ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH RENEWED FAITH AND PROSPERITY - A FAITH BASED HUMANITARIAN AND EVANGELICAL ORGANISATION

A NEW CHAPTER OF CHANGE AND GROWTH FOR YOU THIS NEW YEAR

December 10, 2023

LIVING WITH WISDOM AND PURPOSE

December 21, 2023

TITLE: 50 DAYS OF PRAYERS AND EXERCISES FOR THE NEW YEAR.

THEME: Preparing Mentally and Spiritually for a Blessed Year-End and A Fruitful New Year

DAY 33 – 34 (THURSDAY 14TH DECEMBER – FRIDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2023)

ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH RENEWED FAITH AND PROSPERITY.

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE:

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”- Romans 8:28

ENTERING THE NEW YEAR WITH RENEWED FAITH AND PROSPERITY

As we enter the new year, it is essential to remember that God works all things together for our good, even in the most challenging situations.

The Scripture in Romans 8:28 assures us that “God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” This verse gives strength to us, encouraging us to trust in God’s plan and purpose, even when life seems difficult.

To enter the new year with renewed faith and manifest prosperity, we must first understand the truth that God works all things together for our good. This means that despite any disappointments, failures, or setbacks we may have experienced in the past year, God can redeem these situations for His purpose. By surrendering these challenges to Him, we can trust that He will use them for our ultimate good.

As you meditate on today’s word, let God speak to your hearts; Begin by trusting in God’s plan and purpose for your life. As you enter the new year, remember that God works all things together for your good, and with renewed faith and trust in His plan, you can manifest prosperity and experience a fruitful year.

Beloved, as we begin this new year, let us remember the truth found in Romans 8:28 and the other verses mentioned in our further reading. By trusting in God’s plan and purpose, we can surrender any disappointments, failures, or setbacks from the past year to Him, confident that He can redeem them for His purpose. As we walk in faith, we can enter the new year with hope and anticipation, knowing that God works all things together for our good.

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE:

1. Find a quiet place to spend time in prayer and meditation, reflecting on the past year and seeking God’s guidance for the year ahead.

2. Keep a journal about your experiences, challenges, and blessings from the past year, as well as your hopes and aspirations for the new year.

3. After reflection, engage in a goal-setting exercise where you prayerfully consider what areas of your life you would like to see growth and prosperity in the coming year. This could include spiritual growth, relationships, career or personal development goals.

4. Write down specific, measurable goals to help you focus your prayers and efforts throughout the year.

5. Seek an accountability partner within your faith community who can support you in the journey towards renewed faith and prosperity in the new year.

PRAYERS:

Father in the name of Jesus Christ, as I stand on the threshold of a new year, I come before you with hearts full of gratitude for the blessings of the past year and with hope for the opportunities that lie ahead. Thank you for your faithfulness and grace that have sustained me through every season. As I enter this new year, I pray for a renewed sense of faith and prosperity in my life. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 55:8-9; Lamentations 3:22-23.

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi was born in Nigeria to Patrick Abuda Obeakemhe and Juliana Fatimatu Obeakemhe, both from Ogbona Town. With a master’s degree in law, she was called to the bar at the age of twenty-two, and she is currently the principle partner of the law firm Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi & Associates. She is also the founder of two philanthropic organizations: the Living Waters Mission and the Rose Croix Foundation. In addition to law, Lawrence-Dokpesi was drawn to spiritual pursuits at an early age, having begun studying philosophy, theology, chaplaincy, and spirit therapy by the age of eighteen. Inspired by her spiritual calling, she has produced ten intensively researched manuscripts on spiritual matters. Although Understanding the Spiritual was the last to be written, it is the first to be published. Lawrence-Dokpesi is a mother and a wife living in the city of Abuja, Nigeria.