Moving Forward, Staying Righteous, Trusting God. IBCD Sermon Weekly
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When we allow bitterness to control our lives, then we have become a pathetic creature. We are pushed around by our feelings because of the actions of others. As a pastor I have seen people be emotionally stuck, airing out the same grievances for years, finding any sympathetic ear to listen (which is usually someone they have recently met) until this new person also tires of hearing the bitterness pour out and they distance themselves.
So, what is the remedy for this bitterness which can fill us? Well, in the life of Joseph we have an example of moving through bitterness and removing its power to control and manipulate you.
When we allow bitterness to control our lives, then we have become a pathetic creature. We are pushed around by our feelings because of the actions of others. As a pastor I have seen people be emotionally stuck, airing out the same grievances for years, finding any sympathetic ear to listen (which is usually someone they have recently met) until this new person also tires of hearing the bitterness pour out and they distance themselves.
So, what is the remedy for this bitterness which can fill us? Well, in the life of Joseph we have an example of moving through bitterness and removing its power to control and manipulate you.