Words of Bitterness

My daily morning exercise led me directly to this verse....hmm I guess I do not need to wonder what the Lord is asking me to discipline in my life. Read it for yourself:
Ephesians 4:25- 32 says:
25Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. 26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. 28He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

29Do 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. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Fault is all around us. We really don't need to look very far to see it in ourselves or in others. Having said that....good things are there too. For lent I had to give up words of bitterness....and I really did struggle with this...as did my friend. We tended to have quiter walks- until we started using words of kindness and uplifting words of those that we spoke of. Praising others around you can be very rewarding and positive. Some of the most frustrating moments of having teenagers can really get a parent down...but when you are forced to see their positive qualities along with the negative everything can really be put into perspective.
When you choose to give up bitterness you will lose alot of the weight that goes with it. It is much easier to forget the wrong doings when you have not spoken or dwelled on them...instead you gave them over for positive thoughts and actions.
Take a breath and breath in the positive air around you...when frustration comes your way- don't react just smile. The first time it will be a fake smile...the second time it will be a forced smile and by the third time you won't even realize you are smiling!
Taa taa for now
Kimmy
On the other note...Wii Fit says I lost 3 lbs already!! woo hoo!!