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Uproot all the Roots of Bitterness From Your Soul –
Bitterness is defined as unpleasant, angry, hostile, sour, and resentful. When we are offended and refuse to forgive and receive God’s comfort, it is just a matter of time until bitterness sets in. Bitterness is the emotional state where a person is hurting and angry, and they want everyone else to feel the pain that they are feeling. It is because of that need to make people feel their pain that they end up lashing out at everyone else, either passively or aggressively. When you allow bitterness and resentment to house themselves within your spirit man. You allow them to take root in your soul, which brings poisons into your heart and mind that will blocks you from experiencing the grace God wants to give you. Today is the perfect day to get rid of bitterness by following God’s command to forgive people who have hurt you. “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” Ephesians 4:31–32 (NIV). Because this will allow you to move forward in your destiny and purpose with a clear conscious and renewed spirit. You can rely on the inner strength that God has given you to forgive and move on to greater things in life. Bitterness is tied to unforgiveness. A spiritual detox is the perfect time for you to uproot all the roots of bitterness from your soul, because if you allow this spirit to house within your mind and heart, you will never be able to walk in the spirit of peace and unity with your brethren.
Don’t allow Envy and Jealousy to Poison Your Mind and Heart –
Envy and jealousy travel together but are different emotions, both are negative and can make you feel miserable and ruin your relationships. Envy is a two-person relationship: I want what you have. Jealousy is a three–person triangle: I want the recognition you have from others. When you wish you have your colleague’s office, that’s envy. When you feel threatened by how much your boss praises one of your colleague’s work, that’s jealousy. Envy is resentment toward other because of their possessions or success. You idealize when you are envious. You don’t just want what they have; you want their stature too.
"Jealousy is an anticipatory emotion, for it causes us to take precautionary measures. Should those fail and the partner has an affair, the new situation arouses anger, depression, and disappointment.” the Professor of Psychology at California State University. Jealousy and envy are natural instincts. However, you can manage how you react. Both emotions mask other feelings that can become lethal. They hide our insecurity, shame or need to possess, they feed our inner-critic making us feel worthless. Envy is a reaction to lacking something; Jealousy is a reaction to the threat of losing something or someone. Envy and jealousy are two toxic poisons that will totally destroy your mind and heart as well as your inner spirit. You must ask the Lord to help you stop comparing yourself and your life with other people and their lives. “Do not envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways; For the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, But His secret counsel is with the upright. The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just. Surely He scorns the scornful, But gives grace to the humble. The wise shall inherit glory, But shame shall be the legacy of fools” Proverbs 3:31–35 (NKJV). You need to make a constant effort control envy, or it will rule your mind and heart. Instead, make a daily effort and habit of noticing the many blessings that God brings into your life, while thanking God for them. Ask God to help you be content in all circumstances and trust that, in His great love and wisdom, He will always give you what’s best for you. Envy and jealousy are two emotions of “the works of the flesh,” which every Christian should avoid. "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:19–21 (NKJV).
Express Anger Productively Rather than Destructively –
It’s fine to feel angry, as long as you don’t sin because of the way you express your anger. Anger is usually considered a negative emotion, something that needs to be restrained or at least “managed.” Our aversion to anger makes sense. There are destructive and productive forms of anger. Anger is helpful not just in moments of duress but also in the broader scheme of our relationships. Asserting anger productively requires some back and forth, but if we do it calmly and assertively, says Anger–Management Expert John Schinnerer, PhD, who served as the Psychological Consultant, “it helps us speak up for what we need and let others know when our boundaries are being violated.” Persistent rage can take a toll on our mind and body, and on our relationships. Pray for the wisdom you need to discern the difference between constructive and destructive anger while asking the Lord to grant you with patience, self–control and godly temperance you need to let go of destructive anger. Because, anger that causes you to sin by hurting yourself and others. You can control your anger by making choices such as carefully listening and thinking to messages others are communicating to you before responding, so you calm down and respond without sinning. four major ill effects of bypassing the feeling of angry emotions. They are (1) developing psychosomatic symptoms; (2) turning the anger against oneself; (3) projecting anger outward onto others; and (4) acting out hostile, negative behaviors. Productive anger leads to positive outcomes like compromise, empathy, even intimacy. Destructive anger leads to others feeling afraid, disrespected, or hurt. Anger can be empowering, but only if you take ownership of it. You can also redirect your anger by using anger as Jesus did: to fight injustice and work for righteousness. Ask God to make you angry about what angers Him, and then to use that anger to help bring about justice in the world.