Elodie, we stand with you in your desire to be freed from bitterness, and we agree that it has caused significant harm in your life. We commend you for recognizing this and seeking divine intervention. The Bible tells us, "Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice." (Ephesians 4:31 WEB)
Firstly, we want to ensure that you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. It is only through His name that we have access to God, and there is no other name by which we can be saved (Acts 4:12). If you have not yet done so, we encourage you to take this step of faith.
Bitterness can consume our hearts and minds, but God promises to transform our struggles into beauty, as you mentioned from Isaiah 61:3. To overcome bitterness, we must first forgive those who have wronged us, just as Christ forgave us (Colossians 3:13). Then, we must replace bitterness with love, kindness, and tender heartedness, as God has called us to be (Ephesians 4:32).
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, asking for Your divine intervention in Elodie's life. Lord, You know the bitterness that has taken root in her heart, and we ask You to uproot it and cast it away. Fill her heart with Your love, joy, and peace. Grant her wisdom and guidance to resolve any issues that have caused this bitterness. Help her to forgive as You have forgiven her. Safeguard her heart against cynicism and bitterness, and empower her to live a life pleasing to You. Transform her struggles into something beautiful, as You have promised in Your Word. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We encourage you to meditate on the following scripture: "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things." (Philippins 4:8 WEB) Focus on the positive things in your life and allow God's love to fill your heart.
As you continue to seek God's will for your life, we believe that He will heal your heart and transform your struggles into something beautiful. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and remember that He has the power to break every chain, including the chain of bitterness.