ALL FOR THE SAKE OF PEACE

It's Thursday already and the second edition of the engagement is here again. Special thanks to all the management and all participants kudos for such a consistency. The atmosphere today changed a little bit however I am grateful to God for the privilege to bring forth my entry even at this time. The focus of this prompt is on the subject of Peace and sacrificial means which one sustain in order to have peace. In this post, I would share my perspective and some of the things I did in order to maintain a peaceful atmosphere despite the chaos that erupted.

Peace is integral for any growth and sustainability of any individual, society etc. Where is there is peace, a lot of positive things strives vice versa. Peace can means different things to different people. Could it be the absence of war, crisis and turbulence? It might be part of the constituents but it goes beyond that. I would like to say that what you do in the midst of tough situation matters a lot and also determines the degree to which peace could be maintained. Peace is a very good virtue that is lacking in our present time. Peace is required in so many aspects of life endeavour such as families, schools, hospital etc.

I could remember a community that was engulfed by a communal crisis which affect most of their farm produce and so many amenities destroyed which retard the growth and development of such community. Thank God that relative peace has been restored now. Let me quickly share a situation that almost rubbed me of my peace and I had to pay the sacrifice in order to allow continuity in the relationship.

Some one came to seek for assistance financially so that in due time, he will refund it. Out of mercy and compassion, I quickly compromised to his demands. I had to struggle to raise an amount so that he would use to sort out his cogent need. Immediately the money landed in his hands, he snubbed me and never remembered to refund it again. After calling and making inquiring, I noticed that he has been entangled with other life's challenges which makes life very difficult for him and his family.

When I heard that, I questioned that he would have called earlier to explain the situation nah instead of just being mute like that. I told him that we are to show love and bear one another burden in all situation. I went further to clarify him perhaps such things happens he shouldn't do it to anyone. I had other cogent need to use the money oooo but since I discovered that even if I give him lots of time for refund, he won't be able to respond because his situation was quite devastating. I forgive him and showed him love so that the original peaceful atmosphere we've been enjoying will continue.

Today, he relates very well with him and keeps wondering what kind of human being I am. He said what I have done won't be forgotten all through his life. He feels happy for the sacrifice I had made and love I showed him.

It may be painful at times to maintain a peaceful atmosphere but it worth it since relationship can be better fostered.

all pictures are mine.

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