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THEME: YOU ARE NOT ALONE (PART 1 OF 7)
 
 TUESDAY  27TH FEBRUARY 2024 
 
AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE – DOKPESI

  TODAY’S SCRIPTURES:

“No one is abandoned by the Lord forever.” – Lamentations 3:22

IN LONELINESS?

Feeling isolated and alone is quite normal, one that can be incredibly overwhelming. It can feel like the weight of the world is pressing down on you, leaving you yearning for connection and understanding. But amid loneliness, God reminds us that we are never truly alone. His comforting presence is with us, even in the darkest valleys. This isn’t just a comforting thought – it’s a call to action.

Acknowledge your loneliness before God. Be honest with Him about the depths of your loneliness or isolation.  While His presence is always there, God also encourages us to seek fellowship with others. Finding a trusted friend with whom you can confide in can be a lifeline. Someone who will listen without judgment, offer words of encouragement and simply be there for you can make a world of difference.

If the thought of finding a trusted friend feels daunting or difficult, start small. Reach out to someone you already know and respect. It might be a family member, a coworker, or someone from your community.  Try to open up about your feelings of loneliness.  You might be surprised how many people understand exactly what you’re going through.

Take comfort in knowing that God understands your feelings and walks beside you on your journey. He sees your pain and desires for connection. He will guide you to the right people and pave the way for meaningful relationships that can lift your spirits and remind you that you are not alone.

PRAYER:

Dear Lord, I feel so lost and alone. Please fill me with your presence and guide me towards connection and support. Help me navigate this difficult time and show me your light. Amen.

FURTHER READING: Psalm 147:3, Deuteronomy 31:6, Jeremiah 29:11

Mary Lawrence-Dokpesi
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.

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