Monthly Archives: September 2019

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Monday, September 23, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“…take on one of the young men…”
(2 Samuel 2:21)

Asahel wanted to take down the enemy leader, Jesus –

a noble goal, to be sure –

but one he wasn’t equipped to accomplish.

Abner was older and slower…but more experienced.

Sadly, when Asahel refused to pick on someone his own age

it cost him his life.

Am I chasing anything I shouldn’t be, Father?

If so, show me!

I don’t want to waste Your precious gift of time

nor lose my life.

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Leviticus 19:32; Job 32:4; Psalms 16:6; Psalms 31:15; Ecclesiastes 9:11; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Timothy 5:1-2

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“When I saw that they were not acting in line with the truth of the gospel…”
(Galatians 2:14)

That’s when I’m forced to speak up, isn’t it, Jesus?

In a company, nation, church, community, project, group of friends

the first steps may seem right

but if over time there’s a blatant departure –

or a subtle one –

I can’t remain mute.

I have to speak up:

wisely, humbly, respectfully…
but firmly.

If I’m ignored, I have to keep trying

or get out.

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Genesis 39:6-12; Exodus 11:8; Judges 2:19; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 78:10; Jeremiah 5:3; Zechariah 7:11; Matthew 10:14; Matthew 22:3; 2 Thessalonians 2:10; Hebrews 11:24

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Saturday, September 21, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with mounting excitement:

“He will…exalt the horn of his anointed.”
(1 Samuel 2:10)

Through my faith in You

You’ve anointed me, too, Jesus!

Thank You!

But what’s up with this, “exalt the horn” business?

I don’t have a horn growing out of my head. 😉

Although…animals do –

rams…deer…antelope…buffalo…rhinos.

Their horns give them a majestic bearing…

honor among all the other animals…

a weapon of power against their enemies.

Wow. Yes, LORD!

By all means: Exalt the horn of Your anointed!

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Deuteronomy 33:17; Job 16:15; Psalms 89:17; Psalms 89:24; Lamentations 2:3; 1 Kings 1:39; Luke 1:69; 2 Corinthians 1:21

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Friday, September 20, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Anyone you forgive, I also forgive.”
(2 Corinthians 2:10)

That’s some statement, Jesus…

and Paul made it to an entire churchful of people!

Not only that, he was extending that forgiveness

to the very person he told them to put out of the church.

Am I willing to forgive everyone my church forgives?

Well…why not?

You’ve made it clear that if I don’t forgive those who’ve sinned against me

You won’t forgive me.

I forgive ‘em all, LORD!

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Psalms 32:5; Matthew 6:12-15; Luke 6:37; John 20:23; 1 Corinthians 5:1-12; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13; 1 John 2:12

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in utter amazement:

“…you notice me…”
(Ruth 2:10)

Ruth was stunned to be noticed by Boaz, Jesus.

She didn’t know You were at work
preparing his heart to be her husband

preparing her to become great-grandmother to King David
whose line extended all the way

to You.

But she was too humble to predict any of that!

Rise up in me with that same humility, Holy Spirit!

Knowing I don’t deserve to be noticed
being thrilled when –

because of Your love and mercy –

I am.

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Exodus 3:11; Ruth 2:19; Ruth 4:16-22; 1 Samuel 18:18; 2 Samuel 7:18; 2 Samuel 9:8; Matthew 1:5-16

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with earnest desire:

“None of the rulers of this age understood it, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.”
(1 Corinthians 2:8)

It seems so clear to me, Jesus –

why not them?

They saw You face-to-Face, in the flesh!

…while I never have.

They were witnesses to Your miracles!

…while I’ve only read about them.

They heard You speak!

…while I still eagerly long to hear Your voice.

But You’ve granted me

the gift of faith.

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Psalms 29:3; Matthew 27:11; Mark 6:2; Luke 23:35; Luke 24:20; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Ephesians 2:8-9; Revelation 1:15

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with catalytic dedication:

“…the way of obedience to the LORD’s commands.”
(Judges 2:17)

Your “way of obedience,” Jesus?

Let me take a stab at it:

You expect me to obey You fully.
None of this “I did some of it” stuff.

You expect me to obey You without excuse.
None of this, “I couldn’t do it because…” malarkey.

You expect me to obey You immediately.
None of this, “When I get around to it” procrastination business.

So…is that pretty close? 😉

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Numbers 20:12; Deuteronomy 28:45; 1 Samuel 15:12-23; 1 Kings 20:38-43; Jeremiah 7:23; Matthew 21:28-31; Luke 14:15-23

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Monday, September 16, 2019

 

Act wisely, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…they disobey their parents…”
(Romans 1:30)

Some parents ought to be disobeyed, Jesus –

anytime they tell a child to do something
You tell them not to do.

Your Word trumps parental authority.

But when it’s anything else –

even if it’s something the child doesn’t like –

that child would be very wise to obey mom or dad.

You’re watching.

Children who honor their fathers and mothers
tend to live a long time.

Those who don’t?
Not so much.

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Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 5:16; Matthew 15:4; Matthew 19:19; Mark 10:19; Acts 5:29; Ephesians 6:2; Colossians 3:20

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Sunday, September 15, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“They…forded the river…”
(Joshua 2:23)

– the very river the entire army was about to cross on dry land, Jesus!

But this first time
Joshua’s two spies had to get wet to make it across.

No surprise.

You do it both ways, don’t You?

Sometimes You perform a miracle.

But most of the time You supply the strength
for me to accomplish Your tasks the old-fashioned way

requiring me to work, stretch, struggle.

But that’s okay!

Either way…

I win.

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Joshua 3:14-17; John 14:12; John 16:33; Romans 16:12; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 5:12; Hebrews 13:8

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Saturday, September 14, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bated breath:

“…miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you…”
(Acts 2:22)

…and You’re still doing them today, Jesus!

You’ve worked miracles!
Have I had eyes to see them?

You’ve performed wonders!
Have I been paying attention?

You’ve shown me signs!
Have I had a discerning heart to read them?

You’re the same, Jesus –

yesterday, today and forever.

Give me eyes that see…

a mind that pays attention…

a discerning heart 

because I don’t want to miss a single thing!

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1 Chronicles 16:12; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalms 77:14; Acts 4:30; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:4; Hebrews 13:8