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Are You Waiting for God to Answer Your Prayers?

Cindy Dawson

God always answers our prayers. He may say yes, no, or wait. Wait does not mean no. It means wait.

If God says, “Wait,” He has a purpose in your wait.

If you are waiting for an answer to prayer, God does not want you to give up! Jesus explains this in The Parable of the Persistent Widow. 

"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: β€œIn a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought.  And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, β€˜Grant me justice against my adversary.’

 β€œFor some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, β€˜Even though I don’t fear God or care what people think,  yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’”

 And the Lord said, β€œListen to what the unjust judge says.  And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off?  I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:1-8

So, does God sometimes make us wait? Yes!

  • Abraham waited 25 years for the birth of his son, Isaac. (Genesis)
  • Joseph waited 13 years before becoming the 2nd-in-command in Egypt. (Genesis 15-30)
  • Moses wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. (Numbers 14:33-35)
  • David waited 15 years from the time he was anointed until he became king. (1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 2)

God used this time of waiting to teach them perseverance. Romans 5:4 tells us that perseverance forges character, and character produces hope. Hope is essential because it gives us strength. When the time was right, God answered their prayer.

(The Greek word in verse 1 for “give up” is enkakeō. It means to give up, become discouraged, or lose heart.)

Jesus ended the lesson with this question:

“When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” (v. 8)

If Jesus returns today, will He find you giving up and losing heart? Or will He find you persisting in prayer, no matter how long you’ve been waiting? Do you trust God to answer your prayer when the time is right?

You may have been waiting 20 years, but your answer could come today! If not, remember this: your answer will come when the time is right.

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

(This post was inspired by my pastor’s Sunday sermon.)

All Scripture is from the NIV unless stated otherwise.

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Will God Heal My Broken Heart?

Cindy Dawson

3-minute devotion for Friday, 11/28/25

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…” Isaiah 61:1 ESV

Has something happened to you that you haven’t been able to recover from? Rejection, betrayal, loss, abuse, and trauma can be almost impossible to get over. Maybe you have been praying for God to heal your heart for a long time, and even though you have forgiven, the pain still refuses to dissipate.

In church recently, it occurred to me that this promise might not be answered in our lifetime, but only after we get to Heaven. (I don’t know why this never occurred to me before.) So I emailed my pastor and asked him what he thought. This was his response:

“I do think it’s possible for a broken heart not to be healed this side of Heaven, but I don’t think that should be cause for despair or giving up hope that such a healing will happen. I not only believeβ€”but knowβ€”that God is able to β€œbind up the brokenhearted and set the captive free.” Pastor Jeff 

Then I went to GotQuestions.org, which I knew would give me pertinent scriptures and a Christian perspective. They said,

“God never failed one of His people when they cried out to Him, and He will not fail the heartbroken Christian who cries out to Him today. He may not always answer exactly in the way we would like, but He answers according to His perfect will and timing, and, while we are waiting for the answer, His grace is sufficient.” (2 Corinthians 12:9).

David, a man after God’s own heart, suffered many heartbreaking circumstances. Each time, he recovered and became an even stronger man of God. He was no stranger to betrayal.

He writes, “If an enemy were insulting me, I could endure it; if a foe were raising himself against me, I could hide from him. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom I once enjoyed sweet fellowship as we walked with the throng at the house of God.” (Psalm 55:12-14).

The closer the relationship, the greater the pain of betrayal. Take comfort in this:

β€œThe LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”   Psalm 34:18

Despite the pain, there is a way we can heal from betrayal. That power comes directly from God for those of us who put our hope in His unfailing love.

“…the Lord delights in those who fear him,
    who put their hope in his unfailing love.” Psalm 147:11

I put my hope in God’s unfailing love. Will you?

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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Embracing Gratitude

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, November 27, 2025

β€œRejoice always,  pray continually,  give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

My thoughts: Mourning for what we have lost will not bring joy, but being thankful every day for all that we do have will bring us joy!

Have a happy and joyful Thanksgiving!

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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Overcoming Setbacks: A Spiritual Journey

Cindy Dawson

Quote of the Week for 11/26/25

“The circumstances and events that we see as setbacks are oftentimes the very things that launch us into periods of intense spiritual growth.” Charles Stanley

“Not only that, but weΒ rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that sufferingΒ produces endurance,Β and endurance produces character, and character produces hope…” Romans 5:3-4 ESV

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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Reflecting Your Heart’s True Self

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Tuesday, 11/25/25

β€œAs water reflects the face,
    so one’s life reflects the heart.” Proverbs 27:19

I have been reading through Proverbs, and I realize the importance of this treasure of wisdom. This book should be read and studied by all young people before they go away to college, maybe even before they start high school.

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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Come Jesus Come

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Monday, 11/24/25

"He who testifies to these things says, β€œYes, I am coming soon.”

"Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." Revelation 22:20

If you are living in pain, physical or in your heart, pray these words with CeCe. Someday, you won’t feel this way, maybe sooner than you think.

You can write me privately through my email: specialccd@icloud.com

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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Finding Favor Through Truth and Kindness

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Sunday, 11/23/25

“Do not let mercy and kindness and truth leave you [instead let these qualities define you];
Bind them [securely] around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
So find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.” Proverbs 3:3-4 AMP (emphasis mine)

Jesus prayed for His disciples, “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” John 17:17

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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A Personal Message to My Readers

Cindy Dawson

Today, I am feeling an especially deep appreciation for the friends I have made through blogging. That is the reason for this post.

A lot has changed since I began my blogging journey eight years ago. In the early years, I was able to read the blogs of all my readers and send them encouragement. The Lord laid this on my heart: If you encourage just one, that is something wonderful!

Today, the Lord has increased the number of readers and I can no longer contact everyone individually. I wish I could write to every one of you and read all your posts, but even though this ministry is full time, the best I can do is to read a few blogs each day and answer comments. The rest of my time is spent in Bible study, research, and writing.

I want to thank you for sharing my posts with other media. I also want to thank you for your comments. I read all comments and prayerfully reply to each one.

I love my “blog family”. It is here that I have connected with many Jesus followers around the world, some of whom I have come to know like a personal friend. I’ve been greatly encouraged through you often. Many times, through one of your posts, God has absolutely spoken something to my heart that I needed that day!

This is a very special community of believers and I am most thankful for all of you.

Most of all, I am thankful for God’s guidance and His grace. If I should write something that encouraged you, it is God who is responsible. So I give all glory to Him.

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,Β the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,Β Β who comforts usΒ in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Thank you for your support and prayers. May the Lord bless you every day as you serve Him, the one true God, the Good Shepherd and the King of Kings!

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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Love In Action

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Friday, 11/21/25

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,  I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

β€œThen the righteous will answer him, β€˜Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?  When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?  When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

 β€œThe King will reply, β€˜Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:35-40

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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Do You Need God’s Favor?

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, 11/20/25

“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous;
    you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12 NIV

Psalm 5 is a psalm of David, used in worship. David expressesΒ trust in the Lord’s protection. May we do likewise.

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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