Jesus Loves Children Like Me

Most of the books Compass Braille produce and dispatch are braille Bible portions. We make sure we keep this focus knowing the power of God’s Word to bring hope and to transform lives. Visually impaired children especially need to know that God loves them and so in May of this year a number of braille Lion Children’s Bibles, produced by Compass Braille, were presented to children in Uganda.The following is taken from an article by the Bible Society of Uganda and recounts what happened next:

It was a bright and joyful morning beneath a decorated tent, filled with songs, prayers, and the laughter of children. The occasion was the United Bible Societies (UBS) Day of Prayer, a day of global unity, but for four young friends in Uganda: Catherine (10), Alfred (12), Jane (9), and Aidah (13), it was much more than a celebration. It was a life-changing moment.

For the very first time, these four children, all visually impaired, received their own personal copies of the Children’s Braille Bible.

As each name was called and the Bibles were placed into their eager hands, joy radiated across their faces. Aidah’s fingers gently traced the raised dots on the cover. “It’s real,” she whispered in awe, overwhelmed by the tangible presence of God’s Word.

Catherine laughed with delight. “Now I can read Bible stories to myself whenever I want, just like other kids do!”

Alfred’s smile widened. “I’ve only ever heard these stories at church,” he said. “But now, I can read them on my own. I want to start with David and Goliath.”

Jane hugged her copy tightly. “Jesus loves children like me,” she said quietly, her face beaming with newfound confidence.

The four sat side by side, fingers gliding over the braille pages, reading aloud, helping one another, and sharing in the wonder of Scripture made accessible.

This sacred moment was made possible through the generosity of donors and the unity of sister Bible Societies around the world. What may seem like just a book to many was, for these children, a door to hope, faith, and belonging.

On the UBS Day of Prayer, hearts around the globe were lifted in worship and in a small corner of Uganda, four children received a priceless gift, the ability to read God’s Word for themselves.

Thank you for bringing light into their world.