A Volcano from Strife and Hatred

Strife and hatred conjoin to form a strong bond locked in aggravation and conflict. Hatred may not be expressed outwardly, but kept suppressed inside the mind, body and spirit. Hatred produces inward striving against one’s values and peace of mind until the pressures from living set off a behavioral eruption.

 

 Hatred may be so controlled that it’s expressed only to oneself in imagined conversations and actions. When hatred is expressed outwardly, it may be restricted to issues totally separate from what caused the hatred. Parents, children, finances, or any number of reasons from childhood onward may be the actual cause of the hatred.

           If you feel hatred at this moment, ask yourself, “What caused the hatred I feel?” It’s time to it let go by turning it over to the Lord Jesus Christ to redeem because hatred is destructive, and you cannot be the person God intended while striving against others and yourself. Repent and do whatever it takes to turn it over to God right now.

Get Rid of Hate

Both love and hate have been characterized as pleasurable. You may agree that love is pleasurable, but not hate. Hate may be pleasurable when imagined conversations give you dominance over others. Perhaps hate is pleasurable by giving the possessor power and control when faced with difficult situations. 

While hate may be pleasurable in an unhealthy sense, is it productive? When hate is directed toward others, it cannot be productive from God’s viewpoint. Keeping hatred suppressed may cause sleepless nights or acute anxiety because of its association with fear and guilt.

         

Get rid of hate by realizing hatred is undesirable. Decide to give it up by asking God to forgive you. Believe God’s word: “Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord.” Accept God’s way as a better way to manage relationships. Seek professional help for letting go of anger and hatred so inner peace can be achieved. Determine to be a peacemaker so you can be blessed by God.