Bitterness clenches the hand into a fist. Healing loosens the grip. But freedom? Freedom opens the hand wide.
To live with open hands is to live unafraid—to give and receive love, to embrace peace, to welcome what’s ahead without being chained to what’s behind.
What Open Hands Mean
They no longer hold bitterness. They are ready to build and create. They are free to extend grace and forgiveness. They are ready to receive blessings without fear.
Closed Hands vs. Open Hands
Closed hands cling to the past. Open hands welcome the future. Closed hands hoard hurt. Open hands release and trust.
Daily Writing Prompt
Where in your life are you still living with clenched hands? What would it look like to live open-handed instead?
Closing Thought
The journey doesn’t end with letting go. It begins with open hands—hands ready to heal, to help, and to hold onto what truly matters.
That’s the close of my Bitterness Trilogy, but the journey doesn’t stop here.
Next up: The Inventory of the Heart, Roots and Fruits, and The Waiting Season.
Every ending is a new beginning—let’s keep walking this healing path together.
Your Turn
I’d love to hear from you:
What part of this series spoke to you the most? What do you want to explore deeper in the weeks ahead?
Drop your thoughts in the comments or share this post with someone who may need it.
“Healing from Bitterness, One Step at a Time.” 
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