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Monday, June 18, 2018

No Root of Bitterness! Large Servings of Joy!!!



          Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  You don’t ever have to worry about getting a bitter batch.

            When your heart of full of love for the Lord and others, there truly is no room for bitterness or resentment.  But I will have to admit, when my thoughts turn away from God and I focus on how I’ve been mistreated by someone, that old sin of bitterness easily begins to take root.  When that happens, we need to douse it with “weed killer” by reading scripture and asking for forgiveness.

            Hebrews 12:15 instructs us on this subject: See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God; that no root of bitterness springing up causes trouble, and by it may be defiled;”  

            When we allow that “root of bitterness” to grow in our hearts because of a grudge, anger or unforgiveness, we will soon find that the enemy has stolen our joy. He delights in causing trouble; and he gloats over broken relationships.  Satan is busy seeking to “devour” us…that’s straight from the Bible! Be warned! And be ready!

            How do we combat the enemy? By using the weapon found in Proverbs 4:23… Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.”

      We guard our hearts by guarding our thoughts and making sure we are focusing on the right things…NOT things that will make us bitter!  Make sure your thoughts are filled with JOY in the Lord!

       Let's pour up a batch of JOY JUICE and pray that God will remove any seed of bitterness that is trying to quench our joy!

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