There was a time when I thought I’d forgiven everyone involved in the collapse of my marriage. I’d prayed, cried, and asked God to help me move on. But every so often, a bitter thought would creep in. One that reminded me I still had some unresolved anger.
Resentment is sneaky. It often starts small, like a splinter in your heart. But left unchecked, it can grow into a root of bitterness that poisons your soul. I realized this when I found myself replaying old arguments in my head, imagining what I should’ve said or done differently. I wasn’t just hurting myself; I was giving the enemy a foothold.
One morning, I read Colossians 3:13: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” I sat with that verse for a long time, thinking about the grace God has shown me. If He could forgive all my sins, how could I justify holding onto resentment?
Letting go of resentment doesn’t mean pretending the hurt didn’t happen. It means choosing to trust God with your pain. It’s releasing the need for revenge and allowing His peace to fill the space where bitterness once lived.
Today, when resentment tries to creep in, I pray immediately. I remind myself of God’s grace and ask Him to help me extend it to others. It’s not always easy, but I’ve found that forgiveness is the key to freedom.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the grace You’ve shown me. Help me to release all bitterness and resentment, trusting You to heal my heart. Teach me to forgive as You’ve forgiven me. I give You all honor, all the glory, and all the praise. It’s in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen & Amen.