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LIVING WATERS MISSION (HOLY SANCTUARY)

(SPECIAL SEVEN DAYS DEVOTIONAL SERIES OFFERING COMFORT AND GUIDANCE DURING CHALLENGING TIMES)

THEME: YOU ARE NOT ALONE (PART 4 OF 7)

FRIDAY 1^ST MARCH 2024

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE – DOKPESI

TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7

FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM: A JOURNEY WITH CHRIST

We all know the grip of anxiety. It tightens its cold fist around our hearts, stealing our peace and clouding our vision. But Jesus offers a different kind of peace, one that transcends the storms of this world. It’s a deep, unshakeable confidence rooted in His presence and unwavering love.

Today, let’s choose freedom from fear. Let’s surrender our anxieties to Him, not by forcing them away, but by laying them bare in prayer. Express your worries, your doubts, your deepest fears. Do it with honesty and vulnerability, knowing He understands.

Then, shift your focus. Instead of dwelling on the anxieties, meditate on God’s goodness and power. Remember the times He has come through for you before. Reflect on His faithfulness, His strength, and His unfailing love.

As you focus on Him, a transformation begins. You may not feel it immediately, but a seed of peace is planted within you. It may be a small seed at first, but with continued prayer and focus on His goodness, it will grow, pushing back the darkness of fear and anxiety.

Remember, you are not alone. He walks beside you through every valley, every storm. He holds you close, whispering His promises of peace and love.

Choose to walk with Him today. Choose to surrender your fears and embrace His unshakeable peace.

This journey may not be easy, but it will be transformative. Trust in His love, and step into the freedom He offers you.

PRAYER

Lord, my heart is filled with fear and worry. Fill me with your perfect peace and replace my anxious thoughts with your promises. Teach me to rest in your love and strength. Amen.

FURTHER READINGS: John 14:27, 1 Peter 5:7

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.