1-minute devotion for Friday, 9/19/25
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Philippians 2:3 Read full chapter
I remember one time many years ago. I had a room reserved for every Tuesday for the Women’s Bible Study. Then one day, the church secretary called me and said, “You won’t be able to use the room tonight.”
I said, “Why not?!”
She said, “Someone else needs it.” No explanation. Just “Someone else needs it.”
I won’t lie. I didn’t like it. My first thought was, So what? But before I could respond, the Holy Spirit brought the above verse to my mind.
I knew God was teaching me humility. It isn’t an easy lesson to learn, but one way or another, we need to learn it. If you’re like me, it will take some time!
In His Love, Cindy
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I hear you on this one, Cindy. I think we all have a tendency to think our needs take priority over the needs of others at times. A number of years ago, my wife was late getting home around supper time due to unusually heavy traffic. I jokingly said to her, “Did you let them know that you were my wife?” She responded, “Oh yes I did. BIG MISTAKE!” Point taken! Blessings!
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🤣🤣 Good to hear from you, Bruce! 🙏
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You chose a wonderful scripture to exemplify your message of humility. Thank you, Cindy. 😁🙏✝️🙏
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It’s one we seem to forget sometimes! Thank you for commenting. Blessings, Nancy
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I can relate to your testimony Cindy; I am not naturally inclined to be humble – it is a life lesson that I really need to work on often. But praise God that He is faithful in rewarding us when we apply His Word to our life, as you did.
May our Heavenly Father continue to guide and bless you each day sister 🙏
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It reminds me that only when we know what the Bible says can the Holy Spirit bring a certain verse to our mind. ✝️
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This is so good, “I knew God was teaching me humility. It isn’t an easy lesson to learn, but one way or another, we need to learn it. If you’re like me, it will take some time!”
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No doubt! It’s kind of like asking God to give you patience. Sometimes the lessons are hard. Thanks for commenting, Mary. Blessings! 💕
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