All bitterness, anger and wrath, insult and slander must be removed from you, along with wickedness. And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ.
EPHESIANS 4:31 -32 HCSB
"The world holds few if any rewards for those who remain angrily focused upon the past" p96
"Being frail, fallible, imperfect human beings, most of us are quick to anger, quick to blame, slow to forgive and slower to forget. Yet as Christians, we are commanded to forgive others, just as we, too, have been forgiven." p96
"..if you are embittered against yourself for some past mistake or shortcoming, it's finally time to forgive yourself and move on. Hatred and bitterness, and regret are not part of Part God's plan for your life. Forgiveness is." p96
"Be so preoccupied with good will that you haven't room for ill will." p96
"Acrid bitterness inevitably seeps though the lives of people who harbour grudges and suppress anger, and bitterness is always a poison." - LEE STROBEL p97
"Anger breeds remorse in the heart, discord in the home, bitterness in the community, and confusion in the state. - BILLY GRAHAM p97
"Bitterness is the trap that snares the hunter." - MAX LUCADO p97
TODAY'S PRAYER
Heavenly Father, free me from anger and bitterness. When I am angry, I cannot feel the peace that You intend for my life life. When I am angry, I cannot sense You presence. Keep me mindful that forgiveness is Your commandment. Let me turn away from bitterness and instead claim the spiritual abundance that You offer through the gift of Your Son. Amen.
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