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Regret, Guilt and Anger

Almost lost hope but then landed on Vocal

By Chrispus MbusaPublished 2 months ago 3 min read
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In the quaint setting of Kasese District In the pearl of Africa, amid picturesque hills and winding streams, resided a young man named Mbusa Chrispus. His existence seemed entwined with a tapestry of remorse, culpability, and frustration, all spun from the threads of misfortune and unseized opportunities.

For Mbusa, pivotal moments were etched with a persistent sense of rue. He lamented forsaking His aspirations, staying silent when His voice should have echoed, and failing to savor fleeting joys now dearly missed. Each night, beneath His covers, the weight of these regrets bore down upon him, stifling him with visions of what might have been.

Accompanying regret was guilt, a burdensome companion shadowing Mbusa's every step. He bore the weight of his own and others' hardships, wondering if different choices could have steered life onto smoother paths. Perhaps by being a better son, brother, friend, or partner, He could have averted the anguish now etched in His heart.

Then there was anger, an incendiary emotion ignited by the perceived injustices of life. He seethed at His perceived failures, at the injustices inflicted by others, and occasionally even at the divine for permitting such suffering. This anger simmered beneath His facade, threatening eruption and engulfment.

Mbusa recognized he wasn't alone in this struggle. He glimpsed the same turmoil mirrored in the eyes of acquaintances and strangers alike—a universal odyssey through the labyrinth of human existence.

Yet amid this maelstrom of regret, guilt, and anger, a glimmer of hope pierced through—the beacon of faith, a steadfast belief in something beyond oneself. Mbusa found solace in scripture (the holy book that contains the word of GOD), trusting in a divine plan that transcended His understanding, even in the midst of chaos.

He realized dwelling in the realm of "what if" was a futile existence. Instead, He opted to embrace His reality, placing His trust in a divine guidance that promised to navigate his through life's tempests with unyielding grace and love. He shifted His focus upward, counting his blessings rather than fixating on missed opportunities.

On this path of faith, Mbusa discovered the transformative power of forgiveness. He sought absolution for his own missteps and extended it to those who had wronged his—a journey toward healing and reconciliation that demanded patience and persistence.

In moments of fury, Mbusa recalled the wisdom of scripture, urging him to relinquish his wrath to the One capable of soothing his troubled soul. Through prayer, He found solace in the presence of a Creator intimately acquainted with his deepest fears and struggles.

Finally, Mbusa turned to writing, pouring his emotions onto Vocal pages—a cathartic release that allowed his to navigate life's highs and lows. As he reflected on his journey, He witnessed the profound impact of divine guidance, transforming darkness into the warmth of love.

Though regret, guilt, and anger persisted in Mbusa's narrative, they no longer defined him. Instead, He found liberation in forgiveness, resilience in faith, and optimism in the promise of a brighter future. As He journeyed forward, He faced trials with newfound courage, secure in the knowledge that He was never alone.

Do you know whom this story is about??

Guess who?

This is my own life story growing up and how I landed on the Vocal website.

Thank you for reading. I am planning to start a charity Organization that would help people that are going through the same situations as I have been in the past. So, by reading and subscribing you would be helping me to reach many. Together we can make this world a better place for all of us.

Thank you for reading.

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About the Creator

Chrispus Mbusa

I am a Mechanical Engineer who believes in Science because it has proven facts about life. I am a father and a researcher

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