There’s Meaning in the Mess, Trust God’s Bigger Plan

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Genesis 50:20 (KJV): “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.” Life itself is not the most recognizable logical thing. The suffering, the deceiving, and the misunderstanding, it all seems fruitless when you are in the thick of it all. However, as was mentioned in the story of Joseph, there usually is divine purpose even in the most sorrowful of time. Joseph experienced a lot of disappointments in life -he was sold by his brothers, thrown in prison and forgotten. However, each step he took put him in an advantage why the nations would look troubled upon famine as a savior. God turned the evil people meant to do onto the good. Like Joseph you might be undergoing a series of challenges that do not make sense to you. God looks beyond this present moment of you. He takes even what is broken in our lives and he writes beautiful stories. You do not now see how it will work--but believe this, God is...
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Remembering Kofi Annan: 7 Years On, the Legacy Lives

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Today marks seven years since the world lost one of its most respected diplomats and peacebuilders, Kofi Atta Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.Born in Kumasi, Ghana, on April 8, 1938, Kofi Annan rose from humble beginnings to become a global figure in diplomacy, known for his calm demeanour, wisdom, and relentless pursuit of peace and justice. 

He served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, becoming the first Black African to hold the position.Under his leadership, the UN intensified its work in human rights, the fight against HIV/AIDS, and the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. His tenure was marked by efforts to reform the UN and make it more effective and transparent.

In 2001, Annan and the United Nations were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their work for a better organised and more peaceful world. 

After leaving the UN, Annan continued his work through the Kofi Annan Foundation, focusing on peacebuilding, youth empowerment, and sustainable development. He also served as a member of The Elders — a group of global leaders working together for peace and human rights. 

Kofi Annan passed away on August 18, 2018, at the age of 80 in Switzerland. His funeral was held in Ghana, where he was honoured with a state burial. As the world remembers him today, his words still echo: "To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there."

Kofi Annan’s legacy is a reminder of what one individual can achieve through vision, integrity, and dedication to humanity.

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