>> Verses to Scan (NIV)
- Proverbs 14:10 Each heart knows its own bitterness, and no one else can share its joy.
- Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always.
>> Websites to check
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- http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/2002/005/16.88.html An article about how one girl replaced her bitterness with forgiveness.
- http://www.nacronline.com/dox/library/biblestudies/bitter.pdf A Bible study on recovering from bitterness.
- http://www.lproof.org/weekly_devotional_012.asp A devotional to help you beat bitterness.
>> Thoughts to Ponder
- Ask the Holy Spirit to help you voice your feelings and give your bitterness to God (see Romans 8:26–27 and Ephesians 4:31).
>> Books to Read
- Trusting God When Life Goes Wrong by James Dobson, explores some of the questions we all ask when we’re hurting.
Find out how to buy this... - How to Be Free from Bitterness by Jim Wilson, Biblical principles for getting rid of bitterness.
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