Friends, if you are dealing with bitterness… it's time we get to the root of it. 

Hebrews 12:14-15

Bitterness and resentment keep us held captive to the hurt of our past. We cannot love freely and pursue our God given dreams, if we are constantly clinging to what happened and replaying our hurts and disappointments. 

Hebrews 12:1-2

So, now what… how do I cast off this weight and sin of bitterness and resentment?

1. Remember that God sees you, knows you and loves you.
   1. ask Him to heal the hurt and remove the bitterness
2. Remember God also sees the one who hurt you.
   1. ask God to heal the one who hurt you 
3. Remember we have all caused hurt to someone else
   1. extend the grace you would want extended to you 
4. Refuse to partner with bitterness
   1. Extend forgiveness even when you don't want to. And extend it as often as it is necessary
   2. Every time you are reminded of the hurt, I want you to thank God for healing you and moving you forward. Refocus your attention to the one who gives you the grace and strength to extend grace and forgiveness. Start praising God for destroying the root of bitterness in your life and giving you joy and peace!