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Pray For Our Leaders

Cindy Dawson

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 2/9/25

 “I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4 NIV

This doesn’t just apply to leaders we like. Remarkably, the Apostle Paul wrote these words to Timothy while the brutal leader Nero was emperor! Nero was a cruel persecutor of Christians. We should pray that our leaders will have wisdom, create peace, and be saved.

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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The Power of Hope

Cindy Dawson

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“But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him,
    on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,” Psalm 33:18 NIV

The following is a true story about a man who did exactly that!

In February 1945, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn was arrested for writing comments in private letters to a friend about Joseph Stalin. He was sentenced to eight years in the labor camps of the Gulag.

Forced to work 12-hour days at hard labor while existing on a starvation diet, he became gravely ill, and the doctor warned he would die.

One afternoon, he stopped working. Even though he knew the guards would beat him severely, he just could not go on any longer.

At that moment, a prisoner, also a follower of Christ, approached him. He had a cane in his hand, and with his cane, he drew a cross in the sand. Solzhenitsyn said when he saw that cross, he remembered the anguish his Savior had taken on for him; and he realized that the cross was where the battle was ultimately won. He got up, went back to work, and survived.

He went on to become a celebrated author and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1970.

I am greatly inspired when I read about other Christians who trusted in Jesus and overcame great adversity. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is one of them!

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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Combatting False Doctrine in the Church

Cindy Dawson

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Friday’s Verse, 2/7/25

“As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain people not to teach false doctrines any longer or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith. The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.” 1 Timothy 1:3-7 NIV

Comment: The Church must not tolerate false teaching. True doctrine builds people up. False teaching brings division.

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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Overcoming Weariness Through Faith In Jesus

Cindy Dawson

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Verses for Meditation, 2/6/25

“Surrounded then as we are by these serried ranks of witnesses, let us strip off everything that hinders us, as well as the sin which dogs our feet, and let us run the race that we have to run with patience, our eyes fixed on Jesus the source and the goal of our faith. For he himself endured a cross and thought nothing of its shame because of the joy he knew would follow his suffering; and he is now seated at the right hand of God’s throne. Think constantly of him enduring all that sinful men could say against him and you will not lose your purpose or your courage.” Hebrews 12:1-3 PHILLIPS Read full chapter

About J.B. Phillips

“Early Christians were under constant threat of prison, torture, and death. A few years after this writing, some of the Hebrew Christians would lose their lives under the Emperor Nero (AD 64)… They were prone to become weary, a word meaning “to lose heart, give up, or faint. As one who endured opposition, persecution and the cross, believers should consider Christ — the Christian’s hope and greatest example of one who willingly obeyed God in the midst of suffering.” (from The Jeremiah Study Bible notes)

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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Quote of the Week, 2/5/25

Cindy Dawson

The Bible is forever. It will never change. It will never fail. It will never let you down. It can never be out of date. You can count on it to be there for you when you need it. It endures forever.”

David Jeremiah

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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Boasting in the Lord

Cindy Dawson

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Tuesday’s Verse, 2/4/25

“This is what the Lord says:

“Let not the wise boast of their wisdom
    or the strong boast of their strength
    or the rich boast of their riches, but let the one who boasts boast about this:
    that they have the understanding to know me,
that I am the Lord, who exercises kindness,
    justice and righteousness on earth,
    for in these I delight,”
declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 NIV Read full chapter

Two directives God gives us as He uses people in His service:

  1. That they do not boast about themselves or any personal achievement
  2. That they give the glory to God (from Jeremiah Study Bible notes)

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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The God of all Comfort

Cindy Dawson

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 2/2/25

“When I said, “My foot is slipping,”
    your unfailing love, Lord, supported me.
 When anxiety was great within me,
    your consolation brought me joy.” Psalm 94:18-19 NIV

The Hebrew word “tanchum” refers to comfort or consolation, often in the context of providing solace during times of distress or mourning. It embodies the act of offering emotional support and reassurance, reflecting a deep sense of empathy and compassion.

When anxiety is great within us, God Himself will comfort us if we look to Him. There is no better comfort than that.

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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Understanding Our Blessed Hope in Christ

Cindy Dawson

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Tuesday’s Verse, 1/28/25

“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.” Titus 2:11-14 NIV

Note: the believer’s sure and “blessed hope” is when Jesus returns to judge the earth and set up His kingdom. In the Greek, the word wait conveys the idea of persistent expectation. (Jeremiah Study Bible Notes)

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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Strength through Suffering

Cindy Dawson

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Monday’s Verse, 1/27/25

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.” 1 Peter 4:12-13 NIV

In the end, just as the oyster coats an intrusive speck of sand with a smooth substance until it becomes a pearl of great value, God layers our difficulties with His greatness and glory until we develop our own pearl of great price – strength of character. (Jeremiah Study Bible)

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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Hope in God’s Promises

Cindy Dawson

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Sunday’s Memory Verse, 1/26/25

“I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return].” Philippians 1:6 AMP

Bible Hub: In times of difficulty, remembering that God is at work can provide comfort and strength, knowing that He is using all circumstances for our growth and His glory.

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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