Don't Drink Poison

My sister once shared with me words that have never failed to leave my heart

"Don't be bitter towards others, because bitterness is like drinking poison, and hoping it kills the other person."

Today was a day full of bitterness in its truest form. It seems that the more time I spend with my Heavenly Father, the more Satan tries to tempt me into despair and unhappiness. This is problematic; how do I grow closer to God when every time I take a step, Satan is there to take me back two more steps? 

I had an epiphany this evening. Sobbing uncontrollably, thinking about the hurts today brought, it all of a sudden just clicked. Those wise words shared by my sister knocked at my heart, and I faced the unfortunate truth that today my heart was bursting with bitter. Bitterness looks and feels as ugly as it sounds, it rots into the core of your heart and has the power to suck the joy and life out of you. I was pondering on all of this, wondering how life could bring such ugliness... and God spoke so very clear to me, it was as if he was right next to me: 

"Love conquers all."

We have heard it over and over again, but my heart fluttered with a new respect and recognition of this incomparable and valuable declaration. Love conquers all. My sobbing slowed, and I caught my breath, as I repeated to myself over and over again, love conquers all, love conquers all, love conquers all. It is a sweet truth to come to, and God has impeccable timing. 

Today was full of darkness and bitterness, but I didn't realize the incredible light it would bring me to. God never said that if I surrender to Him my journey on Earth will be easy. He never said my burden would be light, and my path would be full of happy anthems. He did however promise that He will never leave me or forsake me, and on bitter days like today, He is not far. He is walking beside me, whispering "love conquers all" in my ear. Sometimes all it takes is a good long cry, and good hard listen. 

Job 21:25

 "Another dies with bitterness in the soul, having never tasted anything good or pure."

Don't drink poison. Conquer bitterness with love.