I AM BLESSED, I HAVE NO LACK (PART 3 OF 3)

I AM BLESSED, I HAVE NO LACK (PART 2 OF 3)

December 5, 2022

FEAR NOT THE DEVIL

December 7, 2022

6th DECEMBER 2022

“Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments – Deuteronomy 7:9

A practical approach to life is to live in the NOW while holding a positive thoughts about the future. Master Jesus says, do not be afraid, and do not worry about tomorrow; let tomorrow take care of itself. It is natural for us to worry about the future, but we must quickly control our emotions when it drifts too far to create a vulnerable future for us. If your thoughts are not controlled, they would definitely take form and manifest someday (Proverbs 23:7)

On the contrary, however, to be cautious about a situation is not an expression of fear. Rather, this is an aspect of basic fear, and you must learn to be cautious so that you do not make irreversible mistakes. But illogical fear and distrust of life and people is not from God, even though it seems hard-wired into our mind (2 Tim. 1: 7). To pray concerning our future success is NOT an expression of fear. Rather, you are simply committing your desires into God’s hands believing that you have received them already. Therefore, when you pray to God, believe that you have received it already; Not that you will receive in the future.

The best way to live is to CONSTANTLY have faith that your future is already established and, therefore, nothing to worry about! Closely related to that is to always enjoy the moment and forget about the failings of the past. If you must recall the past, only recall such aspects of the past that you enjoyed so much, such joy as you wish to experience again and again. Otherwise, bury the negative past.

Each waking day has its own gifts and blessings, which you must be ready to receive from our heavenly Father! What are your fears? Suffocating bills? Ill-health? Love? Are children not doing well? Whatever they are, God is bigger! Take a deep breath; When you exhale, release all your fears, worries and past regrets. Have faith that you have everything you desire NOW! Feel the joy of fulfilment and be happy with thanksgiving!

Beloved, when you are planning your strategies for solving any problem, believe in your heart and declare that your plans are great and perfect. Then see yourself reaping the fruits of your strategic planning. Remember, do not be afraid anymore! Remain positive always. Jesus Christ is Lord!

PRAYER

Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for the revelation of the scriptures. You are my provider and strong tower. Everything I need, I get by your name and authority. AMEN.

FURTHER READING: John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7; Psalm 56:3; Joshua 1:9; Matthew 6:34

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.