The word BITTERNESS stems from the word “Bitter” and means: “Feeling angry and unhappy because you feel that you have been unfairly treated.”

So Bitterness is a feeling or state of being angry and unhappy because you feel you have been unfairly treated.

Our anchor scripture tells us to put away all Bitterness. It should not be part of us and shouldnt be in us, It’s therefore our duty to throw out all Bitterness in our union.

But the truth is: since the bitter Spouse has been wronged or treated unfairly, the guilty Mate would need to humbly and sincerely apologize and make proper amends and then bygone would be bygone.

More importantly, Spouses need to endeavour to consciously live a lives that do not generate bitterness. How ? Here’s how:

(1) FOLLOW PEACE WITH YOUR SPOUSE!(Hebrews 12:14)

A lot of times, Believers think that this command is to be exercised in our relationship with people outside our home. No! It’s meant to be obeyed in your marriage! Endeavour to conduct yourself with uttermost decorum and consciousness such that you don’t stir up offense.

(2)LET YOUR UNION BE LOVE-DRIVEN(Hebrews 13:1)

Let your relationship be brotherly-love focused!!!
Husband, treat your wife as you would your sisters and vice versa.

(3) BE QUICK TO EXPRESS YOUR HURT FEELINGS AND TO FORGIVE!(Matthew18:15;Ephesians 4:26)

Jesus in Matthew 18 commanded that the person offended should take the initiative for reconciliation. That’s humbling isn’t it ? But it’s Gods pattern!

When offended, open up and let you’re mate know what they’ve done wrong, so they could make amends. And once they do, forgive!

(4) BITTERNESS IS HURTFUL

Bitterness impacts health negatively and leads chronic high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, etc.

Therefore, avoiding bitterness is wisdom. Obedience the points in this devotional piece will help stay victorious over BITTERNESS!6