Dearest Ones,
I am sensing an urgency in writing about this subject, since it just recently came upon me and God gave such victory I want to share!
Only because of Jesus Christ my Lord I'm not given to anger and resentment, He has freed me from that bondage!
Where would any of us be without Jesus? Even David the Psalmist expresses his sorrow:
For the enemy has pursued my soul; he has crushed my life to the ground; he has made me sit in darkness like those long dead. Therefore my spirit faints within me; my heart within me is appalled. I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah (Psalms 143:3-6)
We do have an enemy of our soul who will not stop trying to hurt God's people. He's called "The old serpent" in Revelations 12:9. A serpent or snake is very subtle in the attack of a victim, sly and sneaky creeps up and waits for his prey to jump on. So likewise our enemy waits for an open door to leap on us to subtly whisper lies into our thoughts, to break us down by telling us lies about ourselves or other people. Ephesians 4:27 tells us not to give place for the devil, which means we need to recognize this foe when we are attacked and not be ignorant of the devils devices, 2 Corinthians 2:11... And in the verses preceding verse 11 lies the answer to these subtle attacks when we are roused to be angry at someone, to be bitter, to be hurt, to be in a rage: FORGIVENESS! "But to whom ye forgive anything, I forgive also: for what I also have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, for your sakes have I forgiven it in the presence of Christ; that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices." (2 Corinthians 2:10-11)
As a godly wife and mother you may come to realize that in-fact you are a servant of God to your husband and children. We often sacrifice our own comforts and desires so our family will have things better, healthier and happier. Yes, the Proverbs states it clearly that the wise women builds her home. (Every wise woman buildeth her house; But the foolish plucketh it down with her own hands. (Proverbs 14:1) There is a wonderful fulfillment in the roll of wife and mother, nothing can compare to the liberty and joy we experience as we learn to obey God in our commission from Him.
There is another side to this sacrifice though- Sometimes it may seem we are not appreciated and it may seem that our Husband and children take us for granted. A Husband and children may demand more than we think we can give. In such cases we can easily get frustrated and get discouraged or depressed. This is why we as wives and mothers MUST evaluate daily WHY we DO what we DO! If you are a true child of God through Jesus Christ the Lord than you are doing everything For Him and so look to HIM for the strength and wisdom to accomplish your tasks for Him and His glory. Keep Him in your mind and eye-front and you will be victorious!
But if we forget and somehow open a door for the enemy.. not deliberately at all but because of our sin and weakness it does happen, and subtly the enemy puts a seed of thought of resentment into our minds, (Usually about our own husband) not realizing the seed growing over time until suddenly we find ourselves very angry to the point of great frustration, rage and even hatred. What a dreadful state to find oneself in!
What is the answer? What if we believe our resentment and anger is justified? What if we have others agreeing with us and even feeding our rage? Here lies two choices: Be a wise women or be a foolish women.
Be a wise women: GO! LOOK AT THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST! He died for you. He bore your sin on cross, HE shed His blood for you. He forgave you of all your sins. Your sins against Him are far greater, far more wretched and ugly than any sin anyone has ever done against you at any time. Repent of your anger, plead the blood of Jesus over you and FORGIVE the offenses of your husband or another person you are angry with. "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6:14-15) This is very sobering to realize. BE wise!
What if you want to forgive but your emotions are still angry and resentful? The answer lies in obedience to God, tell God you forgive, ask Him to help you to feel love and forgiveness. What we don't often realize the problems often come because we have forgotten to pray for our husband or the other person. Every time you have a critical thought against your husband, pray for him. Pray that he will love the Lord, read the Bible, hunger and thirst for righteousness, pray that he will love you and be a wise and good husband and father. Pray more and often for him, and pray that you will love him more and be the right kind of helpmeet that he needs. The wrong feelings will vanish away and suddenly you will feel the true liberty that forgiveness offers.
A foolish women tears her own household down with her hands. What bitterness and sorrow! Many divorces come from the proud and unforgiving wife who hardens her heart against the truth and refuses to obey God.
May God bless you in your walk with Him dear godly daughters,
In His love,
Sarah
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