Ever had a prayer request you never knew how it would be granted? Ever made a request to God and wondered if he heard you and if he'd grant you that specific request? Sometimes it can be a simple request and sometimes it can bother on the absurd! I am not going to be boring you about prayer requests today but want to tell you a brief story of how my own greatest earnest request/prayer was granted to me.
First of all (if I hear u say "go down low"...), I want to let you into how it all started. I was sitting in a room with two married couples. One newly wedded and the other much older than the former. Like a planned ambush, they both asked me the same questions. "When are you getting married?" And like one who is suddenly possessed by a strange idea, I told them boldly 2040! This was just a year away. All of them looked at me with more of shock than surprise. They wondered what had taken over their friend and brother. Just a few days before that time I had declared that marriage was a thing I didn't want to think of till 2043. I had explained all the parameters that went into my decisions and though everyone around me disagreed, they didn't have a choice cos talking me out of it would be a clear waste of time. So that explains why both couples were shocked rather than surprised.
Almost like they've been waiting for me to pronounce that statement, they quickly pulled out a catalogue of options since I was very much single and unattached! They paraded all sorts of options. From the well-endowed to the not-so endowed and all the ones in between. I quickly scanned my head and knew this was more of a coup than a sincere concern to help. No doubt the decision was made in a moment of pure inspiration. It definitely must take something out of the ordinary to make it come to a reality. Almost like I was being moved by a force beyond my control, I remembered a name that was missed on the list of options presented to me. One person's face lit up in the room as if to say "that's it!". But this was just the beginning of a journey that would lead to the greatest prayer of my entire life being answered.
Let me give you a small background into this little story of mine. Mind you it will also take several parts to fully exhaust the ongoing masterpiece being written. It will bring hope to some and instructions to others. In the year 2036, a prayer was made for me by a close female friend of mine. Needless to say its a prayer that has been prayed several times by my parents especially my mom. But the significance of this prayer was amplified by the place, time and settings that this prayer was offered. I have always learnt that long before we pray, God answers us. This may be in part to the fact that if this were not the case, God will have to make too many changes at a time to grant one person's prayer. Right there in that room on that faithful day in 2036 when the prayer was offered, God said a YES to the request. Though the manifestation was still for a few more years in the future. I won't dwell on the events that followed that prayer so it won't derail the real purpose of this write up.
Fast forward 2 years and 11 months later and the the manifestation of that prayer was about to be made visible albeit in the strangest of ways. First like a man possessed, things began to happen that lacked any logical explanations. I made a decision to make a 4 years journey in 1year. Strange as it may sound, that wasn't according to plan but it was INSPIRED! Have you ever been so possessed by an idea that you don't see any impossibility? So much so that all obstacles look like packs of chocolates to you (all fully edible).Lols. The shock on the faces of the two couples must have been born out of the fact that too many things were involved to make that idea a reality. Surely I had to answer the WHO question first before we can talk of the others (HOW, WHAT, WHERE etc). I remember telling one of my close friend and partner a few days later and he disconnected the call and called back to be sure it wasn't MTN messing with his ears. He knew from the tone of my voice that I wasn't joking and the stage has been set for the most interesting movie of my life to play out.
Remember I once mentioned God answers our prayers long before we ask them? This was evident in the events that unfolded shortly. I identified my target as IPADEOLA. She's know by many other names but this one is a clear reflection of what happened the day I made the declaration to my family and friends. Immediately I mentioned her name I got a nod from the eldest of the couples and almost immediately I swung into action. Like a plan of the divine, I saw her online! I made a few attempts to get her into a conversation and luckily she responded and I made the most absurd request of the year and asked her for her PIN. Many will feel "what's absurd about asking for a PIN of a total stranger?". What made it absurd was a few months before that, I had collected her phone number and never placed a call through. I know she must have been thinking "who's this weird one".smh. Being the KIND and FRIENDLY person that she is, she gave her bbm PIN to me. This was a monday afternoon. I made sure I sent her bbm messages each day for the rest of the week and promised to call her on saturday of that week. In a flash, saturday arrived and I was nervous. I knew this was a strange script I was acting but didn't know how to stop it from playing out. In a moment of sheer inspiration, I placed the call through and guess what...my voice went missing! I barely can remember the words I spoke in those 2mins calls but I sure must have fumbled beyond words can describe. She didn't hold it against me though (thank God!) as we got back on bbm shortly afterwards. All was going on well till she gave her mission statement "I hope you are not hoping for any relationship with me, cos I am not INTERESTED". This sure wasn't a pack of chocolates. This was a nuclear bomb unleashed on my dream and answer. But as one who was backed by the divine, I replied after some delay "we never even 'F' u don block the 'RIEND' not to talk of 'SHIP'". She laughed and told me we were friends already (that was sooo encouraging *winks*). We continued our friendship through all the means of communication I could lay hands on. She's a CUTE NAUGHTY ANGEL. So its not uncommon to have her give funny answers to serious questions (can be frustrating at times). A few days shy of a month later, we met for the first time (physically). I will never forget how I called her up that weekend and told her I was coming to say hello to her. She must have wondered what will make a man traverse over 300km to meet a lady for the first time. It didn't matter anyways as I made the trip and got some interest clues on the way that God was with me. I forget to add that after my voice deserted me that saturday I mentioned earlier, I said a prayer to God that "if it be your will Lord, favour me on this journey and make things work out beyond my abilities". That faithful day I saw clues that God answered that sincere prayer from my heart as I obtained favour as I made the trip down to the Centre of Excellence.
I arrived her abode at about past 2 in the afternoon under such scorching sun that seemed like AC to me in my jean-shirt-jacket combination. While I waited to be given directions to our meeting point, she signalled me that there's been a little change in plans (I was going to come over to her house instead of going to see the movies as earlier planned). This made me more nervous and it almost upset my system but I kept my cool. When I arrived at the street she asked me to alight, I waited to be given further instructions. While waiting, I saw the SUN rise right before my eyes. She emerged from a gate with the smallest of frames I've ever seen. She was PETITE. Had a yellow top and a blue jean on. She had one of those SLEEPY SEXY eyes that makes you think so many things I can't begin to explain here (this is PG 13 remember?)Lols. Her voice was like nothing I've heard before. SONOROUS but SOOTHING. It was of ANGELIC grade. We entered the house and she offered me a seat and cold water (how I needed that at that moment - not because I was hot but cos my system had been thrown off balance by the AWESOME BEAUTY before me). She also put on the AC to cool my sun-heated body. Somehow, I have forgotten all my manifestos that I practised for hours before I got on the bus. After exchanging pleasantries, I went cold and almost completely silent. True to her expressive and blunt nature, she said "I was boring". That was the second nuclear bomb unleashed on my dream. Little did I know that won't be the last for the day. I stayed calm and tried hard to recompose myself. I eventually grabbed the microphone close to 2hours later and made the most important 1hour speech of my entire career. I spoke and spoke and illustrated and illustrated and said everything my mouth can speak. But she quickly told me "I'm not marrying you". This must have been a crazy idea in the first place. How can I propose marriage to a person I'm meeting physically for the first time? This and many more questions bombarded my mind as I tried to recover from the second nuclear bomb unleashed on my dream in a single day. One way or the other, the day ended well and I returned home a fulfilled man.
Events began to unfold that made it seem the dream would never be a reality. A lot of things began to happen that made it seem the answer to the prayers of yesteryears would never be received. I will explore those events in a later version of this note. I want to conclude this first part on this note:
She didn't seem very impressed with me at the initial stage. Infact I had no selling point at all. As I got closer and closer to her, I began to see why God must have been amused at the many attempts I had made to answer the prayers myself. I feel very privileged and blessed to be given a gift as priceless as this. I can write a library full of books about this wonderful woman. She is full of GRACE and WISDOM. She's PRETTY but not HAUGHTY. She's INTELLIGENT and HUMBLE. She has VALUES that make one wonder if she fell straight from heaven. She has a heart of GOLD. She's RATIONAL and COMPASSIONATE. She's GODLY. I could go on and on and on till I run out of dictionary words. I forgot to add that she's INDEPENDENT and DEPENDABLE. She's a woman you can be sure will keep her words (INTEGRITY). She's a true LEADER. PASSIONATE and always HOPEFUL for the best in others. UNBELIEVABLY GOOD LOOKING. I know I don't deserve this enormous gift God has placed in my hands. I am not only blessed but have been condemned to a life of AWESOMENESS. As I bring this first part of this note to a close, I want you to know that I placed this note in the public domain so the world will know that I'm committed to you and most importantly, I LOVE YOU with every cell in my body (both dead and alive). I have always told God how grateful I am and I pray He gives me the ability and wherewithal to show it till the end of time!
Like I always tell you, after Jesus Christ, you're the best thing that ever happened to me. You are my greatest prayer ever answered! I cherish you and pray God keeps you till the end of time. You will grow old and grey with me and we will fulfill God's purpose together! You brought too many things to list here to my life. Thank you very much. mwaaaaa
Tuesday, 3 September 2013
Delayed Gratification...How Does It Help?
We identified INSTANT GRATIFICATION as a major problem of our age. The solution is what great men call the virtue of DELAYED GRATIFICATION. I prefer to call it the SEED-TIME-HARVEST paradigm.
I have read many biographies, watched countless hours of interviews & read many books of great men & women. One of the most consistent trait of these people is their ability to Delay Gratification!
Delaying Gratification is just the ability to WAIT to BE, HAVE and DO what you desire. It is the ability to go through the required PROCESSES to attain whatever results you require. Imagine a new born baby that wants to eat bones. Imagine a 12 year old that wants to own a Range Rover. Imagine a fresh graduate that wants to be the CEO at MTN. Imagine a farmer wanting to harvest after just putting the seed in the ground a few minutes before...the list is endless. There's absolutely nothing wrong with their desires but they've forgotten the Seed-Time-Harvest cycle. Time is the key ingredient. My dear friends, we must learn to WAIT! There's nothing bad in going through the PROCESS to greatness.
Whatever comes to you without the proper process of time will exit your life in no time. You may love to play the guitar. But if you don't go through the process of learning to play the guitar you'd just be an accomplished noise maker at best. Even your TALENTS don't become SKILLS till it has been worked on with TIME! In the corporate world we have what we call DUE PROCESS. Whatever doesn't follow due process will end up being problematic in the end.
Don't be deceived by the lure to become an instant millionaire. There is no such thing! Jim Rohn the American Billionaire was once called an overnight success and he said that "overnight" took him 30night-years!
We'd conclude dis 2moro with more examples.
God bless you. Do have a productive day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria!
I have read many biographies, watched countless hours of interviews & read many books of great men & women. One of the most consistent trait of these people is their ability to Delay Gratification!
Delaying Gratification is just the ability to WAIT to BE, HAVE and DO what you desire. It is the ability to go through the required PROCESSES to attain whatever results you require. Imagine a new born baby that wants to eat bones. Imagine a 12 year old that wants to own a Range Rover. Imagine a fresh graduate that wants to be the CEO at MTN. Imagine a farmer wanting to harvest after just putting the seed in the ground a few minutes before...the list is endless. There's absolutely nothing wrong with their desires but they've forgotten the Seed-Time-Harvest cycle. Time is the key ingredient. My dear friends, we must learn to WAIT! There's nothing bad in going through the PROCESS to greatness.
Whatever comes to you without the proper process of time will exit your life in no time. You may love to play the guitar. But if you don't go through the process of learning to play the guitar you'd just be an accomplished noise maker at best. Even your TALENTS don't become SKILLS till it has been worked on with TIME! In the corporate world we have what we call DUE PROCESS. Whatever doesn't follow due process will end up being problematic in the end.
Don't be deceived by the lure to become an instant millionaire. There is no such thing! Jim Rohn the American Billionaire was once called an overnight success and he said that "overnight" took him 30night-years!
We'd conclude dis 2moro with more examples.
God bless you. Do have a productive day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria!
Instant Gratification...What's Wrong With It?
The dearth to Learning despite the increase in knowledge is disturbing. How can there be so much knowledge and such few wisdom?
Today I'm highlighting the second of these ills. Its the culture of INSTANT GRATIFICATION! This particular one explains why we have so many young people who can't wait for anything. Their mentality is the SEED-HARVEST paradigm. Very contrary to the SEED-TIME-HARVEST paradigm God put in place from the beginning.
People can't wait to make money. People can't wait to have sex. People can't wait to become "oga at the top". etc. The effect of this new culture is:
1) More sex but no love
2) More money but no value
3) More rulers but no leaders
4) More churchgoers but no disciples
And the list is endless
Imagine a man who has not contributed anything to his society but wants to ride the best cars. Another one wants to do what their parents do without taking on the attached responsibilities. Explains why people jump queues (and cause unnecessary hold-ups). I can literally write a book on the ill effects of this defect in our culture today.
The following questions will help you assess yourself before we get down (tomorrow) to the solution to this cancerous ill in our society:
1) Do you earn more than the value you create?
2) Do you want to start at the top (disdain for growth processes)?
3) Do you start a relationship before being ready for its attached responsibilities?
4) Do you demand when you have no resources to supply?
When you give so little and get so much, eventually you won't amount to much. Life is a series of exchanges. Seed, Time and Harvest shall not cease (Bible)
What are you giving for what you desire?
Poverty (not only money) comes as a result of having NOTHING to EXCHANGE!
God bless you and have a productive and stress-less day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
Today I'm highlighting the second of these ills. Its the culture of INSTANT GRATIFICATION! This particular one explains why we have so many young people who can't wait for anything. Their mentality is the SEED-HARVEST paradigm. Very contrary to the SEED-TIME-HARVEST paradigm God put in place from the beginning.
People can't wait to make money. People can't wait to have sex. People can't wait to become "oga at the top". etc. The effect of this new culture is:
1) More sex but no love
2) More money but no value
3) More rulers but no leaders
4) More churchgoers but no disciples
And the list is endless
Imagine a man who has not contributed anything to his society but wants to ride the best cars. Another one wants to do what their parents do without taking on the attached responsibilities. Explains why people jump queues (and cause unnecessary hold-ups). I can literally write a book on the ill effects of this defect in our culture today.
The following questions will help you assess yourself before we get down (tomorrow) to the solution to this cancerous ill in our society:
1) Do you earn more than the value you create?
2) Do you want to start at the top (disdain for growth processes)?
3) Do you start a relationship before being ready for its attached responsibilities?
4) Do you demand when you have no resources to supply?
When you give so little and get so much, eventually you won't amount to much. Life is a series of exchanges. Seed, Time and Harvest shall not cease (Bible)
What are you giving for what you desire?
Poverty (not only money) comes as a result of having NOTHING to EXCHANGE!
God bless you and have a productive and stress-less day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
Are You Growing Or Just Existing?
There's a new culture in our generation that's being passed down to those coming behind as well. Its a very destructive habit that has the potential to cause us enormous pain in future. Have you seen how "gists" sites make millions and educational sites struggle to break even? I was on NDANI TV on youtube and noticed most of the Juice videos had well over 100,000+ views while interviews with CEOs and Business Minds had far less than 10,000 views. Even the interview with Dangote (richest black man) had just a little over 10,000 views. What does this tell you?
We have thrown the hunger and eagerness to learn out of the window. We want instant results without equal input. Many of us want to be richer than Dangote but won't put in the 18hours-a-day work the man puts into his business. We won't read the books in Niyi Adesanya's library. Nor ask Steve Harris how he made N17million in 11months (I'm sure it didn't happen on an empty head). Dr. Myles Munroe reads an average of 8 books a week .
The truth remains that we'd never attain beyond the level of our enlightenment! Watch a man make more money beyond his mind can handle and he'll lose it before you get the chance to say "Noodles"!
Don't be deceived "A person cannot travel within and stand still without". What you attain in life is proportional to what goes inside and what happens within you.
My friend "EAT for the journey is FAR"!
Do have a fruitful day and God bless you({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria!
We have thrown the hunger and eagerness to learn out of the window. We want instant results without equal input. Many of us want to be richer than Dangote but won't put in the 18hours-a-day work the man puts into his business. We won't read the books in Niyi Adesanya's library. Nor ask Steve Harris how he made N17million in 11months (I'm sure it didn't happen on an empty head). Dr. Myles Munroe reads an average of 8 books a week .
The truth remains that we'd never attain beyond the level of our enlightenment! Watch a man make more money beyond his mind can handle and he'll lose it before you get the chance to say "Noodles"!
Don't be deceived "A person cannot travel within and stand still without". What you attain in life is proportional to what goes inside and what happens within you.
My friend "EAT for the journey is FAR"!
Do have a fruitful day and God bless you({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria!
Our New Nigeria
NEW NIGERIA
Before going to bed, i had to eat something. I opened d fridge nd yes, all d things in my fridge had turned to block; d light had been on for 8 years without going off. I finished eating nd went to bed. Oh I ve to reduce d speed of this fan, d voltage is so high. I woke up very early in d morning to d sound of classical music. I casually strolled into the bathroom. Oh! The cold
is too much this morning, i turned on d hot-water tap. While towelling myself dry, I turned on the radio and heard the presenter speaking of how Nigeria is now one of the most developed countries in the world and how d Nigerian president yesterday declared his asset and all he had to boast of was N20 million naira and a duplex in his village. I finished dressing up and took my time to eat. I had no reason to rush, afterall the road is always free and there are no pot holes.
On d way, i saw a few policemen patrolling and I greeted them. I stopped to chat wit dem 4 a few minutes after which i drove off laughing. In my
workplace, i saw some people loitering in d. waiting room nd discovered dey were here to be interviewed.I saw d son of the permanent secretary. I also saw a young man with tattered shoes nd patched-up trouser; he graduated recently from one of d government universities,
but everyone could testify to the fact that
he's brilliant.
While going home that day, i saw the man with d tattered shoes smiling and i asked him why. "Sir, i've been given d job." "What! What of the Permanent secretary's son, didn't his father call beforehand? No "D man said, "He
didn't" That evening, i went out 2 play in D
neighborhood, i saw Adamu and Obinna discussing d recent trend in the country, of hw Mallam Danjuma is now d governor of Rivers state, Senator Abifarin Oluwafemi is now the governor in Borno state, Mr Chijioke Godffrey is now the governor of Oyo State...
If this looks like the Nigeria you want to see. Share as you believe!
Awe Olaleye
PIN:2965a012
God bless Nigeria!
Before going to bed, i had to eat something. I opened d fridge nd yes, all d things in my fridge had turned to block; d light had been on for 8 years without going off. I finished eating nd went to bed. Oh I ve to reduce d speed of this fan, d voltage is so high. I woke up very early in d morning to d sound of classical music. I casually strolled into the bathroom. Oh! The cold
is too much this morning, i turned on d hot-water tap. While towelling myself dry, I turned on the radio and heard the presenter speaking of how Nigeria is now one of the most developed countries in the world and how d Nigerian president yesterday declared his asset and all he had to boast of was N20 million naira and a duplex in his village. I finished dressing up and took my time to eat. I had no reason to rush, afterall the road is always free and there are no pot holes.
On d way, i saw a few policemen patrolling and I greeted them. I stopped to chat wit dem 4 a few minutes after which i drove off laughing. In my
workplace, i saw some people loitering in d. waiting room nd discovered dey were here to be interviewed.I saw d son of the permanent secretary. I also saw a young man with tattered shoes nd patched-up trouser; he graduated recently from one of d government universities,
but everyone could testify to the fact that
he's brilliant.
While going home that day, i saw the man with d tattered shoes smiling and i asked him why. "Sir, i've been given d job." "What! What of the Permanent secretary's son, didn't his father call beforehand? No "D man said, "He
didn't" That evening, i went out 2 play in D
neighborhood, i saw Adamu and Obinna discussing d recent trend in the country, of hw Mallam Danjuma is now d governor of Rivers state, Senator Abifarin Oluwafemi is now the governor in Borno state, Mr Chijioke Godffrey is now the governor of Oyo State...
If this looks like the Nigeria you want to see. Share as you believe!
Awe Olaleye
PIN:2965a012
God bless Nigeria!
Isn't This True Love?
A boy was born to a couple after eleven years of
marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy
was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was
around two years old, one morning the husband
saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so
he asked the wife to cap the bottle and keep it in
the cupboard. The mother, preoccupied in the
kitchen, totally forgot the matter.
The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the
bottle and, fascinated with its color, drank it all. It
happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for
adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed,
the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he
died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified
how to face her husband.
When the distraught father came to the hospital
and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and
uttered just four words.
What do you think were the four words?
The husband just said "I Love You Darling"
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is
proactive behavior. The child is dead. He can never
be brought back to life. There is no point in finding
fault with the mother. Besides, if only he have
taken time to keep the bottle away, this will not
have happened. No
point in attaching blame. She had also lost her only
child. What she needed at that moment was
consolation and sympathy from the husband. That
is what he gave her.
Sometimes we spend time asking who is
responsible or who to blame, whether in a
relationship, in a job or with the people we know.
We miss out some warmth in human relationship in
giving each other support. After all, shouldn't
forgiving someone we love be the easiest thing in
the world to do? Treasure what you have. Don't
multiply pain, anguish and suffering by holding on
to forgiveness.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of
perspective, there would be much fewer problems
in the world.
Take off all your envies, jealousies, unwillingness to
forgive, selfishness, and fears and you will find
things are actually not as difficult as you think.
marriage. They were a loving couple and the boy
was the apple of their eyes. When the boy was
around two years old, one morning the husband
saw a medicine bottle open. He was late for work so
he asked the wife to cap the bottle and keep it in
the cupboard. The mother, preoccupied in the
kitchen, totally forgot the matter.
The boy saw the bottle and playfully went to the
bottle and, fascinated with its color, drank it all. It
happened to be a poisonous medicine meant for
adults in small dosages. When the child collapsed,
the mother hurried him to the hospital, where he
died. The mother was stunned. She was terrified
how to face her husband.
When the distraught father came to the hospital
and saw the dead child, he looked at his wife and
uttered just four words.
What do you think were the four words?
The husband just said "I Love You Darling"
The husband's totally unexpected reaction is
proactive behavior. The child is dead. He can never
be brought back to life. There is no point in finding
fault with the mother. Besides, if only he have
taken time to keep the bottle away, this will not
have happened. No
point in attaching blame. She had also lost her only
child. What she needed at that moment was
consolation and sympathy from the husband. That
is what he gave her.
Sometimes we spend time asking who is
responsible or who to blame, whether in a
relationship, in a job or with the people we know.
We miss out some warmth in human relationship in
giving each other support. After all, shouldn't
forgiving someone we love be the easiest thing in
the world to do? Treasure what you have. Don't
multiply pain, anguish and suffering by holding on
to forgiveness.
If everyone can look at life with this kind of
perspective, there would be much fewer problems
in the world.
Take off all your envies, jealousies, unwillingness to
forgive, selfishness, and fears and you will find
things are actually not as difficult as you think.
What Are You Giving Up To Go Up?
If I were to give you a N 1,000,000 cheque this morning, what will you do with it? Your answer will tell me what paradigm you live by (Instant or Delayed gratification). Every truly great person had to give up something to get what they desired.
I was at a training last year: Mastering the Business of Your Talent by Steve Harris and there was this inspiring young man (Uche Nnaji - CEO OUCH!) who gave an account of how he used the refund from his failed attempt to go abroad to study to start his first store. Today he has several stores in choice locations and sits atop one of the fastest growing luxury brands in Nigeria.
Do you ever wonder why a yahoo boy makes millions and a few months down the line comes to borrow money to buy fuel and sometimes feed? Remember Esau? Most of our youths think only in terms of today (NOW). Just like Esau, they sell or eat away their futures today. They forget that the seeds (thoughts & actions) of today are the fruits (comfort & realities) of tomorrow.
In one of the interviews of Aliko Dangote I watched on youtube, he was asked how he spends his money? And he said he doesn't spend money anyhow. He only spends on things that are valuable (useful for him or others). He isn't a lavish spender. Warren Buffet (one of the world's richest men) still lives in a house he bought in 1969 and drives an old model car.
Albert Einstein once said that the greatest discovery of man is the "principle of the compound interest". The principle works on the power of what time can do on a seemingly little action (seed) of today. Those who bought parcels of land in the Ajah or Lekki area of Lagos in the 1960s, how much do you think they'll make as gain today?
I advice that you do all you can to make valuable deposits into your future account & let God & Time work its magic
God bless you & do have a fruitful day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
I was at a training last year: Mastering the Business of Your Talent by Steve Harris and there was this inspiring young man (Uche Nnaji - CEO OUCH!) who gave an account of how he used the refund from his failed attempt to go abroad to study to start his first store. Today he has several stores in choice locations and sits atop one of the fastest growing luxury brands in Nigeria.
Do you ever wonder why a yahoo boy makes millions and a few months down the line comes to borrow money to buy fuel and sometimes feed? Remember Esau? Most of our youths think only in terms of today (NOW). Just like Esau, they sell or eat away their futures today. They forget that the seeds (thoughts & actions) of today are the fruits (comfort & realities) of tomorrow.
In one of the interviews of Aliko Dangote I watched on youtube, he was asked how he spends his money? And he said he doesn't spend money anyhow. He only spends on things that are valuable (useful for him or others). He isn't a lavish spender. Warren Buffet (one of the world's richest men) still lives in a house he bought in 1969 and drives an old model car.
Albert Einstein once said that the greatest discovery of man is the "principle of the compound interest". The principle works on the power of what time can do on a seemingly little action (seed) of today. Those who bought parcels of land in the Ajah or Lekki area of Lagos in the 1960s, how much do you think they'll make as gain today?
I advice that you do all you can to make valuable deposits into your future account & let God & Time work its magic
God bless you & do have a fruitful day({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
Revolution Is What We Need
A few disturbing headlines in the news these past few weeks I want to share my thoughts on:
1) The show of shame at the River State House of Assembly
2) Nigeria rated the 8th most corrupt country in the world
3) Nigeria has spent over $20billion on power reforms with little or no results
4) Nigerian President was received in China by the Asst. Foreign Minister. He didn't see their president until after 24 hours
5) President Obama visited Africa & snubbed the most populous black nation Nigeria!
6) Britain to cut aids to Nigeria cos of anti-gay laws
A quick look at the list shows that there's a lot to be done to put Nigeria back where it rightly belongs. We may be quick to apportion blame & point fingers at the leadership of this country but we forget to admit that we created these people. We cannot claim not to take sides in all these. There's no middle ground. You are either supporting the decadence or fighting it. Egyptians took a stand and acted upon it. When will Nigerians rise up and take a stand?
I am not calling for a physical revolution with bloodshed. I am calling for a MENTAL & SPIRITUAL revolution to bring this country out of the mess we have collectively created!
Husbands and Wives when will you start having the time for yourselves & kids to raise your kids & instill proper values in them? We chase after money to make ends meet only for the centre to no longer hold.
Fellow citizens when will we start doing things right & in order? Obeying traffic laws & lights, obeying queues, following due process, watching out for each other, dropping tribalism and embracing patriotism. Government can't do these for us. We must start restructuring our government by restructuring our individual lives.
Nigeria will be great again. Will you be part of the problem or solution? You must choose a side. Choose wisely!
God bless you. Have a fun-filled weekend({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
1) The show of shame at the River State House of Assembly
2) Nigeria rated the 8th most corrupt country in the world
3) Nigeria has spent over $20billion on power reforms with little or no results
4) Nigerian President was received in China by the Asst. Foreign Minister. He didn't see their president until after 24 hours
5) President Obama visited Africa & snubbed the most populous black nation Nigeria!
6) Britain to cut aids to Nigeria cos of anti-gay laws
A quick look at the list shows that there's a lot to be done to put Nigeria back where it rightly belongs. We may be quick to apportion blame & point fingers at the leadership of this country but we forget to admit that we created these people. We cannot claim not to take sides in all these. There's no middle ground. You are either supporting the decadence or fighting it. Egyptians took a stand and acted upon it. When will Nigerians rise up and take a stand?
I am not calling for a physical revolution with bloodshed. I am calling for a MENTAL & SPIRITUAL revolution to bring this country out of the mess we have collectively created!
Husbands and Wives when will you start having the time for yourselves & kids to raise your kids & instill proper values in them? We chase after money to make ends meet only for the centre to no longer hold.
Fellow citizens when will we start doing things right & in order? Obeying traffic laws & lights, obeying queues, following due process, watching out for each other, dropping tribalism and embracing patriotism. Government can't do these for us. We must start restructuring our government by restructuring our individual lives.
Nigeria will be great again. Will you be part of the problem or solution? You must choose a side. Choose wisely!
God bless you. Have a fun-filled weekend({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
Your Duty To Your Nation
I know there are many different Nationalities on my list but the truth is our Nations are having their different issues ranging from Corruption to Infrastructural challenges and we're all hoping our governments will change the situation and bring about the things we desire to see in our society.
I'm sorry to bust your bubbles this morning. That aint gonna happen. No government on the earth can change the state of the Nation they govern. It behoves on the Nationals of that country to step up and take their place in their various capacities. If you happen to be employed at PHCN today, will anything change about that company? If you get into seat of public office today, will you do anything different? We must be the change we want to see. We must be the right government in our own sphere of influence before we can have the kind of country we desire.
Great nations have learnt that transformation and change does not start in public offices but in the private offices of our homes. How many of us govern correctly in our homes? Our governments is a fair reflection of our homes. We are quick to point fingers at corrupt leaders but don't we do worse in our own homes?
Examine yourself today and make a decision to do right at your own level and encourage others to do same. The difference between a developed country and a developing or third-world country is ORDER! And order is another word for doing things RIGHT! Don't jump queues, don't take a job you're not willing to contribute your all to, don't get undue advantage over others, don't drive one-way, don't steal meat from the pot:p,etc
God bless you and have a productive and reflective day:D
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria and help you play your own part too. Amen\=D/
I'm sorry to bust your bubbles this morning. That aint gonna happen. No government on the earth can change the state of the Nation they govern. It behoves on the Nationals of that country to step up and take their place in their various capacities. If you happen to be employed at PHCN today, will anything change about that company? If you get into seat of public office today, will you do anything different? We must be the change we want to see. We must be the right government in our own sphere of influence before we can have the kind of country we desire.
Great nations have learnt that transformation and change does not start in public offices but in the private offices of our homes. How many of us govern correctly in our homes? Our governments is a fair reflection of our homes. We are quick to point fingers at corrupt leaders but don't we do worse in our own homes?
Examine yourself today and make a decision to do right at your own level and encourage others to do same. The difference between a developed country and a developing or third-world country is ORDER! And order is another word for doing things RIGHT! Don't jump queues, don't take a job you're not willing to contribute your all to, don't get undue advantage over others, don't drive one-way, don't steal meat from the pot:p,etc
God bless you and have a productive and reflective day:D
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria and help you play your own part too. Amen\=D/
Just Thinking...
I took a little time off to ponder on a number of issues. Let me share some here:
NIGERIA:
Last weekend we made the #ChildNotBride hash tag trend through out the social media plane. It was on most dps and bcs. The striking thing however is that many of us fight for the wrong cause. That bill isn't going to pass cos it takes a whole lot of things to pass a new bill into law. What I want to point out this morning however is our ability to make things trend temporarily without anyone taking action to right the wrong. I guess we need to make other more important issues (daily ills) of our great nation trend and do something about it. Some of them are #NoToASUUStrike,#NoToCorruption, #NoToBadLeadership, #NoToRape, #NoToJumpingQueues,#NoToOneWay, #NoToInjustice, #NoToTribalism etc. The destiny of this country is in our hands. Stand Up and do your own part!
PURPOSE:
Many of us think this word is a very biiiiig word. Some even look at it as a religious word. A purpose is just the "REASON FOR EXISTENCE". A Car is for transportation, A phone is for communication etc. Whatever doesn't serve its purpose is junk and will be discarded. This tells me that the fact you're still alive, no matter what you're going through, God has a purpose for you! Ponder on this=-?. Purpose is a preserver of Life!
VALUE:
This simply means "RETURN ON INPUT". If you pay N 5000 for a pair of shoe, the value derived is how long and how well you enjoy the shoe. How long and how well do people enjoy your services? Do you give your best quality service at all times? Money will only flow in the direction of value. If you don't add value to anyone then expect to be poor. Poverty is having nothing to exchange. God will help you deliver great value everywhere you go in Jesus nameO:).
Do have a lovely day and do your own part where you are. God bless you and prosper you this week({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/. Amen!
NIGERIA:
Last weekend we made the #ChildNotBride hash tag trend through out the social media plane. It was on most dps and bcs. The striking thing however is that many of us fight for the wrong cause. That bill isn't going to pass cos it takes a whole lot of things to pass a new bill into law. What I want to point out this morning however is our ability to make things trend temporarily without anyone taking action to right the wrong. I guess we need to make other more important issues (daily ills) of our great nation trend and do something about it. Some of them are #NoToASUUStrike,#NoToCorruption, #NoToBadLeadership, #NoToRape, #NoToJumpingQueues,#NoToOneWay, #NoToInjustice, #NoToTribalism etc. The destiny of this country is in our hands. Stand Up and do your own part!
PURPOSE:
Many of us think this word is a very biiiiig word. Some even look at it as a religious word. A purpose is just the "REASON FOR EXISTENCE". A Car is for transportation, A phone is for communication etc. Whatever doesn't serve its purpose is junk and will be discarded. This tells me that the fact you're still alive, no matter what you're going through, God has a purpose for you! Ponder on this=-?. Purpose is a preserver of Life!
VALUE:
This simply means "RETURN ON INPUT". If you pay N 5000 for a pair of shoe, the value derived is how long and how well you enjoy the shoe. How long and how well do people enjoy your services? Do you give your best quality service at all times? Money will only flow in the direction of value. If you don't add value to anyone then expect to be poor. Poverty is having nothing to exchange. God will help you deliver great value everywhere you go in Jesus nameO:).
Do have a lovely day and do your own part where you are. God bless you and prosper you this week({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/. Amen!
You Can Turn Your Life Around Too (Never Give Up on Yourself)
Ever seen people turn around a seemingly impossible situation? Or start with a huge disadvantage and still made life count?
Remember the hairy man Esau (from the Bible)? I'm sure we all remember him. Not only because we have hairy people around us to remind us of him but because he sold his BIRTHRIGHT for a plate of porridge:O. He also got swindled by his kid brother Jacob (who had yahoo yahoo tendencies;)). Jacob not only got Esau's birthright but also his BLESSINGS. Can life get any worse than that? Let's see how Esau turned things around:
1) He asked for just one blessing but was told his brother has gotten all the blessing. He persisted and got an exit clause "But when you can't take it any more you'll break loose and run free. - Gen 27 vs 40". God always gives us a way out. An exit clause. You must get TIRED of that situation and become RESTLESS (action-oriented) enough to break loose! It must be deliberate. Remember Newton's first law? Nothing changes until you ACT!
2) 20 years down the line, Jacob came to bribe his brother for all he took from him so he won't be killed by his brother. Hear what Esau had to say "Oh, brother. I have plenty of everything—keep what is yours for yourself. - Gen 33 vs 9". He had broken loose!\=D/. Don't wait to get moving. A Chinese proverb says the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the next best time is NOW!!! Your past means nothing if yóu'll take responsibility & start NOW! Your beginning has no bearing on your end. Esau started with a curse but ended up a blessed man!
3) The Bible told us they both prospered "The brothers had too many possessions to live together in the same place; the land couldn't support their combined herds of livestock. - Gen 36 vs 6-8". It matters nothing where & how you started. Make up your mind to multiply your SEED (gifts & talents God has put inside you). You will prosper & your end will be far better than your past!
God bless you:*
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
God bless Nigeria\=D/!
Remember the hairy man Esau (from the Bible)? I'm sure we all remember him. Not only because we have hairy people around us to remind us of him but because he sold his BIRTHRIGHT for a plate of porridge:O. He also got swindled by his kid brother Jacob (who had yahoo yahoo tendencies;)). Jacob not only got Esau's birthright but also his BLESSINGS. Can life get any worse than that? Let's see how Esau turned things around:
1) He asked for just one blessing but was told his brother has gotten all the blessing. He persisted and got an exit clause "But when you can't take it any more you'll break loose and run free. - Gen 27 vs 40". God always gives us a way out. An exit clause. You must get TIRED of that situation and become RESTLESS (action-oriented) enough to break loose! It must be deliberate. Remember Newton's first law? Nothing changes until you ACT!
2) 20 years down the line, Jacob came to bribe his brother for all he took from him so he won't be killed by his brother. Hear what Esau had to say "Oh, brother. I have plenty of everything—keep what is yours for yourself. - Gen 33 vs 9". He had broken loose!\=D/. Don't wait to get moving. A Chinese proverb says the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and the next best time is NOW!!! Your past means nothing if yóu'll take responsibility & start NOW! Your beginning has no bearing on your end. Esau started with a curse but ended up a blessed man!
3) The Bible told us they both prospered "The brothers had too many possessions to live together in the same place; the land couldn't support their combined herds of livestock. - Gen 36 vs 6-8". It matters nothing where & how you started. Make up your mind to multiply your SEED (gifts & talents God has put inside you). You will prosper & your end will be far better than your past!
God bless you:*
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
God bless Nigeria\=D/!
The Purpose of Life
Have you ever asked what your life is all about?
Have you ever felt a void that never seems to get filled?
Do you feel you know God enough to not be in the situation you're in at the moment?
Do you wonder why you're stuck at your current position?
Do you still feel lost despite the seeming external successes or symbols of success you have in your life?
What could be missing?
I'm sure many of these questions have defied answers for many of us thus far. Let me give you a few illustrations:
1) A man goes to the market and buys a 52" Plasma 3D TV and installs it under his bed and cries everyday that he isn't enjoying his new TV
2) A man buys a 2013 Range Rover Sports car and parks it in his garage and moves around through public transport
3) A man marries a wife and doesn't talk to her or show her any love or care. He only knows her name when its time for S_X!-)
I could go on and on and on. What's the recurring theme in all these examples?
MISPLACEMENT of PURPOSE!
Are you where God created you to be? You may be a very "successful" Bank Manager and still be missing on the role call of purpose!:O. Climbing to the top of a building isn't as important as climbing the right building!
Have you identified your purpose? Have you started fulfilling it? Fulfilment is a process. You can't finish a race you didn't start! Its not too late to start. Start now and you have a chance of completing your race. Many are running on the wrong track and are getting rewards that mean nothing to the Master! Don't fail your generation. Don't fail God!
God bless you and do have a restful weekend({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
Have you ever felt a void that never seems to get filled?
Do you feel you know God enough to not be in the situation you're in at the moment?
Do you wonder why you're stuck at your current position?
Do you still feel lost despite the seeming external successes or symbols of success you have in your life?
What could be missing?
I'm sure many of these questions have defied answers for many of us thus far. Let me give you a few illustrations:
1) A man goes to the market and buys a 52" Plasma 3D TV and installs it under his bed and cries everyday that he isn't enjoying his new TV
2) A man buys a 2013 Range Rover Sports car and parks it in his garage and moves around through public transport
3) A man marries a wife and doesn't talk to her or show her any love or care. He only knows her name when its time for S_X!-)
I could go on and on and on. What's the recurring theme in all these examples?
MISPLACEMENT of PURPOSE!
Are you where God created you to be? You may be a very "successful" Bank Manager and still be missing on the role call of purpose!:O. Climbing to the top of a building isn't as important as climbing the right building!
Have you identified your purpose? Have you started fulfilling it? Fulfilment is a process. You can't finish a race you didn't start! Its not too late to start. Start now and you have a chance of completing your race. Many are running on the wrong track and are getting rewards that mean nothing to the Master! Don't fail your generation. Don't fail God!
God bless you and do have a restful weekend({})
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
@AweOlaleye
God bless Nigeria\=D/
The Power of Simplicity
Have you ever pondered the SIMPLICITY of the whole of God's creation? Permit me to challenge your theology and theories of life and its complexities. I have a few scenarios to prove my point:
1) Salvation by Jesus Christ entails just believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Saviour. This erased all your sins (past, present and future :O). In order words, you have become righteous and can call God father! Yes you can approach Him with all boldness. Could it be that simple? Haven't out theology taught us there are many things we need to do to qualify? Like changing the way we dress, talk, walk, etc. Salvation comes by believing and confessing! Don't be short-changed nor deceived. Its so simple!
2) A study was conducted that showed pure creativity can only be found in little children that haven't been polluted by prejudice. The study also pointed out that creativity dropped as a child entered into teen years and literally dropped to 7% by their 30s . The Simplicity of a small child makes them able to access the infinite powers of the human spirit. We have complicated our lives in so many ways that we find it hard to make the most of ourselves.
3) What's the formula for water in the cup or bottle you'll drink today? Is it any different from that of water in the sea? H20 is same everywhere regardless of quantity or form. Have you seen the Schrodinger equation before? But trust you know of the E = mc^2? That short equation is adjudged the most powerful equation of the last 2 centuries . Albert Eistein (who produced that equation) once said "when its SIMPLE, then its God!". "Show me God's mind and the rest are details"
There's power in SIMPLICITY. Simplify your life and watch wonders happen for you. Even Jesus said "one thing is needful". Find that thing and do it!
God bless you:*
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
God bless Nigeria\=D/
1) Salvation by Jesus Christ entails just believing in your heart and confessing with your mouth that Jesus Christ is your Lord and Saviour. This erased all your sins (past, present and future :O). In order words, you have become righteous and can call God father! Yes you can approach Him with all boldness. Could it be that simple? Haven't out theology taught us there are many things we need to do to qualify? Like changing the way we dress, talk, walk, etc. Salvation comes by believing and confessing! Don't be short-changed nor deceived. Its so simple!
2) A study was conducted that showed pure creativity can only be found in little children that haven't been polluted by prejudice. The study also pointed out that creativity dropped as a child entered into teen years and literally dropped to 7% by their 30s . The Simplicity of a small child makes them able to access the infinite powers of the human spirit. We have complicated our lives in so many ways that we find it hard to make the most of ourselves.
3) What's the formula for water in the cup or bottle you'll drink today? Is it any different from that of water in the sea? H20 is same everywhere regardless of quantity or form. Have you seen the Schrodinger equation before? But trust you know of the E = mc^2? That short equation is adjudged the most powerful equation of the last 2 centuries . Albert Eistein (who produced that equation) once said "when its SIMPLE, then its God!". "Show me God's mind and the rest are details"
There's power in SIMPLICITY. Simplify your life and watch wonders happen for you. Even Jesus said "one thing is needful". Find that thing and do it!
God bless you:*
Awe Olaleye
PIN: 2965A012
God bless Nigeria\=D/
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