Letting Go ~

Angry still?

Holding on to "it"?

If so, have you noticed

that on some level it's a lonely, self destructive road?

There are occasions where we might be holding onto anger or bitterness toward someone

and

may not even be aware of it.

Most times however, we are aware of it,

in fact we make a point to hold on to it.

It comes out of us in many different ways.

We over eat because of it,

we are moody because of it,
we try hard to convince others we're happy ....
not!
When holding on to resentment, bitterness or anger
we

 hurt those who had nothing to do with it.

Either way....

If we are living a righteous life there is no place for holding on to either.

Both are means of hardening our hearts and both become a stronghold for Satan.

The worlds methods are to let our anger out in a flash,

or hold it in, which turns it in

to resentment.

God's Words are very clear on this.

Ephesians 4: 30-32

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

Do you recognize anger or resentment that may still be inside of you?

If you know why you are mad or bitter, it's time to forgive no matter what or why.

 I speak from experience, it really is so freeing to let go and be free from it!!

I've mention this in prior blogs,  

but I think it's worth repeating.....

Forgiving isn't excusing another's behavior,

its

freeing yourself from it! 

~

I was recently made aware that the Bible holds over 300 warnings about anger and being vigilant against it?

Hmmmmmmm.........

seems He was pretty serious about it.

This is what echos from my heart today..........