Bitterness

As busily happy as I am of late, I discovered this morning a root of bitterness.
A little thing I was totally unaware was there. Some harsh feelings that just sprang up suddenly.
Poor Gene, he hadn't left for work yet and discovered with me that I have this issue.
We are both pretty shocked.

So, do I deal with this by confronting the object of this bitterness (a clueless person who would only be upset).

Is praying the only thing I need to do? (Over analyzing it seems a fuzzier idea to this flesh).

AND I feel justified in my bitterness (almost) and want to hang on to it.

Why? What is up with that? ("Get over it." "Just let it go.")

Security? High Expectations? Lack of duck feathers on my back?

 I'm hurt. I don't like being hurt . . .passed over . . . let down . . . ignored . . . IRRITATED.

Now, granted, part of this is a relationship issue - a relationship in name only, pretty much non-existent.
But have I done my half of the whole relationship dance?

No.

Can I really be mad at someone who may just be acting like . . . well, me? Apparently, YES.

And if I'm bitter - - - ARE THEY?!?!?!

Then, in God's humor, He gave me these verses today:

 

If you have been foolish, exalting yourself,
or if you have been devising evil,
put your hand on your mouth.
 For pressing milk produces curds,
pressing the nose produces blood,
and pressing anger produces strife.

~ Proverbs 30:32-33 ~

 

So, other than venting here - sharing with you all that sometimes we all have issues . . .

OKAY! ALL THE TIME I HAVE SOME MAJOR ISSUES!

I'm putting my had to my mouth and not stirring up strife with someone(s) I need to be building loving relationships with. (Growing some duck feathers). And trusting God's leading as I go turn this over to Him.

 

But I want you to feel "normal" when you have issues like this.

Normal like me! HA HA HA HA HA HA HA . . .