Faithful Cycles: <When Bitterness Creeps In After Being Ignored

Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth.

Truth Cycle:

They never said thank you. Never admitted they were wrong. Never gave you credit for the warning, the idea, the truth you stood on. And now, the bitterness starts to build—not because you wanted glory, but because you wanted respect. You’re not angry… you’re tired. But bitterness has a way of turning tired into toxic—and you know it’s time to let it go.

Biblical Truth:

Bitterness is a prison you build around yourself. God calls you to release it—not because they deserve it, but because you deserve peace.

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger… be put away from you, with all malice.” _{Ephesians 4:31 (NKJV)}

“Pursue peace with all people… lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble.” _{Hebrews 12:14–15 (NKJV)}

“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” _{Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)}

Quick Word:

Letting go doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. It means you’re done letting it control you. Forgiveness isn’t a gift for them—it’s freedom for you.