Heard Prayers

by: Bella Lisa dela Cruz

There were once two sisters named Kristel and Allen who always fight with each other. Early in the morning their loud arguments are heard by their neighbors and their mother keeps on telling them to stop arguing but the two didn’t listen. Kristel is older than Allen and she can’t control her temper and emotions. On the other hand, Allen is a rebellious sister. She doesn’t mind fighting her older sister. Both have hard hearts that can’t forgive nor love one another.

Their loving mother finds way to let her daughters love one another. It was Christmas Eve when they went to the church. They thanked God for the blessings and asked for forgiveness for all the short comings they have done. Their mother was praying and wishing for her two daughters to be friends again.

 The mass had ended, while they walked back to their house Kristel and Allen saw two sisters like them. They are street children who were searching for food to eat for the Christmas Eve. The two were not arguing nor fighting for the greatest share of food. They shared the food and the older sister gave the biggest share to her younger sister.

Kristel and Allen felt something in their hearts. It’s a feeling that made their hard hearts melt. After that Christmas Eve, the two sisters realized that one should always be patient and should have a heart full of LOVE. From then on, the two showed love and shared it to their mother who was very much happy because her wish came true and her prayer was heard.