Bitterness vs. Boundaries

It’s ok to say no when people from the past who may have caused you pain try to reenter your life. They may call it bitterness but in actuality its boundaries and protection for you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Remind yourself and them:⁃           It’s not bitterness because you’ve already forgiven them.⁃           It’s not bitterness because you’ve already been healed.⁃           It’s not bitterness because you still have joy. And the joy of the Lord is your strength. ⁃           It’s not bitterness because you’ve taken God at His word that says as a man soweth that shall he also reap. God not you will repay every evil deed.⁃           It’s not bitterness. It’s boundaries. It’s faith and trust in God that He is shielding and protecting you from dangers seen and unseen. By not allowing you to re-enter cycles of chaos and destruction. Hold on to the promises of God. Making a declaration of faith that whatever season you may go through, go with gladness not bitterness setting boundaries that will cause the promises of God to be fulfilled in your life and not hindered by the terrors of the past.