OUR RESENTMENTS!
What is resentment?
Resentment is a negative emotional reaction, which usually occurs when someone is being mistreated or misunderstood.
Resentment is very dangerous and damaging to our lives. Many of us experiencing resentment usually feel a variety of emotions which include anger, disappointment, bitterness, etc. When we are in a relationship, we sometimes feel as though we cannot speak to our partners or voice our opinions without conflict. We take on silence in order to keep the peace. But the truth is nobody wants to feel that way. Our partners on the other hand are sometimes arrogant, conceited, bad listeners, prideful, egotistical, manipulative and controling. These kinds of people usually think they are always right. No matter what the situation is, they have to have the last word and it is never their fault. They constantly blame other people for their own mistakes. But even with all this bad behaviour, we should pray for them and forgive them. Forgiveness is not for them, it’s for US! If we don’t forgive them, we will be in pain for a lot longer. God wants us to be free. And in order to be free we need to let go of resentment.
Ephesians 4:31 reads, “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice”.
Our God is a forgiving one and so is his son Jesus Christ of Nazareth. When he was alive, he forgave all who sought to kill him. He also forgave Judas Iscariot, who eventually betrayed him. He died on the cross for our sins, which in turn resulted in us being able to approach God without the need of sin offerings and sacrifices. He gave us the gift of attonement.
Mark 11:25 reads, “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses”.
We should not return evil for evil. Instead, we should keep our eyes focused on God and keep our conscience clean. We should pray for our family, friends, partners, children etc. God is powerful and he is the only one that can SAVE a person.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 reads, “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things”.
If you are feeling resentful towards someone, please speak up and let everything out. Keeping things inside doesn’t help, instead it only makes things worse. Don’t allow things to get worse because everytime you see your partner, that friend or family member your resentment will only grow. you will slowly begin to develope hatred for them. And that is not what God wants.
Hatred is something we shouldn’t take for granted. This nagative feeling is the root of alot of evil things in this world. It ruins lives and keeps us from developing a relationship with God. Hatred is something that kills and destroys. It is poison to the heart and mind.
Hebrews 12:15 reads, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled”.
Everyone needs an outlet, so let your outlet be God. Talk to God about your problems. Cry it out. Write it out, or shout it out. It doesn’t matter, as long as you give it all to God. Let him give you his peace. Confide in him and allow him to renew your mind. He is a very good listener and he is very good at keeping secrets. Find something to do that will bring you joy, happiness and laughter. Distract yourself from the thoughts the enemy is throwing in your mind. Find a new hobby, running, going for walks, biking, etc. Don’t allow yourself to become a victim of resentment and hatred. Pray to God for support and guidance. Read the bible and feed your mind and soul with the word of God.
Mathew 6:15 reads, “But if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”.
Nobody is perfect and that includes our partners, families, and friends. Deep down, we are all fighting with something on the inside. Resentment, insecurity, anger, hatred, envy, jealousy are just a few things on the list. But rest assured. Regardless of what we are fighting, God can help us to overcome. God is always ready and willing to help us fight off the attacks of the devil.
Job 5:2 reads, “Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple”.
Job 36:13 reads, “The godless in heart cherish anger; they do not cry for help when he binds them”.
In conclusion, our resentments can lead us down the wrong path. A path of chaos and destruction. It is important that we always remember to forgive and let by gones be by gones. God doesn’t want us harboring hatred for one another. He wants us to harbor love.
Our father in heaven, we come to you today to say thank you for your love, kindness and mercy. We seek your guidance with humility and humbleness. We ask that you help us clean our hearts and clear our minds of any resentments. We glorify and exalt your name. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.
You are all Blessed.
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