Wednesday, Bryan was studying at home and I was on a cooking marathon. I was worshiping God while cooking and praying for Bryan as he prepared. I also prayed for those who would hear the word, to take it to heart.

Yesterday, my husband and pastor, preached a message that can change lives if put into action. He talked about the poisonous fruit of bitterness and what it does to us.

There have been times in my life where I didn’t realize I had unforgiveness or bitterness in my heart. Bryan gave us ways we can know if we have bitterness.

Bitter People:

• Justify their bitterness- “I’m different, if you had been through what I had been through then you would understand”
• Become overly critical
• Secretly celebrate the misfortunes of others
• Write off entire groups of people- Example: Teenagers are lazy and disrespectful
• Struggle to see bitterness in the mirror

To kill bitterness I must forgive. There are times when I have to forgive each moment of every day. I don’t want bitterness to kill me and divert me from the purpose God has for me.

Ephesians 4:30-32

³⁰And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. ³¹Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³²Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Go to Rockwilmington.com to listen to the entire message “Redemption Week 2″.