About this video
Bitterness steals our joy. It troubles us. When we’re caught up in it, we can’t see the good in our lives and we miss the blessings God has given us.
Focusing on God’s grace and all the good we have helps uproot negativity and makes space for joy. Gratitude is our defense against bitterness—by choosing gratitude and holding onto joy, we protect ourselves from falling into its poisonous trap. Check out this video to learn how you can let go of bitterness and embrace the joyful life that comes with being close to God.
Scripture Notes
But if you are bitterly jealous and filled with self-centered ambition, don’t brag. Don’t say that you are wise when it isn’t true. [15] That kind of wisdom doesn’t come from above. It belongs to this world. It is self-centered and demonic. [16] Wherever there is jealousy and rivalry, there is disorder and every kind of evil.
James 3:14-16 GW
Make sure there isn’t a man or woman among your families or tribes who turns away from the LORD our God. No one must worship the gods of those nations. Make sure that kind of worship doesn’t spread like bitter poison through your whole community.
Deuteronomy 29:18 NIrV
“Two men were in debt to a banker. One owed five hundred silver pieces, the other fifty. Neither of them could pay up, and so the banker canceled both debts. Which of the two would be more grateful?” [43-47] Simon answered, “I suppose the one who was forgiven the most.” “That’s right,” said Jesus. Then turning to the woman, but speaking to Simon, he said, “Do you see this woman? I came to your home; you provided no water for my feet, but she rained tears on my feet and dried them with her hair. You gave me no greeting, but from the time I arrived she hasn’t quit kissing my feet. You provided nothing for freshening up, but she has soothed my feet with perfume. Impressive, isn’t it? She was forgiven many, many sins, and so she is very, very grateful. If the forgiveness is minimal, the gratitude is minimal.”
Luke 7:41-47 MSG
Our love for others is our grateful response to the love God first demonstrated to us.
1 John 4:19 TPT
Spiritual growth is about becoming the person God intended us to be.
Understanding ourselves on these four levels empowers us to grow to our full potential.
