21/12/2016
Protips - December 12, 2014
The Gift of Forgiveness
By Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides
Nag-iisip ka ba ng magandang panregalo ngayong Pasko? Nasa mall ako noong isang araw at kasabay ko ang maraming empleyado na naghahanap ng pang-exchange gift nila. May mga tumitingin ng tuwalya, planner, mugs, wall clock, home decor at kung anu-ano pa. While it's nice to receive gifts that are wrapped this Christmas season, may mga regalong mahalaga at priceless na hindi mo pwedeng ibalot pero kailangang-kailangang ibigay. Ano ito? The gift of forgiveness.
Magandang araw, ako si Maloi Malibiran-Salumbides para sa Protips partner mo sa inspirado at productive na pagtatrabaho.
Gusto mo bang magkaroon ng meaningful Christmas ngayong taon? Matutong magpatawad. Ang sabi sa Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV) "Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
Why is it a must that you forgive?
Una, it is hard to forgive but more difficult to stay bitter. Mahirap magpatawad, pero mas mahirap ang hindi magpatawad at maging bitter. Nakasisira ito ng working relationships. Naka-aapekto ng trabaho maging ng kalusugan mo. Alam mo ba na ang bitterness ay pwedeng magmanifest sa iba't-ibang pisikal na karamdaman? Unforgiveness is dangerous to your health. Kaya kung gusto mo ng healthy lifestyle at healthy relationships sa opisina, magpatawad ka.
Pangalawa, forgiveness is a gift that liberates. Ang pagpapatawad ay nakapagpapalaya. Ang taong pinatawad ay napapalaya sa galit at hinanakit ng kanyang nasaktan. At ang taong nasaktan ay napalalaya rin buhat sa galit at hinanakit. Ang galing, hindi ba? You extend forgiveness to someone and in return you experience the beauty of grace, peace of mind and love. Forgiveness frees us. Ang sabi sa Colossians 3:13 (NIV) "Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
At pangatlo, forgiveness opens the door to more blessings. May mga pagpapalang hindi mo ma-eenjoy kung may nakabarang unforgiveness sa puso mo. Kahit pa napakaganda ng trabaho mo, mataas ang posisyon at malaki ang sweldo, kung puno naman ng galit ang puso, hindi mo pa rin ma-enjoy ng lubusan ang buhay mo. A forgiving person is a happier person. Hindi pwedeng magsama sa iisang puso ang joy at bitterness. Bakit kaya sa Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV) ay ganito ang paalala sa atin, "Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift.” Being unforgiving hinders your relationship with God and with others. Unforgiveness hinders you from experiencing God's greater blessings.
Kaya ngayong Pasko, bago mo isipin kung ano ang ibabalot mong regalo para ipamigay sa mga katrabaho mo, may mga tao bang kailangan mong patawarin o hingan ng tawad? Remember, one of the best gifts that you can give others and yourself this year is the gift of forgiveness.
BE A BLESSING IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY!
