Are There Solutions to Resentment?

The cutting edge of resentment is sharp and, amazingly, its edge is not dulled with expression or the passage of time. Acting on resentment does not diminish its presence, so the first step in ridding yourself of its existence is to be honest about how it came to govern your life. Everyone is capable of remembering what created the resentment.

The second step in discovering solutions to resentment is confiding in someone you trust to give nonbiased, straightforward feedback about the legitimacy of your resentment. While difficult to acknowledge and accept, Proverbs 27:6 gives this confirmation: “Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy.”

Ask yourself, “Can I serve God by holding on to this resentment?” Prepare yourself for the truth because resentment is corrosive to your spiritual wellbeing. Your objective now is to let go of the fear that initially produced it. 

Ask Christ Jesus to show you the truth and he will. Be ready to receive it.  

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Lead me in your truth and teach me because you are God, my savior. I wait all day long for you.

~Psalm 25:5 God’s Word Translation

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Uplifting Communication

The majority of couples considering becoming parents do so with a sense of joy and awe if not with some measure of anxiety. Most prospective parents feel compelled to produce grandchildren, believing it will bring pleasure to themselves and the prospective grandparents. Children hopefully provide opportunities for enriched communications between parents and grandparents.

God intended for communication to be pleasing and uplifting. When communication is activated with this attitude, new parents are often willing to receive help and correction. Proverbs 27:6 offers this reminder: "Wounds from a friend are better than kisses from an enemy." Maliciously inflicting suffering is not the intent of this proverb.

As we understand that Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, we have to ask, "What am I willing to do with the life that God has given me?" The answer to this question can be revealed in communication with the Lord God. This is the means for clarifying our identity and discovering our purpose for being created.

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Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.

~Ephesians 4:29 New International Version

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