Bitterness is Cancer

You can read this post here as well: Bitterness is Cancer

Yes!! We made it to the end! The last thought based on Forgiveness devotional on YouVerson is here.

Hebrews 12:15 Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.

  - Relationships mean accountability and humility. Learn from each other.

  - The famed author, Maya Angelou, put it this way regarding bitterness; “Bitterness is cancer - it eats upon the host. It doesn’t do anything to the object of its displeasure.” Enough said!

1 John 1:9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

1 John 4:20 Even if we feel guilty, God is greater than our feelings, and he knows everything.

  - Unforgiveness, bitterness, sin, wickedness makes us feel dirty. When we feel we are dirty we are ashamed, feel guilty, and hopeless. Jesus came to take all of that away from you and make you clean and white as snow!

It’s really imperative as a child of God and disciple of Jesus Christ, to be intentional about living in freedom and that means living receiving Forgiveness and giving Forgiveness!

See you all next week as we move into week 2 of the 21 Days of Prayer!  

Throwback Thursday Got Carried Away

We didn’t forget Thursday’s thought, we were just thinking about #TBT and remembering all He has done for us and got stuck praising Him!

To today’s scriptures on Forgiveness … you can read this post and learn more here as well: Throwback Thursday Got Carried Away

Luke 17:3 So watch yourselves! “If another believer sins, rebuke that person; then if there is repentance, forgive. 4 Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”

  - Unforgiveness is like drinking poison and believing the other person is going to get hurt or even die. It’s killing you not them. Forgive.

Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”

  - Our ignorance has warranted His love and forgiveness. Forgive someone else’s ignorance.

Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior. 32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.

  - Living with a wounded spirit is so toxic that you not only corrode your attitude and life but it spreads. If you are going to be contagious, spread joy and kindness.

Ok, back to praising God!

Who Is Your Lord?

As you start this new year, you are probably signing up for various forms of life transformation such as exercise, Bible reading plans, diets, prayer, etc. One of the keys to life transformation is relationships.  The most important one is your relationship with "lords" in your life in comparison to THE LORD of your life.

The dictionary defines "lord" as: one having power and authority over others; ruler by hereditary right or preeminence to whom service and obedience is due.  With that definition, who or what gets our service and obedience?  What do we give preeminence to in our thoughts, heart, actions? Who has power and authority over our lives?

That rightful place belongs to Jesus.  He is not someone or a "god" for us to use in our life as just as one of the "lords" in our life.  He desires to be THE LORD of your life.  That is how much He loves you and wants to have a relationship with you.  Jesus keeps it simple by just wanting time with you.  Establish times of prayer and devotion to Him at the very start of this new year.  Jesus loves us sincerely to the point where He will tell us the truth about our life yet provide hope for a better way and a brighter future.  That simplicity and sincerity leads into His supremacy.  The Bible states that Jesus is supreme from the beginning to the end.  This powerful Savior, Healer, Provider, Redeemer, Friend, Brother, and King is available to you.  He will not force Himself on you but He knocks on the door of your heart and hopes to be invited into your life.

Give Him the rightful place of being number ONE in your life as the ONE LORD of your life!  I believe if we can keep Him as our ONE LORD, He can do whatever He wants for us and through our lives to be a blessing to others and to His Kingdom!

Enjoy The Ride,

Pastor Cee