Thank You
One of the verses of the bible that I found my favorite in my adolescent years was this one, “Great peace have they that love your law, nothing shall offend them”. I used to recite this scripture as an antidote to getting offended by people. I grew up with a grave anger problem, and in my quest to overcome it, this verse was one that proved very useful. Add this to verses like, “be angry, but do not sin”, and “do not let the sun go down on your anger”, I gradually overcame a chronic anger problem before I was 17. A lot has happened to offend me since then, but having learnt to rule my emotions, I have enjoyed great peace.
Towards the end of this year however, I put myself under a lot of pressure to make some people happy, but only a few of them appreciated it. I wondered why this was happening, and I wanted to make some strong resolutions against the new year, about what and what not to ever do again. I wondered why I was so hurt, was it because it wasn’t convenient for me or was my great peace wearing out, due to lack of use? Or was it that I was empowered to see specks because I had a log in my eyes? Yeah, that’s another one, I had grown up assuring myself, that I needed to have a log in my eye to see the speck in another, that what we criticize the most is a tendency that we have capacities to fall into. No sooner after I had felt hurt about people not being appreciative of sacrifices, privileges or gestures, that I realized in reality that I was most guilty of all. I was guilty as sin.
I looked back at the year, and even though in my heart of hearts, I really appreciated God and friends for many things they had done for me in the course of the year going, that appreciation wasn’t being felt, because it wasn’t verbalized. I appreciated, but failed to thank. Here was I, feeling bad that the same thing was happening to me, that I had failed so woefully at. The elders say that he that thinks, will thank. There is so much I’m grateful to God for, and there are so many people I am grateful their paths crossed mine in 2007. I can’t exhaust it, but I can try.
I want to say a big thank you to God for life, love, peace, my wife, my daughter, my son, my parents, my siblings, my colleagues in Generis, my prayer partners, my mentors, my friends, my uncles and aunts, my extended family, my online buddies, my fans, my fellow teenage teachers, my students, sound health, wealth, opportunities, clubfreedom, mlm in general, ecash invest, NNC, favor, our clients, my website, a sound mind, great ideas, journey mercies, food to eat, clothes to wear, protection, grace, NNC, and so much I can’t remember. I publicly confess that it is not my doing, I am what I am, only by God’s grace. How far I have come is not my ingenuity, it’s his help, his confidence and his plan. Where I am going is not by my strategy, it’s by his power. I am not the message, I am a messenger, I am not the messiah, I am the donkey in which he rides, I am not here on my own accord, I am sent. Thank you God, for all you have done for me… you are too much!
And then you, yes you, I want to say a big thank you to you. The fact that you are reading this alone shows that you deserve to be thanked. Why do you come to this site? You don’t have to, why did you inform your friends about me? You didn’t need to, but you did. Why? Because you love me, because you wanted to be a blessing to me, because you wanted to? You deserve my thank you. I can’t exhaust the list of the people whose input into my life in 2007 has added so much colour to my life, I can only try… Temitope, Felix, Ola, Ogho, Kamal, Tola, Yemisi, Abiola2, Seun3, Tiwa, Folayemi, Anu, Charles, Ugo, Joy, Luminus, Pastor Tea, Bukky, Lolu, Bisola, Eolutosin, Dejoski, Sandra, Bolaji, Cliff, Zemanski, Kayode, Ireoluwa, Araoluwa, Awele, Bukky Mtn, delat, Femi3, ‘Gbenga2, Ropo, Kunle, Niyi, Layi, fumosh, Angela, Peter, Joshua, Toun, Layo, Sayo, Feyi, Sade, Korede, Segun2, Emmautomi, Yinka, Titi, Moore, Okocha family, Chiadozie, Mr. Kunle, Busayo, Niyiadesanya, jegzie, Fbanigbe, Isaac, SolaB, Buki, Tunde, Gbolabo, Gbolade, Kolapo, Dipo, Fred, Bimpe, Dotun, Stefan, Dami, Dorothy, Emeka, Nkiru, Tomi, Seyi, Oga Wale, Ijeoma, Maryam, Innocent, Bayo, Catherine, Yemi, Tunde, Tunzie, Jide, Ademiju, Bimpe, Rev Sam, Pst Godman, Pst Williams, Akin, Yemisi,tallest, Steven, Rotimi, Jane, mtn, phcn, Startech, morphet, Gtbank, Oceanic Bank, Promasidor, IMFB Microfinance Bank, Realwoman, Pneuma Bookshop, Celtel, TIEC, 6k4you, Clubfreedom, Ecash-Invest, Eniola, Vivian, Ijeoma, Doyin, TunjiF, Sola, Kunle, Akin, Efe, Femi, Damilade, Lara, Richard, Funmi, Toyosi, Kess, Ayo, Akin, Bernad, Aneto, Peter, Harold, Tunde, Inem, Ehis, Oghale, Deji, Ife, Tomi, Peter, Tony, James, Patutomi, Bussy, Ope, Kolade, Soremi, Nihin, Ireti, Joshua, Ekwu, Rume, Jane, Biodun, and all that fall into any of these categories… my parents, my siblings, my colleagues in Generis, my prayer partners, my mentors, my friends, my uncles and aunts, my extended family, my online buddies, my fans, my fellow teenage teachers, my students, my proteges, our clients and you… yes…YOU!
Thank you! Do think about it… and take out time to say thank you to all truly deserving of it in your life. Don’t just appreciate them, say it.
Hello. I am 
Most appropriate.
He who expressively appreciates yesterday’s favour is sure to recieve more.
What I particularly like about this write up is that it shows Deolu is able to carry out self critical review which is necessary for any individual who wants to continually improve him or herself.This is the only way of servant-leadership that can positively change our society.
I salute you.
Lots of thanks to God for you sir. You’ve being a tremendous blessing to those of us that had one thing or the other to do with you this year. Your pain only shows you still have blood running in your veins. It’s human.
NNC project is a clearcut manifestation of Ephesian 3:10-11: “to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord”.
Don’t lose heart at your pains for our country. We believe in you, we believe in Nigeria and ultimately we believe in God.
@ all
merry christmas and a happy year 2008.
may th e Good Lord continue to make us see reasons to be thankful in ALL situations even when the goings dont appear too smooth.
greater year ahead of us
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Deolu,
I have to thank you too for the various information I got from you this year. Although, I am yet to be a member of NNC, my current profitable investments with a fund manager was as a result of the information you provided.
I sent this prayer to my family and friends, I’m praying same for you and your family: As you celebrate this festive season, I pray you will always have reasons to celebrate His love the remaining days of 2007 and throughout 2008. Merry Xmas and a happy New Year.
And also, thank you for posting this lovely piece on my birthday.
Hmmmm Deolu, i thank God for your life and family, indeed you are blessed of God and a carrier of His blessing. You will never fall short of this Blessing of God all the days of your life in Jesus mighty name, Amen.
http://www.deoluakinyemi.com has been a precious gift to my life and family in 2007, you are an inspiration and a showpiece of God’s grace, thank you for yielding yourself as a vessel in His hands. I’m proud of you and can vouch for you with all confidence anytime, anyday.
Rejoice my brother because the days ahead will speak in your favour, you will enjoy God’s Mercies like never before!!! I hear the angel singing ‘IT IS WELL WITH YOU’
Keep up the great work, cheers.
Another master-piece sir and a moving one too!
I wish you the best of the season and a fruitful 2008
Captured in the Yoruba proverb : Eni t’o ba dupe ore ana ari miran gba! Deolu, 2008 is a new platform for you Just focus on God and be Strong!
DADDY has penned u 4 Higher Blessings 2wards d Next Level!Imagine it!Believe it!
Live it! 2008-a fresh beginning!
The issue of guilt…that shows our human frailty…We seek for perfection!
My advise:
It’s not in absolute what we do or not…
The bottom line is- God’s grace availeth much.
Mr Deolu,
Words cant clearly express how grateful i am to you, for am amazed how much richer and fulfilling my life has become. your life is a living epistle to all, a life i ultimately desire to live. your advice, rebuke and correction have helped in channeling me in in right direction of purposeful living.
I cherish every moment i spend hearing you talk, your words are so forcible, that they revive any weary soul.
I salute your tenacity and your drive to pursue and achieve, i doff my cap.
David ugo
i should be the one thanking you for everything you’ve done for me.
http://www.Deoluakinyemi.com came into my life just at my turning point, and Deolu Akinyeni Himself as been more than a blessing to me
i re-thank everyone he has thanked and i am thanking you for being not just a mentor, but a friend and brother.
I love you
Hi Deolu,
I have to join the chorus of thanks, since i discover your site, it has enrich my life immense and meeting you in person has bn rewarding.
Thank you deolu and May the Good Lord continue to grant you strength to continue to be a source of inspiration to all of us.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING THANKS.
YOU REALLY DESERVE THE THANKS FOR IMPACTING SO MANY LIVES.
HAPPY 2008.
One thing I have realized in life is that, no matter how far you go to please people in life, you can never please all.
Some are appreciative while some are ungrateful whether they gain or loose, they will never be grateful to God, knowing fully well that in life you gain in every ups and down. When the going is good, be thankful and when the going is bad one should be grateful to God as well, because when the road is too smooth, one should be very careful if not, one will never know when he/she ‘ll get drowned.
I have leant to be appreciative when the going is sweet and when reverse is the case, because it’s an avenue/opportunity to tap into knowledge and also to learn.
A baby will never learn to work except he fall and rises.
Just do your best and leave the rest, you can never please all. One who pleases all will never be a success, in everything you do always expect there are critics and that is how to make it in this delicate world.
Anything you do and everybody applauds and celebrate you, no critics, then think twice.
Firstly I thank God for my yesterday, for my today and for my tomorrow. I thank God for my immediate family as well.
Personally, I am grateful your path crosses mine in the year 2007 of which verbal words alone cannot express, may be I am one of those you thought never appreciated your worth, I really did and I thank God you are also a blessing to me, you became my mentor. You’ve added value to my life and I have also gain from your wealth of knowledge. You empowered me to write, you sharpened up my inner spirit. I will forever be grateful to you.
There is a saying that in life you meet different people for different reasons, some you are bound to meet because the road is narrow, there is no escape, some you’ll meet for a purpose and some you’ll meet to be friends forever and some because you’re destined to meet because they have a role to play in your life. I believe yours is for a reason and destiny bring us together to add value to my life, I appreciated you more than you can ever imagined. I LOVE YOU and I love your family.
I am using this medium as well to show my appreciation to all the folks of GUTS and here I am saying thanking you to all.
http://www.newnigeriaclub.net/Gmercy
Me nko? (lol).
Thank you for awakening the spirit of thanksgiving in me.I have a lot to be thankful for too……..
Thanks for saying Thank you.
Eni to ba mo inu ro a mo ope da.
Thank you for allowing u to be a messenger
Chairman,
It’s really nice to see you do this, I must confess you really tried with this particular post.
For me, I hope am not one of the people who have not been appreciative of you but take this from me, you are the man of the year for me. you are one guy I will never stop thanking God for bringing into my life.
Remain blessed and remain on TOP!!!
Josh
http://www.joshadeyemi.blogspot.com
Let everything that have breath praise the lord says the psalmist. 2007 was a very outstanding year for me. infact i can say its the best year so far. i made financial progress! relationships were consolidated and goals were achieved.
My Only Regret however is that i did not set bigger goals…….
In 2008 i will be more consistent with my blogging at least once a week.
I will be on air twice a week on radio. Gold Fm 5:55am Mondays and Wednesdays
I will be in touch with the people that matter in my life.
I will cultivate deeper relationships with people. I will be proactive about helping others.
I will also develop stronger spiritual values
and practice my faith
Lastly i will be more understanding of others….so help me God
Chairman thank you for being part of my success story in 2007
Deolu
You have done your best may God be with you and your family we appreciate your doings and efforts. do have a wonderful season.
suyi
Deolu(chairman),
I must really appreciate the opportunities you gave me last year and use this medium to say you made my last year,because there are opportunities that i got last year they came as a result of experience and things i got from you.
Big Thanks
Adeolu Akinyemi, thank you for those of us you touched in 2007, in ways you can’t even imagine. One of the remarkable things that happened to me in 2007 was knowing you. You are blessed!!!