I repent. I repent of my anger towards others and my unwillingness to forgive those that have wronged me. I allowed my anger to become a festering thing that has directly affected my walk with Christ, and with my family. I have become a toxic person. This is not good. Lord forgive me for my hard-heartedness, for my stiff-neckedness, and my vitriol I had for others.
Luke 6:37b "Forgive, and you will be forgiven." I must always keep in mind that the trespasses I receive are but extremely minor in comparison to my trespasses against a Just and Holy God, yet He saved me when I was still a sinner (Romans 5:8). I cannot walk with Him while I have hatred in my heart. Today I place this at the foot of the cross.
While I have been struggling for weeks (months) with these issues, it took a good friend and brother to discipline me, to bring me to my selfishness and self-righteousness and to understand that my holding on to my wrath for those that have wronged me was preventing my from advancing the Kingdom for His name's sake; no matter how hard I tried to hide it from others. Thanks M.R. God bless you. Discipline in brotherly love is vital to the church. Without those that are brave enough and care enough to correct us when we need it, our church body becomes nothing but a country club. I thank those that love me enough to correct me when I'm out of line.
To those out there that are struggling with similar issues, find the root of your issues, and repent for your part in them. Place them at the foot of the cross, forgive your trespassers as God has forgiven you for yours.
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