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Devotional Blog 9: Love Is Not Resentful

“…it is not resentful…” — 1 Corinthians 13:5 (ESV)

Reflection

Resentment is love gone bitter. It stores up wrongs like a record, replaying past offenses and quietly poisoning the connection. But love, true love, releases. It doesn’t keep score. It doesn't use history as a weapon. Instead, love forgives—even when the other person doesn’t apologize.

To live without resentment is not to ignore pain, but to surrender it to the only One who can truly heal it. Forgiveness doesn’t erase the wound; it sets you free from its power. Love chooses freedom over bitterness, peace over punishment.

Scripture References

• Ephesians 4:31-32 (ESV) – “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger… be put away from you… Forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
• 1 Peter 4:8 (ESV) – “Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
• Matthew 6:14 (ESV) – “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you…”

Practical Application

• Journal or pray through the name of someone you may still harbor resentment toward. Ask God to help you forgive—even if they don’t deserve it.
• Don’t rehearse the offense—replace it with a blessing or prayer for that person.
• Make forgiveness a rhythm, not a one-time act. Healing often happens in layers.

Prayer

Jesus, You forgave me completely and unconditionally. Help me to forgive others the way You have forgiven me. I release the offense I’ve been holding onto—free me from bitterness and fill me with grace. Heal the hurt, and teach me to walk in freedom. In Your powerful name, amen.

Call to Action

Identify one person or situation where resentment may still linger. Write a short prayer or blessing over that person this week, and ask God to soften your heart with His love