<?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: 📝 LETTERS & JOURNALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[This isn’t a “dear diary.” This is a mirror, a hand held out in the dark. I write a letter I wish someone had written to me. Some days, it’ll be a reflection on life, grace, dating, or starting over again.


]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/s/letters-and-journals</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1Bt4!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa864826a-7200-4b5f-b065-5690c9ac1b1a_320x320.png</url><title>TEMI OLU: 📝 LETTERS &amp; JOURNALS</title><link>https://www.temiolu.com/s/letters-and-journals</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:40:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.temiolu.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Temitope Olusola]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[mizztemiolu@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting Christ Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every act of service reflects the heart of the Father while so much of our daily lives becomes centred on our own concerns, challenges, and responsibilities.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/reflecting-christ-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/reflecting-christ-heart</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:02:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AKmM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb187f5c3-6471-4290-bf0c-2e3f36c52f84_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/$s_!AKmM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb187f5c3-6471-4290-bf0c-2e3f36c52f84_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AKmM!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb187f5c3-6471-4290-bf0c-2e3f36c52f84_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!AKmM!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fb187f5c3-6471-4290-bf0c-2e3f36c52f84_1080x1350.png 848w, 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>My lovelies,</span></p><p><span>As I journey through the books of the Gospels, I am continually struck by the life of Jesus. The Son of God had every right to seek recognition, honour, and comfort. Yet His life was marked by humility, compassion, and service.</span></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><span>Every act of service reflects the heart of the Father, while so much of our daily lives becomes centred on our own concerns, challenges, and responsibilities. Without realising it, our world becomes smaller as our attention remains fixed on ourselves.</span></p><p><span>Service is meant to expand our perspective; God invites us to be the vessel through which hope arrives. The beautiful thing is that serving doesn&#8217;t always require grand gestures.</span></p><p><span>In fact, some of the most meaningful acts of service are often the simplest.</span></p><p><span>A phone call to check on someone, a meal prepared for a friend, a word of encouragement offered at the right moment, prayer spoken on behalf of someone who is struggling. A willingness to listen when someone needs to be heard. These moments may seem small, but in God&#8217;s hands, small acts of love can leave a lasting impact.</span></p><p><span>I&#8217;ve learned that true service is not about recognition or applause but all about reflecting Christ. It is choosing to love people the way He loves us.</span></p><p><span>Without expecting anything in return.</span></p><p><span>And something remarkable happens when we live this way.</span></p><p><span>With grace,</span></p><p><span>Temi Of The Most High &#129293;</span></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 Story of Miracles and Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[You wrote about how God's silence is not His absence and how miracles often begin long before we can see them. Those words stayed with me.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-story-of-miracles-and-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-story-of-miracles-and-hope</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:01:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!1nxW!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23a74750-b7f9-4fb6-959a-0901af18841a_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_!1nxW!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F23a74750-b7f9-4fb6-959a-0901af18841a_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>Mama,</span></p><p><span>For most of my life, I thought miracles were things that happened to other people.</span></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><span>They were stories shared during church testimonies, moments you read about in books, incredible accounts that seemed too extraordinary to happen in ordinary lives like mine. I believed God could perform miracles but wasn&#8217;t sure He would perform one for me.</span></p><p><span>I am facing one of the most difficult seasons I have ever known. My finances were stretched beyond what I thought I could manage. Family challenges weighed heavily on my heart. And an opportunity I had been praying for suddenly disappeared without explanation.</span></p><p><span>I had prayed, trusted, stretched my faith &amp; waited. Yet nothing seemed to be changing. For the first time in a long while, I felt myself losing hope. During that season, I received your midweek devotionals about trusting God in the waiting. You wrote about how God&#8217;s silence is not His absence and how miracles often begin long before we can see them. Those words stayed with me.</span></p><p><span>A few weeks later, a door opened unexpectedly, a conversation led to an opportunity I hadn&#8217;t considered, and the opportunity connected me to someone who offered help at exactly the right moment. Then another provision came; none of it happened the way I imagined or according to my timeline. Yet each piece fit together so perfectly that I couldn&#8217;t ignore God&#8217;s hand in it.</span></p><p><span>Thank you, Temi, for your prayers, words of encouragement, and the reminders you share through your writing. During a season when my hope felt fragile, God used them to help me keep believing. And because I did, I was able to witness a miracle I never saw coming.</span></p><p><span>With gratitude,</span></p><p><span>A Reader Living in Hope &#129293;</span></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[Making Decisions with Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[We want clear answers, detailed instructions, and reassurance that every step we take will lead exactly where we hope.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/making-decisions-with-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/making-decisions-with-confidence</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:01:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.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/$s_!cHFv!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png" width="1080" height="1920" 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!cHFv!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F24376d83-ee05-4bec-a944-0c400bf0dde2_1080x1920.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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>Hi Lovelies,</span></p><p><span>Few things can feel as overwhelming as making a major decision. Whether it&#8217;s choosing a career path, starting a new chapter, ending a season, pursuing a relationship, or stepping into an opportunity, decisions have a way of stirring questions within us.</span></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><em><span>What if I make the wrong choice?</span></em></p><p><em><span>What if I miss God&#8217;s will?</span></em></p><p><em><span>What if the outcome isn&#8217;t what I hoped for?</span></em></p><p><span>If you&#8217;ve ever wrestled with questions like these, you&#8217;re not alone. I think many of us long for certainty. We want clear answers, detailed instructions, and reassurance that every step we take will lead exactly where we hope.</span></p><p><span>One of my favourite promises in Scripture is found in James 1:5: </span><em><span>&#8220;If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God... and it will be given.&#8221; </span></em><span>What a beautiful invitation. God never expected us to navigate life relying solely on our own understanding. He knew there would be moments when we would feel uncertain, confused, and unsure of what to do next. And rather than leaving us to figure it all out on our own, He invites us to seek His wisdom. I&#8217;ve learned that wisdom is different from information. Information tells us what is possible; wisdom helps us discern what is right. Information fills our minds. Wisdom guides our hearts.</span></p><p><span>And in a world overflowing with opinions, advice, and endless options, godly wisdom has become more valuable than ever. There have been seasons in my own life when I desperately wanted God to hand me a detailed roadmap. I wanted every answer before taking the first step. Instead, God often gave me enough light for the next step.</span></p><p><span>One of the greatest misconceptions about decision-making is believing that confidence comes from knowing everything. It doesn&#8217;t. True confidence comes from knowing the One who does. When our trust is rooted in God, we can move forward without being paralysed by fear. We can make decisions prayerfully, thoughtfully, and faithfully, knowing that God can guide us even when we cannot see the full picture.</span></p><p><span>The key is staying close to God, because wisdom is not merely about knowing what to do but knowing the One who leads. So if you&#8217;re facing a decision today, big or small, take heart and bring your questions before God. Ask Him for wisdom and trust Him with the outcome.</span></p><p><span>And that is more than enough.</span></p><p><span>With Grace,</span></p><p><span>Your Online Baby Sis &#129293;</span></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[God Loved Healed My Heart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beneath the surface, I was carrying wounds I didn&#8217;t know how to heal.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/god-loved-healed-my-heart</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/god-loved-healed-my-heart</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:01:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png 424w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_1080x1350.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!z9mO!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F1fa9f17c-7762-4c36-abf7-3be241267cf3_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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>Hello Mama,</span></p><p><span>I nurtured heartbreak for years like a baby; some of it came from disappointment, rejection, prayers that seemed unanswered and relationships that ended differently than I had hoped. What hurt the most wasn&#8217;t always what happened. It was what I believed because of it.</span></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><span>I began to believe I wasn&#8217;t enough. Perhaps I was too broken to be fully loved, and God had blessings for other people, but not for me. Those thoughts lived quietly in my heart. And over time, they shaped how I see myself. I smiled when people expected me to attend church,  prayed and do all the things a person of faith was supposed to do. Yet beneath the surface, I was carrying wounds I didn&#8217;t know how to heal.</span></p><p><span>Then one evening, while reading one of your reflections, I came across a line that stopped me. You wrote about God&#8217;s love not being earned, but received. I must have read that sentence ten times. Because if I was honest, I had spent years trying to earn what God had already given freely. I thought healing would come once I became stronger. Once I prayed better. Once I got my life together, but God&#8217;s love met me before any of those things happened. That realisation changed something in me.</span></p><p><span>For the first time, I stopped trying to fix myself before coming to God. Your devotionals &amp; letters consistently pointed me back to God&#8217;s heart when I was tempted to focus on my pain, and little by little, God began to rebuild what hurt had torn down.</span></p><p><span>He corrected the lies I had believed about myself,  reminded me that my worth wasn&#8217;t determined by who stayed or who left and showed me that His love was constant even when circumstances changed. Most importantly, He taught me that healing isn&#8217;t forgetting.</span></p><p><span>I joined hundreds of people to say we are grateful for creating a space where readers like me can encounter God again and again. Your words, prayers, and faithfulness have been part of my healing journey.</span></p><p><span>And for that, I will always be grateful.</span></p><p><span>With love,</span></p><p><span>A Reader Healed by Grace &#129293;</span></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[Giving As God Leads...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving is a posture of the heart.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/giving-as-god-leads</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/giving-as-god-leads</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:01:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!orGp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F022544e6-70f8-4608-881a-81c845e33949_1080x1920.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/$s_!orGp!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F022544e6-70f8-4608-881a-81c845e33949_1080x1920.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!orGp!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F022544e6-70f8-4608-881a-81c845e33949_1080x1920.png 424w, 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>Dear lovelies,</span></p><p><span>When we hear the word </span><em><span>giving</span></em><span>, our minds often go straight to money, thinking about giving financially, supporting a cause, or helping someone in need. While giving includes those things, I&#8217;ve come to believe it is much bigger than that. Giving is a posture of the heart. It is the willingness to open your hands and trust God with what He has entrusted to you.</span></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><span>Sometimes that looks like giving resources; other times, it looks like giving time. A listening ear, an encouraging word, prayer, a helping hand, and a moment of kindness when someone needs it most. The beautiful thing about giving is that it isn&#8217;t reserved for those who have an abundance. It is available to anyone willing to be led by God.</span></p><p><span>Whether it is your time, resources, or energy, giving often requires loosening your grip and remembering that God remains your provider, which is not always easy. There have been moments in my own life when giving felt inconvenient. Yet those have often been the very moments when God reminded me that His economy works differently than mine.</span></p><p><span>The world says, &#8220;Keep more so you&#8217;ll have enough.&#8221; God often says, &#8220;Trust Me.&#8221;</span></p><p><span>And somehow, through that trust, He teaches us that abundance is not always measured by what we possess, but by what we are willing to share. One of my favourite things about giving is that its impact often reaches further than we realise.</span></p><p><span>And when we give as God leads, we often discover that the blessing flows in both directions. The person receiving is blessed; the giver is transformed. I pray you live with open hands and trust God&#8217;s provision.</span></p><p><span>And may you experience the joy that comes from reflecting His generous heart in a world that desperately needs it.</span></p><p><span>With grace,</span></p><p><span>Temi Olu &#129293;</span></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[Letter from Reader: A Journey To Repentance]]></title><description><![CDATA[What mattered was that someone I believed in caused a wound that changed the way I viewed relationships, trust & myself inclusive.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/letter-from-reader-a-journey-to-repentance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/letter-from-reader-a-journey-to-repentance</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:02:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-wN5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e533456-96a3-47ea-98e8-52a80fe03ca5_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-wN5!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e533456-96a3-47ea-98e8-52a80fe03ca5_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!-wN5!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7e533456-96a3-47ea-98e8-52a80fe03ca5_1080x1350.png 424w, 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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><span>PT,</span></p><p><span>You must post my testimony; I believe forgiveness was something I could decide to do. I was hurt by someone I hold dearly to my heart. I pray, forgive &amp; try to move on; at least, that&#8217;s what I thought it was supposed to look like. But this hurt runs deep; forgiveness becomes much more than a single decision. It became a journey and took longer than I expected.</span></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><span>What mattered was that someone I  believed in caused a wound that changed the way I viewed relationships, trust &amp; myself inclusive.</span></p><p><span>Though I rarely spoke about it, it followed me into my thoughts, my prayers, and my daily life. I replayed conversations in my head. I imagined different outcomes, and I wondered what I could have done differently.</span></p><p><span>Every time I thought I had moved forward, the pain would resurface; a memory, conversation, or a reminder would bring everything rushing back. I wanted healing, but I wasn&#8217;t sure I wanted forgiveness. Then one day, you shared the conversation you had with someone and how he said he does not believe that forgetting is in the bible.</span></p><p><span>You said something that stayed with me for weeks: </span><em><span>forgiveness and forgetting is often less about freeing the other person and more about freeing your own heart. Your inability to forget will always draw you back to point zero, where you have to start all over again.</span></em></p><p><span>And it changed my perspective, and I asked God to heal my heart, so every time the thought resurfaces, I say, my prayer was simple: &#8220;Lord, help me to forgive.&#8221; God was patient, didn&#8217;t rush the process, and He met me in it.</span></p><p><span>Today, I can honestly say that I am free because what happened no longer controls me. I wanted to share this testimony for anyone who may be struggling with forgiveness right now.</span></p><p><span>If that&#8217;s you, please know this: You don&#8217;t have to rush the journey. Healing takes time. Forgiveness takes grace. And God is patient with both.</span></p><p><span>Thank you, Mama, for prayers, reflections, and encouragement that helped me see forgiveness not as a burden, but as a pathway to freedom. God used your words to help me begin a journey I didn&#8217;t know I needed. And on the other side of it, I found peace.</span></p><p><span>With gratitude,</span></p><p><span>A Reader Learning to Let Go &#129293;</span></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[STEP OUT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abraham left everything familiar without knowing exactly where God was leading him.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/step-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/step-out</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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>Lovelies,</p><p>God urges you to enter a new season, let go of an old one, forgive someone who has injured you, follow a goal you've been frightened to touch, or trust Him with a future you don't yet envision. And, to be honest, such moments can be frightening. But as I read Scripture, I find people who questioned, hesitated, and worried if they could do what God asked of them.</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>Nevertheless, they moved forth.</p><p>Abraham left everything familiar without knowing where God was directing him; Moses felt inadequate and questioned his capacity to lead; Esther risked her life to accomplish her role, and Peter jumped out of the boat into unknown waters simply because Jesus beckoned him. None of them had all the answers before taking the first step, so they simply trusted the One who was leading them. I believe many of us are waiting for total clarification before following the entire path.</p><p>There have been times in my life when God seemed to whisper, "Take the step." Some of those steps were little, while others seemed life-altering. Yet, every time, I learned something important: God's faithfulness became clearer once I began moving, rather than before. Sometimes you spend so much time standing on the precipice of what God is calling you to do that you miss the miracle that awaits on the other side of obedience.</p><p>If God is asking you to do anything today, I encourage you not to let fear have the last word. Fear will constantly give you reasons to stay where you are, but faith reminds you that God goes before you because He calls and equips, and when He opens a door, His grace is already waiting on the other side.</p><p>So take the initiative, send the application, begin the project, have the conversation, answer the phone, believe the prompting, and let God do what only He can. There is One who sees the whole road ahead, and you can trust them.</p><p>With Love,</p><p>Temi Olu</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 SUSTAINED ME]]></title><description><![CDATA[On those days, I would simply whisper, "Lord, help me get through today."]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/faith-sustained-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/faith-sustained-me</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_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/$s_!caXJ!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_1080x1350.png 424w, 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srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_1080x1350.png 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_1080x1350.png 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_1080x1350.png 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!caXJ!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F7dd9cbe6-a3cb-4aa9-81cd-d3db55bb7a6f_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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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>Mama, </p><p>I often believe that if my faith were strong enough, I would never have to struggle with doubt, fear, or uncertainty. I assumed that trusting God meant walking through life with unwavering confidence, but then I was confronted with unexpected challenges: the career I depended on became uncertain, my family situation left me emotionally exhausted, financial pressures mounted, and the future I had carefully planned for suddenly felt fragile. I remember getting up every morning with a heaviness that I couldn't shake. If I'm honest, there were times when I wondered if I had enough strength to keep going. What struck me the most was that faith did not immediately erase the trial or transform my circumstances.</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>Throughout that time, I found myself coming to your devotionals and reflections more frequently than ever before. I'd read them in the mornings before starting my day, and I'd come back to them at night when my mind wouldn't stop racing. The communications were not full of unrealistic promises or quick fixes. Instead, they reminded me of something I really needed to remember: God was still around.</p><p>There were days when I was too exhausted to offer elaborate prayers. On those days, I would just whisper, "Lord, help me get through today," and He did. Looking back, I see that faith was more than just not being afraid; it was opening my Bible when I was disheartened and praying when I didn't know what to say. It was believing that God was working even when I couldn't see the results.</p><p>I wish to share this testimony with anyone who is currently going through a difficult season; your hardship may feel overwhelming, and prayers may seem unanswered, but don't underestimate what God is doing beneath the surface. The same faith that got me through my darkest season will help you get through yours. And one day, you may find that what appeared to be your breaking point was actually where your faith developed the strongest.</p><p>Thank you, Mama, for your continual encouragement, prayers, and willingness to share hope with others in need. Your words encouraged me to keep believing even when it would have been easy to give up. And I am genuinely appreciative.</p><p>With appreciation,</p><p>Sade Strengthened by Faith &#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[SABBATH: SPIRITUAL RENEWAL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rest is not a reward for finishing everything]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/sabbath-spiritual-renewal</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/sabbath-spiritual-renewal</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:01:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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>Lovelies,</p><p>There is always a task to complete, a goal to pursue, or a responsibility waiting for your attention. Productivity is often celebrated, labour is worn like a badge of respect, and relaxation sometimes seems like something you must earn. For a long time, I thought that relaxing meant falling behind. I felt guilty when I didn't achieve anything. Even when I was still, my thoughts would race ahead to the next item on my to-do list.</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>Allow me to say this: rest is a gift, not a reward for completing all tasks. Sabbath was one of the most beautiful patterns provided by God from the beginning, a sacred pause built into the fabric of life itself. God does not need to relax, but humans do. He understood that the human body, soul, and spirit would require moments of regeneration, so He made room for you to pause not only to replenish your energy, but also to reconnect with Him.</p><p>Sabbath is more than just a day off; it is an act of trust. When you choose to rest, you acknowledge that the world continues to turn without your constant effort. You're giving up the delusion that everything depends on you. And believe me when I say that resting is one of the hardest acts of faith because it entails letting go. It means releasing unfinished projects, unanswered emails, and the urge always to be productive. It demands that you think that your worth isn't determined by how much you achieve.</p><p>Spiritual renewal happens when you pause to sit silently with Scripture, go for a gentle stroll, notice God's creation, worship, contemplate, pray, and be grateful, and give your soul permission to breathe. It is stewardship and caring for the life that God has given to you. When you see it as a sacred practice rather than an occasional luxury, your thoughts are clearer, your hearts lighter, and your relationship with God grows stronger. And you stop living from a state of depletion and start living from one of rejuvenation.</p><p>So, if you've been carrying more than you should, consider this a gentle reminder: You are permitted to rest because God, in His wisdom and love, created you to require it. I pray that you find time this week to halt and disconnect from the noise long enough to hear God's voice. And hope you learn that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is to sit in His presence.</p><p>With gratitude,<br>Baby Girl &#10084;&#65039;</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 TESTIMONY OF GOD TIMING]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your thoughts helped me hold on for somewhat more during a time when I was struggling to trust God's timing.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-testimony-of-god-timing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-testimony-of-god-timing</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:01:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uW02!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf403221-8608-4d3c-aeb7-1344a9897abf_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uW02!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf403221-8608-4d3c-aeb7-1344a9897abf_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!uW02!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fcf403221-8608-4d3c-aeb7-1344a9897abf_1080x1350.png 424w, 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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>Tee-Tee,</p><p>God has been teaching me that His timing is rarely the same as mine, and this used to annoy me. I was the type of person who enjoyed having plans, knowing where I was going and when things would happen. I had timeframes for my job, relationships, finances, and even spiritual development. In my opinion, if I worked hard enough and prayed faithfully enough, life would go according to plan.</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>There was a period in which everything I wished for appeared to be delayed; a career opportunity I desperately desired did not materialise, while a relationship I thought would lead somewhere substantial ended abruptly. Several prayers I had carried for years went unanswered. Waiting wasn&#8217;t the pain, but not understanding why I was waiting. I prayed continually for clarity, asking God to show me what I was doing wrong, what lesson I needed to learn, and what step I needed to take to finally go forward.</p><p>But heaven was quiet, so I waited, and there were days when I worried if God had forgotten the desires I had expressed to Him. Around that time, I came upon one of your writings on the waiting seasons. You discussed how delays are not always denials, and how God&#8217;s quiet does not indicate His absence.</p><p>Your words stayed with me as I returned to them frequently, and gradually I began to see my waiting in a different light; instead of seeing it as punishment, I began to see it as preparation. I stopped assuming God had forgotten me and began to believe that He was operating in ways I couldn&#8217;t see. Months later, an opportunity arose that was far superior to the one I had originally sought. Looking back, I understood that if my first plan had been successful, I would have lost out on what God had in store.</p><p>When I look back on that season, I don&#8217;t remember it as a time when God said &#8220;no,&#8221; but rather as a time when God said, &#8220;Not yet.&#8221; I wanted to share this testimony with anyone who feels stuck between a promise and its fulfilment, or who is watching the clock and wondering why things aren&#8217;t moving faster. His timing may not always match our expectations, but it is always guided by knowledge, love, and a perspective far beyond our own. Looking back, I can honestly state that if God had answered every request on my timeframe, I would have missed out on some of His most significant benefits.</p><p>Thank you for sending out prayers, encouragement, and reminders through your writings. During a time when I was struggling to accept God&#8217;s timing, your words helped me hold on a bit longer.</p><p>With gratitude,</p><p>A Reader Learning to Trust God&#8217;s Timing &#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[A CHOICE ROOTED IN CHRIST]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you hear the word joy, what comes to mind?]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-choice-rooted-in-christ</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/a-choice-rooted-in-christ</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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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 icon-noB79L"><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>Lovelies,</p><p>When you hear the word joy, what comes to mind? Many individuals believe that joy comes when things are going well, as it manifests itself in answered prayers, good news, celebrations, and times when everything seems to be coming into place. </p><p>And while those moments are surely enjoyable, I've discovered that biblical joy is much deeper than happiness. Happiness is frequently determined by what is going on around us, whereas joy is determined by who is accompanying us through it. That distinction has become more essential to me over time.</p><p>There have been seasons when life was light and lovely, and joy seemed effortless, but there have also been seasons of uncertainty, disappointment, and waiting, when happiness was difficult to come by.</p><p>Nonetheless, joy persisted, not because the conditions were ideal or every request was granted quickly, but because Christ was present. One of the most lovely realities of our faith is that joy is not based on flawless circumstances. It is based on a perfect Saviour. Jesus never promised us a life without obstacles; in fact, He was open about the realities of trouble in this world. However, throughout Scripture, we are repeatedly encouraged to rejoice not because life is simple, but because God is reliable. A difficult season cannot take away that kind of joy; instead, it is sustained by something deeper.</p><p>I believe that many of us waste a lot of time waiting for joy. We tell ourselves that we'll be happy when the situation improves, the breakthrough occurs, the relationship is restored, or the uncertainty is finally resolved.</p><p>But what if joy exists before all of these things occur? What if joy isn't just a reaction to God's rewards, but also to His presence?</p><p>Living with joy is frequently a daily choice, such as choosing appreciation when complaining would be simpler or remembering God's faithfulness when current circumstances encourage us to forget it. Joy is not denial because it makes place for tears, inquiries, and genuine emotions. Jesus wept, and He knows sorrow.</p><p>Even in sorrow, there is an opportunity to be hopeful. I've realised that some of the happiest people don't have ideal lives. They are individuals who have learned to keep their focus on God no matter what season they are in. They understand that joy is found in trusting the One who holds all outcomes, not in manipulating them.</p><p>So, if your heart is heavy today, I'd like to encourage you with this: You don't have to wait for life to be perfect before you embrace joy; you can choose joy today not because every problem or request has been answered, but because Christ remains faithful.</p><p>And when our joy is grounded in Him, it grows stronger than our circumstances, deeper than our emotions, and more stable than the shifting seasons of life. And may you realise that true joy is not something you seek, but something you cultivate as you walk closely with Christ.</p><p>With gratitude,<br> God Favourite &#129293;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOW GOD RENEWED MY HOPE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your words did not feel overbearing or demanding.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/how-god-renewed-my-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/how-god-renewed-my-hope</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:01:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!8rP3!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8b78898f-4fe2-4c69-9ec0-2d264a99d785_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" 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The type that results from attempting to remain strong for too long. Holding things together on the outside as something inside you progressively wears out. That was where I found myself; nothing had entirely collapsed, but nothing seemed quite right either. I was showing up for life, doing what was necessary, but hoping. </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>On a Wednesday, I stumbled upon your midweek devotional, which I almost overlooked. I remember thinking, "I'll read it later," but something pushed me to open it anyhow. And I'm happy I did; your words were neither overwhelming nor demanding. They seemed nice, like someone meeting me right where I was and not expecting me to have everything sorted out. You spoke about hope in a unique way that resonated with me.</p><p>I began returning each week not out of habit, but because those times became a break in my week. A place where I could breathe, contemplate, and be reminded of truths I didn't know I needed. Some weeks, a single line stuck with me all day; other weeks, the prayer at the conclusion felt like it contained words I couldn't find on my own.</p><p>And gradually, something began to alter; hope did not return all at once, but it began to build anew.</p><p>I had a shift in how I perceived my situation.<br>There is a sense of peace where there was before only silent worry.<br>A reminder that God was still present, even when everything seemed unclear.</p><p>Your devotionals were more than just something I read; they served as a midweek reset and a reminder that I didn't have to carry everything by myself. I'm not sure if you always realise the impact of what you write, but I want you to know that your consistency, words, and prayers count.</p><p>Because, in the midst of an ordinary week, when I had no idea how much I needed it, God used your devotional to gently restore what I thought I had lost.<br></p><p>Hope.<br></p><p>And I am genuinely appreciative.</p><p>With appreciation,<br>A Reader Finding Hope 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. 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[FEEDING YOUR SOUL DAILY]]></title><description><![CDATA[The power of scripture]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/feeding-your-soul-daily</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/feeding-your-soul-daily</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:01:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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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 icon-noB79L"><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>Lovelies,</p><p>There is something incredibly personal about opening God's Word on a daily basis and discovering that what you read mirrors exactly what your heart has been carrying. It comes in three dimensions: clarity, correction, and comfort. But regardless of your situation, it feeds something in us that nothing else can. </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>The truth is that our spirits are formed by what we continuously absorb. We live in a world rife with noise, opinions, expectations, pressures, and distractions that can easily impact our thoughts and emotions. Without realising it, we begin to absorb these things, and they gradually shape our perspective.</p><p>When everything else seems uncertain, scripture gently realigns us by reminding us of what is true. It provides us with a sense of stability when our emotions are overwhelming and provides vocabulary for prayers when we are at a loss for words.</p><p>Of all things, the word of God draws us back to God. Feeding your spirit with Scripture on a regular basis does not have to be complicated.</p><p>Sometimes it appears to be a calm moment in the morning before the day begins.<br>Sometimes you return to the same verse throughout the day.<br>It is often necessary to read slowly, allowing the words to settle rather than speeding over them.</p><p>In my own life, a single verse has helped me get through a whole season. Even when everything else seemed unclear, Scripture served as a stable, dependable, and present anchor.</p><p><em>That is the power of God&#8217;s Word.</em></p><p>If your soul is weary, take a moment to return to Scripture, allowing it to meet you where you are and speak into your current season. Allow it to fill the spaces that feel empty. Because when your soul is fed by the truth, something within you comes back to life.</p><p>With Grace,<br>Online Sis&#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[FINDING LIGHT AFTER LOSS]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the new person also passed away? How am I expected to fall in love again?]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/finding-light-after-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/finding-light-after-loss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!C0WW!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4ce57771-a157-47fc-8e74-def55d8096de_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!C0WW!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4ce57771-a157-47fc-8e74-def55d8096de_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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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 icon-noB79L"><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 Temz,</p><p>Everything seemed different when my fianc&#233; died, and I can&#8217;t stop wondering how I&#8217;m expected to move on from three days before my wedding to mourning him. What if the next person dies as well? How can I fall in love again? Even if I work, operate, and do my daily responsibilities, I feel alienated from everyone, happiness, and even myself. I was there, but I didn&#8217;t feel particularly alive.</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>I attended your Be Thy Light session; you did not rush the process or try to make it appear less severe. You discussed light in a way that I had never considered before: as something we can carry even when we are shattered, rather than something we wait for..</p><p>How could I feel light when my body felt so heavy? &#8220;Be thy light&#8221; didn&#8217;t make sense. Throughout your teachings, I questioned everything. But after a few days, I received your newsletter, which brought me back to the workshop, and I realised that light meant reliving small moments rather than pretending everything was good.</p><p>Your prayers and words had an unexpected influence on me and helped me get through it. They comforted me that even in the midst of my pain, I could still rely on God. I could start afresh even if I wasn&#8217;t fully cured.</p><p>I recall what I lost, but I no longer feel lost because of it. Your Be Thy Light message did not completely alleviate my grief, but it did help me move on.</p><p>And for that, I am deeply grateful.</p><p>With love,<br>A Reader Learning to Carry Light &#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[GOD FAITHFULNESS IN EVERY SEASON]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even in this season, he is working in ways you might not yet see. He is keeping what appears to be questionable together. He is preparing for what remains.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/god-faithfulness-in-every-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/god-faithfulness-in-every-season</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:01:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FVym!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc29ad5b5-5754-4cc2-a253-c56bcbe40523_1080x1080.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!FVym!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fc29ad5b5-5754-4cc2-a253-c56bcbe40523_1080x1080.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source 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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 icon-noB79L"><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>Dear Reader,</p><p>It is natural and common for us as humans to recognise God's goodness during those moments, since joy comes easily and doors open at the right time when prayers seem answered.</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>But there are other times of the year when things don't make sense immediately, prayers seem to be postponed, the future appears hazy, and the clarity we previously had begins to fade.</p><p>We frequently start to doubt our preconceived notions during these times.<br><br>Is God still at work?<br>Does He still exist?<br>Does he remain faithful?</p><p>Actually, God's faithfulness is not limited to easy-to-understand moments in life. The seasons do not affect it. God is as close in the ambiguity as He is in the clarity, just as faithful in the waiting as He is in the fulfilment, and just as present in the quiet as He is in the breakthrough.</p><p>But in times of plenty, it can show up as provision and open doors; in times of waiting, it can show up as serene perseverance; and in times of loss, it can show up as comfort that keeps you together when all else seems to be crumbling.</p><p>If you take a moment to think back on your life, you may notice moments when things came together in unexpected ways, times when you felt weak but had support, and times when you thought you wouldn't survive but did.</p><p>Even in this season, he is working in ways you might not yet see. He is keeping what appears to be questionable together. He is preparing for what remains.</p><p>You don't have to know everything to trust in God's unwavering constancy. It is not necessary to have a precise understanding to believe that He is still with you. Sometimes having faith is as easy as remembering God's former self and using that knowledge to direct you toward His current self.</p><p>With Jesus Joy,<br> Temi Olu &#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[REDEMPTION OF GRACE]]></title><description><![CDATA[I had just read one of your letters about coming back to God without pretending. It stayed with me longer than I expected, and for the first time in a long while, I prayed.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/redemption-of-grace</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/redemption-of-grace</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:00:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5fI-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F432b811d-1ee9-49ba-9b42-267642e316ce_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!5fI-!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F432b811d-1ee9-49ba-9b42-267642e316ce_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div 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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 icon-noB79L"><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>Woman of God,</p><p>If I&#8217;m being completely honest, there was a time in my life when I strayed greatly from my true self. Making little compromises here and there, I shied away from everything that made me think of God because guilt has progressively taken hold of me.</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>Thankfully, you continue to send me your monthly bible plan and midweek devotional writing during that same season. I read silently at first, observing from a distance without participating or responding. However, your remarks didn&#8217;t feel weighty or judgmental.</p><p>At times, it seemed as though your thoughts were scribbled right into the areas I was attempting to stay away from. You didn&#8217;t demand perfection before discussing grace. You talked about going back to God as though it were still doable, even for someone like me.</p><p>And slowly, something began to shift. I remember one particular night. I had just read one of your letters about coming back to God without pretending. It stayed with me longer than I expected, and for the first time in a long while, I prayed.</p><p>I didn&#8217;t feel rejected, I didn&#8217;t feel like I had to prove anything, and I felt&#8230; received.</p><p>It&#8217;s hard to describe, but it felt like the gap I thought existed between God and me had never actually been. It dawned on me then that grace had been waiting for me all along.</p><p>Your writing didn&#8217;t just save me, but it helped me return.</p><p>They reminded me that I could come back without fixing everything first. That God wasn&#8217;t waiting for a perfect version of me. That I could start again, even from where I was. I returned to prayer not out of obligation, but out of desire. I started making different choices, not perfectly, but intentionally. I began to let go of the weight I had been carrying for so long.</p><p>Today, I can say that I understand redemption in a way I never did before.</p><p>It is not just about being forgiven.</p><p>It is about being restored.</p><p>I wanted to write this to say thank you, not just for your words, but for your consistency, your gentleness, and the way you create space for people to return without fear. Your prayers, your reflections, your presence here&#8230; they matter more than you may realise.</p><p>And I am living proof of that.</p><p>With gratitude,<br>A Reader Living in Grace &#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[OVERCOMING ANXIETY]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within a short time, the mind starts to rush ahead, reliving possibilities, picturing outcomes, and looking for control in unknown situations.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/overcoming-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/overcoming-anxiety</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jdDA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f4441b2-d5c1-4a31-836a-23b8da1b5ad3_1080x1350.png" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jdDA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f4441b2-d5c1-4a31-836a-23b8da1b5ad3_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!jdDA!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F8f4441b2-d5c1-4a31-836a-23b8da1b5ad3_1080x1350.png 424w, 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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 icon-noB79L"><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 Reader,</p><p>Within a short time, the mind starts to rush ahead, reliving possibilities, picturing outcomes, and looking for control in unknown situations.</p><p>If you have ever experienced this, you are not alone.</p><p>Many of us experience times when worry weighs more than we would want to acknowledge. There are things in life that we can&#8217;t always answer right away, and the uncertainty can make us feel a little restless.</p><p>However, the fact that God does not want us to bear that burden alone is among the most consoling truths found in Scripture.</p><p>Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us to present everything to God in prayer rather than worrying about anything. And when we do, the amazing promise that follows is that our hearts and minds will be protected by God&#8217;s peace, which surpasses all comprehension.</p><p>Calm and predictable surroundings are typically necessary for worldly peace of mind. It emerges when issues are resolved and vanishes when doubt reappears. But there is more to God&#8217;s peace than that.</p><p>There is a quiet power to God&#8217;s peace. Even when nothing has altered in our immediate surroundings, it keeps our hearts steady. It serves as a gentle reminder that we are under the care of a God who is able to look beyond the here and now and comprehend the entirety of our lives.</p><p>Simple routines like taking a break throughout a hectic day to breathe and pray, letting go of persistent fears, or reminding yourself of God&#8217;s previous faithfulness could be the first steps.</p><p>Remind yourself that God is there, watching over you, and capable of carrying anything that seems too big for you whenever worry starts to surface. Stop for a bit if you&#8217;re feeling overwhelmed by today and present your worries to God in an honest manner.</p><p>Perfect words are not necessary because all you need is an open heart.</p><p>You might also start to feel at ease in that state of surrender, which serves as a gentle reminder that you are not alone in life.</p><p>With the Peace of God,<br>YOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GIRL &#129293;</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[THE HEART OF SERVICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling is not always about a specific role or title; it is the spirit with which we live our daily lives.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/the-heart-of-service</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/the-heart-of-service</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><svg aria-hidden="true" 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" class="icon-noB79L"><g><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 buttonBase-GK1x3M"><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 icon-noB79L"><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>My Lovelies,</p><p><em>What is my calling? </em></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>It&#8217;s a question that often feels large and mysterious, as if the answer must arrive in a dramatic moment or a life-altering revelation. I&#8217;ve come to understand that calling often reveals itself in much quieter ways.</p><p>More often than not, it begins with service.</p><p>Jesus showed us this in the most profound way. Though He carried divine authority, He lived a life deeply rooted in serving others. He cared for the overlooked, healed the hurting, and spent time with people who were often ignored by society.</p><p>The heart of service does not always appear in extraordinary moments. Sometimes it is offering encouragement when someone feels discouraged. Sometimes it is listening patiently when someone needs to be heard. Sometimes it is simply showing up when others choose convenience instead.</p><p>When we serve others sincerely, we begin to see the world differently. We become more aware of the needs around us, and in that awareness, something beautiful begins to unfold: our purpose slowly takes shape.</p><p>You may not always recognise it immediately, but the small acts of kindness you offer can become the very path through which your calling grows. Calling is not always about a specific role or title; it is the spirit with which we live our daily lives.</p><p>It is about choosing humility when pride would be easier. It is about extending grace when frustration feels justified. It is about using whatever gifts God has placed within you to make someone else&#8217;s journey a little lighter.</p><p>When we live with a heart of service, something remarkable happens.</p><p>Our focus shifts away from constantly asking, <em>&#8220;What can I gain?&#8221;</em> and begins asking, <em>&#8220;How can I help?&#8221;</em></p><p>And in that shift, purpose begins to bloom naturally.</p><p><strong>With a heart of service,<br>Temi Olu &#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 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[GOD'S PROVISION]]></title><description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been reading your works for a while now, and I must confess you are a blessing to us all.]]></description><link>https://www.temiolu.com/p/gods-provision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.temiolu.com/p/gods-provision</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[TEMI OLU]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:01:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9ty6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea45f059-a1cf-47f0-b44a-4696673ae926_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/$s_!9ty6!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea45f059-a1cf-47f0-b44a-4696673ae926_1080x1350.png" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!9ty6!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fea45f059-a1cf-47f0-b44a-4696673ae926_1080x1350.png 424w, 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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 icon-noB79L"><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>Our Love T,</p><p>I&#8217;ve been reading your works for a while now, and I must confess you are a blessing to us all, and today I felt compelled to write and share a small testimony of how God showed up for me in a way I never expected.</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>I remember sitting at my kitchen table late one evening, staring at numbers that didn&#8217;t quite add up. The rent was due soon, and I wasn&#8217;t sure how everything would come together.</p><p>I prayed that night, but if I&#8217;m being honest, it wasn&#8217;t the kind of confident prayer people often talk about. It was simple and quiet. I just told God that I didn&#8217;t know what to do and that I needed His help.</p><p>The next morning didn&#8217;t bring any immediate solution, but I remember you prayed with me and gave me some prophecies.</p><p>Over the next few days, small things began to happen that I hadn&#8217;t planned for. A job opportunity I had forgotten about suddenly reopened. A friend reached out asking if I was available to help with a short project. Even a small refund I didn&#8217;t realise I was owed appeared in my bank account.</p><p>Piece by piece, what had looked impossible began to come together. By the time the rent was due, I had exactly what I needed. This moment stayed with me because it reminded me of something simple yet powerful that you said: God&#8217;s provision doesn&#8217;t always arrive the way we imagine it will.</p><p>Sometimes we expect a sudden breakthrough or a dramatic miracle. But often, His provision comes quietly through people, opportunities, and circumstances we didn&#8217;t anticipate.</p><p>Looking back now, I realise that the greatest gift wasn&#8217;t just the financial help.</p><p>It was the reminder that God was paying attention. He saw my need even before I fully understood how to express it. And he responded in ways that gently reassured me that I wasn&#8217;t facing that moment alone.</p><p>You are indeed a blessing, ma</p><p>With gratitude,<br>Teju A &#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[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 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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>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. 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