Monthly Archives: November 2017

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Friday, November 10, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your heart:


“…on the day of the LORD’s wrath…the whole world will be consumed…”
(Zephaniah 1:18)

As terrifying as that day will be, Jesus

it’s Your right.

You’re the Creator of everything. You put us here.

You can take us out.

In fact, in light of our inexcusable, outrageous behavior

it’s only because of Your great mercy
that You haven’t done it already.

I know You’re the God of the second-googolth chance.

But one day
the last chance will run out.

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Isaiah 13:6; Ezekiel 30:3; Joel 1:15; Amos 5:18; Obadiah 1:15; Zechariah 14:1; Matthew 18:21-22; 2 Corinthians 1:14; Colossians 1:16

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in deepest gratitude:

“Will not your debtors suddenly arise?”
(Habakkuk 2:7)

Not much fun, Jesus.

Unless…

Right now I’m thinking of my debt to my parents.

Without them, I wouldn’t be here.

Then there are those who’ve taught me what I needed to learn.

They equipped me with the tools I’m using now.

The person who led me to You

will always have a special place in my heart.

But I owe You the most

because all the above
came from You.

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1 Chronicles 29:14; Psalms 24: Psalms 119:91; Isaiah 26:12; Lamentations 3:37; Romans 16:4; Hebrews 2:10

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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

 

Cling to the promise of God, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The LORD will restore the splendor of Jacob…though destroyers…have ruined their vines.”
(Nahum 2:3)

It takes years for a grapevine to mature to the point where it produces truly great grapes, Jesus.

The grape grower invests hours in pruning and training the vine
so it pours all its lifeforce into creating great-tasting grapes
rather than growing big and bushy with stems and leaves.

O God!

Is that what You’re doing with me?

Please.
Whatever it takes.
Restore my splendor.

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Genesis 49:22; 1 Chronicles 16:27; Psalms 21:5; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 80:14; Isaiah 57:18; Revelation 21:24

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

 

Open your heart, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…disgrace will not overtake us.”
(Micah 2:6)

Those sound a lot like famous last words, Jesus.

None of us knows what the future holds.

In this case, they couldn’t have been more wrong.

Your prophets had warned them of the disaster that was coming
if they refused to change their ways and follow You.

But they were unwilling to listen.

No, I don’t know what my future holds.

But of this much I’m certain:

I know Who holds my future.

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2 Samuel 7:19; Psalms 37:37-38; Proverbs 23:18; Proverbs 24:20; Ecclesiastes 8:7; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:18

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Monday, November 6, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bulldog faith:

“But I, with a song of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to you.”
(Jonah 2:9)

Thank You for putting a song of thanksgiving in my heart, Jesus!

Of course, there are days
when I have trouble remembering where You put it

let alone being able to sing it.

But it’s in there. By faith, I declare it:

It’s in there!

You sacrificed Your life for me.

It is my joy to sacrifice whatever You have entrusted to my care

for You.

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Psalms 4:5; Psalms 20:3; Psalms 27:6; Psalms 50:14; Psalms 51:16-17; Psalms 141:2; Ephesians 5:19

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Sunday, November 5, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“People from the Negev will occupy the mountains of Esau…”
(Obadiah 1:19)

When people living in the desert are able to capture mountain fortresses

it’s Your doing, Jesus.

Isaac’s twin sons Jacob and Esau didn’t get along very well –

especially after Jacob stole Esau’s blessing and birthright.

Even though the boys made up later in life

Esau’s descendants took out their anger on Jacob’s
…and triggered Yours.

Help me get over past hurts, Father!

so I can enjoy Your blessings.

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Genesis 25:26-34; Genesis 27:6-41; Genesis 33:1-11; Numbers 20:14-18; Deuteronomy 23:7; Obadiah 1:10; Colossians 3:13

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Saturday, November 4, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with full-on ardor:

“Does a lion…growl in his den when he has caught nothing?”
(Amos 3:4)

I guess not, Jesus.

He’d be out hunting
not back at home bragging about his kill.

Y’know…

I’d just as soon not give any lions an excuse to growl
over my dead carcass.

I’m aware that Satan prowls about like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

I’d just as soon that not be me.

To make sure that never happens
I’m staying close to You

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Job 4:10; Proverbs 19:12; Isaiah 5:29; Jeremiah 30:21; Hebrews 10:22; James 4:7-8; 1 Peter 5:8-9

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Friday, November 3, 2017

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“…they scale walls like soldiers.”
(Joel 2:7)

There are a lot of ways to scale a wall, Jesus.

Some do it clumsily.
Many can’t do it at all.

But if I looked down from the top of the wall

and saw a battle-hardened warrior climbing toward me
fear would grip my heart.

That’s what Your people experienced when that army of locusts attacked –

the army You sent to punish them.

May You never!

have to do that to me.

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Genesis 19:15; Genesis 42:21; Leviticus 18:25; 1 Chronicles 21:7; Psalms 99:8; Proverbs 21:11; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

 

Sell out totally to God as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Then I told her, ‘You are to live with me many days…’”
(Hosea 3:3)

Some people are short-term, Jesus.

You bring them into our lives to accomplish a task.
When it’s done…so are they.

Help me not think less of them!

They fulfilled Your purpose.
Then You sent them elsewhere.

Other people – praise Your holy Name!

are long-term.

I can count on them.

They’re here today
here tomorrow.

They become family –

through whom You accomplish great things

together.

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Proverbs 17:17; Matthew 12:25; Luke 8:3; Acts 16:15; Acts 18:8; Roman 16:1-24; 1 Timothy 3:15; 2 Timothy 1:16

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with earnest desire:

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
(Revelation 2:7)

O Jesus:

Help us hear!

Holy Spirit:

Cause us to discern what You’re telling each church!

All of Your churches have the same mission –

to build Your people and win the lost.

But each of Your churches has a unique calling –

which is why You’ve planted each one.

Heavenly Father!

Please help my church hear You clearly
and stay on mission.

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Acts 15:41; Acts 16:5; Romans 16:4; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 1 Corinthians 11:16; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:1