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Overcoming Bitterness

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Posted by: JG

Bitterness it will kill you

When you are offended or disappointed by others and allow the hurt to germinate in your heart, bitterness and resentment will take root. Characterized by an unforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentment are sinful and self-defeating. They will color your conscious and unconscious thoughts and actions. Allowed to fester, they will destroy and kill (Galatians 5:19-21). However, they can be dispelled with love.

What Scripture Says

"Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:14,15).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you" (Ephesians 4:31,32).

"When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly" (I Peter 2:23).

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them,for they do not know what they are doing..." (Luke 23:34).

"For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew 6:14,15).

"Bless those who persecute you;bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" (Romans 12:14-21).

How To Be Free From Bitterness and Resentment

Life depression and other emotional stress, bitterness and resentment can aggravate or cause physical problems such as arthritis. You can be affected mentally, spiritually and otherwise. Your relationships will always suffer.

God can free you from this sin. It is an oppressive and destructive emotion having its root in hate, which is likened to murder. You must repent. No one can have peace and happiness with such emotions tearing at him. If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you and to come into your life right now. He will deliver you from the power of the enemy(Psalm 91:3).

If you are already a Christian, you should still ask God to forgive you for being bitter and resentful. Then ask Him to forgive anyone who may have hurt you, and toward whom you are bitter or resentful, even as He forgives you.

Seek to be baptized with the Holy Spirit if you are not already. Look for opportunities to demonstrate love tithe person who offended you.

God forgives and forgets sin. However,you may have made your best effort to forgive and forget and find that you cannot. God can help you to cleanse your memory. Instead of remembering with malice and hurt, remember with forgiveness. Then go one step further and ask God to forgive your offender. By forgiving and then asking God to forgive your offender, you release God to bless you and the other person.

As You Pray

Pray in this manner:

Father, I acknowledge that I've held resentment and bitterness against _______________. I confess this as sin and ask you to forgive me. I forgive __________________. Remind me, Lord, to not hold any more resentments, but rather to love this person. Father, I ask you to also forgive ______________________.

Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, please POST A NOTE HERE and let us know.

References/Homework

BITTERNESS

HATRED

Acts 8:23 ACS 8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of iniquity.

Leviticus 19:17 LEV 19:17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Romans 3:14 ROM 3:14 Whose mouth [is] full of cursing and bitterness:

Proverbs 10:12 PRO 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Ephesians 4:31 EPH 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Proverbs 15:17 PRO 15:17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Hebrews 12:15 HEB 12:15 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;

1 John 2:9 1JO 2:9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

James 3:14 JAM 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

1 John 4:20 1JO 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

 

 

ENVY

MALICE

Psalms 37:1 PSA 37:1 { [A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

1 Corin. 5:8, 14:20

Proverbs 3:31

Colossians 3:8

Proverbs 23:17

1 Peter 2:1

Galatians 5:26

Esther 3:6

Genesis 26:14

Psalms 140:3

Matthew 27:18

Isa. 59:4,5 Matt. 27:23

 

John 12:10, Acts 7:54

Scripture references are taken form the New American Standard translation of the Bible.




Posted by: Dahlia

Quote:
Originally Posted by JG

Bitterness it will kill you

When you areoffended or disappointed by others and allow the hurt to germinate in yourheart, bitterness and resentment will take root. Characterized by anunforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentmentare sinful and self-defeating. They will color your conscious and unconsciousthoughts and actions. Allowed to fester, they will destroy and kill (Galatians5:19-21). However, they can be dispelled with love.

What Scripture Says

"Make every effort to live inpeace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows upto cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:14,15).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rageand anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind andcompassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ Godforgave you" (Ephesians 4:31,32).

"When they hurled their insults athim, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, heentrusted himself to him who judges justly" (I Peter 2:23).

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them,for they do not know what they are doing..." (Luke 23:34).

"For if you forgive men when theysin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do notforgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew6:14,15).

"Bless those who persecute you;bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associatewith people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil forevil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it ispossible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not takerevenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It ismine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemyis hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doingthis, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, butovercome evil with good" (Romans 12:14-21).

How To Be Free FromBitterness and Resentment

Life depression and other emotionalstress, bitterness and resentment can aggravate or cause physical problems suchas arthritis. You can be affected mentally, spiritually and otherwise. Yourrelationships will always suffer.

God can free you from this sin. It isan oppressive and destructive emotion having its root in hate, which is likenedto murder. You must repent. No one can have peace and happiness with suchemotions tearing at him. If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you and tocome into your life right now. He will deliver you from the power of the enemy(Psalm 91:3).

If you are already a Christian, youshould still ask God to forgive you for being bitter and resentful. Then askHim to forgive anyone who may have hurt you, and toward whom you are bitter orresentful, even as He forgives you.

Seek to be baptized with the HolySpirit if you are not already. Look for opportunities to demonstrate love tothe person who offended you.

God forgives and forgets sin. However,you may have made your best effort to forgive and forget and find that youcannot. God can help you to cleanse your memory. Instead of remembering withmalice and hurt, remember with forgiveness. Then go one step further and askGod to forgive your offender. By forgiving and then asking God to forgive youroffender, you release God to bless you and the other person.

As You Pray

Pray in this manner:

Father, I acknowledge that I've heldresentment and bitterness against _______________. I confess this as sin andask you to forgive me. I forgive __________________. Remind me, Lord, to nothold any more resentments, but rather to love this person. Father, I ask you toalso forgive ______________________.

Thank you for hearing and answering myprayer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, please POST A NOTE HERE and let us know.

References/Homework

BITTERNESS

HATRED

Acts 8:23 ACS 8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of iniquity.

Leviticus 19:17 LEV 19:17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Romans 3:14 ROM 3:14 Whose mouth [is] full of cursing and bitterness:

Proverbs 10:12 PRO 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Ephesians 4:31 EPH 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Proverbs 15:17 PRO 15:17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Hebrews 12:15 HEB 12:15 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;

1 John 2:9 1JO 2:9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

James 3:14 JAM 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

1 John 4:20 1JO 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

 

 

ENVY

MALICE

Psalms 37:1 PSA 37:1 { [A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

1 Corin. 5:8, 14:20

Proverbs 3:31

Colossians 3:8

Proverbs 23:17

1 Peter 2:1

Galatians 5:26

Esther 3:6

Genesis 26:14

Psalms 140:3

Matthew 27:18

Isa. 59:4,5 Matt. 27:23

 

John 12:10, Acts 7:54

Scripture references are taken form theNew American Standard translation of the Bible.


Dear Jerry, I just want to let you know that I have prayed this prayer and to thank you. My husband has hurt, and is still hurting me so very badly, that I have stored up bitterness and resentment against him. I have prayed for forgiveness for myself and for him and I am going to pray continuously that God will help me to forgive him even as he keeps on hurting me. Jerry, can you please join with me in praying that God will restore our marriage and that my husband will not move out as he is in the process of doing right now? Please also pray for his salvation. Thank you and thanks also for providing this website - it has been my lifeline. May God bless you always.


Posted by: linsh

Quote:
Originally Posted by JG

Bitterness it will kill you

When you areoffended or disappointed by others and allow the hurt to germinate in yourheart, bitterness and resentment will take root. Characterized by anunforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentmentare sinful and self-defeating. They will color your conscious and unconsciousthoughts and actions. Allowed to fester, they will destroy and kill (Galatians5:19-21). However, they can be dispelled with love.

What Scripture Says

"Make every effort to live inpeace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows upto cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:14,15).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rageand anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind andcompassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ Godforgave you" (Ephesians 4:31,32).

"When they hurled their insults athim, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, heentrusted himself to him who judges justly" (I Peter 2:23).

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them,for they do not know what they are doing..." (Luke 23:34).

"For if you forgive men when theysin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do notforgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew6:14,15).

"Bless those who persecute you;bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associatewith people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil forevil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it ispossible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not takerevenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It ismine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemyis hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doingthis, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, butovercome evil with good" (Romans 12:14-21).

How To Be Free FromBitterness and Resentment

Life depression and other emotionalstress, bitterness and resentment can aggravate or cause physical problems suchas arthritis. You can be affected mentally, spiritually and otherwise. Yourrelationships will always suffer.

God can free you from this sin. It isan oppressive and destructive emotion having its root in hate, which is likenedto murder. You must repent. No one can have peace and happiness with suchemotions tearing at him. If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you and tocome into your life right now. He will deliver you from the power of the enemy(Psalm 91:3).

If you are already a Christian, youshould still ask God to forgive you for being bitter and resentful. Then askHim to forgive anyone who may have hurt you, and toward whom you are bitter orresentful, even as He forgives you.

Seek to be baptized with the HolySpirit if you are not already. Look for opportunities to demonstrate love tothe person who offended you.

God forgives and forgets sin. However,you may have made your best effort to forgive and forget and find that youcannot. God can help you to cleanse your memory. Instead of remembering withmalice and hurt, remember with forgiveness. Then go one step further and askGod to forgive your offender. By forgiving and then asking God to forgive youroffender, you release God to bless you and the other person.

As You Pray

Pray in this manner:

Father, I acknowledge that I've heldresentment and bitterness against _________bILL______. I confess this as sin andask you to forgive me. I forgive ____________bILL______. Remind me, Lord, to nothold any more resentments, but rather to love this person. Father, I ask you toalso forgive ________________ME ______.

Thank you for hearing and answering myprayer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, please POST A NOTE HERE and let us know.

References/Homework

BITTERNESS

HATRED

Acts 8:23 ACS 8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of iniquity.

Leviticus 19:17 LEV 19:17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Romans 3:14 ROM 3:14 Whose mouth [is] full of cursing and bitterness:

Proverbs 10:12 PRO 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Ephesians 4:31 EPH 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Proverbs 15:17 PRO 15:17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Hebrews 12:15 HEB 12:15 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;

1 John 2:9 1JO 2:9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

James 3:14 JAM 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

1 John 4:20 1JO 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

 

 

ENVY

MALICE

Psalms 37:1 PSA 37:1 { [A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

1 Corin. 5:8, 14:20

Proverbs 3:31

Colossians 3:8

Proverbs 23:17

1 Peter 2:1

Galatians 5:26

Esther 3:6

Genesis 26:14

Psalms 140:3

Matthew 27:18

Isa. 59:4,5 Matt. 27:23

 

John 12:10, Acts 7:54

Scripture references are taken form theNew American Standard translation of the Bible.
Jerry
I said that prayer


Posted by: denles

Jerry, I prayed that prayer as well, thank you. I have having a difficult time with pastors, music teachers, etc. trying to bully me into putting my musically talented daughter back into public school. In the elementary, jr. high years she was allowed to play with public school bands, honor bands, etc. in our area. However, now that she is getting to the high school age, the pressure is on. One of her private teachers is getting really negative, I believe because he can't get the "glory" of having his student due well in the high school honor bands, performances, etc. if she doesn't attend public schools. I'm finding myself become bitter and defensive, as I want her to be able to enjoy her music and do the best she is able to do...however, if we don't play their "game" she is black-listed out. I am having a difficult time handling this, as I think she would do well musically, but would suffer in the world's system. Please pray for us. My heart hurts.
Thank you.


Posted by: pickone

Well, I won't lie, because if I did......well, I am trying to be obedient. Not smiling.

I have BITTERNESS, I think. I also have arthritis in one finger. I have repented and my finger behaves, but it still hurts because BITTERNESS keeps coming back. This is how the Spirit keeps reminding me that it is still there.

I don't like taking antacids, either, but I have to take them until BITTERNESS goes away for good.

I keep thinking I can forgive, but then I am immediately confronted with this problem almost everytime I try, and I can feel a doorway open up.

Maybe when the rapture comes I will be left behind with my BIG FAT HURTY FINGER. I hate it, but there you are......if anybody reads this, please pray for BITTERNESS to go for good, because I don't want to stay here in unforgivness, or get killed and go to hell and have to live in the lake of fire with BITTERNESS forever. I am still not smiling.


Posted by: MamaMoreno

Pastor Jerry,


Thank you so very much for that lesson. I do believe so many of us suffer the spirit of bitterness; especially at the holidays because if things are not $$$ right and we can't afford to get things for others we care about due to someone else's actions towards us, we get bitter and angry and lose focus of the season. I know that GOD taught me alot about that this Christmas. Thank you again for that lesson, it has helped greatly. I have printed it up so I can use it as a reference each and every day. I will also be using it for sharing with others I care about.


Posted by: FriendOfGod

Quote:
Originally Posted by JG

Bitterness it will kill you

When you areoffended or disappointed by others and allow the hurt to germinate in yourheart, bitterness and resentment will take root. Characterized by anunforgiving spirit and generally negative, critical attitudes, bitterness and resentmentare sinful and self-defeating. They will color your conscious and unconsciousthoughts and actions. Allowed to fester, they will destroy and kill (Galatians5:19-21). However, they can be dispelled with love.

What Scripture Says

"Make every effort to live inpeace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows upto cause trouble and defile many" (Hebrews 12:14,15).

"Get rid of all bitterness, rageand anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind andcompassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ Godforgave you" (Ephesians 4:31,32).

"When they hurled their insults athim, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, heentrusted himself to him who judges justly" (I Peter 2:23).

"Jesus said, Father, forgive them,for they do not know what they are doing..." (Luke 23:34).

"For if you forgive men when theysin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do notforgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" (Matthew6:14,15).

"Bless those who persecute you;bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associatewith people of low position. Do not be conceited. Do not repay anyone evil forevil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it ispossible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not takerevenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: 'It ismine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord. On the contrary: 'If your enemyis hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doingthis, you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, butovercome evil with good" (Romans 12:14-21).

How To Be Free FromBitterness and Resentment

Life depression and other emotionalstress, bitterness and resentment can aggravate or cause physical problems suchas arthritis. You can be affected mentally, spiritually and otherwise. Yourrelationships will always suffer.

God can free you from this sin. It isan oppressive and destructive emotion having its root in hate, which is likenedto murder. You must repent. No one can have peace and happiness with suchemotions tearing at him. If you have not done so, ask God to forgive you and tocome into your life right now. He will deliver you from the power of the enemy(Psalm 91:3).

If you are already a Christian, youshould still ask God to forgive you for being bitter and resentful. Then askHim to forgive anyone who may have hurt you, and toward whom you are bitter orresentful, even as He forgives you.

Seek to be baptized with the HolySpirit if you are not already. Look for opportunities to demonstrate love tothe person who offended you.

God forgives and forgets sin. However,you may have made your best effort to forgive and forget and find that youcannot. God can help you to cleanse your memory. Instead of remembering withmalice and hurt, remember with forgiveness. Then go one step further and askGod to forgive your offender. By forgiving and then asking God to forgive youroffender, you release God to bless you and the other person.

As You Pray

Pray in this manner:

Father, I acknowledge that I've heldresentment and bitterness against _______________. I confess this as sin andask you to forgive me. I forgive __________________. Remind me, Lord, to nothold any more resentments, but rather to love this person. Father, I ask you toalso forgive ______________________.

Thank you for hearing and answering myprayer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

If you prayed that prayer, please POST A NOTE HERE and let us know.

References/Homework

BITTERNESS

HATRED

Acts 8:23 ACS 8:23 For I perceive that thou art in the gall of bitterness, and [in] the bond of iniquity.

Leviticus 19:17 LEV 19:17 ¶ Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Romans 3:14 ROM 3:14 Whose mouth [is] full of cursing and bitterness:

Proverbs 10:12 PRO 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Ephesians 4:31 EPH 4:31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:

Proverbs 15:17 PRO 15:17 Better [is] a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.

Hebrews 12:15 HEB 12:15 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;

1 John 2:9 1JO 2:9 He that saith he is in the light, and hateth his brother, is in darkness even until now.

James 3:14 JAM 3:14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.

1 John 4:20 1JO 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?

 

 

ENVY

MALICE

Psalms 37:1 PSA 37:1 { [A Psalm] of David.} Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.

1 Corin. 5:8, 14:20

Proverbs 3:31

Colossians 3:8

Proverbs 23:17

1 Peter 2:1

Galatians 5:26

Esther 3:6

Genesis 26:14

Psalms 140:3

Matthew 27:18

Isa. 59:4,5 Matt. 27:23

 

John 12:10, Acts 7:54

Scripture references are taken form theNew American Standard translation of the Bible.


I've prayed a prayer for God to release me of my bitterness against Linda and for God to forgive Linda.


Posted by: FriendOfGod

Quote:
Originally Posted by pickone
Well, I won't lie, because if I did......well, I am trying to be obedient. Not smiling.

I have BITTERNESS, I think. I also have arthritis in one finger. I have repented and my finger behaves, but it still hurts because BITTERNESS keeps coming back. This is how the Spirit keeps reminding me that it is still there.

I don't like taking antacids, either, but I have to take them until BITTERNESS goes away for good.

I keep thinking I can forgive, but then I am immediately confronted with this problem almost everytime I try, and I can feel a doorway open up.

Maybe when the rapture comes I will be left behind with my BIG FAT HURTY FINGER. I hate it, but there you are......if anybody reads this, please pray for BITTERNESS to go for good, because I don't want to stay here in unforgivness, or get killed and go to hell and have to live in the lake of fire with BITTERNESS forever. I am still not smiling.


O dear God, please help her to get over her bitterness. Soothe her heart and touch it with love. Set her free. I ask of thee in Jesus name I pray, Amen.


Posted by: pastormate

Please pray that the Lord soften the heart of my brother-in-law. He has been very ill for two years and is very bitter towards his family and God. He has been hurting emotionally and spiritually for a long time. He needs to see God's goodness and love! Pastormate


Posted by: FriendOfGod

Quote:
Originally Posted by pastormate
Please pray that the Lord soften the heart of my brother-in-law. He has been very ill for two years and is very bitter towards his family and God. He has been hurting emotionally and spiritually for a long time. He needs to see God's goodness and love! Pastormate


Lord, in your mercy, hear his prayer.


Posted by: pickone

Lu 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Lord, I truly repent of being bitter, in Jesus' Name. I repent of my unforgivness, in Jesus' Name. Thank You for forgiving me. I pray that You will also forgive those people I thought were my enemies.

Thank You, Lord, for letting Your forgivness for my enemies live inside of me while I learned how to forgive. Thank You for allowing our purse to feed and support those whom I thought were my enemies, so I could be blessed instead of cursed while I waited for Your love to take hold.

Thank You for asking me to release them, and for putting Your love for them inside of me, until my own love was born for them. Now I can say that my love for them exists.

I pray that Your love will always stand beside mine. I pray that Your forgivness will always encourage mine. Please continue to hold my hand and guide me. Let me be bound to You and Your way forever. In Jesus' Name I ask these things....Amen.


Posted by: faith rising

I just prayed this prayer. I will be praying it daily as resentments come up. Bitterness is a huge stronghold in my life. Thanks for posting this Jerry.


Posted by: Sulten

These are some powerful words. Thank you for this lesson.


Posted by: Chris Logan

This is an outstanding teaching on bitterness, hatred, etc etc!! It is something I definately needed for a time as this!

I have arthritis over my entire body and 2 other diseases that is in the arthritis family----I have known for some time that bitterness, unforgiveness etc, can cause this painful infirmity in my body.

i have searched my soul but I am not getting the divine revelation or answer as to whom I am bitter at or whom I have not forgiven but I want to know and asap for I want to have a clean heart and a right spirit. Show me today FAther as I want to know.

I am sure there is a barrier in my spirit as i am certainly blessed by the Lord but not living the prosperous life in my soul as you would have me to.

i am coming to the Father right now and I will go through the prayer that Pastor Jerry had at the end of this teaching but I want the Lord to reveal to me totally whom I have unforgiveness towards along with the bitterness, hatred etc.

Praise God for this teaching and that I read it today as it has touched my soul. I have read all of this before in the Bible, heard it preached and even talked about it to the Lord and about myself. but today, it has hit me differently somehow.

I covet your prayers as I so want a clean heart and a right spirit with the Lord along with others and myself.

I am coming to you Father confessing my sins of unforgiveness, bitterness, hatred and strife. I ask that you would cleanse me from ALL unrighteousness and would show me plainly and clearly now whom I need to make amends with and make right with and make right my relationship with you.

Help me to forgive myself also Lord and even you---yes even you tho you have done nothing wrong but I know in my heart I have blamed you for things in my life thinking you were the King Magician and that you were going to wave your magic wand and make all bad things go away! Forgive me Lord for all thoughts and actions that are totally against your will and for anything and everything where i have grieved your Holy spirit.

Cleanse me Father God with your cleansing blood and intervene within me that I may be a clean vessel and may lift up Holy hands unto you. I desire a pure heart that follows you Father and I take myself and my ego off the throne dear Lord and I choose to put you the one and only Lord upon the throne room of my heart.

May i truly allow you to have complete control of my life and make you Lord over all---especially anything that I have held back from you that I was still wanting control of!

May i be a genuine and pure witness for you in my heart, life and actions. May everything I say and do bring honor and glory unto your Holy name.

God grant me the mercy and grace to give it all up unto you and thank you that you are bringing me to the end of ME and the beginning of you really being in control of my life, my marriage, my children, my home , our fianaces----everything should be "our" for Father this includes my husband also. Forgive me for not including him in this and thank you for the gift in him that you so blessed me with.

I want to live and not die and declare the works of the Lord!! Thank you for all you are, what you have done and what you are going to do in my life!!

Take over my life and be my LORD!!


Posted by: diamondcreates

Dear Pastor Jerry and brothers and sisters of this awesome site.


Yes - at one time I did harbor hate, towards my enemy for the present situation that I am currently in. But witih that hate, it was doing nothing but making the devil happy and stronger. And me and my situation was becoming weaker and weaker. Even my state of mind was clouded. I have forgiven my enemies, loved them as the Bible states that we should, and in the end I felt better. New doors are opening up for us, and with us with this new state of mind has helped me out a lot.


Posted by: lordineedyounow

thank you so much for posting this, it is what i need and i did pray the prayer


Posted by: BrendaMagana

Thank You Pastor Jerry for feeding us spiritually and for pointing to us the way to God and long life.

Lord continue giving me a teachable spirit so that I can absorb and PRACTICE all that You are teaching me here at Annointed.net through Your servant Pastor Jerry.

In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen


Posted by: Rachel R

"Bitterness is like acid. It destroys the container that holds it."
Joyce Meyers