So yes, it's been a while, approximately 5 years or more it's been. You remember vividly what happened between you and that particular person on a particular day at a particular period of time. The memory is still so sharp in your mind, in fact you've promised yourself never to forget. It's that little emotion you have decided to accommodate in your mind even though it hurts so bad. We could call it "bad treasure."
Well, your mind have now become room for anger, resentment, hate, emotional numbness (a sense of detachment), constant rumination of the past event, frustration and emotional pain. They wouldn't leave, trying to kick it out seemed impossible after several trials, so you gave up on trying to. In fact, you have concluded to keep your "bad treasure" and never let go.
Little did you know that this "bad treasure" you have held on to has affected the person you are supposed to be. It has totally changed your being! Did you not see it? Of course not! Why? Bitterness is a veil and a ripper of purity, joy and happiness.
You criticise or complain frequently, you avoid social interaction and are often withdrawn, your behaviour has gone from calm to aggressive, you make accusatory statements like "you never", you have difficulty showing gratitude or appreciation, you refuse to forgive, you lack empathy, you use humour to mask your true feelings, you engage in gossip and spread negativity, you focus on the negative aspects of life, your thoughts are all about scheming a revenge, and so on.
Dear woman, you know, you don't have to hold on to your "bad treasure." All bitterness does is corrupt you and make you who you're not supposed to be.
Hebrews 12:15
"Looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled."
If you keep holding on to bitterness, it keeps you defiled and when you're defiled, there's nothing much God can do through you.
Bitterness keeps you captive to sin. Acts 8:23
"For I see that you are poisoned by bitterness and bound by iniquity.”
Bitterness actually stems from unforgiveness. Let go of that grudge. Forgive that particular person, group of people or organisation you hold a grudge against. Those thoughts about how to carry out revenge should not be. It would not be if you let the resentment go.
Being bitter towards that particular person, organisation or group of people has nothing to offer you but damage you instead.
You definitely have sinned against God as well in one way or the other and you forgiving and letting go of bitterness attracts the forgiveness of God.
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses."
Bitterness is not of God but of the devil. It is demonic. It is one of his channels to keep you captive to sin.
James 3:14-15
"But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic."
What stems from God is forgiveness.
There is this famous phase by Alexander Pope: "To err is human but to forgive is divine"
Humans are bound to offend you, betray you and do all manner of things but to forgive is divine. Forgiveness is of God's divine nature.
Seek for the forgiveness of God. It is of utmost importance because you have really sinned against Him by holding on to bitterness.
Forgive whoever did that hurtful act to you and let go of the bitterness.
Forgiveness is the only way to break free from bitterness, and I mean it when I say the only way. Forgiveness to humans and forgiveness from God.
Forgiveness brings about healing and I mean it when I say healing. It soothes the soul and produces peace, joy, fulfilment, assurance and comfort.
You definitely want all these and more instead of bitterness.
If you find it hard to let go, ask God for help. He wants to help you be free from bitterness.
It takes a divine nature to forgive and be free from bitterness.
This divine nature is found in God and God alone. Go home to God. How? By believing in the Lord Jesus Christ and accepting Him into your life. There is more in Him. He wants to give to you His divine nature to help you forgive and completely take away the demonic nature to hold on to bitterness.
Get healed, dear. God wants to heal you of the hurt people did to you, but then you have to allow Him. Go home to God and let your transformation journey begin! Freedom from bitterness is highly possible and it's worth the journey! Yes, it's a process. As you go through the process, be patient and let God help you out.
Say this: "Lord Jesus, I believe that you died on the cross of calvary and that you're the Son of God.Forgive me my sins and make me your own. Help me to be free from bitterness and give to me your divine nature. Amen."
You're loved by God, forgiven and so you must forgive. Your worth is far above rubies.
Your guilt are not yours to keep, but God's to take away. Find out in my previous blog article now! Happy reading!
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