Abiola Olojo's Blog

  Who are you, and what are you? Your friends and enemies, who are they? We eat the same food, breathe the same air, and walk the same earth. But do we truly know ourselves? Have you taken a moment to question the kind of person you are?   Are you sincere, or are you just pretending? Do you forgive truly, or do you hold on to grudges? Do you love genuinely, or do you only give when it benefits you? Do you stand by your words, or do you change with the wind? Self-awareness is the foundation of values, it is the mirror that reveals who we really are.   Men only see what we let out, but deep down, even if we deceive the world, we know the truth. We can't lie to ourselves.   Do you serve people? Do you give back to the world, or are you just a consumer? Have you locked yourself in, clinging to all you’ve been blessed with, or do you use your wisdom to uplift others? These are the questions we must ask ourselves.   People may praise you, but deep ...

  Happy new week my dear friends, it brings me so much joy to discuss a topic of interest with you today, discouragement is a general challenge, and we all face it at one point or the other, but it isn't something that should overwhelm us.  Life is filled with uncertainty, disappointments, and moments that test our strength. Sometimes, people don’t want us to grow, and other times, our own efforts seem fruitless. It’s easy to feel discouraged, but setbacks are not the end, only a phase that will pass.   Instead of dwelling on frustration, focus on solutions. Life’s challenges are inevitable, but they are not meant to break us. Control what you can, your mindset, actions, and reactions, while letting go of what is beyond you. When overwhelmed, rest your mind. Sleep, breathe, and recharge because clarity often comes in moments of peace.   Helping others can also bring healing. A small act of kindness, like reaching out to someone in need, starting a reading c...

  Happy new week, my dear friend. I'm so happy to write to you today. The year is passing day by day, and we've walked together this far, more by the grace of God. Today, I'll be talking about a question that we often ask ourselves, especially in times of despair. We begin to question what life is really about. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." This means that we can live any life we hope for, as long as we are ready to create it. You need to be prepared to do your best, calmly plan, and execute. You have to condition your mind and spirit in a positive direction, trust God, and hold on to the spirit of not quitting. A lot of people are going through more than we are, yet they do not let it become a challenge; instead, they handle it with grace. That should be the kind of person we strive to be. There were times when I had these feelings, even while growing up, and especially when I lost my hu...

My dear friends, happy new month, I'm happy that I am alive to write, and that you are also alive to read. All glory to God. Today, I'll be talking about "Working with purpose". In life, most failures are not as a result of people not working hard, or insufficient efforts, most times its just the lack of purpose and direction. John F Kennedy once said "Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction" it comes to tell you how important it is to be intentional with efforts. Of what purpose is it to fetch water in a basket?!  As we advance in 2025, we need to understand the place of purpose and direction, to achieve success, there should be a purpose for every of our actions, a direction for our life, an expected result for each steps we take, this is how to succeed. Every successful person works with purpose. When you read a book, you should have an expectation, something you intend to learn from it, the movies we watch, even the songs we lis...

 My dear friends, you must be wondering why I'm writing you on a weekday, as I usually write you on Sundays. Yes, I've picked today to celebrate my dearest friend! In the garden of life, friends are the flowers that makes it beautiful, Mama Tee has been a blessing to me and she's made my life so beautiful. We've been through a lot together, but she's constantly reminded me what true friendship means, and she's always been a Support system.  She's a loyal, hardworking, caring, productive and trustworthy friend. A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.  As you've celebrated another year, I pray that God answers all your silent prayers, enlarge your coast, and fix everything in your life that needs to be fixed. May God bless your fruits, and may he satisfy you with long life, good health, and prosperity. Happy belated birthday, my darling friend. And to you, my dear reader, I celebrate and appreciate you. May...

  My Dear friend, I am so delighted to write you again, I hope you're being the best version of yourself so far, and I believe 2025 is going to be a very special year. Today, I'll be talking about how to find comfort in distress. Overtime, a lot of people have lost hope, time, and life, because they find it hard to manage life's crises, they panic too much when in distress, and they become too scared to face the gravity of reality. Many are times that people gives up on problems that they have solutions to, but the fear of these problems, blinds their eyes, and shuts their mind to the freedom at their fingertip. This year is going to be different,  we will find comfort in every of life's situations, because we are prepared, and ready to prevail over every obstacle. As human beings we can't avoid challenges. A wise man once said "we cannot determine what happens to us, but we can determine how we react to them" this is the simple solution to our problem...

  My dear friends,   It’s so good to write to you again. I believe 2025 is treating you well already, and if it’s not yet what you hoped for, don’t be weary. Just put in more effort; it’s going to be a great year.   Today, I will be talking about a very important topic: The Biggest Investment. Investment is a crucial part of life, especially for anyone who desires a better future. Tomorrow is the seed sown today, so whatever investments we make now will determine what we enjoy later. But what could be the biggest investment?   Over time, I’ve paid attention to many success stories, people who started with nothing, lost a lot along the way, yet fought their way out of life’s tribulations. Let me point out a few popular examples.  One is the story of how Femi Otedola faced crises, sold the majority of his shares, and started afresh with power generation, real estate, and a few other businesses. Another is that of Elon Musk, how he struggled with Zip...

  Hello, my dear friend,  I feel it's a good time to talk to you now that the holidays are over, and we are all getting back to our daily lives. It's important to take cognizance of some things that can help us live our best in this new year. Today, I will be speaking on "Trusting God with Everything." Many of us have reflected on the past years and observed that we lived each year with almost the same attitude and approach. We couldn't dare to take some steps, we procrastinated, we were afraid, and at some points, we doubted. All these happened because we didn’t believe enough. We didn’t take the steps that might have been the turning point we’ve been praying for.  We put in a lot of effort to succeed, while witnessing the success of people who didn’t do a quarter of what we did. Then, we begin to question God and grow the feeling that God isn't listening to us, not realizing that our insufficiencies are often due to our inability to take efficient steps. ...

Hello, my dear reader, It gladdens my heart to know that we both made it through 2024, and here we are in a new year, despite all the challenges of last year. In 2024, I was able to share a lot with you, and I hope to share even more in 2025. However, it’s important that we reflect on 2024 and prepare ourselves for the experiences of this New Year. Today, I will be talking about The Gravity of Gratitude. Join me. Let me begin by reminding you of the story of a certain man. This man lost his family, livestock, wealth, and health, yet he maintained faith and gratitude to God. He kept declaring God’s supremacy and continued thanking Him for His faithfulness, even through many challenges. His name is Job, and because of the gravity of his gratitude, God restored and blessed him in unimaginable folds. I know you went through a lot in 2024, but you must also acknowledge that God did even more for you. The very fact that you can read this message today means God has blessed you beyond reproac...

Helllooooo friends, welcome back. It’s been a while, I know! Haha. I hope you are all doing great. I’ve surely missed you, and my heart is with you. For months, I’ve been on a break, doing life and taking care of family and work. Thank God for His grace and faithfulness. I appreciate everyone who has reached out, saying the blog has been a blessing to them. I couldn’t be more grateful. This is a special season, and I believe the LORD is going to do great and marvelous things in our lives. He says, " What eyes have not seen, what ears have not heard, what has not entered into the heart of men, the things that the Lord has prepared for those that love Him" —these are the things He’s going to do in our lives. This time, I’m writing again with a more specific focus. I feel the Lord is leading me to turn to my fellow widows, those who have faced the unimaginable loss of a loved one and are navigating the winding road of grief. It’s a path I understand by the grace of God, one I’ve...