Episode Notes: While many people wait expectantly for breakthroughs and miracles—sometimes even growing impatient with God—they fail to address the hidden blockages within their own lives. 


Unclogging the Heart: Breakthroughs and answered prayers often require us to first examine and clean out the hidden anger, offense, and hurt stored in our hearts.


Hasty Tempers vs. Understanding: Rapid, unmanaged anger leads to foolish choices, whereas remaining slow to anger reflects divine wisdom and self-control.


The Danger of Bitterness: Holding onto past offenses turns unresolved anger into a "bitter root" that damages our spiritual growth and relationships.


The Example of Joseph: Despite betrayal by family, false accusations, and imprisonment, Joseph refused to harbor hatred, ultimately recognizing that what was meant for evil, God intended for good.


Forgiveness and Vengeance: Forgiveness is an immediate command rather than an optional feeling; believers are called to leave justice and vengeance to God while actively praying for those who cause harm.

Scripture References:
Ephesians 4:26 – "Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath."


Psalm 103:8 – "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy."


Leviticus 19:17–18 – Commands against hating others in your heart, taking vengeance, or bearing grudges.
Ephesians 4:32 – Being kind, compassionate, and forgiving to one another as God in Christ forgave us.


Romans 12:19 – "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves... 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord."


Luke 6:28 – "Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
Hebrews 12:14–15 – Warning against allowing a root of bitterness to spring up and cause trouble.


Psalm 51:10–12 – Praying for a clean heart, a renewed spirit, and the restoration of joy.

 

Episode Notes:&nbsp;While many people wait expectantly for breakthroughs and miracles&mdash;sometimes even growing impatient with God&mdash;they fail to address the hidden blockages within their own lives.&nbsp;
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Unclogging the Heart: Breakthroughs and answered prayers often require us to first examine and clean out the hidden anger, offense, and hurt stored in our hearts.
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Hasty Tempers vs. Understanding: Rapid, unmanaged anger leads to foolish choices, whereas remaining slow to anger reflects divine wisdom and self-control.
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The Danger of Bitterness: Holding onto past offenses turns unresolved anger into a "bitter root" that damages our spiritual growth and relationships.
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The Example of Joseph: Despite betrayal by family, false accusations, and imprisonment, Joseph refused to harbor hatred, ultimately recognizing that what was meant for evil, God intended for good.
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Forgiveness and Vengeance: Forgiveness is an immediate command rather than an optional feeling; believers are called to leave justice and vengeance to God while actively praying for those who cause harm.
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Scripture References:
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<li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2014%3A29&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSA"></a><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A26&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQSw">Ephesians 4:26</a> &ndash; "Be angry, and do not sin: do not let the sun go down on your wrath."</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20103%3A8&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTA">Psalm 103:8</a> &ndash; "The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy."
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<a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DLeviticus%252019%253A17-18%26version%3DNKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTQ">Leviticus 19:17&ndash;18</a> &ndash; Commands against hating others in your heart, taking vengeance, or bearing grudges.
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<li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%204%3A32&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQTw">Ephesians 4:32</a> &ndash; Being kind, compassionate, and forgiving to one another as God in Christ forgave us.</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A19&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUA">Romans 12:19</a> &ndash; "Beloved, do not avenge yourselves... 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord."
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201%3A19-20&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUQ"></a><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%206%3A28&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQUg">Luke 6:28</a> &ndash; "Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."
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<li><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/%3Fsearch%3DHebrews%252012%253A14-15%26version%3DNKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQVA">Hebrews 12:14&ndash;15</a> &ndash; Warning against allowing a root of bitterness to spring up and cause trouble.</li>
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians%203%3A8&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQVQ"></a><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2051%3A10-12&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahcKEwiw-sPRoeKWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQVg">Psalm 51:10&ndash;12</a> &ndash; Praying for a clean heart, a renewed spirit, and the restoration of joy.
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