Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in self-sacrificing faith: 

“Before them fire devours…”
(Joel 2:3)

How do You want me to respond to that, Jesus?

When confronted by a blazing inferno
my instinct would be to run.

Although I’ve walked into a few fires I should’ve stayed out of.

On the other hand, what if someone is trapped in a building on fire?

Would you want me to risk my life to save theirs?
That’s what You did for me –

only You didn’t risk it.
You gave it.

How can I do less?

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Judges 9:17; Mark 10:45; Acts 15:26; Romans 16:4; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 John 3:16

 Pray aloud the words of this Lazaroo in mounting awe: 

“I will respond to the skies, and they will respond to the earth…”
(Hosea 2:21)

What does that look like, Jesus –

when You send a message to me
through the skies?

Is it so obvious that everyone sees it –

tornadoes…hurricanes…
torrential rains and flooding…
unrelenting sun and drought?

Or might it be a sign from You intended only for me –

a beautiful cloud…the sliver of a moon framed by the trees
Your message of love sent through the song of a bird?

Next time I’m outside…

maybe I should look up.

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Genesis 15:5; Psalms 19:1-6; Proverbs 20:12; Daniel 6:27; Zechariah 5:5; Matthew 16:2-3; Luke 10:23

 Pray aloud the words of this Lazaroo…in the fear of God: 

“…you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not…”
(Revelation 2:2)

What an honor to be one of Your apostles, Jesus!

How terrible to fake it.

Nobody can pull that off, can he?

He can fool a few for a while, maybe.
but then he’ll be exposed.

You’ll make sure of it.

What about me, LORD?

Am I faking anything?
Is there any honor I’m trying to bestow on myself?

If I am, show me, so I can stop it.

Before You do.

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Matthew 7:21-23; Mark 7:6; Romans 2:3-4; Romans 11:22; 1 Corinthians 11:31-32; Hebrews 10:26-31; Revelation 2:4-5

 Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, from the depths of your soul: 

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever…”
(Daniel 2:20)

That’s the only praise that even begins to approach what You deserve, Jesus –

the kind that goes on and on
for ever and ever.

I should be praising You every day, throughout the day!

Not just when You do something I like
but for Your correction when I go off course.

for all You’re doing for me and those I love
seen and unseen

the good things I take for granted
and the countless things I won’t know anything about

till heaven.

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Exodus 15:2; Psalms 3:5; Psalms 18:2; Psalms 33:1; Psalms 121:3; 2 Corinthians 4:18; Colossians 1:17

 Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with yearning: 

“…your love feasts…”
(Jude 1:12)

I love the sound of that, Jesus!

“Love feasts.”

How long has it been since I’ve experienced one of those?

Have I ever?

My guess is, it doesn’t have anything to do with

where it takes place
how many are present
how good the food tastes.

It’s the people, isn’t it?

It’s the way they treat one another

with consideration
thoughtfulness
forgiveness
gentleness
kindness
mercy
love

You know what?

I don’t think it’s possible to experience a love feast

without You.

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John 13:34-35; Romans 12:10; Romans 13:8; Galatians 5:13; Ephesians 4:2; Hebrews 10:24; 1 Peter 1:22

 Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with earnest desire: 

“So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat.”
(Ezekiel 3:2)

It’s one thing to read and hear Your Word, Jesus…

a whole ‘nuther matter to take it into the very depths of my being

accepting it as my own
allowing it to make me Your own

inviting it to become part of me
so I can become part of You

gladly surrendering myself to Your transformation
as I gradually, thrillingly, inevitably

become everything You created me to be.

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Psalms 119:2; Psalms 119:11; Psalms 119:18; Psalms 119:30; Psalms 119:33; Psalms 119:45; Psalms 119:72

 Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with deep respect: 

“The elder…”
(3 John 1:1)

John – of Your 12 disciples, the one closest to You.

It wasn’t favoritism – that was just how much he loved you
and You loved him right back.

After Your resurrection, He became one of the elders of the Church.

Sentenced to death by being publicly boiled in oil
he should have died on the spot.

But You stunned the crowd when You miraculously spared him.

Since they couldn’t kill him, they banished him to an island
where he kept writing the words You gave him

for the whole world
and me.

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2 Chronicles 16:9; Jeremiah 30:21; Ezekiel 22:30; John 21:20-24; Acts 24:1; 1 Timothy 5:17; James 4:8; Revelation 1:9

 Get desperate before God, as you pray aloud the words of this Lazaroo: 

“Zion stretches out her hands…”
(Lamentations 1:17)

In most cases, hand-raising is cultural, Jesus.

Some do it
some don’t.

That holds true in worship, too.

Some Christians raise their hands during every song.
Others who love you just as much, never do.

Thank You for the freedom to be myself!
After all, You made me this way.

But regardless of my personality, training or custom

if things get bad enough, I’m pretty sure:

My hands will shoot straight up to You.

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Psalms 63:4; Psalms 119:48; Psalms 134:2; Psalms 141:2; Lamentations 3:41; Luke 24:50; 1 Timothy 2:8

 Pray aloud the words of this Lazaroo, in humble zeal: 

“…whom I love in the truth…”
(2 John 1:1)

That’s the only way to love, isn’t it, Jesus?

In the truth.

And the only truth there is

is Yours.

At their very best, others present facts.

Facts are helpful…but can be misinterpreted.
To do any good, they have to be understood.

As it happens, understanding is available to those who desire it

but only if they are willing to humble themselves in their search
and go to the one who holds the patent:

You.

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Deuteronomy 4:6; Psalms 119:130; Psalms 145:18; Proverbs 21:30; 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; John 8:31-32; Ephesians 1:7-8; Colossians 1:9

 Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with unrestrained allegiance: 

“I will bring charges against your children’s children.”
(Jeremiah 2:9)

What a heartbreak, Jesus!

The sin of Your people was so great
that they were infecting future generations.

But if that’s true…what about the reverse, Father?

If I follow You with all my heart
will it plant good seed in my children and grandchildren?

I know You’ve given them free will.

They can accept or reject You.

But may I so live that they will have no doubt:

The only One worth following

is You.

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Deuteronomy 4:40; Deuteronomy 12:28; Psalms 119:133; Proverbs 20:7; Matthew 5:16; Romans 4:12; Ephesians 6:4