Abiola Olojo's Blog

  Happy new month my dear friend, I'm so glad to write you again this month. I hope you were blessed through last month's messages, and I'm sure this month will be much better, as we'll be talking about ENDURANCE. Endurance is not just about surviving the storm; it’s about learning to dance in the rain until the clouds clear. It’s the inner strength that whispers “keep going” when everything around screams “give up.” Life, by design, tests our patience, faith, and willpower. But in every hardship lies a silent invitation to grow, to evolve, and to prove that we are more than our pain. Without endurance, dreams fade at the first sign of difficulty, and destinies die before they are born. Every great story, whether of heroes, nations, or simple everyday people is stitched together by endurance. The world remembers not those who never fell, but those who refused to stay down. Endurance is what turns failure into experience, loss into wisdom, and delay into destiny. It teac...

  Happy new week, my dear friend. Many years ago, two childhood friends started a small business together. In the beginning, everything was smooth, they laughed, dreamed, and shared ideas late into the night. But as challenges came, disagreements grew. One wanted to take risks, while the other preferred caution. At the brink of breaking apart, they decided to sit down, talk honestly, and find balance. Today, that business has not only grown, but their friendship has remained intact because they made a choice to sustain their relationship for the future, not just for the moment. Their friendship gave them the strength to learn from their past mistakes and the patience to work through differences. Over time, this decision turned their business into a multimillion venture, proving that lasting bonds can give rise to lasting success. Just like that story, our personal, professional, and even community relationships face storms. Conflict is inevitable, but what keeps a bond alive is the...

  Happy new week my dear friend, let's continue our conversation on an healthy relationship with people. Today, we'll talk about managing conflict and Differences. Conflict is a natural part of life because where there are people, there will always be differences in opinion, values, and approaches. These differences do not always have to divide us; in fact, when properly managed, they can strengthen relationships and even spark innovation. The problem is never the existence of conflict, but how we choose to respond to it. Unmanaged conflict leads to resentment and broken trust, while healthy conflict management creates understanding and growth. Most conflicts arise from common issues such as poor communication, clashing values, competition for resources, or simply wounded pride. At the root of every disagreement lies a story or perspective waiting to be heard. That is why the first step to managing conflict is listening, not listening to reply, but listening to understand. Many...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I hope September is treating you well. What do you know about relationship, and how healthy are your relationship. Healthy relationships are the foundation of a fulfilled life, they give meaning to our existence and provide us with the strength to navigate challenges. A healthy relationship is not defined by perfection, it is defined by the presence of love, trust, and respect, where each person feels valued and understood. It is in our connections that we find purpose, and it is through our bonds that we grow into better versions of ourselves. The beauty of a healthy relationship lies in communication, it is the bridge that connects two hearts and the path that resolves conflicts. When we speak with honesty and listen with empathy, we create an atmosphere where trust flourishes. Respect follows naturally when we acknowledge the uniqueness of others, allowing differences to become strengths rather than divisions. Every strong relationship thrives on...

  Happy new month my dear friend, this month we'll be talking about relationship with people. In life, no matter how successful, wealthy, or talented we may become, the true measure of our journey often lies in the quality of the relationships we build. Relationships are the bridges that connect us to opportunities, support systems, growth, and even healing. Every genuine relationship is rooted in trust, respect, and empathy. When we take time to listen, understand, and walk in another’s shoes, we create bonds that go beyond transactions. They become investments in people. These investments often yield rewards that money or status cannot buy: loyalty, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. The Scriptures give us powerful examples of this. Apostle Paul, once a persecutor, was feared and rejected after his transformation. Yet it was Barnabas who stood for him, even at great personal risk. That is the kind of friend we should all pray for, someone who does not abandon us when it is ...

  Happy new week my Dear friend, it's the last Sunday of the month, and we'll be wrapping it up with a message of hope. Recently, I was having a conversation with my daughter. She spoke about the difficulties and hard times she was passing through, and I reminded her that there is a purpose for every season, even the dry ones. Life is not without pain, but every trial carries meaning. God has a purpose for us all, and often, challenges are gentle, and sometimes harsh, reminders that we are being redirected toward His plan. When God called Moses, he was busy trying to save Israelites one by one by killing Egyptians in secret. But God interrupted him with a burning bush, a divine distraction. It was at that moment Moses understood that his purpose was not about saving one or two people, but about leading an entire nation to freedom. In the same way, struggles have a way of drawing our attention away from what we think our life depends on, and pointing us back to God’s higher purp...

Happy new week my dear friend, I'm so happy to write you again, especially to discuss this topic. Life is not defined by how many times we fall, but by how many times we choose to rise. Every stumble, every heartbreak, every failure carries within it a quiet invitation. An invitation to stand taller than before. Falling is human, rising is a choice. It is easy to stay down when life throws its heaviest punches, but it is in those very moments of despair that strength is forged. Rising does not erase the pain, but it transforms it. It tells the world that you are more than your scars, more than your setbacks, more than your fears. To rise is to refuse defeat. It is to look at the mountain and say, I will climb. It is to confront the storm and whisper, I will not be washed away. It is to stand in the ashes of yesterday and declare, This is not my end. This is my beginning. We do not rise because it is easy, we rise because it is necessary. For ourselves. For those who look up to us. ...

  Happy new week my dear friend, I'm happy to write you again this week, I'm sure you will be blessed by this week's message. Life has a way of testing us, not in the moments of comfort, but in the seasons of pain. It is when it hurts the most that we begin to question everything we once believed in our strength, our faith, our place in the world. Pain comes like a storm: sometimes quietly creeping in, other times violently breaking through the walls we built to shield ourselves. Yet, it is in these very moments that we must remember hurt is not the end, it is a passage. Just as gold is purified by fire, so are we refined by the weight of our trials. What hurts us the most often teaches us what matters the most. Last week, I wrote about bending without breaking, and the truth remains the same here: when it hurts the most, you may bend in tears, in silence, in sleepless nights, but you must not break. Because beyond the pain lies growth, beyond the sorrow lies strength, and ...

Happy Sunday, my dear friend! It’s such a gift to be here today, sharing thoughts that remind us of the quiet strength we often carry without even realizing it. This week, our reflections lead us into the topic “Bending Without Breaking” a heartfelt look at the resilience it takes to stand in life’s storms without losing ourselves. Each week, we’ll explore truths that speak to our shared human journey, and today’s piece invites us to embrace the art of flexibility, holding on to who we are even when life demands we adapt. Life will always test our strength, not by the weight of what we carry, but by how much we can endure without losing ourselves. To bend without breaking is to stand in the storm, swaying with the wind, but refusing to be uprooted. It is the wisdom to know when to yield and the courage to know when to resist. Flexibility is not weakness, it is strength in disguise, a quiet assurance that we are not defined by the blows we take, but by our ability to rise after each one...