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We are working changing or renewing the heart over the next 21 days. I was very heavy burdened by so many who are dealing with releassing or surrendering that old heart or nature to the Lord. And, this is what the Spirit gave to me to write this morning. There are many of us, especially leaders who have people that come on your post everyday, speaking flattery or fluffy words to neither puff you; and deep in their hearts they are still carryng around bitterness, resentment and unforgiveness toward you. It could something that was done over 10 years ago, they can’t seem to release the hurt or trauma it may caused them. Yet, you continue to walk in the spirit of forgiveness and love, knowing that you’ve ask for their forgiveness, only to know that truly they still harbor that small and petty grudge against you. I know from personal experience when you choose to walk in forgiveness and uncondtional love, the Lord can begin allow so many unexpected priviledges (blessings) in come into your personal and professiona life.
He can open so many doors of opportunities and extend you unmerited favor, all while moving on the hearts of others to see your good works. “A man’s gift makes room for him, And brings him before great men” Proverbs 18:16 (NKJV). Whether this is done through new jobs, promotions on the job with increase in salarty, new business endeavors and even restoring old business ideas. Or, even just allow someone to sow a seed into your Church (ministry). This is why those of us who have been delivered from this old heart disease must tell others how to get. “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need. Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 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 4:26-32 (NKJV).
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm” Psalm 37:7-8 (NKJV).
“A fool vents all his feelings,But a wise man holds them back” Proverbs 29:11 (NKJV).
“And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.“But if you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to receive back, what credit is that to you? For even sinners lend to sinners to receive as much back. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil. Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful” Luke 6:31-36 (NKJV).
“Make no friendship with an angry man, And with a furious man do not go, Lest you learn his ways, And set a snare for your soul” Proverbs 22:24-25 (NKJV).
“Do not hasten in your spirit to be angry,For anger rests in the bosom of fools” Ecclesiastes 7:9 (NKJV).
“But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth” Colossians 3:8 (NKJV).
“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” James 1:19-22 (NKJV).
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;Do not fret—it only causes harm. For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the Lord,They shall inherit the earth” Psalm 37:8-9 (NKJV).
““The Lord is merciful and gracious,Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy” Psalm 103:8 (NKJV).
“By pride comes nothing but strife, But with the well-advised is wisdom” Proverbs 13:10 (NKJV).
"Go and proclaim these words toward the north, and say:'Return, backsliding Israel,’ says the Lord;‘I will not cause My anger to fall on you. For I am merciful,’ says the Lord;‘I will not remain angry forever” Jeremiah 3:12 (NKJV).
““You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord” Levititcus 19:17-18 (NKJV).
“And He said, “What comes out of a man, that defiles a man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lewdness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within and defile a man” Mark 7:20-23 (NKJV). Modern medicine shows that when a person carries deep anger inside, it can actually eat away at our body. For some people this poison, in the form of unhealthy chemicals and acids, can attack their digestive system. Problems with the GI system can prevail. For others it can attack their joints and cause major joint problems, even severe arthritis. Most people don’t make the connection between this unresolved, deep inner stress and their health problems. Often, in an attempt to alleviate the problem, some turn to taking medications or elect surgery to correct the condition. The Bible tells us of another way, through forgiveness. It’s not surprising that Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:23 that we should forgive others not seven times, but seventy times seven. He knows that if we carry a spirit of bitterness for a period of time that we will be adversely affected, to include in our bodies.“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.” Proverbs 16:32 (NKJV).