Monthly Archives: August 2019

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Saturday, August 31, 2019

 

Get your priorities straight as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Woe to him who builds his realm by unjust gain…”
(Habakkuk 2:9)

I catch myself wanting to get ahead, Jesus.

But You make it clear:

If I cheat to do so
I’ll end up behind.

Worse yet, there’s the punishment

that accompanies the transgression.

Why would I break Your rules in an attempt to succeed on this earth?

What happens on this planet is only the preseason.
It doesn’t matter whether I win or lose here.

My reward
is in Heaven.

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Genesis 15:1; Psalms 17:14; Psalms 18:20; Psalms 19:10-11; Matthew 6:1; Matthew 5:11-12; Hebrews 10:35

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Friday, August 30, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in humble recognition:

“He summons his picked troops…”
(Nahum 2:5)

I can select the best helpers out there, Jesus.

I can train them
motivate them
send them out
expect them to do well.

But if they succeed, it will be Your doing.

Not mine.
Not theirs.

If You so decree, they’ll fail –

and there’s not one thing I can do about it.

You’ve called Your people to be involved, Father!

But You don’t want us to ever forget

Who runs the show.

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Psalms 44:3; Psalms 75:6-7; Isaiah 26:12; Jeremiah 10:23; Lamentations 3:37-38; Amos 3:6; Acts 17:25

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in devoted passion:

“You drive the women of my people from their pleasant homes.”
(Micah 2:9)

You love the women You’ve created, Jesus –

especially those descended from Abraham.

But when they sin again and again –

rejecting You, following other gods –

they’ll pay for their disobedience
and their detestable idolatry.

Though You’ve blessed me time after time beyond measure

If I reject You and put other things and people before You
You’ll do the same to me

because You discipline those You love.

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Genesis 27:46; Joshua 8:35; 1 Samuel 2:22; Psalms 68:11; Isaiah 3:16; Acts 1:14; 1 Timothy 3:11

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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with renewed determination:

“Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Ninevah.”
(Jonah 3:3)

But when did he do that, Jesus?

It wasn’t when You told him to go the first time.
It was only after he ran from You

got swallowed by the fish You sent for him
and got vomited out on shore.

So much for my questions about why I have to go through my own traumatic situations.

Whatever it takes!

…when I don’t obey the first time.

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Genesis 22:18; Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 26:14; Joshua 22:2; Micah 5:15; John 17:6; Philippians 2:12

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019

 

Open your heart, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“This company of Israelite exiles…will possess the land as far as Zarephath…”
(Obadiah 1:20)

That’s pretty specific, Jesus.

I love it when You do that.
I kinda wish You’d do it more often. 😉

You were letting Your people know they could go this far…

…and no farther.

How far are You going to take me?

I know You know.

Is it best for me to know that, too?

If it is, You’ll tell me.

If it isn’t…

I guess I’ll find out.

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Job 23:10; Psalms 94:11; Luke 16:15; 2 Corinthians 12:2; John 6:9; 2 Peter 2:9; Revelation 2:5

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Monday, August 26, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bulldog faith:

“Proclaim to the fortresses of Ashdod…”
(Amos 3:9)

Under normal circumstances, Jesus

it’s not wise to spout off to my enemies
especially when they’re more numerous and more powerful.

But when You tell me to take a message to someone –

no matter how big they are
no matter how many there are?

Fine.
I’ll do it.

You’ve promised to bless, heal, guide and protect

those who do what You tell them to do.

That’s all I need to know.

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Genesis 22:18; Genesis 26:5; Exodus 19:5; Leviticus 18:5; Psalms 103:17-18; Matthew 28:20; Luke 11:28

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

 

Think again, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…like thieves they enter through the windows.”
(Joel 2:9)

Can’t stand a thief, Jesus!

If people would simply ask for help
rather than waiting till my back is turned.

Having said that…

when I’m upset about the sins of others
sometimes it’s because I’m guilty of the same thing.

Maybe I’d better do what You recommend –

and see if I’ve got a plank in my eye
so I can see clearly to remove the speck

from my brothers’ or sisters’.

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2 Chronicles 28:10; Matthew 7:3-5; Matthew 23:34; Luke 6:37; Romans 2:1-4; Romans 2:21-24; Romans 14:10

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a willing heart:

“Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God…”
(Hosea 3:5)

Sometimes You have to run me through the ringer, Jesus

to get my obedient attention.

I don’t like to admit that.

I wish it wasn’t true about me.

I much prefer to think like You want me to

say what You want me to

do what You want me to

…without needing negative reinforcement.

Come to think of it…

that’s absolutely what You long for, too.

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Exodus 35:21; Psalms 38:18; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 78; Proverbs 26:3; Luke 13:34; 1 Peter 5:2

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Friday, August 23, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer.”
(Revelation 2:10)

That’s a tough command to obey, Jesus!

That word, “suffer” gets my attention.

For You to tell me not to be afraid of it is a challenge.

I don’t like to suffer.

That’s like telling me, “I’m about to hit you, but just relax.”

Not my strong suit.

But You’re encouraging me to trust You

because You’ll make sure
I’ll come out better on the other side.

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Exodus 3:7; Job 9:28; Psalms 107; Psalms 119:107; Isaiah 53:11; Mark 5:34; 1 Peter 3:14

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

 

Gratefully rejoice as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…the exiles from Judah…”
(Daniel 2:25)

Anytime a leader comes across an exile from Judah, Jesus

they’d be wise to give that person a second look.

Your people who’ve been torn from their homeland

still retain Your blessing wherever they go.

I’m blown away that even while You punish one of Your own

You keep blessing them.

I can testify!

Though You’ve had to discipline me countless times

I’m the grateful recipient of more blessings
than I can count.

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Genesis 49:25; Deuteronomy 16:10; Deuteronomy 28:2; Psalms 21:3; Psalms 128:2; Acts 13:34; Romans 15:27