Get rid of bitterness.

"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;"

Hebrews 12:15

Today, we are going to examine another factor that can hinder the grace of God from flowing in your life. This factor is bitterness. What is bitterness? Bitterness is unforgiveness stored up in someone's heart.

If you are functioning out of bitterness, you will fail to receive the grace of God. As harmless as bitterness may seem to some persons, it can keep them from making progress in their lives. They may be wondering why they are finding it difficult to make progress. Meanwhile, there is someone in their lives they are holding unforgiveness against.

If you are holding unforgiveness against anyone, it could be your wife, husband, brother or sister, your father or mother, your uncle or aunt, or a friend, neighbour or a co-worker, no matter who the person is, you have to forgive him or her for your own sake so that nothing will hinder the flow of this great grace that God has released on you this year.

The day you made up your mind not to forgive anyone, that is the day you made up your mind not to experience favour.

Prayer.

Dear Father, today in obedience to your Word, I choose to let go and forgive everyone who has mistreated, abused, or offended me in any way in the past. I release him and I let go of the offence. Thank you Father for more grace is released towards me today to pursue peace with all men in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study read:

Ephesians 4:31-32, Colossians 3:19, James 3:14-18.

Doing the Word

Let go of the past offences and stop talking about them. Move on and be willing to make peace.