We had great aspirations. We were neither familiar with failure nor the frustration that comes with losing.

Our confidence was rock-solid and our enthusiasm was contagious. You remember?

We shared our dreams without inhibition and we said things like “When I grow up, I’d like to be a…”

You may fill in the blanks.

Some of us said “Medical Doctor”

Some said “Lawyer”

Some said “Accountant”

Others said “Astronaut…Pilot…Engineer…Inventor”

Do you remember what you said?

When I was a kid, I had three answers to the famous question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”

I still remember very clearly.

I said “Chief. Soldier. Pastor” I thought I had to go to school to study for several years to earn several degrees and certificates if my dreams were to come to pass.

I wanted to become a chief because my paternal great-uncle and maternal grandfather were chiefs and the were both widely celebrated and highly -respected.

I wanted to be a soldier because I was awed by the grand display of military might in many Hollywood movies I saw on television.

However, I can’t remember why I wanted to be a pastor. I have tried to remember several times but its been to no avail.

In retrospect, I believe the seed of that desire was divinely planted in the rich soil of my innocent mind. If I had the information I now have, I am almost certain that I wouldn’t have added “pastor” to my “want-to-be” list

It’s been several years since then and a lot of things have happened. I have grown physically, spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and otherwise. I have discovered several of my gifts and abilities and I am consistently working on myself.I am constantly seeking new ways to serve God by empowering the people around me.

I have written books.

I have hosted workshops.

I have founded a Personal and Professional Development Academy.

I have facilitated trainings for banks and other reputable organizations.

I have addressed over a thousand audiences ranging from five to five hundred thousand over the last decade.

I have appeared in National publications and been a guest on talk shows.

I have participated in a Reality TV show.

I have been seen by over five million people via international television.

I have done all these with great zest and joy.

However, I can tell you with all conviction that my pastoral calling gives me greater fulfillment than all of the above.

Today, I am asked this question often “Are you really a pastor?”

In plain terms, the answer is YES!

That call that I first sensed as a child still tugs at my heart today. It’s been confirmed in several ways over the years. It is a resounding symphony that rings loud and clear in the hallway of my heart. Nothing gives me greater joy than providing spiritual guidance to people. I consider sharing the person and principles of Christ with people a huge and humbling responsibility. Preaching and teaching God’s Word gives me great joy and deep satisfaction. It is my divinely-designed duty.

I do not and will never qualify by human standards to be a pastor but by God’s saving grace and unfailing mercy, I serve in that capacity. I have served as a pastor in different capacities for almost 10 years but I was fully  ordained as a pastor in the House On The Rock on May 9, 2010.

For me, pastor isn’t a title. It is a calling. Besides, it is the acronym that defines who I am and what I do.

So when I say I’m a Pastor, I mean I’m a P.A.S.T.O.R.

Preacher…I reconcile men to God by proclaiming and explaining the truth of God’s Timeless and Infallible Word

Author…I inspire mind-renewal by documenting solutions and strategies

Speaker…I challenge and empower people by sharing thoughts and ideas for transformation

Trainer…I instruct and discipline people to form habits, thoughts and behavior that improve their proficiency

Oracle…I serve as a human agent of divine communication

Reformer…I am a catalyst of spiritual revolution and social change

I have decided to be the best that God created me to be.

Do let me know how I can serve you and your loved ones.
I’d be glad to read your comments or questions in the comment box below.

Life is a journey.

Like every journey, life is laced with a string of discoveries.

Thankfully, we don’t need to be super-rich or extra-fortunate to make some of the most significant discoveries. They are all around us. Better still, they lie within us. King Solomon said “God has set eternity in our hearts” (paraphrase) Great secrets are waiting to be explored-if only we are willing to open our minds and learn.

A good place to start is the rich repository that lies within us. I have no doubt that each of us is an expression of God’s unparalleled creativity. You may sit idly by wishing you were as beautiful, intelligent, daring, rich or powerful as someone else you admire or even envy but be rest assured that that is simply an abuse of your precious time.

You are UNIQUE.

You are different.

You are special.

You are distinct.

You are spectacular.

You are God’s creativity in flesh-form.

Walk in this reality. Relish this thought and remain grateful to God for taking out time to create you for a special purpose.
I’d tell you more about this soon. So stay tuned.

P.S: Share this blog post with your friends and family. They’d be grateful to you and to God.

While I expect everyone who participates to display a sense of urgency and commitment (that’s the TEST part), I also want everyone involved having a great time in the process (that’s the FUN part) as we collectively explore new levels of creativity.

If you are like me, I’m sure you are already asking, “So what exactly are we supposed to do?”

It’s very simple.

Here it is…

You are to take a picture of yourself with a copy of either of my books-”JUST DO IT!” or “SEIZE THE MOMENT!”

Then write what you’ve learned and or how the book has helped you using 100 words or less.

Thereafter, send in your entry-and you could WIN A $100!

So here are 7 simple steps to take.
1. “Like” my Facebook page

2. Buy your copy of “JUST DO IT!” and or “SEIZE THE MOMENT!”(If you don’t have one already)

3. Read it. It takes a slow-reader just 90 minutes.

4. Take a picture of yourself with the book. Be CREATIVE not CONVENTIONAL. Think OUT OF THE BOX. (You don’t need a professional shot. You could use any mobile phone with good resolution)

5. Upload the pic on Facebook and tag me (my page) as well as 19 of your friends. Their comments could help you win.

6. Write your comments about the book under the pic. Be SINCERE and SUCCINCT.(You don’t have to be Wole Soyinka or J.K. Rowling)

7. Send both the pic and your comments to me via dami (at) damioluwatoyinbo.com

It’s really that simple.
If you have any question or comment, kindly leave it in the comment box.

The doors are now open. So get started. submit your entries and start generating the buzz you need to put you ahead of the other “Funtestants”.

Just imagine what you could do with an extra $100 dollars this month.

There’s no time to waste. Just Do It and Seize The Moment!

P.S: Every “Funtestant” will get a FREE gift but ONLY ONE person will win $100 .I’d tell you more about that later. Stay tuned.

]]> http://www.damioluwatoyinbo.com/personal-transformation/the-100-funtest-pose-write-and-win/feed/ 7 http://www.damioluwatoyinbo.com/personal-transformation/thanks-a-lot/ http://www.damioluwatoyinbo.com/personal-transformation/thanks-a-lot/#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:39:33 +0000 dami http://www.damioluwatoyinbo.com/?p=1197 It’s the last day of March and it’s been an exciting month.

I have loads of testimonies and I hope you do too.

I just want to say thank you for being a part of my story this month.

I am grateful in particular for your goodwill messages, prayers, calls and comments on my birthday.

A big “Thank You” to everyone who sent me birthday greetings, kind thoughts, gifts and prayers. Your messages were HUMBLING, HEART-WARMING and REALLY REFRESHING. I sincerely appreciate your investment of love and I am persuaded that God will REWARD YOU RICHLY with every resource and relationship you require to be all that He created you to be. I honor you and hold you in my thoughts and prayers. Again, I say “Thank You”
If you took advantage of my special offer, thank you too.

If you didn’t, it’s fine. Just be on the lookout for the next special offer.

I will be speaking at a dozens of seminars and meetings in April. Please stay tuned to my Facebook page for details.

Meanwhile, I have a FunTest coming up in April. You could win a special gift.

I’d give you details very soon.

When I think of His mercies and goodness, I am humbled.

As He adds another year to my life, I think it wise to share my joy with you.

I wish I could invite everyone to a big birthday party.

I wish I could cut a huge cake and send you a chunk.

I wish I could send you a party park loaded with steaming jollof rice and chicken.

but I’ve decided to give you something much better that will last much longer…something that will empower your mind and boost your productivity. It will in turn get you loads of money to buy all the rice and chicken you desire.

I’m doing a BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Offer on ALL the products in the DreamStream Wisdom Collection.

It is a vast repository of life-changing material and it features some of Nigeria’s finest trainers including Steve Harris, Olakunle Soriyan, Adeolu Akinyemi and yours truly.

Here are the details for the DVDs:

The CDs go for half the price of the DVDs indicated in the table above. For instance, if you want a CD of Adeolu Akinyemi’s teaching on “Financial Intelligence+Sales and Marketing”, you’d pay N750 only.

This also applies to my books “JUST DO IT!” and “SEIZE THE MOMENT!”-They go for N1 000 per copy but you get an extra copy for every 2 copies you buy during this offer.

This means you have access to DVDs, CDs and books at an ALL TIME LOW PRICE…It’s a whooping 33.33% DISCOUNT!

It’s an opportunity you can’t afford to miss.

You can pick up these items at The JOBMag Training Centre, 254, Herbert Macaulay Way, Yaba.

If you are too busy to do that, we’ve got you covered. You could simply place your order by doing a transfer or making a deposit into our bank account and we’d deliver the items to you within 3 working days after confirming your payment.

Note however, that delivery to your preferred address will attract an extra charge of N500 (within Lagos) and N1 000 (outside Lagos)

Here are the account details:

DreamStream Resources Co. Ltd.

219 832174 110

GTBank

If you have questions or you need clarification, kindly call 080 3711 7311. We will be most delighted to respond to your inquiry.

P.S: This offer lasts till March 31st 2012. This means you have just 10 days. So ACT FAST!