Monthly Archives: October 2020

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sober awareness:

“This is how they treated all the Israelites…”
(1 Samuel 2:14)

Eli’s wicked sons repeatedly broke Your law and abused Your people, Jesus!

No wonder You put them to death.

You give us so many chances to repent and change our ways

that we may foolishly conclude that we can get away with our sins

that You won’t do anything about it.

But because You’re a God of of love

You’re a God of wrath –

against all who would intentionally defy You.

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Exodus 21:13; Numbers 35:20; Deuteronomy 32:35; Jeremiah 5:12; Ezekiel 7:9; Zephaniah 1:12; Hebrews 10:30

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in Spirit-led discernment:

“…I still had no peace of mind, because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I said good-by to them and went on to Macedonia.”
(2 Corinthians 2:13)

Paul had gone to Troas to preach the gospel, Jesus.

He discovered that You had opened that door for him.

So why didn’t he stay there?

Because when it’s half-right

it’s not right.

May I never forget that, Father!

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Psalms 5:8; Psalms 27:11; Psalms 43:3; Psalms 61:2; Psalms 139:24; Psalms 143:10; John 14:26

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Monday, October 19, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in ardent love:

“May you be richly rewarded by the LORD…”
(Ruth 2:12)

None of us deserves anything, Jesus!

We’re all sinners, saved only by Your grace.
Our righteous deeds are as filthy rags.

We’ve come to You, believing
trusting in Your death, burial and resurrection

not because of our own goodness
but because You granted us the gift of faith
drawing us to Yourself.

So when You reward me for some good thing I’ve done

that’s nothing less than a stunning heavenly gift!

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Isaiah 64:6; John 6:44; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10; Ephesians 6:8

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Sunday, October 18, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in humble awareness:

“…no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.”
(1 Corinthians 2:11)

But couldn’t I know at least some of Your thoughts, Jesus?

You could share them with me, Holy Spirit!

I don’t deserve a glimpse into what You’re thinking, Father

but wow – to be given just a taste?

Still, I don’t have the capacity to grasp even five full seconds of Your thoughts, do I?

‘cause You’re thinking about all 7.8 billion of us at once!

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Psalms 92:5; Psalms 139:17; Proverbs 1:23; Proverbs 15:26; Isaiah 55:8-9; Amos 4:13; Micah 4:12; Matthew 9:4

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with redoubled intention:

“…when the judge died, the people returned to…following other gods and serving and worshiping them. They refused to give up their evil practices and stubborn ways.”
(Judges 2:19)

What an incentive to install Godly leaders, Jesus…

and what an indictment against us
for so desperately needing them.

Why do we stray without someone standing over us

constantly reminding us of what we need to do
taking strong, loving action when we disobey?

Sigh. It is what it is.

Give us great leaders!

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Judges 2:16; Judges 2:18; Judges 3:9; 1 Kings 14:7; Psalms 80:15-17; Psalms 89:19; Acts 15:22; Hebrews 13:7; Hebrews 13:17

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Friday, October 16, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with clear-headed introspection:

“You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.”
(Romans 2:1)

But it’s so hard to see our own sins, isn’t it, Jesus?

We excuse them, justify them, flat-out ignore them.

We’re so busy pointing out the flaws in others

that we fail to understand that our disgust with them
arises from unadmitted disgust with ourselves.

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2 Chronicles 20:12; Isaiah 11:3; Matthew 7:1-5; Luke 6:37; John 12:47; Romans 14:3; 1 Corinthians 11:27-32

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy awareness:

“…the officers went throughout the camp, giving orders to the people: ‘When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it.’”
(Joshua 3:2-3)

The ark of the covenant was the place of Your Presence, Jesus!

Of course, You’re everywhere present.

But there are some places
where Your Presence is more powerfully felt.

May I always be ready to follow wherever You lead!

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Genesis 4:14-16; Genesis 27:7; Psalms 5:5; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 31:20; Psalms 41:12; Mark 7:24

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in triumphant faith:

“…it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him.”
(Acts 2:24)

Oh, HALLELUJAH, Jesus!

Of course it was impossible for death to keep its hold on You –
You’re the Author of Life!

All things have been created through You and for You –

things in heaven and on earth
visible and invisible

whether thrones or powers
or rulers or authorities.

And because by faith I live in You

it’s impossible for death to keep its hold on me!

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John 3:16; John 6:51; John 11:25; John 14:19; John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 15:50-58; Colossians 1:16

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

 

Set your heart for rapid response as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Then you replied, ‘We have sinned against the Lord. We will go up and fight, as the Lord our God commanded us.’”
(Deuteronomy 1:41)

They changed their minds too late, Jesus!

Their opportunity came and went.

True, You’re a forgiving God.

You give us chance after chance
over and over again.

But there’s a time for everything.

Sometimes, my refusal to obey the first time
causes me to miss my window of opportunity.

Instant obedience

is the only wise way, isn’t it?

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2 Samuel 15:14; Daniel 4:33; Matthew 26:74; Luke 12:36; Luke 14:5; Luke 19:5; Acts 12:23

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Monday, October 12, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with unshakable belief:

“’How do you know me?’ Nathanael asked.”
(John 1:48)

Nathanael had just met You, Jesus.

He was a skeptic.

But when You told him exactly who he was and what he had been doing hours before

He began to be a believer pretty fast.

It’s a very healthy idea for me to remember Who You Are, Jesus!

which explains how it is that You know me inside and out
along with all my thoughts, words

and comings and goings.

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2 Kings 19:27; Psalms 139:1-12; Isaiah 37:28; Isaiah 46:10; Matthew 9:4; John 8:14; Revelation 2:13