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The Crossroads of Bitterness, what a strange thought to present to you as a thought of consideration. Consideration to the same may seem a million miles away and yet every person alive will have the opportunity to walk down the wrong road.
I have heard bitterness defined in this manner, one person drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die. As unrealistic as that may seem, the more you ponder on that thought the opportunity for the truth becomes a reality.
I am sure that if you were asked you know of a person or two, that has made a statement to the effect, "I will never forgive them as long as I live". I would not be surprised if you confessed to making that very statement yourself. We all have had the chance to take that road.
The burden that is created by this strange partner in life will make the journey extremely difficult. Not only is Bitterness a heavey burden to carry. It affects every factor of your life. I have seen the health of some slip away at an alarming pace. I know friends and relatives that have lost there joy. Bitterness works that way. Folks have lost there ability to smile and be happy in life. Relationships have been marred and lost never to be restored in this lifetime.
Bitterness fosters misunderstandings. One of my favorite thoughts of explanation is in the area of perception..."Perception is reality, although it may not always be right ". Does this sound familier?
I use this thought only because I myself have been it's prey. Humble pie is a strange dish to eat from.
Is it not better to let Bitterness go? Believe me it is easier to forgive than to carry a grudge.
You may think what is this guy trying to say, does he really know what he is talking about. If you have read about me you know that I am a christian. Are christians excused from this Bitterness thing? On the contrary. We battle the desire of this flesh to repay and get even. James and John made a statement asking the Lord if they should call down fire from heaven... The Lord said, something to the affect, you don't what spirit you are of.
I stated that everyone will get a chance and I am no exception. A few years ago our 18 year old daughter died instantly in a car accident. Talk about a range of emotions and the chance to walk down that crossroads. Not long after her death, I witness another accident. I saw the soft top jeep get hit in the side . I saw that same jeep turn flips in the air. I saw that jeep come to rest on all four tires. I also saw the driver emerge without a scratch on her body. As I walked away from that accident I heard a voice calling out to me, a false accusation and a bidding to walk down that road of Bitterness.
Grant it there was no one around but I heard it plain as day. The voice stated how could the Lord spare this lady and take your daughter who been hit in the same manner and the same side of the vehicle our daughter had drove that fateful morning ? How could I go on. As quickly as that message came another one squelched that thought with good thoughts of blessing from the Lord. I recgnized the chance to pick the crossroad I myself would walk down.
Amazing I began to thank the Lord for his goodness toward me and the compfort it brought to see many friends and family surround us with arms of love and compassion. I would get manys chance to allow Bittersnes to guide me down the wrong crossroad. I will say that even if you have chosen to adopt Bitterness as a member of your family, you have the ability to change and lighten your burden.I am reminded to come unto him all that are heavy burdened and he will give you rest.
I am open to your experiences. Your postings of what you did when you too were presented with the chance to let Bitterness become your stumbling block or your stepping stone...:)
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