MAIN THEME IS: WHY AM I HERE? 

TITLE: LESSON FROM NELSON MANDELA’S YEARS

 The quotes for today’s devotional are: 

“It always seems impossible until it’s done - Nelson Mandela”

“Remember that hope is a powerful tool, when all else is lost” - Nelson Mandela

“I never lose, I either win or learn” - Nelson Mandela

Devotional:

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Nelson Mandela was jailed at the age of 38 for opposing South Africa's apartheid system. He spent 27 years in prison. While in prison, he faced unbearable conditions meant to break his determination, but he refused to give up, all in a bid to achieve equality for all people.

Apartheid is a system of racial segregation. 

Here are a few of the lessons from Nelson Mandela:

1. Value of Education: Mandela understood the importance of education. He renounced his claim to the chieftainship to become a lawyer. 
2. Mentorship: After his father’s death when he was just 7 years, Jongintaba, the regent of the Thembu raised him. He enjoyed listening to adults solve problems and this earned him mentorship from the elders and leaders in his community.
3. Embracing responsibility: As a teenager, Mandela took on various responsibilities within his community, which instilled in him a sense of duty and service. 
4. Questioning the status-quo: Growing up in a society marked by racial segregation and inequality, Mandela became aware of the social injustices at a young age.  This awareness triggered his lifelong commitment to fighting for equality and justice. 
5. Respect for Tradition and Cultural Heritage: Mandela had high regard for tradition and culture which he respected so much. 

Whenever or wherever we observe injustice and oppression, God expects us to serve as His beacon of light.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. What is going on around me which isn't good?
2. What can I do about it?

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, please grant me the courage to fight for a good cause. Do not let me look away.

Please say these words of affirmation. Say them, mean them, own them and live them

• I am here to make life easier for people, not more difficult. 
• I am bold
• I will change my world for good.

Do have a pleasant day of ease. Be good, I’ll see you tomorrow.

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