COUNCIL FOR THE RESTORATION OF FILIPINO VALUES (CRFV)
Civil Service Commission Accredited Learning and Development Institute
"We believe that the values of Love of God, Stewardship of Resources, Sanctity of Marriage, Truthfulness, Selfless Love, Respect for Authority, need to be enhanced among the government officials and employees to enable them to have the moral strength to resist the temptations of corruption by living Godly lives."
WEEKLY VALUE FOCUS
WEEK 42: FORGIVENESS
Everyone of us sinned against others and God, hence, we experienced to be at the mercy of others. However, it is easier to ask for forgiveness than to forgive. Many of us may have nurtured hurts that even disturbed our peace or caused us to get mentally, emotionally, physically or spiritually ill.
Unforgiveness is like a prison where past experiences hunt us and do not allow us to be free from anger, hatred, bitterness or resentment toward the person who has wronged us. It will even entangle us with negative thoughts to avenge ourselves. However, we have the power to end such a situation by choosing to forgive and letting go of all the hurts inside. Forgiveness beneBits us more than the person who owes us forgiveness. It may not be easy but it takes a decision to end your suffering. Why do we choose to be prisoners of unforgiveness when we can live a peaceful and joyful life? When we forgive, we release ourselves from the prison we ourselves made. You may say, “easier said than done” but who will do this to you if not yourself? Remember the story of Joseph when he was sold by his brothers to strangers? He lived as a slave in a foreign land without siblings to comfort him, without parents to care for him. He could have hated them forever and sought revenge. But how come when he saw all of them, compassion and deep love came out of him? It is because of forgiveness. As he walked and lived in Egypt, he set aside the ill-treatment of his brothers and focused on the more important matters. He valued God in his life that he did not allow depression and hurt to take over him. Instead, he used the winds and the waves to traverse the wild waters on the sea. This means that he used his experience and the circumstance to overcome every trial and become a better person. He forgave and was able to move on. If we ask for forgiveness, then let us also forgive. What we sow is what we reap. Forgiveness is not nullifying the act of offense, but it is the only real step to inner healing and restoration.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INPUT“When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future,”
- Bernard Meltzer. A report from ABS-CBN stated that a day after the brutal murder of Zenaida Sison, Cherry Pie Picache’s mother in September 2014 the devastated actress said she was unsure if she would ever be capable of forgiveness. The said news outlet reported that during the wake of Picache’s mother she was asked whether she sees the possibility of forgiving her mother’s murderer. Her answer: “I don’t know now. But you pray and you continue to pray, kasi wala kang kakapitan. Siya lang (God). Pero pasensiya. Ngayon, hindi buo sa puso ko na sagutin ang tanong mo.” Recently, however, Picache shared her experience of coming face to face with her mother’s murderer and said, “Dinalhan ko siya ng pasalubong pa. Hindi ko akalain na magagawa ko pa na bigyan ko pa ng tinapay ‘yong taong pumatay sa mama ko. Buong-buo. Buong puso ko siyang pinapatawad,” she said. The actress plans to regularly visit the offender, “para ma-restore both, ‘yung healing namin, magtuloy-tuloy.” Picache credited God for her released of genuine forgiveness, “Iba rin talaga ang Diyos.” Indeed, “When you forgive, you in no way change the past – but you sure do change the future,” says Bernard Meltzer. In the Scripture, Apostle Peter asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy seven times” (Matthew 18:21-22). The Lord’s reply means forgiveness is without limit or should be given when asked by the offender. As such is surely tough but could be done by the help of the Almighty God. A Filipino maxim says, “Kung ang Diyos nga nagpapatawad tao pa kaya.” Unavoidably, due to our sinful nature, consciously or not we offend people through our words, decisions and actions. Nonetheless, never give the devil a chance to have control of your life, by admitting mistakes and asking cordially for forgiveness. To express sincerity for apology, the following are steps and phrases in doing so: I am sorry; Please forgive me; I will not do it again; What can I do to make things right? Finally, “When you make a mistake and the devil comes and tells you 'You're no good,' you don't have to take on the guilt and condemnation he wants to put on you. No! You can immediately confess your mistake to God, thank Him for forgiving you and cleansing you with the blood of Jesus, and move forward in the victory of His grace and forgiveness,” says Joyce Meyer. ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Transforming the Nation Through Values 2nd Edition |
CRFV Highlights
We are part of a generation of "BREED WITHOUT GREED". A radical opposition to corruption; Godly seeds in the Land who have chosen to make a difference; standing up against all forms of wickedness and winning by righteousness!
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CRFV was recently appointed as the implementing Civil Society Organization of the Values Restoration Program (Civil Service Commission Announcement No. 40 s. 2013) empowering the organization to deliver its advocacy to all Constitutional Bodies, Departments, Bureaus and National Government Agencies (NGAs); Local Government Units (LGUs); Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) with original charters; and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs).
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The Council for the Restoration of Filipino Values (CRFV) is a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the effort in transforming the Filipino public servant and the local government leadership to subscribe to the Code of Ethics and Values that shall provide our nation, the Philippines, with righteous, incorruptible, and sincere service towards a graft free society through the help and guidance of the word of GOD consistent to the exemplary life of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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