About the Author
Adebisi Joy Ateli holds a degree in Biochemistry and Pgde in education a dynamic pastor, teacher, marriage counselor, author, Singer and women’s empowerment coach with a passion for helping individuals live purpose-driven lives. She is the founder of The Extraordinary Woman Academy and the visionary behind several life-transforming courses including Birthing Your More, Becoming a Woman of Purpose, and Positioned for Love. Her ministry and message empower women to embrace their God-given identity, break limitations, and walk boldly in their divine assignments.
Adebisi is happily married to Apostle Nonso Ateli, and together they pastor two thriving churches under Christian Faith Centre: Triumphant Sanctuary, Akwebulu, and Christian Faith Centre, Mikky Okonji Street. Their home is a haven of love, faith, and leadership, blessed with five wonderful children: David, Esther, Daniel, Samuel, and Grace.
She has authored numerous impactful books, including Succeeding in Marriage, The Extraordinary Woman Devotional, Becoming a Woman of Vision, and Becoming an Extraordinary Woman. Her writings are rooted in biblical truth and practical wisdom, helping people grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
Adebisi Joy Ateli is also the founder of Anatel Digital, a design company offering web and graphic design services, and she hosts Heart Matters, a radio program that addresses deep issues in relationships and spiritual growth. Through her books, courses, coaching programs, and media outreach, she continues to inspire thousands to rise, heal, and fulfill destiny.
Theme Scripture:“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.” – Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
Have you ever doubted your worth or purpose? You are not just a woman—you are an extraordinary woman. God crafted you with intention and excellence. Everything about you, from your mind to your smile, reflects His divine brilliance. You are not a mistake or an afterthought. You are His masterpiece.
The extraordinary woman doesn’t chase applause—she walks in confidence, rooted in purpose. She knows that her uniqueness is her superpower. When you realize this, you begin to walk differently, speak with courage, and show up with boldness, knowing that your presence brings light.
Reflection Questions:
What lies have you believed about your worth, and how can you replace them with God’s truth?
In what ways have you downplayed your uniqueness?
Prayer Point: Lord, help me to embrace my identity as an extraordinary woman. Open my eyes to see myself the way You see me. Give me boldness to walk in Your purpose for my life. Amen
As I read through the book of Ruth, the Holy Spirit began to give me a whole new revelation which I have decided to share with every woman. God places a high priority on the family and wants us to do everything we can to preserve it.In Bethlehem of Judah, there was severe famine. Famine is a season of no food, no productivity. These are no strange happenings in Christian families; they do face a season of drought and no productivity and are very impatient to listen to what God is saying. The famine in Bethlehem prompted Naomi to leave her place to a place where she thought had enough. In your season of nothing what comes to your mind, what do you tell yourself? Do you decide to get help from those who do not know God or do you wait on God and see what will happens scriptures saysIsaiah 40:31(KJV)But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.Waiting on the lord is what gives one strength. A person who waits on God will surely have a great testimony at the end, this testimony will be that of an individual who has tasted that God is really faithful. When Naomi and family met with famine they made a choice together as a family to move to Moab.Where is Moab, what is Moab and who are the Moabites. Moab was born out of incest, they are idol worshippers. They are enemies of God because God hates idolatry which was their practice. This was the Choice land for Noami and her family. Naomi left her God in search of productivity, but was there really productivity in the land she set to go? Does moving from one place to another feed you or solve your problem?When you are faced with any form of challenge in life you must seek God first. Your decision will determine your rescue.What are Challenges women face that will prompt them to ask from help.Unfruitfulness ( not being able to bear a child after years of marriage)Marriagelessness.Some married to men that maltreat them.Some face situation of no food in the home.Cheating husband.Bad in-laws.Strong spiritual oppression Wayward children Emotional Heart break Depression. The question is what do you do when you are faced with unwanted situation? You are not expected to behave like an ungodly woman.
The scripture begins by asking, “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” (Proverbs 31:10, ESV). This isn’t just about marital status; it speaks to a woman of exceptional character, one who is trustworthy and reliable. Her worth is immeasurable, not because of her beauty or social standing, but because of the integrity of her heart. This reminds us that true extraordinary character is built from within, through honesty, kindness, and a commitment to what is right.
The society is not fair with women; they want you to become nothing, only women who made a decision in life surpassed the expectations of the world around her. The society has its own mindset of who woman is and all that she can be, there has been certain limitations imposed on woman except from recent times when women decided to take the bull by the horn and broke out of limitations. From many communities women are seen as people who shouldn’t be invested in because at the end they will end of getting married to a man. Many women face abuses today from verbal abuse to domestic abuse or even brutal killings. This is because of the thoughts that have been raised for years concerning women. If you any these things limit you, your children will end up behaving like you some will even ask question. Daughters have been raped with the knowledge of their mothers but she kept quiet because she felt she has no voice. Woman rise above the expectations of the society and break out to become an extraordinary woman. A woman of impact of impact is who every girl, sister, mother wife is suppose to be. You have an enormous roll.Maybe your parents suggested to you that your husband will take care of you, woman what is really happening now. In most cases when you even meet man who takes care of you he tramples on your dream. Woman you were born to be extra ordinary not an ordinary, to live an ordinary life is to move according to the dictates of society. God forbid that our lives end up in shame, God forbid that will don’t become examples of women of faith to our children. God forbid that we leave this world without impacting those we were born to change. God forbid that our husbands do not become known because of us. An ordinary life makes no impact. No wonder proverbs 31:28 saysHer children rise up to call her blessed, her husband praises her as well.” For the children of a woman to call her blessed she must have done something remarkable. Refuse to live your life based on people’s expectation.An ordinary life is a life lacking extraordinary experiences. You cannot live your life working for others, taking care of family, sleeping and eating, you can achieve all these and more. Do not live your life aligning to societal norms and expectations without aspiring for greatness. There is more to you than you can actually see right now. You can birth your more every day that is the you in you. God made you with great thoughts, thoughts of good and not of evil to bring you to an expected end. Do you know that God expects so much from you, he does not want you to live a mediocre kind of life? Do you there are people who think you can never be successful. You must surpass this kind of expectations. In my teenage years I went through different experiences, my mother was a single mother and her friend told me I was going to end up like my mother. Thank God today I and better with the help and support of my mother. People can easily write you off but what you call your self is what matters.Dear reader you can change your life in a matter of minutes. It’s time to write your own story.
To become an extraordinary woman you must be willing to sacrifice what is good for what is great. Evolving is painful, that is a 360 degree turn around. The turn you turn around to change to become a better version of yourself the more you will be required to give up a lot of things. You will need to give up parties, movies, meetings, etc. you will need more time for your personal development, your spare time will only be reserved for your family and what is important. To become a spiritual woman then you will have to spend more time praying, fasting, digging deep into the word of God. There is always a lot to let go in other to become who God has destined for our lives. The extraordinary life is a journey of development and growth. The bible says as you study your profiting will appear to all. There will come a time in your life when you will no longer be able to tolerate complacency, mediocrity, spending time on wasteful activities. If you are never willing to give up a lot of things you are not ready to become an extraordinary woman.An extraordinary woman is a woman who has the drive to achieve her goals and who is willing to step out of her comfort zone. As an extraordinary woman you have a great ability to see what other women are not seen.
The normal life wakes up in the morning and has no plan to build her life. It is eat breakfast, take care of the kids, go to work, goes to pick up the kids from school and is exulted by the activities of the day and she has to time to redress and build up her life for greater glory. God wants us to become extraordinary in our living.The life that is not normal will find a place for her God, a time to develop self and personal reflection.The extraordinary life is a product of discipline, consistency and choice. Many people know what they will do to change their lives but they fail to do it. They are not willing to pay the sacrifice.If you must become an extraordinary woman you must learn to sit down and read you must learn to develop your mind.“Be not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.A mind that is not renewed will lack energy for the journey, you will lack motivation and answers because through reading we are motivated and learn from the experiences of others like you.To become exceptional you must be willing to have a contract with yourself. That is been the ceo of your own life, don’t wait for someone to push you before you take the first step. There was a man at a pool in the bible who knew that healing was available for him but he refused to push himself, roll himself or even allow others to mistakenly push him.Do not allow another person to call the shot when it comes to your life. Be willing to take the risk to fail publicly and try again. You only fail at the point where you refuse to try again.
Extraordinary means something that is not normal, it also means exceptional and remarkable. What does it mean to live an extraordinary life, to live an extraordinary life is to live life to the fullest affecting others. An extraordinary does not live like others are living. You must be conscious of how you live here on earth.The extraordinary life is a life of purpose, a life lived creating significant on others. Off course you know you cannot impact others without first setting your life apart. Living an extraordinary life is leaving lasting impression on the society.An extraordinary woman has a purpose and she is careful how she lives her life. This kind of woman understands why she was born. Until you understand your why you cannot be an extraordinary woman. This woman goes beyond getting married and having children but create a significant path for others to follow.The extraordinary woman has a purpose for everything she does even to her marriage. This woman conducts herself in such a way as to be an example for anyone she comes across. Extraordinary woman no matter her level pursues her interest and dreams making a difference in her neighborhood, in the market, in her school, church. She actively participates in areas of her strength, she refuses to be timid. Making a difference is what interests her. My dear woman you cannot live this life wondering how. You cannot be lost in the crowd. You must be a direction to other woman; you must be a book to be read. To become an extra ordinary woman you must give up those things that are part of the normal life.
Women Devotional,impacting the life of women through teaching
Extraordinary means something that is not normal, it also means exceptional and remarkable. What does it mean to live an extraordinary life, to live an extraordinary life is to live life to the fullest affecting others. An extraordinary does not live like others are living. You must be conscious of how you live here on earth.The extraordinary life is a life of purpose, a life lived creating significant on others. Off course you know you cannot impact others without first setting your life apart. Living an extraordinary life is leaving lasting impression on the society.An extraordinary woman has a purpose and she is careful how she lives her life. This kind of woman understands why she was born. Until you understand your why you cannot be an extraordinary woman. This woman goes beyond getting married and having children but create a significant path for others to follow.The extraordinary woman has a purpose for everything she does even to her marriage. This woman conducts herself in such a way as to be an example for anyone she comes across. Extraordinary woman no matter her level pursues her interest and dreams making a difference in her neighborhood, in the market, in her school, church. She actively participates in areas of her strength, she refuses to be timid. Making a difference is what interests her. My dear woman you cannot live this life wondering how. You cannot be lost in the crowd. You must be a direction to other woman; you must be a book to be read. To become an extra ordinary woman you must give up those things that are part of the normal life.