Patspiration Blog

 I was having a quite time with the Holy Spirit recently and caught the revelation of this verse below… but to my surprise, it came to me as a question rather than a statement.    I asked myself, Pat Obilor… What stage are you on? I am still trying to decipher the answer as I ask you to ponder too…. This is the year 2025, What stage are you on? Are you in your dream stage? Vision stage or Prophetic stage?…    My prayer is that, may God give us clarity for every area of our lives cos the more you think you have it all figured out, the more there is to unravel. “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.” - Joel 2:28 #patspiration #patobilor #womeninministry #thepropheticwoman #letgoletgod #jesusgirls #joel228

… This was the statement that made me halt on my track while I navigated the stale for grocery shopping sometimes back. Apparently, there had been a slight argument between a customer and the cashier… more like something to do with payment.   The customer had exceeded her budget and ran out of cash but she don’t want to give up on the items in her shopping cart. The cashier advised to complete payment with her card, and she said, she’d prefer to go into the bank, withdraw what she needs and come back. But that the cashier should promise that her items will be intact till she gets back.  The cashier replied saying, she will try but after 30Mins, they will have to rearrange everything back on the shelf! The customer began to fume…  “what do you mean?’ I don’t have time to come back and start picking these items again!”  The cashier again emphasised that, she can pay with her card and that, it is safe and time effective to do so.  Then the customer uttered the word...

  … In the last few months, I have worked in the (people & Culture) dept at ELFT corporate HQ, and I have had a good experience of workplace culture, teamwork, work life balance, and healthy work ethics that helped me to deliver my work effectively and I do not take it for granted. It was also awesome to be a part of Iconic Events in our Organization which strengthens our staff community such as the Staff Awards that gave us the Grammys/Emmy vibes😍, Diwali Day, and the Black History Month celebrations that rounds off the end of October.  We have a great team of incredible staff and partners that are dedicated to providing  quality service to the NHS and our local hospices community and I am so proud to be a part of it!💃 #corporatelife #gratitude #bestplacetowork #patobilor #nhsengland #diwaliday #elftuk #blackhistorymonth #nhsheroes #peopleandculture #nhsworkforce #impactleaders #thankyou❤️💐 

 “In a world inundated with information, the media has the responsibility to discern truth from falsehood, to shed light on injustice, and to inspire hope. Its potential for positive change is boundless.” - Desmond Tutu  When I was given this global prayer assignment for the Media, I casually said, YES! Cos I am always open to anything godly and inspiring but as the day got nearer, it’s created a longing in my heart… on Why we need to pray for the MEDIA globally at such a time as this.  As seen from the words of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, it is more important to pray for the media industry now than ever and I am glad to be doing this kingdom work this Sunday, with some amazing leaders in media and faith walk… people who leaves no stone unturned to address the social issues we face as Christians in the marketplace. These people have consistently positioned themselves as Media powerhouses and spiritual giants and I am so grateful for all the good works they are doing in their...

 Good morning Sunshine! The other day I was going to post a picture and I find myself scrolling through hundreds and trying to find one good one that looks almost sublime and it got me thinking… We may agree or not, we are sometimes all about the appearance. How we are perceived by others, how we want to be seen and felt… and experienced especially in digital eyes.  So for this reason, consciously or unconsciously, we pre-choose and re-arrange, repurpose and reconstruct our looks, our words and our writings… to present ourselves in a certain lovely, savage and hopefully acceptable way that may arouse affection, admiration and social empathy.  Now, there are so many examples to this assertion but a good one will be how we have hundreds of pictures in our phones, like I described earlier… but when we need to post, we keep scrolling until we find the best one that we think looks good to us, you know… the picture that pachage you, and may get you many likes, comments, algorit...

Every project task is easy on paper until the practical starts. So for starters, It is important to keep a detailed project implementation plan from the onset of the software development life cycle as well as track its potholes and progression as the software is being developed. The developers, project managers and Analysts etc should not undermine the importance of effective communication, and transparency. The temptation to hide or cover up for challenges encountered is what worsens situation so all stakeholders should be able to work together as a team and review what’s working in their SDLC or not. Testers and developers should also ensure to benchmark the software with other existing ones to assure quality standards of the software. The use of project management, scheduling and analysis tools such as such as Pert, Gannt, CPM and Swot etc should be deployed.  Let me stop here but feel free to share your thoughts how to mitigate software development risks.  Have a beautiful...

  Art in all its forms including literature, poetry, music, role playing, dance and Photography etc is not just about expressing oneself or capturing moments. It is also about reaching into your core to expressing your inner desires, and what your soul feels, as you copulate your feelings in the present and your hope for tomorrow. It is the ability to create a beautiful and mesmerising effect for anyone who sees and experience it.   It is to convey one’s feelings and thoughts in the most sublime way possible. Thus, in the art of photography, a good picture can make you remember your past, set new goals or romanticise about your impending future. When I do Photoshoots or take pictures, I hope that it expresses most part of me that makes up my life and my intentions for living and I want to share that dreamy image with anyone who sees it, to build a priceless and special connection that cannot be quantified or watered down. Hence, the rewards of a true creative is not about mone...

August Celebrity Birthday   Hello Fam, welcome to the prestigious August! My month of birth!💃 AND Welcome to my annual social love campaign tagged: ‘Celebrate Me Now’. My name is Pat Obilor, the creative lead for the ‘Celebrate Me Now’ challenge which was launched in August 2020 to inspire us all, to celebrate one another while alive. I know we all have our personal struggles and life can be too demanding of our time and resources but still, we tend to be unavailable, less bothered about people that matter until they are gone or until we know they will die soon... When this happens, suddenly, we remember the good they did for us, the smiles they gave us, the recommendations and opportunities they introduced to us... etc.  We begin to bring out pictures and videos of the phenomenal things they did while on earth and try to hide the fact that we did not care or appreciate them enough. While it is not wrong to give accolades to the dead and let the world know how important they ...

 I will be happy when I finish school! I will be happy when I graduate! I will be happy when I get married! I will be happy when my Kids are grown! I will be happy when my business starts making sales! I will be happy when they forgive me! I will be happy when I get new clothes! I will be happy when I become a father I will be happy when I get the award!  I will be happy when I get a visa and relocate!  I will be happy when I get a new job! I will be happy when I become a Mother!  I will be happy when I lose weight!  I will be happy when I save the world!  Then Boom, while waiting for “Your Happy”… depression or Sickness sets in, your health takes a downturn and you lose out on the little reasons that would have made you Happy and then you retire and Die! #riptoyourhappiness.  The arrival fallacy is the illusion that joy lies in the unknown destination ahead.  BE HAPPY NOW! Your happiness is in the moment, not a destination.  This post was in...

 I could also title this, “ AI and ML invasion… the art of inorganic evolution in our world.” Let’s dive in…   These days, It is almost guilty to wake up, and say “Good morning beautiful people” and not say, “Hello AI”, or Hi Avatar”, because they are becoming us and we are obliged to embrace them.  Have you ever used a piece of technology and said, “thank you” after using it? You deemed it fit because it optimised your work and also met you on a human level… very magical right?  It is not news that, Artificial intelligence and machine learning et al have penetrated the world systems and will probably dominate every administrative and knowledge sector in almost every human profession you can think of. From the minute excellence of a fine photographer to the delicate focus of a trained doctor, AI and ML has come to stay to either enhance your work with you there, or to simply take your titles.  One of the reasons these innovations has gained fastest intrusion int...

It is important to mind our intentions in addressing various topics and messages responsibly to promote positive and ethical practices in our society. Social media is now the global dance floor for almost all forms expressions, and a conscious decent approach to sharing our thoughts and contents now, and for future generations is important. So for today, I will be calling on content creators, service providers, pastoral leaders and the general Netizens.  To content creators: Being mindful of the content we create and promote is crucial. It's essential to consider the impact our content may have on others and avoid exploiting or objectifying individuals. For instance, stop promoting nudity and using women as tools for jokes and memes to sell or for traffic. Stop glamorising toxic behaviours by using human angle stories in the most demoralising manner to optimise your creativity. Instead, let's focus on creating content that is respectful, inclusive, and promotes healthy values. ...

 … It is good to be MAD! to Make A Difference in the Acronymous way only.  The other description of being M*D, is not what you wish for anyone. These days, everyone seems to be alright outwardly but the fact is, even those whom we perceive as sane might harbor hidden struggles of mental imbalances. It's a disheartening reality that many people in developed countries battle mental instability. The deceptive nature lies in their outward appearance so you don’t even notice.  They dress well and present themselves as clean and topnotch until you interact with them.  This is in stark contrast, to Africa, where identifying mentally distressed individuals becomes comparatively easier as they often appear unkempt and vocalize their thoughts incoherently. Some recorded cases of m*dness often trace back to social and financial hardships, including profound loneliness, breakfast from heartbreak, suffocating debt, and the distress of unemployment. The relentless burden of compou...