Resentment is ugly and makes us bitter.
I don’t want to be a bitter mama. I don’t want my kids to live in a bitter home.
Unforgiveness is unpleasant and leads to all sorts of mental and physical unrest. There are times when I’m very easy-going and nothing bothers me so much….and other times when I get very easily offended.
I could write it off as hormones, but that’s just selfish and immature.
So, to help my mood remain even, I take supplements and use essential oils topically, internally, and diffused.
To help limit my getting offended, I pray, read my Bible, love on my kids. I have to remind myself (really, it’s sad) to be affectionate because it doesn’t come naturally and I know my family needs it.
It’s hard. It’s a constant battle.
I avoid conflict because of the negativity it harbors. I often avoid interacting on social media or leaving blog comments because it’s just not worth the stress. I have to draw the line and focus on something better.
This is the real dying to self. To know there is something better and to strive for it.
Jesus knows best.
And perfect timing for my friend’s post on forgiveness.
Fascinating.