Author: Cindy Dawson

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Where Hopes Lie (a Lament)

Cindy Dawson

By Craig Sabin 

I never knew, how my hopes grew,
so silently they spread.
Like ivy leaves on chimney wall
they grew inside my head.
Until the bitter breezes blew,
and left them all for dead.
I felt them shrivel up and fall,
and it was then I knew,
that down inside my hopes had died,
and they were mine 
no more. 
Whole fleets of expectations, 
like hungry merchant ships,
had sailed into my harbor heart, 
and docked among the slips.
They'd tied themselves with sailor's art 
to wait their promised store.
And when, with hulls still empty,
they were ordered to depart, 
they rose in bloody mutiny 
and stormed upon the shore. 
Oh how they wailed, 
and loud their cries 
for longings unfulfilled, 
as vacant satisfaction's lies 
slipped through their hands 
like desert sands, 
to lie 
upon the floor. 
Enough. 
Delib'rately 
I turn my eyes 
away from where 
lament was spent, 
and to the place my certain home 
lies high above the skies, 
where moth and rust do not destroy 
and thieves can steal 
no more. 
The kingdom of the Righteous One, 
whose lips can form no lies,
prepares for me a mansion, grand,
and beckons me with outstretched hand
up where ev'ry shattered hope 
becomes a bright kaleidoscope,
there stands, for me, 
an open door. 

"See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.” The Revelation of Jesus Christ, Chapter 3, Verse 8

Craig Sabin is my favorite poet. His poetry touches my heart. It will touch your heart, too. Read Craig’s story at the post below.

https://brocraigblog.wordpress.com/2020/05/30/where-hopes-lie-a-lament/

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

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A Letter To Persecuted Christians

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 10/17/25

Today, I am writing specifically to persecuted Christians around the world. My prayer is that these precious Words from God will encourage you and strengthen you through the power of the Holy Spirit.

 “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12 Read full chapter

“To the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James 1:1-4

I noticed that James’ letter is addressed to “the twelve tribes scattered among the nations.” They were scattered throughout the Roman world because of persecution. Some of you know that kind of persecution today. There are many Christians around the world who are praying earnestly for you.

” … we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:18-19

May God bless you and keep you. May He strengthen you and give you hope as you trust in Him.

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?


“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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God Is With Us in Every Trial

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, 10/16/25

“Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,
I will fear no evil,
    for you are with me” Psalm 23:4a (emphasis mine)

Corrie ten Boom, a survivor of Auschwitz Concentration Camp said,

“Now, I know in my experience that Jesus’ light is stronger than the biggest darkness.”

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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How Can We Become the Mature Body of Christ?

Cindy Dawson

Quote of the Week for 10/15/25

“Open war is upon us and has been for a number of years. But we possess a power that no other in the world can rival. … We have the objective source of truth. We have a North Star that pulls us back when we wander too far afield, that ensures that we fight the right battles in the right way. We have the Word that is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword. (Hebrews 4:12) The time has come to pick up that sword and unashamedly use it against the cunning and craftiness of people who would see us blown here and there by every wind of teaching, and to pursue what our Lord calls us to in Ephesians 4:15-16.

 “Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”

Megan Basham, from her excellent book, SHEPHERDS FOR SALE

Read a sample HERE.

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Does God love Israel?

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 10/14/25

But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me,
    the Lord has forgotten me.”

 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast
    and have no compassion on the child she has borne?
Though she may forget,
    I will not forget you!
 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” Isaiah 49:14-16 (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

“Zion, the city of Jerusalem, is personified as a desperate woman who believes that God has forsaken her. Yet God’s love is so infinite that an adoring mother will forget to have compassion on her child before He will forget His children.” Jeremiah Study Bible Notes

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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God’s Word Is Certain

Cindy Dawson

1-minute meditation for Monday, 10/13/25

“For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
So are My ways higher than your ways
And My thoughts than your thoughts.
For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
And do not return there without watering the earth
And making it produce and sprout,
And providing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;
So will My word be which goes out of My mouth;
It will not return to Me empty,
Without accomplishing what I desire,
And without succeeding in the purpose for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:9-11 NASB
Read full chapter

My thoughts: Man makes plans that may never come to pass, but God’s Word will never fail!

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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His Divine Workmanship

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Sunday, 10/12/25

“For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense.” Romans 1:20 AMP

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

Pray for Israel

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Hope in Troubled Times

Cindy Dawson

Hopelessness is the cruelest emotion. I felt hopeless once. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Hopelessness is like being in a dark hole. You don’t know how to get out and you don’t care. I held on by repeatedly telling myself that I wouldn’t always feel like this. Eventually, God rescued me from the pit of despair.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

“How priceless is your unfailing love, O God.” Psalm 36:7

“When you go through deep waters I will be with you.” Isaiah 43:2

If you have ever experienced hopelessness, and you’re still around to tell about it, you will understand the inextricable need of all human beings to have HOPE.

Suicide, the intentional termination of one’s own life, is a significant public health concern worldwide. The contributing factors can be complex; however, it often stems from a deep feeling of hopelessness and the inability to believe that there are any solutions to the problems the individual faces. 

As Christians, we can bring hope to people trapped in discouragement. What greater motivation could there be for devoting time each day to God alone? My prayer is that because I seek Him, others will see Him and take hold of that hope that anchors my soul.

“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, where our forerunner, Jesus, has entered on our behalf.” Hebrews 6:19-20

“For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” Romans 15:4 

“For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.” Romans 8:24-25

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13

Hope is a powerful thing. God’s Word has much to say about it. As a Christian, you can bring hope to those who need it because you know the God of hope.

“God is the only one who can make the valley of trouble a door of hope.” Catherine Marshall

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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United in Truth

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 10/10/25

“ I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Read full chapter

“What Paul is urging is that we find the truth of scripture and stand in that truth together.” Carolyn Dawson Unity Matters

My thoughts: We don’t have unity in the body of Christ because we are accepting and tolerate false teaching. We will have unity only when “we find the truth of scripture and stand in that truth together.” Amen!

Visit Carolyn’s post Unity Matters for more on this topic.

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Guided by the Spirit: Embracing Truth

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, 10/9/25

Jesus said, “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come. He will glorify me because it is from me that he will receive what he will make known to you. All that belongs to the Father is mine. That is why I said the Spirit will receive from me what he will make known to you.” John 16:13-15 (emphasis mine) Read full chapter

My thoughts: God has given us His Word so that we might know truth. Jesus said the Holy Spirit will guide us into all the truth. Obviously, not everyone has been guided into all truth. Why is that? It’s because we have to love the truth above anyone’s opinion, including our own. We have to be seeking truth and only truth no matter where it leads us. That is different from looking for verses to support our own opinions or the opinions we want to be true.

In His Love, Cindy

Would you like to learn more about Jesus? See my page Who Is Jesus?

“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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