Anger progresses toward resentment similar to a spark becoming a roaring fire, especially when deliberately nurtured and stoked. An offensive and humiliating comment may result in embarrassment, hurt, or anger, but what is there about us that permits an offense to upgrade into resentment?
For one thing, it takes loving communication, determination, and courage to resolve hurt and angry feelings. The majority of individuals are given opportunities to settle an offense but lack the courage to make things right. Feelings of inadequacy or fear permit anger and hurt to evolve into resentment.
One strategy for banishing resentment from your heart and mind is to confess your anger and resentment to God and others. This must be done without blaming or passing judgment. Ask God for courage to end your resentment. Jesus said “Do not judge and you will not be judged. Forgive and you will be forgiven.” This will work.
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Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit
(pride). Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, for anger dwells in the
heart of fools.
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