The Powerful Practice That Protects Your Heart From Bitterness - Encouragement for Today - October 19, 2023

Timeless truths for peace and perspective from Proverbs 31 ministries [Crosscards.com Logo]( Encouragement for Today      31 Ministries banner] [Elizabeth Laing Thompson]October 19, 2023 The Powerful Practice That Protects Your Heart From Bitterness [ELIZABETH LAING THOMPSON]( Lee en [español]( “But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” [Matthew 5:44-45]( (NLT) I could feel bitterness trying to sink its jagged claws into my heart. It called to me, its voice silky smooth and oh so enticing: You have every right to feel resentful. Her behavior is sinful, inexcusable — and she claimed to be your friend! Come on. Give in. Feed your hurt with hatred. My conscience prickled with a warning from the Holy Spirit: If I let bitterness take hold, it would spread inside me like an invisible sickness. Corroding my heart. Making me cynical. Even tainting my healthy friendships with suspicion and mistrust.  [CONTINUE READING →](            You May Also Like:        [10 Things You Should Know about the Spiritual Gift of Tongues](  Sam Storms Here are ten things to keep in mind regarding this often misunderstood spiritual gift.  [CONTINUE READING →](            [The Top 6 Things Christians Should Know about the End Times](  Denise Kohlmeyer The End Times can be both fascinating and frightening to think about. There is a lot of mystery (and confusion) surrounding the actual events and those leading up to it. What can we know for sure about the End Times?  [CONTINUE READING →](              [Crosscards.com Logo](  [Read about Salem Web Network](  |  [Unsubscribe](   [Email Preference Center](  |  [View in Browser](   © 2023 Salem Web Network. All rights reserved. 111 Virginia Street, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23219. This email is never sent unsolicited. You are receiving this email because your email address, {EMAIL}, is signed up to receive newsletters, updates, and special offers from CrossCards. Â