Lesson/Week Three Bible Study 2010

By Anonymous -
Lesson/Week Three
Journaling is a great gift. The reason being is that it offers you a trip “back in time.” You can see your weakness, accomplishments and most of all how God is moving in you to become more like Him. Which is great evidence of our deep need for Him and to have our hearts tuned in to His frequency. Friends, this study is like a trip back in time for me too. Re-reading my own journal (which EFW blog really is, just in a different format) has really helped me to see the potential for freedom from this rut of bitterness. I say potential because it really is up to me to decide to let go of it. God’s word commands me to do so, my health and relationships with others demand that I do so.

This week, those of us who have been holding onto bitterness, no matter for how long, against one or more people for either one or more incidents – we are going to let go. Now this may bring some sort of anxiety, because after all – this may have been our lives for years. Letting go means totally trusting God. Letting Go means, well, just that. Let go. Really, let go.

Right now, stop reading, close your eyes, get down on your knees if you need to – tell God you want to let it all go. Ask for forgiveness for all the time you’ve held onto it. Ask Him to really prepare your heart to absorb this week’s lesson so that you can put all bitterness aside to honor Him and to live rejoicing in Him and to serve and bless others.

When a tumor is removed from the body, the body takes some time to heal. When bitterness is removed from the heart….the spirit will take some time to heal. Healing is a process that God dictates and we allow. Just like a physician and a patient. If you don’t follow the MD’s recommendations and you go jogging after surgery….it will most likely hurt the surgical site. Your heart is going to be tender after allowing God to remove the bitterness. Keep your vigil of intaking God’s word, daily so that you can heal. Don’t go jogging with irrationalness, or go on a walk-a-thon with self justification. Surrender and let your heart heal. Allow yourself to sing praises to our loving Heavenly Father.

Bible Reading and Memory Verse:
Psalm 86:15-16
 
What Others are saying:
Is it possible to be truly kind? EFW Dec. 2007
Encouragement for Women, Elizabeth Garcia

How to Be Free From Bitterness by Jim Wilson (read)
Community Christian Ministries - Jim Wilson (copyrighted material)
Read pgs. 3-9 and do questions from Study Guide on pg. 9
there is also an audio version on the Community Christian Ministries website under "Online Offerings".

Journaling:
Take time to write down what God is saying to you about your life, heart and bitterness through His word. Record how He answers your prayers too. Then contact your trusted friend and discuss it and pray together.

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