Thanks so much for being with us today. I know God sees you taking this time to learn more about

him, to grow, and to really become all that you've created to be. So know today that God is

smiling down on you. We love you as well. Well, God bless you. It's a joy to come into your homes.

And if you're ever in our area, please stop by and be a part of one of our

services. These are the finest people in all of Houston, Texas, right here at Lakewood. We'd love to have you

sometime. I'd like to start with something funny. And I heard about this lady that was stopped at an

intersection. A man came up asking for money.

She dug in her purse and found a dollar bill.

She rolled down her window.

Said, sir, I'm not giving you this because you deserve it.

I'm giving it to you because it makes me happy.

He looked at her and said, ma'am, why don't you give me $20 and thoroughly enjoy yourself?

Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have.

I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the word of God. I boldly confess,

my mind is alert, my heart is receptive, I will never be the same.

In Jesus' name. God bless you. I want to talk to you today about beating bitterness.

We all go through things that are not fair. People do us wrong. We didn't get the promotion.

Came down with an illness.

You can't stop life from happening to you,

but you can choose how you respond.

If you hold on to the hurt,

you go around dwelling on the offense,

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