Sunday, December 31, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“…Jesus Christ…will be with us in…love.”
(2 John 1:3)

That’s how I want You to be with me, Jesus!

That’s how I want to be with You.

You…Are Pure Love.

Of course, there’s a fierce side of You, too.

Because pure love isn’t weak.

It’s strong, robust, powerful, formidable.

When called for – which isn’t all that rare –

it has the capacity to be ferocious –

in defense of those You love

and to arouse in them fear, wonder, awe

worship.

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Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 7:12; Joshua 22:5; 1 Kings 8:23; Psalms 36:7; Psalms 52:8; Galatians 2:20

Saturday, December 30, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in fearless confidence:

“…they have growled at him.”
(Jeremiah 2:15)

I’ve been growled at too, Jesus.

But not by lions.

Of course, Jeremiah wasn’t talking about lions either!

He was referring to the enemies of Your people.

It’s no fun to get growled at.

The next step is to get bitten
then devoured.

So when these lions at my heels start in with their threatening sounds

I’ll quickly turn to the Lion of Judah.

You.

Now and forever
King of the Jungle.

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1 Chronicles 12:8; Job 4:10; Psalms 22:13; Psalms 22:21; Psalms 35:17; 1 Peter 5:8-11; Revelation 5:5

Saturday, December 30, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in fearless confidence:

“…they have growled at him.”
(Jeremiah 2:15)

I’ve been growled at too, Jesus.

But not by lions.

Of course, Jeremiah wasn’t talking about lions either!

He was referring to the enemies of Your people.

It’s no fun to get growled at.

The next step is to get bitten
then devoured.

So when these lions at my heels start in with their threatening sounds

I’ll quickly turn to the Lion of Judah.

You.

Now and forever
King of the Jungle.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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1 Chronicles 12:8; Job 4:10; Psalms 22:13; Psalms 22:21; Psalms 35:17; 1 Peter 5:8-11; Revelation 5:5

Friday, December 29, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with deepest reverence:

“…your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.”
(1 John 2:12)

Yours is the Name, Jesus!

The Name above every name.

Some of us know it –

well…in our limited way.
To the degree humans beings can.

Others know of Your Name…

but that’s about it.

They either don’t believe it

or don’t know what to do with it.

There’s a lot I don’t know too, LORD…

but I know enough to pray in Your Name
right now.

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Isaiah 9:6; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:6; Acts 3:16; Acts 4:10; Acts 5:40; Acts 8:12; Acts 10:48; Philippians 2:5-11

Thursday, December 28, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with over-the-top trust:

“…there is no end to their treasures.”
(Isaiah 2:7)

At least that’s how it seems, Jesus.

Some of the world’s worst people
seem to have more than their share of the best.

While some of the world’s best people
seem to experience more than their share of the worst.

But the operative word is:

“seems.”

What seems a certain way to me

is seldom – if ever – the case.

You alone know what’s really going on.

And I trust You.

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Job 38:3; Ecclesiastes 8:14; Isaiah 45:11; Matthew 21:24; Mark 8:11; Romans 9:10-27; 1 Timothy 3:16

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with faith in the only true God:

“…there were also false prophets among the people…”
(2 Peter 2:1)

Always have been, Jesus.

Way back in the day…
all the way to this very moment.

Some of them have wanted so badly to hear from You

that they’ve ended up deceiving themselves

actually believing that what they’re spouting originated with You

instead of in the dark recesses of their deluded minds.

Others are fakes, charlatans, phonies.

They’re lying to the gullible
and they know it.

Spare me, Father!

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Isaiah 44:25; Jeremiah 50:36; Hosea 11:6; Matthew 7:15; Matthew 24:11; Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bottomless trust:

“My dove in the clefts of the rock…”
(Song of Songs 2:14)

Solomon is referring to his wife, Jesus

but what he says about doves is true.

They’re beautiful, gentle…vulnerable.

They hide in the clefts of the rock
to remain unseen by predators –

like foxes, dogs, bobcats, coyotes, weasels
…and man.

If that’s the case

please hide this dove in the clefts of the rock, Father!

and cover me there with Your hand.
and cover me there with Your hand.

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Exodus 33:22; Deuteronomy 23:14; Psalms 12:5; Psalms 20:1; Psalms 37:24; Psalms 140:4; John 17:11; John 17:15

Monday, December 25, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with unshakable belief:

“…your faith and hope are in God.”
(1 Peter 1:21)

Yes they are, Jesus!

You died on the cross to pay for my sins.
You rose from the dead, proving You’re God.

How could I not put all my faith and hope in You?

You’ve promised that because You live forever
so will I.

I’m counting on it!

I’ve put all my eggs in Your basket
staked everything I have on You –

and that’s why I’m filled with hope.

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Job 6:8; Psalms 9:18; Psalms 25:5; Psalms 31:24; Isaiah 40:31; Acts 2:26; Romans 5:5

Sunday, December 24, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with sold-out surrender:

“What then do I gain by being wise?”
(Ecclesiastes 2:15)

We all want a payoff, Jesus

I’m no exception.

When we do the right thing

we want something good to happen…

to us.

But am I okay if doing the right thing blows up in my face

so long as it advances Your kingdom
and pleases You?

Am I okay if doing the right thing

doesn’t pay off till heaven?

If not

I’m not really doing the right thing.

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Proverbs 9:12; Proverbs 19:17; Proverbs 25:21-22; Matthew 6:4-6; Matthew 16:27; Galatians 6:7-9; Ephesians 6:8

Saturday, December 23, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with lavish love:

“If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes…”
(James 2:3)

It’s hard not to, Jesus!

People who dress well catch the eye.
Often they’re educated, hardworking, interesting.

But You despise favoritism!

You made everyone I see.

When I fawn on one and ignore the other

I insult You.

Fact is, some of those able to dress to the nines

are shallow, self-centered, boorish.

I’d do well to treat everyone the same:

with love, consideration and respect.

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Exodus 23:11; Exodus 30:15; Job 34:19; Psalms 12:5; Psalms 15:5; Proverbs 22:16; Luke 1:53