Nyece's Touch: The Caribbean Pepper Pot:Freedom From Self-Pity

Many Christians develop an unhealthy retrospective disposition concerning the difficulties and afflictions imposed upon them throughout life. Through this posture, self-pity can emerge if not properly dealt with at the cross. Self-pity is one of the most blatant weapons in the arsenal employed against Christians. This snare paves the way for grief, shame and unbelief. It is a stronghold administered by the adversary to prohibit the full implementation of God's provision and destiny for us. Self-pity is a demonic power of darkness that can encompass and clothe individuals in a stifling dungeon of darkness. The Lord Jesus said, 

Therefore take heed that the light which is in you is not darkness. If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, the whole body will be full of light, as when the bright shining of a lamp gives you light. Luke 11:35-36

In the realm of the spirit, characteristics and emotions of the fallen nature have a vibrant life and nature of their own. When confronted with difficulty and hardships from our past, we can emerge from it either healthy or handicapped. If overcome by self-pity, we never set in motion the spiritual principles of restoration and recompense inherent through the nature of the Lord in His justice. With a fully submitted self-will, spiritual dynamics are activated in our behalf that open the door for spiritual fruitfulness. The choice is ours.