Harmony Gained in Pardoning

By

Shiena Marie R. Nicol (AC12)

I got to forgive because I am forgiven. This principle is not new at all. I believe that

God was able to forgive us in every way possible even though we committed sins over and

over again because of the love he has for His people. Forgiveness in its greater sense is all

about letting go of the hate and guilt feelings. Acquiring peace of mind and continue a

harmonious relationship with the people around us.

I do think that every people experiences somethings like misunderstandings, being

violated, bullied, and many wrong deeds that people are capable of. In the end, in my

perspective, I got hurt and there will always be some kind of hatred that you would feel

after facing such things. I know everyone will say that it is hard to give most importantly in

a sincere manner. In my head, I always think that they deserve the forgiveness I can give for

God was able to forgive all the sins I have done. Everyone deserves it even our greatest

enemies, all of us should just think that they got too many chances to change and learn

from the mistake they had committed.

Forgiveness’ is forgiving a real sin, those unforgettable. Resentment won’t lead you

anywhere but just pure heartaches and noisy mind. Resentment is not something that

should be build up in our hearts but something to let go in order to forgive someone. In

some cases, a person tends to be vengeful whenever they are hurt but it doesn’t resolve

anything, it just makes you the same as what the other person done to you. It just became a

cycle, a never ending revenge for each but if you ever lower your pride and have the gut to
talk to the person then maybe you may return to where have you have been before such

situation happened. Again, I know it is hard, it is easier said than done, like what we always

said, yet if you have the will then you will be able to make it up to the person.

Personally, during my day in Grade 10 I had a misunderstanding with one of my

bestfriend which is now somehow just an acquaintance. Some words slipped into my

mouth and I never intended for her to hear it but yes, she was able to hear it and that was

the start when she started to really became so far away yet she’s just a few seats apart. We

never talked for months not until our recollection happened. That time while I was talking

in front I cried hard for I regretted and it felt like all those years we spent together came

into waste. I asked for her forgiveness in front of our classmates and hugged. It was

saddening because I know that my ‘sorry’ was too late to save our friendship. Until now

although we are happy with our new found friends, it still pop into my mind and too many

what ifs came flashing. However, what’s done is done and I can’t turn back the time. I am

just glad that we’re okay and can still smile to each other.

Forgiveness is a decision; she chose to forgive me that is why there is still harmony

in our relationship. Peace and harmony is gained in pardoning so why can’t we give it to

those who wronged us. It is a simple word yet it means everything.