By Yvette — Christian Devotional Blog
A Quiet Morning, a Wet Earth, and a Heart Seeking God
This morning the air was fresh after yesterday's rain, and the ground outside my window was soaked and peaceful. I was reading my Bible whilst the pigeons sat in front of the window. As I opened to 1 Corinthians 11, I came before the LORD again, asking for forgiveness for my impatience, unforgiveness, and quick reactions.
I wanted to understand the Lord's Supper more deeply, and I longed to realign my heart with God. Perhaps you've felt the same.
This post is for anyone who struggles with bitterness, irritation, and the fear that they'll never "get it right."
What Paul Teaches in 1 Corinthians 11 About the Lord's Supper
When I read 1 Corinthians 11, I sometimes feel fearful or unworthy. But Paul's message isn't a threat, it's an invitation. He tells believers to examine their hearts before taking the Lord's Supper, not because we must be perfect, but because we must be honest.
The Corinthians:
• treated the sacred as ordinary,
• held grudges,
• ignored the poor,
• and forgot the reverence due to Christ's sacrifice.
Paul was calling them, and me to approach communion with sincerity.
The heart of Paul's message: The Lord's Supper is holy. Come to it with humility, truth, and reverence.
This brought tremendous peace to my heart this morning.
My Personal Struggle with Unforgiveness
I confess: I struggle daily with:
• unforgiveness,
• irritation,
• reacting too quickly,
• and feeling dreadful afterwards.
I keep asking God to help me, yet I slip again and again. If you feel the same, you're not alone. This morning the Lord reminded me:
Communion is not for the perfect; it's for the repentant.
The Lord doesn't turn away from those who struggle. He draws near to those whose hearts long for Him.
Unforgiveness Isn't Weakness, It's a Wound
Unforgiveness often comes from:
• repeated hurt,
• painful relationships,
• unresolved emotions,
• or exhaustion.
It's not a "small sin" that you simply flick off. It's a deep wound that needs healing, and healing takes time. If you slip, it doesn't mean you're spiritually failing. It means your heart is still healing. This truth brought me hope.
How God Is Teaching Me to Let Go
I want to realign myself with the Lord every day. Here's the simple, honest path He's teaching me, perhaps it will help you too:
1. Acknowledge the pain "Lord, I'm still hurting. I don't know how to let this go."
2. Surrender the right to revenge You don't have to feel healed yet just release the desire to "win" or retaliate.
3. Ask God to soften your heart Forgiveness isn't willpower. It's a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit.
4. Repeat daily Healing is a journey, not a single moment. This is real Christian growth.
What Will Become of Me (and You)?
I worried deeply that God might be disappointed in me. But as I prayed, I felt this truth settle in my heart:
If you feel sorrow for your sin, God is still working in you.
You're not rejected. You're being shaped. A hardened heart doesn't care. A transformed heart struggles... repents... tries again... and returns to God and the Lord receives you every time.
A Final Word of Encouragement
If you're battling unforgiveness, bitterness, or impatience, hear this in love:
You're not failing. You're not hopeless. You're not outside God's grace.
You're in a holy process of healing. And the Lord's Supper isn't a reminder of your failures it's a reminder of Christ's love, sacrifice, and willingness to wash your heart clean again and again.
Come to Him sincerely. He will meet you every time.
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