Resentment kills a fool, and envy stays the simple. I myself have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed. . . . But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted. Job 5:2-3,8-9
I’m finding that I am holding resentment in my heart. There have been at least 4 different occasions in the last week that I have heard the topic spoken in my presence by someone. When this sort of thing happens, I know God is trying to tell me something so I begin to really examine my heart. In most cases like this, I stumble to find the clues, but this one might as well be like a zit on the tip of my nose.
I know this is about me and God.
Resentment is a poison that courses through the veins of the soul and eat away at the heart. It will, single handed, destroy whatever remains in relationships. When resentment hits home and is identified, the healing begins. And, the nectar of resentment tastes oddly sweet, but breeds bitterness and hate. Love is the antidote!
Far from affection, love translates into seeing and living your true identity found in Christ alone. It is critical to live your identity toward those whom you find resentment and in that love be set free!
Lord Jesus, thank you for being persistent with me this past week and showing me what my heart looks like right now. It’s clearly time for some spiritual spring cleaning! Show me today what love requires of me! Thank you more so for the power in the wonders you perform and the many miracles you display!
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