MAIN THEME IS: WHY AM I HERE?                                 

TITLE: LESSONS FROM LOUIS BRAILLE’S TEENAGE YEARS

The quote for today’s devotional is:  

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude” - Scott Hamilton

Devotional:

Louis Braille invented the braille machine for the blind in 1824.  HE was born on Jan 4, 1809 in Coupuray, France. He became blind at age 3 while playing with tools in his father’s harness shop. He started his education by sitting in classes in the village school. At age 10 he was awarded a scholarship to the Royal Institute for Blind Youth in Paris.

At the Royal Institute, he was taught using embossed print letters but this made reading slow and of course you can imagine, writing was close to impossible. He was however inspired after an army captain visited to demonstrate “night writing”, a method used by soldiers to communicate slightly on the battlefield using a raised dots alphabet.  Though Braille initially found the system complicated, by age fifteen, he modified it to a six-dot cell from a twelve-dot system. This is still in use today.

Here are a few of the lessons from Louis Braille’s teenage years:

1. Innovation through Adversity: His creation of the Braille system was a direct response to his own needs and the needs of others like him.
2. Perseverance and Determination: Despite his challenge, Braille was determined to read and write, now he has empowered millions of visually impaired individuals.
3. Resourcefulness: With limited resources, he improved an existing system.
4. Resilience: Rather than be deterred, Braille was motivated.
5. Visionary: He envisioned and made reality a world where blind people could independently read.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. Is there anything I see as impossible to achieve?
2. Are there challenges I can birth solutions for?

Let us pray:

 Lord, I thank you for filling me with your spirit. Help me to think of possibilities even in a difficult situation. Amen

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

• I am here to bring solutions to world problems. 
• I am a visionary being. 

Do have a productive day. Take good care of yourself. I’ll see you tomorrow.

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TITLE: LESSONS FROM JOAN OF ARC’S TEENAGE YEARS

 The quotes for today’s devotional are:

"Have faith in yourself, for you are stronger than you think," – Joan of Arc.

‘’All battles are first won or lost in the mind” – Joan of Arc

“I am not afraid; I was born to do this” - Joan of Arc

Devotional:

Joan of Arc. was a national heroine of France.

At 17 years old, Joan accompanied the army to take the city of Orleans as ordered by the King.

She was a peasant girl who, believing that she was acting under divine guidance, cropped her hair short like a man's, donned a suit of white armour, went to war and successfully helped French troops to victory in March 1429, even after being wounded and suffering in battle.

She became the greatest heroine of her compatriots and was in 1920 canonised a saint.

Lessons from Joan

Courage and Conviction: Joan displayed remarkable bravery and strong conviction in her beliefs.  Her willingness to act on her visions, despite the risks and opposition, highlights the importance of standing firm in one’s convictions.

Breaking Stereotypes: As a teenage girl leading an army, Joan defied the gender norms of her time.  Her story demonstrates the power of breaking societal stereotypes and pursuing one’s goals regardless of conventional expectations.

Leadership and Inspiration: Joan’s ability to inspire and lead others, even as a teenager, shows that leadership is not confined to age or experience.  Her passion and determination rallied troops and inspired a nation.

Resilience in adversity: Joan faced immense challenges, including betrayal, and eventual capture.  Her resilience in the face of adversity is a powerful reminder of the strength needed to persevere through difficult times.

Impact of Faith: Joan’s life underscores the influence of faith in shaping one’s actions and decisions.  Her reliance on divine guidance highlights how faith can provide strength and direction.

Joan’s achievements as a teenager show that young people can make significant contributions to society.  Her story encourages young individuals to believe in their potential and strive for greatness.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. Is there a moment when I needed to speak up or take a stand based on my beliefs and values, did I exert confidence and courage in such a moment? 
2. What can I do differently after this devotional?

Let us pray:

Thank you, Lord, for showing me an example of courage and confidence through Joan’s story, I received the spirit of love, power and a sound mind. Amen

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

•       I am here because I believe in myself. 
•       I am courageous.
•       I will not be afraid to do that which I believe in.

Do have an inspiring day. Be good, I’ll see you tomorrow.

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TITLE: LESSONS FROM WARREN BUFFET

The quote for today’s devotional is: 

“The best investment you can make is in yourself. The more you learn. The more you will earn.” – Warren Buffett

Devotional:

Warren Buffett, an American businessman and philanthropist, widely considered the most successful investor was born August 30, 1930, in Omaha Nebraska U.S.

Warren developed his entrepreneurial skills early in life and had mindful collaborations with like minds

At age seven, he borrowed the book “One thousand ways to make $1000 from the Omaha Public Library and promised his family he would become a billionaire.  

At ten years he visited New York City and saw the New York Stock Exchange, and bought 6 shares.

In high school, he invested in a business owned by his father and bought a 40-acre farm worked by a tenant farmer. He bought the land when he was 14 years old with $1,200 of his savings. He also sold calendars, used golf balls, and stamps. By the time he finished college, Buffett had amassed $9,800 in savings.

Lessons from Warren

Early start at business: Buffet developed a keen interest in business and investing at a young age.

Entrepreneurial spirit: Buffet’s tenacity at business was exemplary. He delivered newspapers, sold chewing gum, and operated pinball machines. These highlight the importance of finding opportunities in everyday activities and entrepreneurial thinking.

Value of Education: Buffet was an avid reader and learner. Readers are leaders.

Financial Prudence: As a teenager, Buffet demonstrated a strong sense of financial prudence, savings and investment. 

Networking and Relationships: Buffet valued building relationships and learning from others.  His connections with mentors and fellow investors played a significant role in his development.

Our quote for the day reiterates the place of self development and wealth creation.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1.     How do I manage my pocket money?
2.     Do I have savings?
3.     Have I done any form of investment before? (Note: gambling is not an investment opportunity)

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, thank you for showing an example in Buffet today. Please open my eyes to legal opportunities that can create wealth. Help me to be an investor and not a waster. Amen

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

1. I am here because I can create wealth.
2. I am not a waster.
3. I will create wealth.

Do have an amazing day. Take good care of yourself, I’ll see you tomorrow.

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TITLE: LESSONS FROM KWAME NKURMAH'S TEENAGE YEARS

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Psalm 33: 11 (NIV):

‘But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.

Devotional:

Kwame Nkrumah (1909-1972) was not just the first African born Prime Minister of Ghana from 1952 to 1957, he was also a non-violent activist whose radical vision and bold leadership helped lead Ghana to independence in 1957, he was a founding member of the Organization of African Unity and the winner of the Lenin Peace Prize in 1962. He was an inspiration to Martin Luther King Jr.

Kwame Nkrumah was born to a poor and illiterate family at Nkroful, a small village in the Nzema area, in the far southwest of the Gold Coast. He was raised by his mother and his extended family. He lived a carefree childhood in the village, the bush, and on the sea.

Kwame was the only child of his mother who sent him to the elementary school run by a Catholic mission at Half Assini, where HE PROVED AN ADEPT STUDENT.

He progressed through the ten-year elementary programme in eight years. In 1925, at age 16, he was a student-teacher in the school. While at the school, HE WAS NOTICED by the Reverend Alec Garden Fraser, principal of the Government Training College (soon to become Achimota School) in the Gold Coast's capital, Accra. He was trained as a teacher and was exposed to the ideas of Marcus Garvey and W. E. B. Du Bois that there should be close co-operation between the races in governing the Gold Coast, but Nkrumah soon came to believe that only when the black race governed itself could there be peace between the races.

He rose to become the head of schools, joined politics and founded the Nzima Literary Society.

Nkrumah had heard journalist and future Nigerian president Nnamdi Azikiwe speak while a student at Achimota; the two men met and Azikiwe's INFLUENCE increased Nkrumah's interest in black nationalism.

President Azikiwe had attended Lincoln University, a historically black college in Chester County, Pennsylvania, west of Philadelphia, and he advised Nkrumah to enrol there. He did, and the rest is history.

 Here are a few reflective questions:

-     What would people notice about my character and attitude to life

-     Who do I listen to? Who influences me? Who is my mentor?

-     Do I notice the problems in my environment? Can I do something about them?

Let us pray:

Dear God, help me not just to notice the problems in my immediate environment, grant me the wisdom and enablement to be willing to solve them. Help me connect with the right people who will guide and mentor me on the path of fulfilling my purpose here on earth. Amen.

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

I am here because I am enough.

I can and I will fulfil my purpose.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Do have a fulfilling day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow

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