There’s something sacred about the way the Holy Spirit moves within the heart of a believer. He doesn’t just make us feel better—He makes us be better. And for me, one of the most striking ways He’s shown up in my life has been in His refusal to let me hold onto bitterness, resentment, or long-term anger. Now I’ll be honest—there was a time in my walk when I wrestled with those feelings. I was still growing, still learning how to cast my cares at the feet of Jesus instead of carrying them like heavy chains. Like many others, I’ve been wounded. I’ve been overlooked, misunderstood, mistreated. And sure enough, in those moments, anger tried to knock on the door of my heart. But even when it knocked… it didn’t get to stay long. The Holy Spirit—gentle, yet firm—would rise up within me like a rushing wind and whisper, "That’s not your portion. That doesn’t belong in you." And I couldn’t resist Him. I never could. Even as a child, I was different. I wasn’t like most kids. I didn...
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