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TITLE: LIVING THE PROMISE: 40 DAYS ABUNDANCE SERIES

PURPOSE: A daily companion on your journey towards financial success in 2024, providing practical steps and spiritual insights to help you cultivate abundance and security.

DAY 26 (SUNDAY 4^TH FEBRUARY 2024)

TOPIC: The Alchemy of Passion and Purpose: A Devotional Inspired by Jeremiah 29:11

AUTHOR: MARY LAWRENCE-DOKPESI

SCRIPTURE:

Jeremiah 29:11 (For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.).

SPIRITUAL POSTULATION:

Alignment with your passion and purpose attracts abundance and fulfilment.

REFLECTION

Have you ever experienced your passion fading away, leaving you feeling lost? The verse Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God has plans for us, plans that will give us hope and a bright future. This is not just a general blessing, but a personalized roadmap that aligns with your passions, and it’s waiting for you to discover it.

The journey towards a meaningful and fulfilling life begins with introspection. You need to identify the things that ignite your soul and make you feel energized. These are the sparks that require nurturing. However, passion alone is not enough. You need to connect it with a purpose that is bigger than yourself. This will help you align your talents and passions with something that is bigger than yourself and serves a cause beyond your interests.

When your passion aligns with your purpose, you tap into a wellspring of motivation, resilience, and joy. This means that you can use your passion as a tool to serve your purpose. For example, an artist can inspire hope, a scientist can work towards healing, and an entrepreneur can empower others.

Therefore, it is essential to take the time to connect with your inner passion and discover your true purpose. Remember, the divine alchemist awaits, ready to transform your unique gifts into a life of meaning and fulfilment.

PRAYERS

Dear Lord, help me identify my passions and guide me towards a purpose that fuels my soul. Grant me the courage to align my talents with service, transforming my journey into an offering that benefits the world. Lead me to the alchemy of passion and purpose, where I can become the best version of myself, for your glory and the good of all. Amen.

TAKE ACTION

Identify your passions: Spend 15 minutes daily brainstorming activities that energize you, regardless of practicality.
Seek your purpose: Reflect on the challenges and needs of the world around you. How can your unique skills and passions contribute to the greater good?
Take action: Choose one small step that aligns your passion with your purpose. It could be volunteering, learning a new skill, or simply starting a conversation.

FURTHER READING: Romans 12:6, Ephesians 2:10, Proverbs 16:9

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.