Comments on: Today’s Devotional: Letting Bitterness Go

By: No1Special

No1Special — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:37:19 +0000

Deuteronomy 29:18
Make sure there is no man or woman, clan or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the LORD our God to go and worship the gods of those nations; make sure there is no root among you that produces such bitter poison.

Deuteronomy 29:17-19 (in Context) Deuteronomy 29 (Whole Chapter)
Hebrews 12:15
See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

By: Nadirah Islam

Nadirah Islam — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:21:53 +0000

Ephesians 4:31

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:44:36 +0000

I am looking for the verse that tells us to get rid of all bitterness. I can’t find it.

By: Helen Thacker

Helen Thacker — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 09:17:36 +0000

“Today’s Devotional: Letting Bitterness Go”
Yes, it’s true harboring bitterness hurts you… when we do that you will defile others by doing so, because the inward anger always imerges and will vent to fall prey upon whomever may currently be around. Forgiveness brings forth healing and releases healing to the other person, giving opportunity for change. If the other person acts on it or not is entirely up to them, but you are free. I have experienced this personally and been a witness to it. I have also, seen those who will not let go of anger and how it continues to damage them & others.
One thing I want to address no one ever speaks of… is the responsibility of those who do bad things to people and it appears they get away with it. No, one really discusses this in the church community. I want to open a discussion about it, because it happens all the time, people want answers. Here is what I think… sometimes we are put in situations where say for instance a friend appears to be kind to your face, but behind your back is not and slanders you. Time goes on, then you are faced with the realization of the friends slander… where it effects you, like for instance in ministry… being falsely accused of not being dependable or doing your job, when you have been… they are covering for themselves by using you as a scapegoat. The end result, you are asked to step down from that position. Ok! What do you do? Get bitter? No! Start blaming God? No! Me, I would accept the change as God doing something new, and wait to trust Him for the next move. I would however go to the head of the ministry and defend myself as Isaiah instructs us in the word. But most importantly, I would pray for the person who caused the confusion because they need it the most. We always focus on the other… and neglect that fact… in reality God loves us all. The test of true forgiveness is when you can pray for that person who has wronged you and then let it go… move on! I promise you, there will be greater blessings for you down the road from God by your actions in doing so, the reward is great. Peace in your mind, body, and soul….and the heart will be filled with joy & gladness.

By: Sean Scott

Sean Scott — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:32:42 +0000

I want to point out that harboring bitterness is a symptom of the pride we all have that God dislikes so much. In almost every circumstance where we are hurt there has been many others who have likewise been insulted or injured. To think that we are somehow more special, more deserving of preferential treatment, is simply being prideful.

The sooner we can humbly accept our true position and listen to God, the sooner we can let go of our resentments and bitterness and live in joyous love and at peace in our Father’s creation.