The Darrel-Araba Blog

Life is like a book. Some chapters are sad, some are happy, and some are exciting. But if you never turn the page, you will never know what the next chapter holds. It's important to think good, speak good, and do good. If we want to see positive change in ourselves , then we need to connect to goodness. Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient, and the best things come to those who don't give up.Today may not be your day but your day will surely come. That's why you will have to be steadfast and positive in your dealings.

Day in, day out, we listen to what other's have to say about us. We listen and overhear their thoughts on how this should be done, and how that should be done. This has been going on for generations. We live our lives based on what other's think about us or follow what other's think is the right path. But that should never be the case. I mean if we keep trying to live up to other's expectations of us, we become no less than robots. Most people don't realize that the more you listen to other's opinions about yourself, the more your spirit gets crushed. You lose hope in ever achieving your dreams; then gradually that dream dissipates. Jay Shetty once said "We are the Generation that doesn't want to be LABELED". He's right. We want to live our lives our way and not compare it to the standards set by society. Denzel Washington said," I can't live my life based on other's opinions". If he can't, why should you? Live life...

Positivity.... Being positive is not always easy. We are faced with a season of war, famine, floods and many other natural disasters almost every second. How can we be positive during such times? How can you be happy and smiling when you're failing a class, or your mother is on her death bed, or you have nothing to live off on for the next week? We think being happy during such times is an impossibilty and we forget that the God we serve can do impossible things. Despite the harsh realities, always be optimistic. Despite the troubles and problems you're going through, always wear a smile. Even when it seems that nothing is going to get better, believe everything is going on smoothly. Trust in the big man up there. Give him your hand and close your eyes. He Loves You and all you need to do is to let Him lead the way. Be positive with trust, and everything will fall into place. Peace ✌ 

In life, we are faced with trials, setbacks, tribulations and so much more. We sometimes forget everything happens for a reason. We allow these situations to put us down; to cause depression, self pity and  confidence in ourselves. I know that feeling. The feeling that you can never do anything right. The feeling that you're a disappointment. The feeling that you're worth nothing. But that's not true. Whenever Satan sees something special in you, he would try everything he can to break your spirit. 1 Corinthians 6: 20 reminds us that we were bought with a high price. That shows you are worth more than you can imagine. When Satan shoots discouragement arrows at you, put up your shield of faith in God. When life gives you lemons, make a glass of lemonade. Be positive and optimistic, even when reality seems distraught. You Are Worth More Than You Think. Peace.✌

We have been commanded by God to love our neighbors as ourselves. In our own special way we are difficult to relate with.For this reason we are being told by Toby Mac to love those that we think are too complex because we are also complex or even much more and people are showing us affection though our nature makes it challenging