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Do You Long for Men’s Approval?

Cindy Dawson

Reflection for Tuesday, 5/5/26

“We wrestle with our natural inclinations— … our longing for approval…”

Bruce Cooper

I know this is true because I wrestle with it myself. I also know that recognition (public approval) often leads to pride. And we all know what pride leads to.

I saw this firsthand when I was in a Word of Faith church. When I became a women’s conference speaker, those around me began to make me feel special and important. At a conference where I was speaking, one woman offered to carry my Bible, purse, and notes around for me. I must be important!

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 NIV

James and John asked Jesus if they could sit on His right and left in Heaven. I think they longed for approval and recognition. Jesus responded by saying,

“… whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all.” Mark 10:43-44 NIV

Jesus also said, “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

So I pray, “Create in me a pure heart, O God …” (Psalm 51:10 NIV) “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.” (Psalm 119:133 NIV)

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

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

Psalm 122:6 NASB

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What Is Humility?

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Reflection for Friday, 5/1/26

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It’s thinking about yourself less.”

C.S. Lewis

Jesus said, “For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Luke 14:11 NLT Read full chapter

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

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

Psalm 122:6 NASB

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The Centurion’s Humility

Cindy Dawson

2-Minute Devotion for Tuesday, 4/28/26

When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.”

7 Jesus said to him, “Shall I come and heal him?”

8 The centurion replied, “Lord, I do not deserve to have you come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and that one, ‘Come,’ and he comes. I say to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.”

10 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed and said to those following him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 11 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. 12 But the subjects of the kingdom will be thrown outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

13 Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment. Matthew 8:5-13 NIV Read full chapter

The centurian came to Jesus:

In humility (“I do not deserve to have you come under my roof)”,

Understanding Jesus’ authority (v.9),

And with “great faith.” 

May the Lord teach us to approach Him this way when we come to Him with our needs. May we ponder who He is before we begin our prayer.

Note: In Luke’s account, the centurion sends intermediaries. Both Matthew and Luke are correct. In the 1st century, it was understood that when a representative was sent to speak for his master, it was as if the master was speaking himself.

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

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

Psalm 122:6 NASB

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God’s True Dwelling: A Humble Heart

Cindy Dawson

1-Minute Devotion for Sunday, 4/12/26

“Heaven is my throne,
    and the earth is my footstool.
Where is the house you will build for me?
    Where will my resting place be?
Has not my hand made all these things,
    and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
     those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
    and who tremble at my word.” Isaiah 66:1-2 NIV

Commentary: “The opening words of the last chapter of Isaiah were written to the unrepentant people of Israel. They need not think that, in that condition, they can please God by building a temple for Him. After all, He is the universal Creator and Owner, enthroned in heaven, with the earth as His footstool. The dwelling place He desires is the heart of a person who is humble and contrite, and who trembles at His word.” Believer’s Bible Commentary

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

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

Psalm 122:6 NASB

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Putting Others First

Cindy Dawson

1-minute devotion for Thursday, 12/11/25

“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 ESV

My Thoughts: I’m reminded of the day, many years ago, when the Holy Spirit brought this verse to my mind in a specific situation. It isn’t always easy, but it’s God’s way and how we should live.

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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Embracing Humility

Cindy Dawson

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

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 a Simple Janitor Delivered a Powerful Gospel Message

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read for Monday, 6/30/25

Jesus said, “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Matthew 23:11-12

A Prison Story

A prisoner talked about the huge impact made on a rough group of fellow prisoners and himself by none other than a nondescript janitor who had worked for years at the prison.  This little woman spoke to those hardened men as she held her broom and her words were used by God to pierce their hard hearts with the Gospel.  

He said, “Because that janitor, a woman without a title, without a stage – she delivered a sermon that still gets me choked up.  She didn’t come to save us.  She came to serve.  And in doing so, she became the loudest gospel I’d ever heard.”

“That little prison janitor touched toughened hearts through her acts of service.  Her stage was a prison meeting room, holding her broom and mop, her dirty bucket of water sitting beside her.” Patty

God loves using the weak things of this world to confound the mighty.  

Read Patty’s excellent post, Burping and Serving HERE.

In His Love, Cindy

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“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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The Dangers of Pride

Cindy Dawson

1-minute read for Tuesday, 5/13/25

“Pride goes before destruction,
    a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18 NIV

Commentary: The Bible clearly warns us that becoming prideful is not only sinful, it’s dangerous!

“God opposes the proud
    but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know 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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Monday’s Verse, 10/28/24

Cindy Dawson

“Has not my hand made all these things,
    and so they came into being?”
declares the Lord.”

“These are the ones I look on with favor:
    those who are humble and contrite in spirit,
    and who tremble at my word.” Isaiah 66:2 NIV

In His Love, Cindy

Do you want to know 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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Verses for Meditation, 8/1/24

Cindy Dawson

“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:12-14 NLT

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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