The Better Bitter Brigade

I try to look for the best in people. I feel like I am constantly trying to put myself in the other person's shoes as I try to understand their side, or why they act the way they do. When others want to write them off, I try to help them understand that they may be struggling with something and just not realize how they come off towards others... So when God put the word bitter in my mind, at first, I scoffed it off with a Godlier than thou tone. "Ha, I'm not bitter. This is great for those who struggle with this...But it isn't for me" Then God, as He so often does, told me otherwise. He has this amazing way of helping me see past my pride, and into His truth when I seek Him. I thought about how I often blame my current actions on things that I have went through in the past. In fact, I do it all the time. I have been trying to get better, but I never really considered bitterness being a factor.

You might be wondering why I feel bitter. I could explain all the ways I feel like my life has at times been unfair. I could indulge your curiosity. Maybe I could make you feel sorry for me. Put you on Team Kara - The Better Bitter Brigade. Maybe you would relate to me, and feel more justified in your own bitter journey. BUT this isn't about that! This is about freedom! This is about release, and this is about what I can do in this journey to become a better me. I want to be someone that I am confident with. Someone I am comfortable with. Someone that other people want to be around. Someone that exudes positive energy and love to all those I encounter. I cannot be that person while bitterness litters my brain and the vomit of my woes comes out of my mouth. Too much?! Bitterness is pretty gross, isn't it?

Today I am going to recognize that bitterness can be overcome.

Lord, My prayer is that You will give me the courage to hold tight to the fact that I cannot change the past, but with YOU, I CAN change how I let it determine my future. Thank you God for your love, and your willingness to take on my burdens. Today I give You my bitterness. ALL. OF. IT!!! Please train my mind to be renewed in Your Spirit and let bitterness be transformed into Your Beautiful will and PURPOSE for my life. Amen!

You can choose to be the victim to your past or a valiant warrior facing the trials on the present and future with the hope, strength, and wisdom that your great Leader instills into your life.

Hebrews 12:15 "Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many."

Don't be bitter. God has something better for You!