I didn't want to hate nor hold a grudge against our housemaid. But I couldn't help it. It was like every circumstance sustained and even added to my feeling of being against her.
I didn't like it. Too much of that feeling was so heavy in my heart. So I prayed to God. I prayed that the feeling may go and that I will experience a peace of mind.
It happened unexpectedly. After three and a half months, today actually, it took place.
I arrived home late tonight with every intention of scolding her. Instead, I came into the house feeling very peaceful in my heart and ended up talking with her. I did tell her about those things I wanted to berate her with, but I did so in a civil way. It sounded like requests, even. She told me about an incident when she was younger wherein her older brother accidentally hit her on the head with something similar to an axe. There, it dawned on me the reason why she was mentally slow. Her brain was damaged due to that serious head injury. She also shared her experiences with her father who was physically abusive to their whole family. I realized that I indeed had a lot to be thankful for. In the end, I shared to her about the power of prayer, and I told her about God.
To sum it all up, I can say that communication is really very important. If I didn't talk to her, if I continued ignoring her, I wouldn't know all of this. I wouldn't understand why she is the way that she is. I would continue hating and live heavy-hearted.
My heart is full of thanks for God because He has enlightened me and He has answered my prayer. It was unexpected but I knew that God has made all that happen because He wanted me to be happy and to have my peace.
So to all, always remember that prayer is very powerful. Lift up everything to God and He will give you what He knows will truly make you happy. Praise the Lord!
