More Forgiveness = Less Bitterness
June 14, 2013 Leave a comment
“Never be bitter, angry, or mad. Never shout angrily or say things to hurt others. Never do anything evil. Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.” Ephesians 4:31, 32 ERV.
When a form of disease is discovered, it is given a name. Naming a disease and the cure is a very critical part in solving a medical problem. Can you imagine if they just say that you have ” a thing” in you and this is the cure. Having a name and identifying what it is makes the battle for the cure seems easy.
Identifying bitterness at an early stage is a great step towards inner peace. We are humans. We feel something because we have emotions. This negative emotion [bitterness] needs our attention often times.
Bitterness can become bigger if not being dealt with. One must be able to identify such feeling at an early stage so that it will not turn into a complicated problem. This habit of identifying and dealing with bitterness does not come automatic. Every person need to teach our inner being how to acknowledge it and know the signs that it exists and then take actions.
One way to deflate/diffuse bitterness is to expose it. Talking about it can sometimes help in disarming the ticking bomb inside you.
The Bible has a better solution – forgiveness.
The ultimate cure for bitterness is forgiveness. For some reason this seems to be the best antidote for being bitter.
More forgiveness = less bitterness
Forgive yourself for not meeting your high expectations .
Forgive yourself for not being so successful as your old classmates.
Forgive someone who offended you in some way.
Forgive your husband/wife when you think she/he offended you.
Forgive your boss for being an unfit leader.
Forgive your friend for the silence.
Forgive your kids for not satisfying your dreams.
Forgive your co worker for being so insensitive.
Forgive your parents for not being there when most needed.
There are so many situations where we can use forgiveness to melt down the bitterness in us.
Exercise your ability to forgive.
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