Oluyomi Ola-David Insights

Where is the beauty In chaos Teach me the song of peace Where is the brilliance In darkness Teach me the way of light Where is the warmth  In winter Teach me to fan the flame Where is the value  In vice Teach me the virtue of life Where is the honour In sloth Teach me to make goods Where is the treasure  In trash Teach me the green cycle Where is the strength In ignorance Teach me my history Where is the melody In complaints Teach me a grateful thought Where is the prudence In folly Teach me good sense Where is the purity In mixture Teach me to distill truth Where is the answer In braggadocio Teach me humble prayer Where is the grace In hatred Teach me the nature of love

Why should we learn Why must we earn Why should we govern Why must we participate History presents an account Economy runs its cycles Reason accumulates facts Markets feature resources Appetite drives labour Legacy influences change Excellence defines nature Markets distribute value Human beings Are unique units of government Each one is inherently valuable And resources need development Conflict stirs inquiry Facts face the field Knowledge reveals the limits Insight reads the truth

Faith is patient Doubt is full of haste Gratitude is evergreen Farmhands can learn mercy Faith is made Doubt is full of mixture Gratitude is formed Bones can stay moist Faith is true Doubt is full of wind Gratitude is sturdy Builders can circulate peace Faith is content Doubt is full of greed Gratitude is oceanic Fishers can sail deeper Faith is forgiving Doubt is full of bile Gratitude is loving Hearts can breathe life Faith is prudent Doubt is full of junk Gratitude is fruitful Carpenters call spot difference

Vitality precedes growth Faith comes before development Simplicity heralds nobility Truth relegates perversity Unity precedes community Peace comes before stability Life embraces purpose Industry relegates sloth Surrender precedes salvation Receipt comes before accountability Power reveals the soul Influence relegates vanity Preparation precedes promotion Planting comes before harvest Teachable becomes learned Knowledge relegates pride Prayer precedes wisdom Prudence comes before progress Obedience eats the good Insight relegates rebellion Gratitude precedes welcome Thought comes before action Faithfulness takes lessons Patience relegates doubt

Independence is responsibility Interdependence is community Independence is industry Interdependence is development Citizenship is an office Peace is an investment Citizenship is noble Peace is precious Nigeria is heritage Nigeria is great Nigeria is grateful Nigeria is hopeful Peace to Nigeria October 2023 is obedient Faith, plant Let Nigeria win over drought Peace to you and all yours October 2023 is obedient Mercy, speak Let contrary winds be still Peace to Africa October 2023 is obedient Grace, watch Let Africa open to light _ September 2023 is grateful

Where are the age-old fruit gardens, free for all to relish? Fruits should be the cheapest snacks around villages, towns, suburbs and cities. Where are the age-old village squares, free for littles ones to meet clean story lines? Squares should be the safest spots around villages, towns, suburbs and cities. Where are the age-old quiet streets, open for prudence to do business? Streets should be the resort of all noble skills around villages, towns, suburbs and cities. Where is the united nation full of hope, faith, love, and peace? Let our nation exemplify days of heaven on earth!

Gratitude is discerning It enthrones truth Faith is zealous It gains knowledge Gratitude is prudent It sits with wisdom Faith is active It moves mountains Gratitude is loving It drives out fear Faith is obedient It employs mastery Gratitude is sweet It heals the ill Faith is endowed It leans on the most high Gratitude is bright It teaches a planet Faith is tough It breaks bondage Gratitude is thankful It dispels doubt Faith is praiseful It creates a future

Why gamble When you can plant Why loaf When you can be true Why waste When you can recycle Why outsource When you can cultivate Why shatter When you can build Why import When you can nurture Why doubt When you can believe Why worry When you can pray Why murmur When you can give thanks Why give up When you can go on Why wander When you can abide Why perish  When you can repent Why hurry When you can wait  Why toil When you can launch out Why faint  When you can grow Why slumber  When you can watch Why curse When you can bless Why wonder When you can ask Why condone When you can rebuke Why falter When you can stand Why hunger When you can gather Why delay When you can develop Why scoff When you can learn Why rebel When you can obey God

Unity is constructive Wisdom is a builder Truth brings salvation Light reveals the dark Unity is progressive Growth is a decision Truth stays constant Knowledge reveals ignorance Unity is princely Peace is a ruler Truth camps with mercy Right reveals wrong Unity is conscientious Courage is a conqueror Truth finds goodness Time reveals a seed Unity is cooperative Prudence chooses its influence Truth is warm Trinity reveals community Unity is energy Power churns out goods Truth clothes the weak Reason reveals strength Unity is ageless Air occupies the space Truth is timeless Student reveals the lesson

The best way to read the future Is to create it The best way to know truth Is to feed on truth The best way to master a trade Is to serve the best master The best way to live grateful Is to have a thoughtful heart The best way to do a huge task Is to imitate the little ant The best way to learn Is to think through history The best way to use time Is to invest it  The best way to find grace Is to approach God humbly The best way to reign in life Is to discipline self The best way to live by faith Is to repent and be saved The best way to live in peace Is to enthrone the prince of peace The best way to enjoy a field Is to heed the good shepherd

There is no ignorance In the most high There is no tree On stony ground There is no lie In the true vine There is no fruit On the rebellious branch There is no confusion In the living way There is no help In sinking sand There is no thirst By the desert path There is no peace For the wicked There is no harm In the good shepherd There is no virtue In a little fox There is no ceiling In the open sky There is no delay In a repentant heart

Seeking fruit Live for purpose Deepen faith Heal yourself Finding mercy Work with zeal Getting message Launch out Getting willing Learn obedience Accepting pardon Do likewise Excusing clutter Find focus Employing reason Discern truth Rising up Plant good Expanding coast Follow captain   Separating grain Get relief Drinking water Fill vessel