3 Simple Reasons Why You Must Choose To Forgive

Like Jesus, who was scourged, beaten, and flogged before being crucified at Calvary. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing," he said, looking up at the sky (Luke 23:34).

Whatever your religious inclination, it's beneficial to emulate what Jesus did. He understood that those who had hurt him did not know the truth.

Geoff applied that principle to his own life. He understood the weight of the situation he was in. He realized that the person he was interacting with may have lacked awareness and didn't know the full story.

He believed that the AB would have said differently and could have taken a more peaceful approach to their exchange if he had asked how he felt beforehand.

It was a missed opportunity for both parties, and it could have prevented a petty fight. But let this be a good reminder to forgive and show kindness and gentleness to everyone.

Even those who are deprived of the truth.

Geoff faced a tough challenge when he had to work with someone with whom he had issues for the remaining months of his contract.

But he didn't let it dampen his spirits. Instead, he chose to focus on the positive aspects of the situation and look for the silver lining.

He knew the best way to keep his sanity was to keep his emotions in check and not take things personally.

Geoff realized that it was important to be more understanding and compassionate towards his colleague.

He assisted him in doing his rest hours and provided the computer assistance he needed even when he was not at work. He was the go-to person.

It was not easy to do these things for someone who had offended him, but Geoff knew that by doing good deeds on a regular basis, he could transform a cold heart into a big heart.

"You can't control the situation, but you can control your reaction."

That may sound cliche, but Geoff applied that principle to the AB, who was also a good friend onboard. He believed that he could decide on something that would benefit both of them.

He understood that the AB's wrongdoing did not define his entire personality. Even if no one is perfect, there is always something good in everyone.

As a result, he always greeted him with a genuine smile. When Geoff completed his contract and disembarked from the ship, the AB gave him some wrapped food products that he could take home with him as a gesture of kindness.

This experience shows that kindness and forgiveness can create a better workplace environment.

Geoff's experience teaches us that working onboard ships can be challenging, and conflicts can arise due to miscommunication.

However, forgiveness and kindness can break the pattern of unhealthy behavior and create a better workplace environment. By being kind, gentle, compassionate, and forgiving, we can build better relationships and improve productivity.

Let us all strive to be more forgiving and understanding towards our colleagues and see how it can transform our lives for the better.

Emulating Jesus' principle of forgiving those who do not know what they are doing, focusing on the positive aspects of the situation, and rebuilding shattered relationships can help us transform a cold heart into a big one.

By choosing forgiveness and kindness in our daily interactions with others, we can create a more positive and harmonious work environment, as Geoff did.