, making you bitter and unyielding, or it will soften it, giving you a desire to restore the relationship. If someone has betrayed you recently, is your heart growing hard, or are you willing to yield for the sake of peace? When Jesus was asked how many times we should forgive others, he said, “seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:22). Perhaps He meant that constant willingness to forgive is the only way to mend a bitter spirit and achieve healing and restoration.

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32

Source: One Year mini for Women