Looking
diligently, lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of
bitterness springing up, trouble, and by it many be defiled.
Hebrews 12:15
The greatest bondage in this world is the bondage we create ourselves
because we won’t let go of resentment, and bitterness. It begins to grow
inside us as judgments we make on others, but is not content to remain
in that state. It grows steady yet slowly creeping its way into our
hearts and choking out the life and love from within. It drains our
strength and unsettles our spirits. It is only by the grace of God and
His mercy and compassion towards us that we are not destroyed. If we
will release our emotions, and begin to share the same mercy and
compassion we have received with others the chains that have captured
our hearts will break and we will be free to experience God's
peace and joy to the fullest.
Prayer
Lord, uproot the bitterness and
resentment that has weaved its way into our hearts. Help us to release
all of our feelings and emotions to you. We have embraced your grace,
and mercy, give us the wisdom and strength to see others through your
eyes of grace and to share what we have received, in Jesus name, Amen.
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