Perseverance Vs. Bitterness

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." ~ James 1:2-4

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." ~ James 1:12

Bitterness only consumes the vessel that contains it. To permit bitterness to control or infect your life in any way whatsoever would be to allow those who hurt you to take even more than what they've already taken.

When you hold on to disappointment, a poisonous root of bitterness begins to grow. Allow the Holy Spirit to fill you so He can heal the hurt that causes bitterness.

"See to it that noone misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." ~ Hebrews 12:15