<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crafting stories, devotionals, letters, books, podcasts, and coaching insight through scripture to inspire readers to love deeply, live intentionally, and embrace purpose. 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OLU]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[TRUSTING GOD'S PLAN]]></title><description><![CDATA[As humans, we like to see the whole map before beginning the journey.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/trusting-gods-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/trusting-gods-plan</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 08:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zf72!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f39a6c5-3509-42ab-817c-0d7a90ca44ed_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zf72!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f39a6c5-3509-42ab-817c-0d7a90ca44ed_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zf72!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f39a6c5-3509-42ab-817c-0d7a90ca44ed_1080x1350.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zf72!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f39a6c5-3509-42ab-817c-0d7a90ca44ed_1080x1350.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Zf72!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f39a6c5-3509-42ab-817c-0d7a90ca44ed_1080x1350.png 1456w" sizes="100vw" fetchpriority="high"></picture><div class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" 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To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>I understand that, as humans, we like to see the whole map before beginning the journey. We like confirmation that every step will lead exactly where we hope it will. We want reassurance that the risks we take in obedience will be rewarded quickly and clearly.</p><p>Instead, God often reveals His plans gradually, one moment of trust at a time, and it usual feel so uncomfortable. Our minds search for certainty, for evidence, for something tangible to hold onto. But faith gently asks us to release that need for control and place our trust in the One who sees far beyond the horizon we are standing on.</p><p>God&#8217;s perspective is not limited by what we can see in the present moment, because while we focus on today&#8217;s questions, He is already aware of tomorrow&#8217;s answers, and while we struggle to understand why certain doors have closed, He is quietly preparing pathways we have not yet imagined.</p><p>Remember, Faith is not blindness; It is trust.</p><p>It is the quiet confidence that even when the path ahead is unclear, God is still leading the way. It is choosing to believe that His way reaches further than our human understanding could.</p><p>Sometimes walking by faith means continuing to pray when the outcome feels distant. And sometimes it simply means resting in the assurance that God&#8217;s timing is unfolding exactly as it should, even when our own timeline feels disrupted.</p><p>What I have learned is that faith often grows strongest in unseen places. Looking back, many of us can trace God&#8217;s faithfulness through paths we never expected to walk. The very seasons that once felt confusing often become the ones where we later see His guidance most clearly.</p><p>The truth is, walking by sight may feel comfortable, but walking by faith transforms us.</p><p>It deepens our dependence on God.</p><p>It teaches us patience.</p><p>And it reminds us that our journey is not defined solely by what we can measure or predict.</p><p>So if you find yourself in a season where the road ahead feels hidden, take courage. Faith does not require that you see everything. It simply asks that you trust the One who does.</p><p><strong>With grace,<br>Your Favourite Online Sis </strong>&#129293;</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVING HOPE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living hope does not come from outside; thought patterns and personality type do not support it. The resurrection of Jesus Christ serves as its focal point.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/living-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/living-hope</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 08:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kGAE!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0d8c9214-c0b4-4e71-af0c-311ee590ca2b_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>He has caused us to be born again into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1:3.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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class="image-link-expand"><div class="pencraft pc-display-flex pc-gap-8 pc-reset"><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container restack-image"><svg role="img" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" stroke-width="1.5" stroke="var(--color-fg-primary)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><g><title></title><path d="M2.53001 7.81595C3.49179 4.73911 6.43281 2.5 9.91173 2.5C13.1684 2.5 15.9537 4.46214 17.0852 7.23684L17.6179 8.67647M17.6179 8.67647L18.5002 4.26471M17.6179 8.67647L13.6473 6.91176M17.4995 12.1841C16.5378 15.2609 13.5967 17.5 10.1178 17.5C6.86118 17.5 4.07589 15.5379 2.94432 12.7632L2.41165 11.3235M2.41165 11.3235L1.5293 15.7353M2.41165 11.3235L6.38224 13.0882"></path></g></svg></button><button tabindex="0" type="button" class="pencraft pc-reset pencraft icon-container view-image"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="20" height="20" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Message:</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Optimism is not living hope. "Things will get better because I want them to" is not a statement.</p><p>"Things will turn toward God's purpose because Christ lives" is the statement. </p><p>When you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disheartened, living hope breathes, moves, and gives you power. It is a living hope that speaks louder than delays and endures disappointments.</p><p>God's hope whispers, "This isn't the end," when life seems stagnant. Living hope serves as a reminder of resurrection when a season seems over.<br><br>When your hope is based on Christ's unwavering victory rather than external circumstances, you thrive.</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>List three areas in which you no longer have hope. Put a scripture of promise next to each one.</p><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Breathe Your living hope back into my heart, Lord, allow Your resurrection life to rekindle my hopes, aspirations, and bravery. Amen.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRENGTH OF HUMILITY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humility is a sign of power through submission rather than weakness.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/strength-of-humility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/strength-of-humility</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TGu-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1dc1887d-874a-4699-ab9b-ae704583a3da_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TGu-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1dc1887d-874a-4699-ab9b-ae704583a3da_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!TGu-!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1dc1887d-874a-4699-ab9b-ae704583a3da_1080x1350.png 424w, 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By many measures, strength is determined by visibility, power, and influence.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>However, a very different picture of power emerges when we examine the life of Jesus.</p><p>Unlike anybody else, Jesus commanded authority. He walked with a clarity of purpose that altered the path of history, worked miracles, and spoke with wisdom that puzzled academics. However, His life was marked by humility rather than arrogance or self-exaltation.</p><p>Instead of demanding honour at every turn, the Son of God showed strength that came from humility.</p><p>Humility is a sign of power through submission rather than weakness. Being truly humble does not include downplaying your value or acting as though your talents are unimportant. Rather, it is realising that God is the source of all your abilities, opportunities, and even your breath.</p><p>I want you to hold on to this truth that humility is more about aligning your hearts with God&#8217;s plan than it is about demeaning yourself. Jesus demonstrated that service, not dominance, is the way to real influence. No position can match the effect of a humble heart.</p><p>I pray that we all continue to follow His example because when we live with humility, we start to develop inner strength.</p><p>With Grace,<br><strong>Your Online Girl</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[BREATHE OF GOD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acts is not just a record of history; it is a reminder that God still breathes on His people today.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/breathe-of-god</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/breathe-of-god</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:01:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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It reminds us that we are never meant to walk through life in our own strength. We have the Holy Spirit, our Helper, our Advocate, our Breath. We journey through the Book of <em>Acts</em>, where ordinary men and women were transformed into bold witnesses by the Spirit&#8217;s power. Acts is not just a record of history; it is a reminder that God still breathes on His people today.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"> To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Each day in May, you will receive:</p><p><strong>&#10024;</strong>A Verse from Acts</p><p>&#10024;A Short Theme</p><p>&#10024;A Creative Expression Task</p><p>This plan is designed to help you <strong>walk with the Spirit daily,</strong> not rushed, not forced, but naturally, the way God intended.</p><p><strong>&#127873;Free Printable</strong></p><p>You can download, print, or keep on your device.</p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">May 2026 Bible Plan</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">2.88MB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/dca40d83-a7a2-441e-85b4-cb87e002100d.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/dca40d83-a7a2-441e-85b4-cb87e002100d.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p>As you read, expect fresh wind, expect a stirring and the breath of God to fill dry places again. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption"> To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[KIND & BRAVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, we take a soft step forward: Being Kind & Brave.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/kind-and-brave</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/kind-and-brave</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1Bt4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa864826a-7200-4b5f-b065-5690c9ac1b1a_320x320.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May is here, and with it comes another opportunity to gently guide your children not just to <em>know</em> God, but to begin living what they&#8217;ve learned. Last month, I helped our little ones understand something foundational: that God is with them, and that they are deeply loved.</p><p>Because when a child knows they are loved by God&#8230; they begin to live differently.</p><p>They begin to:</p><ul><li><p>Show kindness in small ways</p></li><li><p>Be brave even when things feel hard</p></li><li><p>Choose what is right</p></li><li><p>Speak with love</p></li><li><p>Care for others</p></li></ul><p>Each day includes: A short Bible verse, say aloud and a short prayer.</p><p><strong>&#128196; Access the May Plan</strong></p><p>The <strong>May 2026 edition of Still &amp; Small: Being Kind &amp; Brave</strong> is now available.</p><p>You can download and start at your own pace:</p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" 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and stewardship necessitates discipline.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/humble-strength</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/humble-strength</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:01:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nmb-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa800ca09-1db7-46e3-8cb1-fcf2f32a99ce_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!nmb-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa800ca09-1db7-46e3-8cb1-fcf2f32a99ce_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11.</p><p><strong>Message:</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>We frequently overlook the beauty of discipline because of the pain it entails. Discipline doesn't dazzle like a breakthrough, sparkle like a blessing, or thrill us like an unexpected miracle. However, because discipline contains formation, pruning, strengthening, maturing, and transformation, it is one of God's greatest loving gifts to His children. Nothing thrives by coincidence. Because someone takes care of them, gardens thrive. People's lives thrive when they allow themselves to grow.</p><p>Because convenience is so highly valued in our society, everything that is difficult, slow, unpleasant, or difficult is quickly labeled as "it isn't meant to be." However, spiritual growth teaches you that sometimes struggle is a sign of divine alignment rather than a mismatch. God employs discipline not to break you, but to build you; not to punish, but to trim; not to humiliate you into shame, but to mold you into a purpose.</p><p>The difficult thing about discipline is that it doesn't seem spiritual. There is no radiance when you wake up to pray. It doesn't feel like a miracle to resist your impulses. It doesn't feel like fighting to control your tongue. It doesn't feel like a breakthrough to constantly show up, even when you're exhausted. It doesn't feel great to break old routines. However, heaven acknowledges all of these "ordinary acts of obedience" as signs of spiritual development.</p><p>Without discipline, a life becomes chaotic, a heart becomes unstable, and one's destiny is postponed.</p><p>But, when you practice godly discipline, you thrive because it creates space for the qualities that God desires for you. Your ability is strengthened, sharpened, cleaned, ordered, and pruned. </p><p>God uses discipline to prepare you, not to restrict you.</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>Choose <strong>one area</strong> where you know God has been prompting you to grow in discipline.<br> This week:</p><ol><li><p>Write down <strong>one daily action</strong> you will take to strengthen that area.</p></li><li><p>Track it for 5 days.</p></li><li><p>End each day by thanking the Holy Spirit for helping you show up.</p></li></ol><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Lord, give me the courage to accept Your discipline with trust and humility. Help me choose progress even when it pushes me, consistency even when I'm exhausted, and obedience even when it's uncomfortable. Give me the ability to walk in a way that honors You, safeguards my future, and fortifies my character.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[RESTORATION OF JOY]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been meaning to write this letter for a while, but I wasn&#8217;t sure where to begin.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/restoration-of-joy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/restoration-of-joy</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:01:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Dearest T,</p><p>I have been meaning to write this letter for a while, but I wasn&#8217;t sure where to begin.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Although the phrase &#8220;restoration&#8221; sounds lovely, it is rarely easy to live through the process. My existence seemed to be more defined by loss than by rebirth for a very long time. There were times when it felt like everything I had worked so hard to create was slowly coming apart.</p><p>A relationship that I had thought would last forever ended abruptly. I recall sitting by myself one evening and reflecting on how my life had changed from what I had imagined only a few years before. What made it more difficult was the silent concern that perhaps things would never fully recover.</p><p>During that season, I read one of your reflections about trusting God in the middle of brokenness. Something in those words stayed with me; they reminded me that restoration is not always immediate, and that sometimes God rebuilds our lives in ways that are different from what we originally expected.</p><p>Even though I couldn&#8217;t see it yet, I clung to the hope that God was still at work, even if I wasn&#8217;t sure I truly believed it at the moment.</p><p>Ultimately, my relationship with God became more genuine than it had ever been, and a new relationship entered my life that was healthier and more encouraging than what I had previously experienced.</p><p>I no longer see that challenging season as a period of loss when I reflect on it. I see it as the start of a change that will ultimately bring me happiness once more.</p><p>I wanted to write this letter to anyone who might be going through a difficult time right now. God has a way of bringing beauty into areas where we formerly saw only endings, which is why restoration is true.</p><p>And when that healing occurs, happiness resurfaces in ways that seem even more profound.</p><p>And I am appreciative that you have created a place that serves as a reminder that God is continuously crafting our stories.</p><p>With gratitude,<br>A Reader Who Found Joy Again &#129293;</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. Isaiah 30:15 (ESV)</p><p><strong>Message:</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>God calls us to a different type of confidence. A profound inner confidence that understands its Source and doesn't need to declare itself. The strength that results from being in harmony with God is confidence. Confidence is based on identity who you are in Him rather than personality, property, or performance. Because it is independent of fluctuations, this confidence is difficult to shake.</p><p>Wherever we stop trying, our confidence develops in Him. Whenever we separate our sense of value from results, where the internal pressure to "prove" anything is suppressed and we go back to the One who brings our centre back. It's a noisy world and the expectations are high. However, God murmurs, "Your strength is in quiet and trust."</p><p>Confidence does not equate to fear or shrinkage. It is the calm confidence of a woman who is aware that she walks with God, who knows that divine timing cannot be controlled, and who firmly feels that she is held, cared for, and directed.</p><p>To flourish in the flow, assurance, and unconditional devotion of God is to prosper in peaceful confidence.</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>Set aside 10 minutes of stillness, breathe, be present, and let God re-centre you.</p><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Lord, please ground me in Your peace. I can't stop all the noise inside of me and calm the anxieties that threaten to undermine my confidence. Teach me to have total faith in You, to rely on Your timing, and to walk with the peaceful knowledge that You are leading every step. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAITH THAT MOVES MOUNTAIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faith is about who we become while having faith that the mountain will move, not just about witnessing it happen.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/faith-that-moves-mountain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/faith-that-moves-mountain</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gxxt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f90d06c-9799-4540-a9f1-2f3b32ea565c_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gxxt!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f90d06c-9799-4540-a9f1-2f3b32ea565c_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Gxxt!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F5f90d06c-9799-4540-a9f1-2f3b32ea565c_1080x1350.png 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Sweetest Reader,</p><p>Although mountains can take many different forms in our lives, I&#8217;m not sure what mountain you might be facing at the moment. Some are obvious difficulties that we may readily identify, while others are silent burdens that lurk in the recesses of our hearts.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Over time, I&#8217;ve discovered that mountains frequently put our faith to the test rather than our patience.</p><p>However, faith is sometimes misconstrued. Many people believe that faith entails having complete confidence at all times. However, genuine faith seldom feels so polished; it sometimes manifests as continuing to trust God in the face of uncertainty and as whispering a prayer when doubt is still present.</p><p>When Scripture speaks about faith that moves mountains, this does not imply that extraordinary belief must be forced by sheer effort. Rather, it directs us toward a more profound reality: trust flourishes when it is rooted in God&#8217;s promises.</p><p>God&#8217;s promises are more than just transient comfort; they are statements about His personality. When God makes a promise, it is based on His faithfulness rather than on how our circumstances change.</p><p>On some days, the gap between where you are and where you think God is guiding you may seem insurmountable, like a mountain in front of you.</p><p>However, every time you choose to think that God&#8217;s intentions are still being carried out, even if you are unable to see the results just now, your faith is increased. Sometimes the mountain stays for a season because God is moulding something inside of us while we walk beside it, not because He has forgotten His promise.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Faith is about who we become while having faith that the mountain will move, not just about witnessing it happen.</em></p><p>So don&#8217;t be discouraged if you find yourself facing a mountain today. Your faith doesn&#8217;t have to be flawless. All it has to do is stay in touch with the faithful.</p><p>God has never broken any of His promises.</p><p>With Grace,<br><strong>Your Online Girl</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[COMPASSION]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hardened heart shields you from suffering; it also prevents spiritual depth, closeness, joy, and connection.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/peace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/peace</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:01:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. <strong>Ephesians 4:32.</strong></p><p><strong>Message:</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>One of the purest manifestations of God's love for people is compassion, which is also one of the most difficult qualities for us to continuously exhibit as we live in an imperfect world. Although we enjoy the concept of compassion, putting it into practice pushes us, tests us, humbles us, and frequently brings up aspects of ourselves that we would prefer to ignore.</p><p>The call for compassion is more than merely a kind recommendation or admirable quality. According to scripture, it is a sign of spiritual growth and a key way that Christ's life manifests itself in us.</p><p>Apostle Paul shows that compassion is a position rather than an act when he links it to forgiveness, gentleness, patience, humility, kindness, and love in his epistle to the Ephesian church. It's something you develop into, not just something you do periodically.</p><p>Compassion decreases when your spiritual life dries up; it decreases when pride increases; it decreases when resentment increases; it decreases when emotional tiredness increases; and it decreases when fear increases. Christ is the one who softens your heart, thus in order to thrive in compassion, you must flourish in Him.</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>Pick one individual that you find hard to love or comprehend and perform one deliberate act of kindness for them.</p><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Father, I thank you for compassion. You have poured over my life new every morning, unearned, undeserved, and overflowing. Teach me to see, talk to, and react to individuals with the same kindness. soften all the harsh spots in my heart. Heal all the wounds that prevent compassion and help me see other people's perspectives. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE POWER OF WORSHIP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music is merely the medium.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/the-power-of-worship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/the-power-of-worship</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:01:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Xif!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3738fcdb-14b1-4f4c-aa72-edb255cb8c6f_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Xif!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3738fcdb-14b1-4f4c-aa72-edb255cb8c6f_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-Xif!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F3738fcdb-14b1-4f4c-aa72-edb255cb8c6f_1080x1350.png 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Hey Lovelies,</p><p>I used to believe that worship consisted solely of church singing. You know, the first fifteen or twenty minutes when everyone stands, music starts, and people sing along to well-known lyrics that are shown on a screen. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Of course, I took part, I raised my voice when others did, sang the melodies, and occasionally even closed my eyes when it seemed appropriate.</p><p>But there came a shift, I was sitting in a small service one evening when worship started, no lush scenes, no big audience, it was just a harmony of voices, some music, and a call to concentrate on God.</p><p>I sense that the atmosphere has changed, the songs became prayers that I found difficult to express on my own. I felt as though the weight I had been carrying was being gently lifted by every word. </p><p>My perspective changed immediately with much struggle, worship was accomplishing more than I had anticipated. It was reestablishing a connection between my heart and God.</p><p>I started to realise that worship is more than just music. Worship itself is the attitude of the heart turning toward God, choosing to acknowledge His presence, His goodness, and His sovereignty even in the face of uncertainty. Music is merely the medium.</p><p>Worship makes room for the kind of connection that replenishes standpoint, brings back serenity, and serves as a constant reminder of God&#8217;s presence. The lovely thing is that worship is not confined to a church.</p><p>It can occur in the solitude of your own house, during a morning prayer, while taking a stroll, or even when you stop in the middle of a typical day to give thanks to God. Worship starts wherever your heart turns to Him.</p><p>Keep in mind that every time you are in worship, you will find once more that a close relationship with God does not necessitate perfection.</p><p>With warmth,<br><strong>Your Favourite Girl</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[CULTIVATING COURAGE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Courage is a posture and a way of thinking that enables believers to follow God's calling and overcome obstacles without letting fear stop them.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/cultivating-gratitude</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/cultivating-gratitude</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9</p><p>Message:</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Courage is an essential ingredient for flourishing. Joshua 1:9 reminds believers that strength and courage are not optional but commanded, rooted in the assurance of God&#8217;s presence. Flourishing with courage involves stepping beyond fear, embracing God-given boldness, and living faithfully in alignment with His purpose.</p><p>We often hold off taking action until we feel courageous. However, courage first manifests as a decision rather than an emotion. A tiny, holy "yes" murmured in the direction of obedience.</p><p>Many people shy away from flourishing due to fear, fear of failure, rejection, uncertainty, or inadequacy. Courage transforms these obstacles into opportunities for growth and impact. It is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act in spite of it, anchored in trust that God equips, protects, and guides us.</p><p>God does not say, &#8220;Be courageous because you are capable.&#8221;</p><p>He says, &#8220;Be courageous because I am with you.&#8221;</p><p>Being courageous doesn't mean never shaking. It's about making progress as you go. And each time you make the decision to move on, even in silence, you are developing something sacred within of you. &#129293;</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>Identify which fear is preventing you from making decisions or growing. This week, take a tangible step to confront it with trust while thinking about God's promises and presence to bolster your bravery.</p><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Lord, give me the strength to speak truth, overcome obstacles, and follow Your calling. Assist me in acting with faith, believing in Your supply and presence. </p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[A JOURNEY FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letters from a Reader]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-journey-from-fear-to-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-journey-from-fear-to-freedom</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:01:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WZ_7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98bfaf7c-bbed-4f23-9b81-6ccee09b2b13_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WZ_7!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98bfaf7c-bbed-4f23-9b81-6ccee09b2b13_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!WZ_7!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F98bfaf7c-bbed-4f23-9b81-6ccee09b2b13_1080x1350.png 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Hey Girl,</p><p>I&#8217;ve already rewritten this letter three times, not because the story has changed, but rather because it seems oddly vulnerable to acknowledge how much fear used to control my life. People frequently remark that I appear composed and even self-assured when they see me now because they didn&#8217;t see the extent to which silence and persistent fear have shaped my life.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>For years, fear dictated my choices, which is nothing new to you either. I shied away from doing new things because I was afraid of failing. I avoided people because I was afraid of being rejected. I always selected what made everyone comfortable but myself because I was afraid of disappointing them.</p><p>Outside, my life seemed to be stable. I put out a lot of effort, kept up friendships, and took what I thought were safe routes. On the inside, though, I felt stuck in a life moulded more by caution than by bravery.</p><p>I sat by myself in my room after your workshop sessions last month and kept asking myself the exact question you asked us.</p><p><em>What would my life look like if fear stopped leading it?</em></p><p>I was uneasy about that question since the truth was straightforward: many of my life&#8217;s boundaries weren&#8217;t actually obstacles. I had constructed these walls to keep myself from feeling uncomfortable.</p><p>At that moment, I couldn&#8217;t stop thinking about all you had taught in our workshops about having courage and trusting God during uncertain times. The phrase stuck with me for some reason. Not because they provided a quick fix, but rather because they made a suggestion that I had not previously given much thought to: freedom frequently starts with tiny steps of trust.</p><p>I started small, prayed truthfully, and told God about my fears rather than acting as though they didn&#8217;t exist. I started making tiny decisions in a different way, speaking up in situations where I would typically remain silent, taking advantage of possibilities that were a little daunting, and permitting myself to think that failure wouldn&#8217;t ruin me.</p><p>Although fear still sometimes shows up, it&#8217;s no longer in charge of the result. Rather than asking &#8220;What if this goes wrong?&#8221; &#8220;What if God is leading me somewhere better than I imagined?&#8221; I started to question.</p><p>I eventually stopped centring my life solely on what other people thought of me, and now that I&#8217;m looking back, I see that trust rather than perfection was always the antithesis of fear. Have faith that God will lead me even if I don&#8217;t have all the answers. Even while fear no longer resides here, there are still times when it tries to return.</p><p>Even though you always stress that you are also a work in progress and that fear could sneak in and question your conviction, I want to thank you, Temi, for creating a space where reflections like yours enable others like me to pause, reflect, and take those small daring moves.</p><p>With gratitude,<br>A Reader Learning to Walk in Freedom</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[STILL & SMALL]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Monthly Bible Plan for Blissful Buddies]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/still-and-small</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/still-and-small</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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When children don&#8217;t know who they are in God, the world will try to define them too early and often incorrectly.</p><p>&#10024; Each day includes:</p><ul><li><p>A simple Bible verse</p></li><li><p>A truth your child can understand</p></li><li><p>A small daily action</p></li><li><p>A short prayer</p></li></ul><p>When a child understands their purpose in God early&#8230; they grow with confidence, identity, and peace.</p><p>&#128196; <strong>Free Printable</strong></p><p>You can download, print, or keep on your device.</p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">Blissful Light Monthly Bible Plan (1)</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">6.18MB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/c4e155e6-4a9b-4b26-87cd-36d92efbeec9.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/c4e155e6-4a9b-4b26-87cd-36d92efbeec9.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p>If this blesses you, feel free to:</p><ul><li><p>Share with another parent</p></li><li><p>Use it with your child</p></li><li><p>Come back and tell me how it&#8217;s going</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEARINESS IS REAL]]></title><description><![CDATA[&#8220;Is it working? Ask, &#8220;Am I still faithful?&#8221;]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/in-the-word</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/in-the-word</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:01:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T97Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F665f75a1-ea85-4053-a80d-d68295f3a86b_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9.</p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T97Y!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F665f75a1-ea85-4053-a80d-d68295f3a86b_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T97Y!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F665f75a1-ea85-4053-a80d-d68295f3a86b_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!T97Y!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F665f75a1-ea85-4053-a80d-d68295f3a86b_1080x1350.png 848w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p><strong>Message:</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>&#8220;Let us not become weary&#8230;&#8221; this is not denial but direction. Weariness will try to settle in your bones, it will question whether the effort is worth it and will tempt you to loosen your standards or abandon what once felt clear.</p><p>But this verse does not connote that harvest depends on how energised you feel.</p><p>It says the harvest comes <em>if you do not give up.</em></p><p>There is something deeply comforting about this verse: <em>at the proper time.</em></p><p><em>Proper.</em></p><p>The kind of timing that accounts for what you cannot see like, the soil conditions, the root depth, the unseen preparation. I understand we all  often want fruit before the roots are ready but premature harvest cannot sustain what mature harvest can.</p><p>Trust that is stretched over time is endurance.</p><p>It says,<br> I will keep sowing even when I cannot see sprouting, <br> I will keep believing even when the evidence feels thin.<br> I will keep showing up.</p><p>If your heart feels worn, hear this gently: resting is allowed and recalibrating is allowed, but quitting on what God called you to, is what this verse lovingly warns against. There is something on the other side of your endurance.</p><p>A harvest&#8230; A breakthrough&#8230;  A quiet fulfillment that only comes to those who stayed.</p><p>P.s: Consider the power of a single verse&#8230;</p><p>As you reflect this week, align your thoughts, words, and actions with biblical principles, seek the Holy Spirit's guidance to live faithfully, and make adjustments where needed.</p><p><strong>Midweek Invitation:</strong></p><p>Pick one area where your persistence is being hampered by impatience or discouragement. This week, consider past instances of God's faithfulness, pray for endurance, and take one conscious action to stay firm.</p><p><strong>Prayer:</strong></p><p>Lord, give me the strength and fortitude I need to hold fast to my faith and good deeds. Help me to grow spiritually, emotionally, and interpersonally by teaching me to trust Your timing and endure with hope.This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[LIVING OUT LOVE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invitation to notice, reflect, and practice love rather than perform it.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/living-out-love</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/living-out-love</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:01:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Ky9o!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F49beaa3d-a13d-4d46-9b89-599212906bfd_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" 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It doesn&#8217;t rush, it doesn&#8217;t perform either and doesn&#8217;t exhaust itself to prove sincerity.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Living out love is not about being endlessly accessible; it&#8217;s about being intentionally present. There are moments when love looks like listening carefully before responding. Other moments when it looks like restraint, choosing not to explain yourself to everyone, choosing rest over reaction, choosing obedience over approval. These choices can feel countercultural, even misunderstood. Yet they are deeply faithful.</p><p>Jesus loved with clarity. He healed the crowds, but He also withdrew to pray. He showed compassion, yet He did not surrender His mission to every demand. His love was not careless; it was disciplined. And that discipline made His love sustainable.</p><p>In our daily lives, love is practised in ordinary decisions:</p><ul><li><p>How we speak when we are tired</p></li><li><p>How we respond when misunderstood</p></li><li><p>How we honour our limits without guilt</p></li><li><p>How we say no without resentment</p></li></ul><p>When we abandon ourselves to be liked, we don&#8217;t become more loving; we become depleted. And depletion eventually distorts even the purest intentions. </p><p>Living out love means trusting that God is not displeased when you choose wisdom. It means believing that obedience can be expressed through rest, structure, and discernment, not just sacrifice.</p><p>So today, if someone misunderstands your discipline, remember: love is not measured by how much you give away, but by how faithfully you give what you&#8217;re actually called to give.</p><p>I decree that Grace will meet you there.</p><p>With warmth,<br><strong>Your Favourite Girl</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLOSSOMING IN GRACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Invitation to awakening, to breathe, to heal, and to blossom under the warmth of God&#8217;s presence.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/blossoming-in-grace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/blossoming-in-grace</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:01:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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In the same way, your soul is invited to awaken, to breathe, to heal, and to <em>blossom</em> under the warmth of God&#8217;s presence.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>This month, we step into the <strong>Book of Psalms</strong>, a sacred garden of songs, prayers, cries, and praises.</p><p><strong>Each day in April, you will receive:</strong></p><p>A selected Psalm passage</p><p>A worship song</p><p>A gentle theme to meditate on.</p><p><strong>&#127873;Free Printable</strong></p><p>You can download, print, or keep on your device.</p><div class="file-embed-wrapper" data-component-name="FileToDOM"><div class="file-embed-container-reader"><div class="file-embed-container-top"><image class="file-embed-thumbnail-default" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!0Cy0!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack.com%2Fimg%2Fattachment_icon.svg"></image><div class="file-embed-details"><div class="file-embed-details-h1">April, 2026 Bible Plan</div><div class="file-embed-details-h2">3.12MB &#8729; PDF file</div></div><a class="file-embed-button wide" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/3d4d6700-6b8c-4195-bcb2-ff19b2b528fe.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div><a class="file-embed-button narrow" href="https://www.temiolu.com/api/v1/file/3d4d6700-6b8c-4195-bcb2-ff19b2b528fe.pdf"><span class="file-embed-button-text">Download</span></a></div></div><p>&#127926; You can find all of the month&#8217;s songs on my Spotify playlist, <strong>PSALMS OF GRACE (Hymn) </strong></p><iframe class="spotify-wrap playlist" data-attrs="{&quot;image&quot;:&quot;https://image-cdn-ak.spotifycdn.com/image/ab67706c0000da8420627c96d7fca73f1f9f66c9&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Psalms Of Grace (April)&quot;,&quot;subtitle&quot;:&quot;By Temitope Olu (Writer &amp;Coach)&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;Playlist&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0IkMRZ5HnoME4qLDGsDWiV&quot;,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;noScroll&quot;:false}" src="https://open.spotify.com/embed/playlist/0IkMRZ5HnoME4qLDGsDWiV" frameborder="0" gesture="media" allowfullscreen="true" allow="encrypted-media" loading="lazy" data-component-name="Spotify2ToDOM"></iframe><p>Are you ready for April, lovelies? As you read, also sing, let worship rise from your heart, I pray God&#8217;s Spirit cause your life to blossom in His grace.</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw_E!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78f23a00-84dd-4375-ba58-602c2728bb90_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw_E!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78f23a00-84dd-4375-ba58-602c2728bb90_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!rw_E!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F78f23a00-84dd-4375-ba58-602c2728bb90_1080x1080.png 424w, 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Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1:2-4</p><p>Message:</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>This is one of those conversations I know many of us would rather avoid. It&#8217;s uncomfortable. It challenges the version of faith that only wants ease, breakthroughs, and clear answers. But it is a conversation we <em>need</em> to have if we truly desire to flourish not just in good seasons, but in real life.</p><p>Flourishing through trials asks us to look honestly at hardship, discomfort, and testing without rushing to escape them. It invites us to consider the possibility that challenges are not interruptions to our growth, but instruments of it. </p><p>Scripture does not deny the reality of pain, yet it reframes it. James 1:2&#8211;4 reminds us that trials, when met with faith, produce endurance and that endurance shapes us into people who are mature, resilient, and whole.</p><p>This is not about celebrating suffering or minimising pain. It is about recognising that God can use even the hardest seasons to deepen our spiritual roots, strengthen our emotional capacity, and refine the way we relate to Him and to others. Trials become classrooms where patience is formed, trust is tested, and transformation quietly takes place.</p><p>                         It&#8217;s a hard truth, but it&#8217;s also a hopeful one.</p><p>Joseph endured betrayal and imprisonment, yet emerged to save nations; Job experienced loss and suffering, ultimately deepening his understanding of God; Paul faced persecution, which strengthened his ministry and faith. These narratives demonstrate that flourishing through trials is an active, intentional process that results in holistic development.</p><p><strong>Midweek Challenge</strong></p><p>Identify a current trial or challenge. Reflect on what God might be teaching you through it, pray for strength and perspective, and journal one actionable step to respond in a way that promotes flourishing. </p><p><strong>Prayer</strong></p><p>Lord, teach me to find joy and growth in challenges, and enable me to flourish spiritually, emotionally, and relationally through every circumstance. Amen</p><p></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. 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url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kdMG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a203817-0764-4700-b932-17afd4436a97_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kdMG!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a203817-0764-4700-b932-17afd4436a97_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!kdMG!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6a203817-0764-4700-b932-17afd4436a97_1080x1350.png 424w, 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class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>If you&#8217;ve ever wrestled with these questions, you are not alone. Every person God created was crafted with intentionality, no misplaced detail, no wasted ability, no random season. Purpose isn&#8217;t something you stumble into; it is something God reveals as you walk with Him, step by step, season by season.</p><p>Many of us expect purpose to come as a loud announcement, a dramatic moment, a divine spotlight. But purpose often begins quietly like a whisper in prayer, a nudge in your spirit, a burden that won&#8217;t leave, or a gift that naturally flows from you. It grows in the unseen before it becomes visible. It matures through obedience before it becomes influence.</p><p>Purpose is not first about what you do; it is about who you are becoming. When you draw near to God, surrender your desires to Him, and commit your ways to His leading, purpose becomes clearer, steadier, and more anchored. Scripture reminds us:</p><p><em>Trust in the Lord with all your heart&#8230; and He will make your paths straight. </em>Proverbs 3:5&#8211;6</p><p>This means your purpose is not fragile. You cannot miss it by accident. You cannot ruin it by being slow. As long as your heart stays yielded to God, He will guide you into the path He prepared for you long before you even knew to ask.</p><p>Today, I want to gently remind you:<br>You were created intentionally.<br>You were placed on earth strategically.<br>You carry something heaven-authored and heaven-backed.</p><p>Even if the journey feels slow, confusing, or overwhelming, God is not late. You are not behind. You are not too small. Purpose unfolds in divine timing, not rushed, not delayed, but perfectly arranged.</p><p>This week, slow down and ask God: <em>&#8220;Lord, who are You shaping me into? What have You entrusted me with?&#8221; </em>And then wait. Listen. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.</p><p>Your purpose is already within you. God is simply helping you discover it, one step at a time.</p><p>With you on this journey,<br><strong>Your Online Sis&#129293;</strong></p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[RENEWED MIND]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mind renewed by God transforms thoughts, fosters wisdom, and enables flourishing in all areas of life.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/renewed-mind</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/renewed-mind</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E34O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e13b14c-404d-43aa-89ce-ef647297047b_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E34O!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e13b14c-404d-43aa-89ce-ef647297047b_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!E34O!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F2e13b14c-404d-43aa-89ce-ef647297047b_1080x1080.png 424w, 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stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" class="lucide lucide-maximize2 lucide-maximize-2"><polyline points="15 3 21 3 21 9"></polyline><polyline points="9 21 3 21 3 15"></polyline><line x1="21" x2="14" y1="3" y2="10"></line><line x1="3" x2="10" y1="21" y2="14"></line></svg></button></div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God&#8217;s will is His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2</p><p>Message:</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div><p>Flourishing with a renewed mind involves a deliberate transformation of thoughts, perspectives, and understanding in alignment with God&#8217;s truth. Romans 12:2 underscores the importance of rejecting worldly patterns and allowing God to reshape our thinking, which is foundational to spiritual, emotional, and relational flourishing.</p><p>When your mind is renewed, it impacts your life decisions, daily interactions, and long-term vision. It fosters clarity, purpose, and alignment with God&#8217;s will, creating a thriving, balanced, and intentional life.</p><p><strong>Midweek Challenge</strong></p><p>Identify one recurring negative or unhelpful thought pattern this week. Reflect on Scripture that counters it, journal your insights, and intentionally replace it with a God-honouring perspective, observing how it impacts your flourishing. </p><p><strong>Prayer</strong></p><p>Father, renew my mind according to Your truth and teach me to reject worldly patterns, embrace Your wisdom, and align my thinking with Your will. Amen</p><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.temiolu.com/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">This work is reader-supported. 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