Do you realize how much energy it takes to be bitter or hold a grudge?
We only have a certain amount of energy for each day. If we use it for
the wrong purposes, focused on the negative, dwelling on who hurt us,
we’re not going to have the energy we need for the right purposes.
We’re not going to make the best decisions. We’re not going to be as
creative. We’re not only doing ourselves a disservice, but we’re doing
our family and our friends a disservice.
Remember, you can’t control what people do or say. You can only
control yourself. If you’re allowing others to upset you, then you are
giving away your power. The Scripture says, “Don’t let the sun go down
on your anger.” The reason many people have no joy or enthusiasm is
because they go to bed every night with anger and unforgiveness. When
you go to bed like that, with a cluttered mind, focused on the
negative, you wake up with the same negative emotions. Don’t let anger
and unforgiveness block God’s blessing in your life. Choose to let
those things go so you can live in the peace, joy, and power the Lord
has for you.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, today I am releasing every negative
thing that has happened to me. I’m forgiving every person who has hurt
me. I’m forgiving myself for mistakes I’ve made and releasing every
disappointment so that I can live in Your peace and victory. In Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Joel Osteen
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We only have a certain amount of energy for each day. If we use it for
the wrong purposes, focused on the negative, dwelling on who hurt us,
we’re not going to have the energy we need for the right purposes.
We’re not going to make the best decisions. We’re not going to be as
creative. We’re not only doing ourselves a disservice, but we’re doing
our family and our friends a disservice.
Remember, you can’t control what people do or say. You can only
control yourself. If you’re allowing others to upset you, then you are
giving away your power. The Scripture says, “Don’t let the sun go down
on your anger.” The reason many people have no joy or enthusiasm is
because they go to bed every night with anger and unforgiveness. When
you go to bed like that, with a cluttered mind, focused on the
negative, you wake up with the same negative emotions. Don’t let anger
and unforgiveness block God’s blessing in your life. Choose to let
those things go so you can live in the peace, joy, and power the Lord
has for you.
Prayer for Today: Heavenly Father, today I am releasing every negative
thing that has happened to me. I’m forgiving every person who has hurt
me. I’m forgiving myself for mistakes I’ve made and releasing every
disappointment so that I can live in Your peace and victory. In Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Joel Osteen
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