A Journey Through Faith  

Background

Holding grudges against people and situations can prevent us from growing up in Christ.  It can hold us back from the promises of God.  It may be difficult for Christians to fully comprehend how promises can be withheld, especially when it appears that all things are fine with them.  Maybe everything is fine in their lives, but just imagine how much more could be attained if the spirit of bitterness was defeated. 

Scriptures

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 4:30-32 (NKJV)

It shall come to pass in that day that his burden will be taken away from your shoulder, and his yoke from your neck, and the yoke will be destroyed because of the anointing oil. -- Isaiah 10:27 (NKJV)

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled; lest there be any fornicator or profance person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. -- Hebrews 12:14-15 (NKJV)

Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed. -- John 8:36 (NKJV)

Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them!  Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea!  For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time. -- Revelation 12:11 (NKJV)

Then the Lord said to me, "You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word." -- Jeremiah 1:12 (NKJV)

"Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants.  And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.  But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made.  The servant therefore fell down before him, saying, 'Master, have patience with me, and I will pay you all.'  Then the master of that servant was moved with compassion, released him, and forgave him the debt.  But that servant went out and found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii; and he laid hands on him and took him by the throat, saying, 'Pay me what you owe!'  So his fellow servant fell down at his feet and begged him, saying 'Have patience with me, and I will pay you all.'  And he would not, but went and threw him into prison till he should pay the debt.  So when his fellow servants saw what had been done, they were very grieved, and came and told their master all that had been done.  Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, 'You wicked servant!  I forgave you all that debt because you begged me.  Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?'  And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due to him.  "So My heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses." --  Matthew 18: 23-35 (NKJV)

 Confessions

1.  I will no longer be imprisoned by unforgiveness.

2.  I will not grieve the Holy Ghost with unforgiveness.

3.  Today I let all bitterness, wrath and resentment go in Jesus' Name.

4.  I will not be given to anger.

5.  I refuse to quarrel with anyone.

6.  I am forgiving even as God has forgiven me.

7.  I give place to the anointing that destroys every oppressive yoke and lifts every burden of bitterness.

8.  I am a follower of peace and holiness.

9.  I look towards God with expectation knowing that He will empower me with grace to withstand the temptation of bitterness.

10.  I will not be tempted with the spirit of bitterness regardless of how complicated, complex, or frustrating my situation may be.

11.  I am free and liberated through the blood of Jesus Christ.

12.  I have overcome the works of darkness by the blood of the Lamb and the word of my testimony.

13.  God is alert and active in watching over His Word.

14.  God will perform what He has promised in His Holy Word in every area of my life.