THE MAIN THEME:  HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I AM GOING?

TITLE:  EMBRACING CHANGE: THE UNEXPECTED LIFE TWISTS

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 John 5:4 (NIV)

“for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

 Devotional:

Life being full of twists and turns is certainly an understatement. People have experiences of their own lives taking a twist here or a turn there.  These experiences might come in the form of losing a loved one, loss of a home, poor performance in school, diagnosis of a terminal disease, struggling with addiction, a shattered dream etc.

About two decades ago, I had just gotten married to my heartthrob, and still in the euphoria of a newlywed, when we woke up in the middle of the night to see that our flat was on fire from one of the rooms. We escaped for our lives in our nightwears, but lost everything we had including our certificates in that incident. Good neighbors gave us clothes and we moved to my brother-in-law's home.

 As terrifying as some of those experiences were, none of them can be compared to the twists and turns in Mary’s life when she found out that she was pregnant with God’s son Luke 1:39-45.  What about Joseph the beloved of the father when he suddenly found himself as a slave in a foreign land unprotected and exposed to all kinds of maltreatment Gen 39:1-23

When faced with life unexpected twists, to get clarity and direction we need to go directly to our source God for guidance.  We need to confide in trusted adults who have been through such experience to help us regain perspective.

We can’t see the future, we don’t know what is going to happen next, but we belong to an overcoming family that has classified every experience as being common to man, declaring us more than conquerors.

My experiences with life unexpected twists did not break me, it made me seek to know God more for myself.  I am a living testimonial that challenges do not break us but exposes us to the amazing love God has for us.  We lost a flat some years back but today God has graciously given us ownership of buildings and other blessings to our amazement. 

Put your trust in Him today, and watch Him turn unexpected life twists for your good.

 Here are a few reflective questions:

• Do I believe that all things are working for good?
• Have I embraced God’s promises from His word to draw strength and comfort when faced with unexpected life twists?

 Let us pray:

Lord thank you for your word to me today, I release all my fears and worries today and I choose to believe and trust that you will come true for me as I journey through life with all its unexpected twist in Jesus name. Amen

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

• No twist in life will stop me from getting to where I am going.
• I overcome life's unexpected challenges by the blood and the word of my testimonies.
• Even though I walk through the valley of shadow of death, I fear no evil
• I am more than a conqueror.

 Enjoy your day beautiful people, and I’ll see you tomorrow

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THE MAIN THEME:  HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I AM GOING?

 TITLE:  ARE YOUR GOALS SMART?

The bible verse for today’s devotional: Luke 14:28 (NIV)

Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?

Devotional:

Getting to where you are going requires that you set a FAITH-BASED SMART GOALS: This requires that goals are specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-bound.

Through prayers, you can specifically ask God for divine direction to the exact actions you need to take as goals are designed to help show you how to attain your vision.

When we prayerfully create a specific goal, we are rest assured that it will be meaningful to accomplishing God’s purpose for our lives. 

 When setting attainable goals, we need to use the eyes of faith, trusting in God’s capacity to provide all the resources we need to accomplish his work.  I once heard my mentor say that “God’s work done in God’s way does not lack resources”.   What makes goals attainable ranges from time, human resources, materials and money.  God is able to supply all our needs according to his riches in glory, and nothing is impossible to him that believes.

 Our goals must be relevant to achieving our vision. Aligning our goals to the gifts and purpose God has graced us with is very key. Sometimes we struggle discerning whether it’s God’s time for us to execute our goals.  As we action our goals, we must be willing to surrender to his divine direction and instructions, pausing when he leads and continuing as he guides us, knowing fully well that all things are working together for our good.

 Here are a few reflective questions:

• Are my goals specific, to an extent that it could be measured when attained or not attained?
• Do I believe that I can achieve my Goals and am I willing to commit to the success of my goals? 

  Let us pray:

Lord thank you for your word to me today, I receive the grace to critically commit to setting a faith-based SMART goals, knowing that it is your will for me to succeed in all that I do to the glory of your name in Jesus’ name. Amen

Please say these words of affirmation: Say them. Mean them, own them and live them--

• I know where I am heading to
• I achieve whatever I set my mind on that is in accordance with your will
• I am focused and determined

Do have a pleasant day beautiful souls, I’ll see you tomorrow.

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THE MAIN THEME: HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I AM GOING?

TITLE: MONEY MATTERS

 The quote for today’s devotional is:

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” — Maya Angelou

Devotional:

Let’s do a little game to check on how we see and what we think about money:

In the following questions, fill in the first thing that comes to your mind:

People with money are…..

Money makes people….

Money causes….

I am afraid that if I have more money I would…

I think money is….

My biggest fear about money is …

Observe your answers and replace the word ‘money’ with any regular tool e.g a hammer and read out your sentences again. How do you feel? From our exercise, we can see that when we think of money in the right way - as a tool to help us accomplish our goals, we would handle it better.

Money should be seen as a tool. A tool is a means or device to accomplish a task. The task in this case should be our goals which should be meaningful, impactful and smart.

Money is an important tool in a destiny toolkit but not the most important tool. It is required for many things therefore there is the need to be financially literate to make the best use of this tool to achieve our purpose on earth.

Money interestingly,  is also the reward for providing valuable goods and services to others. 

So, how should we handle this tool to get the best out of it?

1. First of all, have the right beliefs about money. You must realize money takes on the character of the person holding it, good or evil. Contentment is key!
2. Money is a gift from God; we should be good stewards of this trust.
3. Money should be used wisely - no hoarding, no wasting - budget, spend wisely, save, invest and remember to give.
4. Be financially literate. 

Here are a few reflective questions:

• What do I understand about money?
• How do I become financially literate?
• Do I have skills that can earn me money?
• What budgeting rule can I apply to my finances from today? 
• Do I have any savings?

 LET US PRAY:

Dear God, I thank you for giving us resources to meet our needs. Help me use money wisely in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

• My understanding of money will get me to where I am going.
• I have the right relationship with money and I am content.
• I manage my resources well and I always have more than enough.

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

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THE MAIN THEME: HOW DO I GET TO WHERE I AM GOING?

TITLE: TRICK OF THE TRADE

 The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Proverbs 22:29 (NIV)

Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.

Devotional:

It was another frustrating day at school. John had returned home and the thoughts of dropping out of school came up again. Lately, he had been struggling with his new courses and it was starting to take a toll on him. “When does all this school thing end?” he complained to his father and then stomped off to hide away in his room as he didn’t want another day of being lectured on how he needed to work harder to succeed in life.

John is not alone, sometimes we feel overwhelmed with what we are currently handling and the thought of quitting appears more desirable. Never quit. It is important to know that personal development is a continuous thing.

You will notice that once you have set a goal and attained it, after a while you want to do something else or something bigger. Each new stage comes with its attendant discomfort, uncertainty and challenges. However, if we position ourselves correctly, we increase our chances of success. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is okay to rest, to ask for directions and to try again.

Decide where you want to go and what you need. Commit to learning what is necessary for the next stage. Directly and indirectly learn from mentors; through books and other media. Surround yourself with like minds. Maintain self-discipline and be grateful for your progress however small or big. Hardwork, diligence, consistency, and progress, not perfection is the trick of the trade. 

Here are a few reflective questions:

• Am I diligent?
• Do I know enough to help me reach my desired goal?
•  Who or what community should I align with to support me to achieve my goals?

Let us pray:

Dear God, I thank you that I am not helpless. Help me locate the resources I need to be all that you have called me to be in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

• My skills will get me to where I am going.
• I am competent
• I am diligent
• I stand before kings not before ordinary men.

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

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