Have you ever tried to pursue something, but you felt this weight that was holding you back? Have you ever felt that there were just some things that you could never get past? Have you ever carried a grudge for so long that it started to eat away at you from the inside? It is impossible for a person to “Chase Their Lion” while carrying a grudge or prejudice against groups of people. You may be thinking to yourself,”I’m not prejudiced”, but certain thoughts and feelings crop up in certain situations or when you hear certain stories. You may not be outwardly prejudice, but you harbor negative feelings towards different races, religions, or people. This is an issue that cuts both ways and always hurts everyone involved. Maybe yours is an issue more personal than that. Maybe someone has hurt you and you carry anger and unforgiveness in your heart. Whatever the case may be, we need to let go of the things that would hinder us. We need to do whatever it takes to become the person God created us to be. And God did not create us for hatred, bitterness, prejudice, or grudges. He created us to love Him and love others and to express that through our service. Here are some resources to help you change your thinking, overcome bitterness, and Chase Your Lion!
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Thanks for hitting on this important topic and for offering so many helpful resources.
Bitterness gets a grip in my life when I’m hurt by others and don’t integrate the hurt as part of God’s dealing with my life. In my own life, bitterness is a rejection of God’s work.
An Old Testament prophet had to deal with God’s “painful” dealing in his own life. Check out these ideas on how to move through confusion at http://gracefreakdan.wordpress.com/2010/01/03/from-confusion-to-confidence/
Thanks again,
Grace Freak Dan