Abiola Olojo's Blog

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 ...

  One of the greatest struggles many people face is the search for identity. People often look to society, friends, family, or achievements to define who they are. When identity is rooted in the opinions of others, it becomes unstable because human approval changes quickly. The Bible teaches that our true identity must come from God, the One who created us and understands our purpose. When God defines who we are, our value no longer depends on popularity, success, or the shifting opinions of people. A powerful example of this truth is found in the life of David. When the prophet Samuel came to anoint the next king of Israel in 1 Samuel, even David’s own father did not consider him important enough to be presented. His older brothers looked stronger and more qualified in the eyes of men. Yet God told Samuel, “Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” While others saw only a shepherd boy, God saw a future king. David’s identity did not come from his famil...

  Happy new month my dear friend, it’s the first day of the month, and I’m so excited to see how far we’ve come together. When no one is watching, that is when life is most honest. No applause, no pressure, no performance. Just you and your choices. The world may celebrate what is visible, but destiny is shaped in secret. The conversations you have with yourself, the habits you feed, the discipline you keep or ignore, they quietly build the person you are becoming. What we do in private does not stay private, it grows, and one day it speaks. Character is not formed on the stage, it is formed in solitude. The scripture says, “He that is faithful in little is faithful in much.” Before the spotlight ever finds a man, his consistency finds him first. David was tending sheep when no one cared, yet that hidden faithfulness prepared him for a throne. What you practice when no one is watching is rehearsing your future, whether you realize it or not. Many people manage their image, but few ...

Happy weekend, my dear friend. I'm so excited to write you today, especially on this topic. We all have that one goal we keep postponing. The one that stretches us, exposes us, demands discipline and faith. It is easier to chase small wins that make us look busy than to face the assignment that can truly change our lives. Many times, the goals we avoid are not impossible, they are just uncomfortable. And growth has never lived inside comfort. In the Bible, Jonah ran from Nineveh not because he lacked ability, but because he feared the weight of the assignment. Moses doubted himself at the burning bush, even after God called him. Gideon saw himself as the least in his family, yet he was chosen to lead. The pattern is clear, destiny often arrives dressed as fear. What we avoid is sometimes the very proof of our calling. We avoid certain goals because they demand sacrifice. They require us to let go of excuses, distractions, and sometimes even certain relationships. Jesus spoke about ...