by T. Windahl
My husband, Pete, and I once belonged to a Bible study where conflict arose with one of the leaders. This conflict began soon after we had agreed to take on the role of leading the prayer time in the group.
More than burdened by this conflict, Pete met with this leader for lunch to discuss this difficult situation that had arisen between us. Unfortunately, nothing was resolved, and the tension between us persisted. It hung over us like a cloud during every interaction we had together.
Our unforgiving hearts began to bear the fruit of bitterness. This bitterness eventually consumed us. For weeks, we were angry, hurt, sad, and confused. The situation did not make any sense to us. We remained stuck in our ugly bitterness.
A Surprise Encounter
One day, while out for a drive, we realized we needed to stop at an ATM to make a withdrawal. While waiting in the car, I happened to notice a man with his young son walking towards the main entrance door.
