Bitterness
One last thing that I wish to address is what happened to me when I finally gave the issue of my bitterness over to God. Suddenly it dawned on me how sinful I had been, I remembered the prayers and wishes for God to judge the other individual. I was crushed by this. I began to beg God to forgive them as well, not to judge them.
My heart became heavy, I sought their forgiveness for holding bitterness against them. To this day I pray for them frequently, that God would bless them. When your heart is right, you will not desire the judgment of God upon others; you will desire them to receive the same mercy that you received undeservingly.
What joy it is to pray for God to bless others rather than curse them. This must have been how the author felt when he wrote in Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Please, I ask you to heed the warning of the Scriptures as to the destructive nature of bitterness! If you are ensnared by it, follow these Biblical steps to overcome this trap of the Devil. You are not ignorant of his devises. Peace and joy await you when you humble yourself.
