Empty Out the Resentment Box

There are times in life when words hurt, people disappoint, anger builds and resentment lingers.  Unfortunately, marriages end, friendships sever or children quit speaking to their parents.  These powerful emotions take over our thoughts and destroy our chance for restoration.  We then search elsewhere for happiness or peace.  Some turn to a bottle, drugs, other relationships, illegal activities or other addictions just to get their minds off the hurt and resentment. 

You have heard the saying, 'The grass is always greener on the other side.'  Well, if we venture over to that 'greener' grass, in due time I bet you will find some dead spots in it as well. 

"Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,  then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.  Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,  not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.  In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:1-5)

God never leaves us nor forsakes.  We continually sin and fall short of the glory of God; yet, He is not keeping score or building a resentment box to visit every time we step out of line with His plan.  He forgives always, loves wholeheartedly and yearns for a relationship with you.  None of His children grow 'greener grass' than the other.  Yet, all are created to shine for Him.  We must obey and follow Him to be filled with nourishment.  It is then, we will display His goodness, love and truly see how to forgive.  Be Christ-like.  

What does grass need to be green?  It requires fertilization and water.  Well, don't neglect to water and fertilize your own relationships and daily life.  Without the Living Water and Truths provided from God, deadened spots appear and steal nourishment from other areas in your life.  Take a stand on Truth and have the same mindset as Christ.  Intentionally take the hindered relationship and negative words and replace with good things.  List the positive things about your spouse, family and friends every day so to outweigh any resentment from past hurt.  In order to build a relationship, we must love one another, flaws and all!  Don't give up.  Be thankful for all the people God's places in your life.  Empty out the resentment box.  Give it to God.  He will heal!   

God, thank you for today.  Thank You for opening my eyes throughout my life to empty all my resentment boxes created by hurtful situations.  Place a lock on my empty resentment box to never be opened or filled again.  Help me to work through hurt emotions as they come and not keep a running score to build up anger.  Wash clean the slate and fill it with positive thoughts and an understanding mind.  Thank You for loving me unconditionally and creating me for Your purpose.  I love You.

Keep praying harder than the devil can work.
Sheree Craig