With the tip of my pen, I describe the bitterness,
freeing myself from the grip of anger.
My ongoing pain intensifies,
but I find refuge in my writing;
it’s a form of therapy.
All this suffering is a precursor to an inner strength,
and prepares us for a better future.
I used to blame and condemn.
The Lord taught me to love and forgive.
I no longer feel sorrow over all those humiliations.
They have shaped me and serve as a springboard for my elevation.
It is by His wounds that my wounds are healed.
So my heart is no longer broken.
The chains are broken,

the tears have dried, and the wounds have healed.

Forgiveness has opened the doors to healing,
clearing the way for restoration.
I spat out the poison, cast out the demons, and escaped that prison.
I found the path that leads me step by step on the journey to my destiny.
The Lord restored my soul and dried my tears.
He freed me from the chains of hatred and released me from the bonds of resentment and pain,
this desire for revenge that had consumed me.
Bitterness had completely blinded me.
Forgiveness led me out of the darkness, bringing clarity.
It was then that I could behold the brilliance of Your splendor
and cultivate this inner harmony.
I had murderous thoughts and horrific images.
I buried the hatchet to become a peaceful man.
Now, I dream of a serene and magnificent life.
After surveying the damage, I realized that quarrels are but vanity.

In my quest for maturity, I long sought this full serenity.
Bitterness. Barely below the surface, I naturally attract this plague.
Today, here I am, completely freed from this heavy burden.
With great fervor, I prayed to the Lord,
“Fill me with such deep peace and fullness of joy that my heart is freed from all offenses and all darkness.
But may You fill it with patience and gentleness.”
The blessing of the Thrice-Holy is followed by no sorrow.
Forgiveness frees us from the prison of bitterness and anger.
Forgiveness is the remedy for offense and helps us overcome suffering.
Forgiveness is a bandage and puts an end to the bleeding.
Forgiveness is a source of consolation and opens the doors to blessings.
Bitterness killed me, but forgiveness gave me back my life.
Bitterness prolongs the pain, but forgiveness triggers the healing process.
God’s love has engulfed all the hatred that once reigned in my heart…

This text is an excerpt from the book “Bitterness Killed Me, Forgiveness Gave Me Back My Life“ by Josué WANYA.

We invite you to read the following article “The Characteristics of a Bitter Person 1.“