Abiola Olojo's Blog

  Happy new week my dear friend, and happy mothers’ day to all women. I’m really glad to continue our conversation on redemption, this time we will focus on the financial aspect. Redemption is often spoken about in spiritual terms, as the journey from darkness into light, from mistakes into mercy, from hopelessness into purpose. But redemption also speaks to the life we live daily. A man can be spiritually awakened and still remain trapped in cycles of survival, fear, and limitation. There is a redemption that touches the soul, and there is another that teaches the mind how to rise, build, and live better. Both matter, because purpose becomes easier to pursue when life is not constantly fighting against you. Recently, I joined a platform that opened my eyes to a different dimension of growth and possibility. I sat among people whose stories sounded almost unbelievable, men and women who once had nothing, but through mentorship, consistency, learning, and structure, now live lives m...

  Happy new month my dear friend, this month we’ll be talking about Redemption, and  all that it entails. Redemption is often spoken about like a moment, like the day you realize your mistakes and decide to change. But it does not end there. Realizing and accepting is only the beginning. Redemption asks for more. It asks that you take responsibility, not just in words, but in actions. It is one thing to say I was wrong, and another thing to live differently every day after saying it. There is a cost to that decision. You may have to let go of habits that once felt normal, walk away from environments that once felt comfortable, and accept consequences you cannot escape. Sometimes you will not be able to fix everything you broke. Some people may not return, some trust may not be restored, and some opportunities may be gone for good. That is part of the sacrifice redemption requires. Redemption is also not quick. It is a process. It takes time to rebuild what was damaged, and eve...

  There are days that quietly remind you that life is not just happening around you, but also within you. Today felt like one of those days, and I’m really grateful to everyone who made it happen. The messages, the calls, the prayers, even the simple I remember you, came in ways I did not expect, and made me pause. Not because of how many, but because of what they truly mean. It is humbling to know that your life, in its own way, lives in the hearts of others. It made me think about what really matters. Not noise, not speed, not appearance, but impact. The kind you feel in how we show up for people, how we give, how we grow, and how we stay true to what we believe. Life feels better when it is lived with purpose, even in the smallest things. I am grateful, not just for today, but for the journey. For the growth still happening, for the lessons shaping me, and for the chance to keep becoming. There is a quiet responsibility in being here, in being seen, in being remembered, and I do...

Happy new week my dear friend, let's continue our chat on finances, today we will be particular about spending. Spending is not just about now, it is about what comes after. Every money we use carries something with it, a meaning, a direction, a future. Most times we spend for comfort, for enjoyment, for the moment, but the truth is, what we spend on can shape lives far beyond that moment. Spending with purpose is not just about us, it touches people around us, even people we may never meet. When you spend intentionally, you begin to see money differently. It stops being just something to use, and becomes something to plant. There are people out there who have lost hope, people who just need one opportunity, one helping hand. Sometimes, that help comes from how someone else chooses to spend. And many times, what looks like a small decision to you becomes survival, or a new beginning for someone else. I always like to use myself as an example, because I have seen this first hand. Go...

  Happy new week my dear friend. I am so happy to write you today, and I'm sure you'll find the topic very interesting. Money is not just a currency; it is a reflection of who you are and what you value. It goes beyond notes and numbers, it speaks of your discipline, your priorities, and your understanding of life. Anyone can have money, but not everyone knows what it truly represents. Over time, I have come to see that money is less about possession and more about purpose.  Before now I used to contribute to almost everything around me, even if it was important or not. Growth taught me something important: generosity must be guided by wisdom. I became more intentional, channeling my resources toward people who are genuinely in need, not just those who ask. That shift changed everything, not just for them, but for me. There is a different kind of peace that comes from knowing your help is meaningful. Being intentional with money also required sacrifice. I had to cut down on ex...

Happy Easter, my dear friend. Easter reminds me of revival. Not just the kind we talk about, but the kind we feel within ourselves. That moment when something in us that felt dead suddenly comes alive again. It could be hope, faith, strength, or even the will to keep going. Easter is a reminder that no matter how low we’ve been, life still has a way of rising again. I have come to see that revival changes lives in quiet ways. It doesn’t always come with noise or attention. Sometimes, it’s just you deciding to try again, to believe again, to stand again. A person can move from feeling lost to finding direction, from being tired to becoming strong again. That is what revival does, it brings back what we thought we had lost. This season is not just about remembering what happened, it is about understanding why it matters now. Easter calls us to look at our lives and ask ourselves if we are truly living. It reminds us that we are not meant to stay in one place forever. There is always room...

Happy Palm Sunday my dear friend, I'm so excited to write you today, especially when I'm talking about faith. Faith is not just what we say, it is what we do. Many people believe, many people pray, many people speak good words, but true faith goes beyond that. It shows in the choices we make every day. The truth is, faith that stays in the heart but never moves into action will remain a wish. As it is written in James 2:17, faith without works is dead. If we truly believe, then our lives must reflect it. There was a time in my life when faith was all I felt I had. After I lost my husband, I kept telling myself that things would be fine. I believed it, I prayed it, I held on to it. But reality does not respond to belief alone. I had to move. I had to step into responsibilities I never planned for, make decisions I was not ready for, and show up every single day even when I felt weak. That was the moment I understood that faith is not just comfort, it is commitment. Most times, t...

Happy new week my dear friend, it's amazing how far we have come this month, I find it important that we talk about something crucial today. Obedience is not always easy, in fact most times it comes with a cost. There are moments when doing the right thing means walking away from what feels good, what feels familiar, and even what feels safe. Following God is not just about words or intentions, it is about choices. And those choices will sometimes demand that you let go of comfort, habits, and even certain relationships that stand in the way of your purpose. I have come this far not by chance, but through obedience and discipline. There were days I had to deny myself, stay consistent, and choose what was right over what was easy. It did not always feel good in the moment, but it built something stronger in me. It shaped my direction, and it kept me grounded when distractions tried to pull me off course. Looking back, I regret the few times I insisted on doing things my own way. Tho...

  Happy new week my dear friend, and happy mother's day to all women all over the world. I'm so excited to write you today, taking about testimony. Sometimes we think testimonies belong only in church, behind a microphone, or in front of a congregation. But the truth is that a testimony is simply a story of what God has done in your life. The way He lifts you, restores you, and guides you through moments you thought would destroy you can become a light for someone else. Revelation 12:11 reminds us that people overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. That means your story carries power, even when it is shared quietly. There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost. I believed that redemption was far from me, and that some doors had closed forever. It is a lonely place to be, hopeless and filled with uncertainty. But something changed when I refused to give up. Little by little, God began to redirect my steps, reminding me that His plans are ...