The Toxicity of Me: Lord, Don’t Let Me Be Toxic

By Pastor Bridgette Hill

Have you ever been around people who made you sick? Everything they say is negative. They find ways to attack you every chance they get. They say ugly things to get a laugh at your expense. Toxic.

In The Toxicity of Me, author Pastor Bridgette Hill explores the subject of toxicity, giving examples of an array of toxic behavior. This discussion allows you to look deeper at yourself and gives you ways, through the power of prayer, to correct the behavior that isn’t pleasing to God. God wants you healthy and whole. Past hurts such as divorce, church hurt, bad job situations, and others can leave a sour taste in your mouth. Without even knowing it, you will begin to take it out on others.

This self-help book encourages you to examine your actions, recognize any toxic behaviors you may have, acknowledge what needs changed, and take steps—like confession and prayer—to overcome these negative behaviors.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Apr 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9781664255432

Pastor Bridgette Hill

Pastor Bridgette Hill is a renowned trailblazer who earned a degree in organizational management. She wears many hats as pastor, musician, recording artist, songwriter, vocal coach, influencer, and now author. This phenomenal woman of God is the pastor/founder of New Birth Evangelical Church, Houston, Texas. Her travels and media platforms allow her to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ all over the world. She founded the Relying on God Conference over 25 years ago to empower women. She also founded Hilltop Community Outreach focusing on assisting children. With her first literary accolade, you will see a deeper side of this amazing lady. Pastor Hill is the epitome of strength. She is an inspiration to people all over and her journey is only beginning. She is blessed to have her beautiful daughter, Brittney.

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2022901003

WestBow Press rev. date: 04/06/2022

CONTENTS

Introduction

Point 1 Toxic People Are Manipulative

Point 2 Toxic People Are Judgmental

Point 3 Toxic People Shift Blame

Point 4 Toxic People Don’t Apologize

Point 5 Toxic People Are Inconsistent

Point 6 Toxic People Are Selfish

Point 7 Toxic People Are Abusive

Point 8 Toxic People Are Controlling

Point 9 Toxic People Go from Relationship to Relationship

Point 10 There Is Hope

References

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my family and friends, who were never too tired or occupied to listen. You allowed me to vent, cry, and express myself without judgment. Because there are so many people who do not have the outlets I was blessed to have, I am writing this book for them. I want them to know that deliverance from self is indeed possible no matter how the toxicity entered their lives.

Ms. Hill is intentional!

I purposely wrote this book with extra spaces between each line so you can add notes. Please get a red pen (ballpoint only) and add what the Lord gives you. If you see there are things that need to be changed and/or addressed in your life, highlight the issue with your pen as you read and assess your actions.

The goal is to make you take a closer look at your actions as well as those you interact with to become a better you.

I AM TOXIC.

AM I TOXIC?

THEY ARE TOXIC, NOT ME.

I AM TOXIC, NOT THEM.

HE DID IT

THEY DID IT

Lord, please don’t let me be toxic but a blessing.

INTRODUCTION

Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and

slander be put away from you, along with all malice.

Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving

one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

—Ephesians 4:31–32