Forgiveness

My heart was slightly broken this weekend when I saw a lady walk into a room full of people.  She didn't acknowledge anyone and nobody acknowledged her.  She sat in a corner all by herself and seldom joined in the conversation.  It was strange to watch because sadly to say I was part of that group and I didn't do anything to include her either.  After the whole incident was over and I was home I wondered about it.  Yes, this person had hurt me deeply, many times.  It's true that I had no idea what to say to her to make her feel like part of the group because everything I had tried before had failed.  And maybe she really didn't want anything to do anything with us.  However, I should be the better person.  I know that I would feel terrible if I were in that position.  So what do I do now?  I don't know.  But I do know that everyone is a child of God.  We all do unkind things at time, but everyone deserves to be loved.  I know that I need to get past the unkindness that was done to me and I need to forgive.  I also need to be forgiven.  I didn't do anything to help her out.  It doesn't matter why?  I know better.  I know what is right and I need to work on it.  I can't expect to be forgiven if I don't forgive others.  So I am truly sorry that she was alone.  I hope that I can be Christlike in the future.  I hope that I can be the hand that helps rather than the one that hurts.