April 14 – Releasing Resentment

Holding a resentment doesn't hurt the person you're holding it against — it hurts you. And here's the thing nobody tells you: you might be the only one still in the room. Today Pastor Mike and his friend Larry — two pastors, two perspectives — dig into why releasing resentment is less about the other person and more about putting down luggage that was never yours to carry in the first place. If someone has already worked it out with God and moved on, and you're still holding it, you're just carrying around their trash. And the way out? You just keep saying it until it's true. The stone for today: Resentment quietly poisons the soul. When I replay old injuries, I keep the wound alive and allow bitterness to shape my heart. Read today's full Daily Ripple at www.dailyripples.com — and we'd love to hear from you. Reach out any time at [email protected]. Daily Ripples is a daily devotional reflection connecting recovery principles with the life of faith. New episodes every day at dailyripples.com.