I had a great childhood, I do not want to lie, and it was all great until things went East. But, like I said, I have put it in my prayers.

By the way, I spend my spare time watching movies and sports, and I sometimes listen to a bit of music. I tried my best to watch other things my family loved to watch in the past, but I found it hard to concentrate like everyone else in the living room. Instead, I just took out my phone and went on with my life.

I think I already mentioned in the beginning that I am a bit different, but, like everyone else, I sometimes Google search ways to become rich. I would not advice anyone to do it, though, because it is a waste of data and effort. Instead, I have a simple answer: there is no way of becoming rich quickly. Instead, try putting together things you believe you are good at, and do them the best way you can. Even if you are a good liar, work your lies up towards becoming rich.

I am sure by now you have figured out that I am a believer. I believe in God, I believe in change, and I have always believed that my simple life would change and become awesome. It is so big, that I have even imagined myself inside a hall full of people, standing in front of them and motivating them.

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As I write this, it is Christmas day, so happy birthday to Jesus of Nazareth. The year 2020 has been a very hard year for many of us. A lot of people have lost their loved ones during this pandemic, and I pray that the Lord restores and heals them.

I also tested positive for Covid-19 a while back, and when it happened, I got a really weird feeling that I could not explain. It was very bad, and I do not wish it on anyone that I know. But, in the end, the Lord healed and preserved my soul.

One of the things I learned this year is living life unapologetically. We have always feared doing things because we were scared of what the next person might say, but what if we could live our lives like we wanted to, and not feel ashamed of what the other person might say?

If you have ever found yourself wondering the same thing, here are some words of encouragement for you:

Fear nobody but the almighty God. Live your life with high expectations, and set the bar so high that even when you have done your outmost best, it still feels like you did not do your best. Never leave space for disappointments, because it will only slow down your race. Remember, no matter what may happen to you, there will always be a replacement, and life will go on!

The most talented people in the world are seated unrecognised at their homes because they were scared to aim high. Some were told that they would never make it, and they fell for it, and others are held up in their dreams, thinking that one day someone will find them and everything will fall into place.

But, believe it or not, we all have gifts. Your talent lies somewhere in your life, and you ought to search very deep in order to find it. I remember the story of Jeremiah, when God said to him: “I know the plans I have for you, plans for you to prosper and not to harm you”. God knew we would suffer at some point in our lives, and that is why when things do not go our way, it becomes easy for us to say God does not love us. But, He reminds us every time of his promises.

Have you ever felt that you are beautiful and do not need someone’s approval regarding the way you look? Can you really look in the mirror and say “I AM BEAUTIFUL”, or do you always need someone to tell you that? What if someone comes to you and says you are ugly with a meaningful voice? What will you do? Will you answer them boldly, or will you start having low self-esteem?

Unfortunately, this is how the lives of our teenage daughters have ended, and when you get to think about, it is a shame. How often do you tell your children that they are beautiful, and that you love them?

“IT WILL END IN TEARS” is one of the most trending phrases on some of our famous social networks. But, do we even know how much meaning our words have? The most significant error of the Black nation is not realising how much impact our words have, and this starts during our child hood. Things like the nicknames we give each other become a norm of stupidity, and this is why I always bind every discouraging word made against or before my life in Jesus name!

Sometimes, I wonder if I could be given some sort of a mirror where I can see the people who have destroyed my life and my family. I know they tried, but Jesus did not allow them. But, after seeing all the evil they committed, I would forgive them, even though there are so many ideas in my mind. They would wish they were never born, but I would forgive them because vengeance against them would turn me into nothing less than what they are. Forgiving them would mean that I have the upper hand, and I would get to sleep at night, unlike them, because they would be haunted by the evil they have committed.

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Tell us: What would you do if found out the names and identities of the people who ruined your life?