Saturday, December 12, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy awe:

“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.”
(Exodus 3:19)

And Yours is just the Mighty Hand to accomplish that, Jesus!

…which You did.

What a reminder of who You are and how You guide the whole earth!

You tell us what You want us to do.
You let us make our decisions.

But when we’re about to cross that line You’ve drawn that we can’t see

You act.

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Jeremiah 10:23; Amos 3:6; Acts 4:28; Acts 13:48; Acts 17:25; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Hebrews 3:4

Saturday, December 12, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy awe:

“But I know that the king of Egypt will not let you go unless a mighty hand compels him.”
(Exodus 3:19)

And Yours is just the Mighty Hand to accomplish that, Jesus!

…which You did.

What a reminder of who You are and how You guide the whole earth!

You tell us what You want us to do.
You let us make our decisions.

But when we’re about to cross that line You’ve drawn that we can’t see

You act.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning (812) 473-7729…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Jeremiah 10:23; Amos 3:6; Acts 4:28; Acts 13:48; Acts 17:25; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Hebrews 3:4

Friday, December 11, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with all due diligence:

“Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”
(Matthew 3:3)

At first glance, Jesus

this doesn’t make sense to me.

I thought You were the one
who made straight paths for me!

But now…maybe I better understand.

You expect me to do everything in my power
to straighten out my own life.

No, I can’t do it without You…

but neither are You going to do everything for a lazy person
who makes absolutely no effort.

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Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 19:15; Ecclesiastes 10:18; Luke 13:24; Romans 14:19; Ephesians 4:3; Philippians 2:12; Hebrews 4:11

Thursday, December 10, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sober agreement:

“So the Lord God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all livestock and all wild animals! You will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all the days of your life.”’”
(Genesis 3:14)

The happiness of this beautiful garden You created was destroyed, Jesus.

Sadly, the repercussions that fell on the human race
continue to this very day.

May I never again fall for one of Satan’s lies!

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Genesis 3:1-13; Psalms 91:13; Psalms 140:3; 2 Corinthians 11:3; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 12:9-15; Revelation 20:2

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy fear:

“Judah has desecrated the sanctuary the Lord loves by marrying women who worship a foreign god. As for the man who does this, whoever he may be, may the Lord remove him from the tents of Jacob—even though he brings an offering to the Lord Almighty.”
(Malachi 2:11-12)

So much for trying to buy my way back into Your good graces, Jesus.

If I ever stoop that low, I’d do well to remember – while my head is still attached:

100% wholehearted repentance
is my only hope.

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1 Kings 8:46-51; 2 Chronicles 32:26; Job 42:6; Proverbs 1:23; Isaiah 30:15; 2 Corinthians 7:9; 2 Peter 3:9

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

 

Seek understanding, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Be still before the Lord, all mankind…”
(Zechariah 2:13)

There’s a time to talk, Jesus.

Solomon told us so.

But there’s also a time to hush up.

Solomon told us that, too.

Without question, on countless occasions

You invite me to speak to You – even call to You.

But there are times when I’d be wise to hold my tongue and just listen –

as on those occasions when I start to complain.

You know what You’re doing.
I don’t.

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Deuteronomy 27:9; Psalms 4:4; Psalms 88:9; Ecclesiastes 3:7; Ecclesiastes 5:2; Romans 11:33; Philippians 2:14

Monday, December 7, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo overwhelmed with gratitude:

“From this day on I will bless you.”
(Haggai 2:19)

You had been punishing Your people, Jesus.

Because of their sins against You

they planted much, but harvested little
they ate, but didn’t have enough
they drank, but never quenched their thirst
they put on clothes, but couldn’t keep warm
they earned money…which dwindled away.

Then came the day when You said, “Enough is enough!”

You continue to treat me better than I deserve, LORD!

I’m thankful.
Beyond words.

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Ezra 9:13; Job 33:27; Psalms 103:10; Ecclesiastes 8:14; Haggai 1:5-6; Matthew 8:8; 1 Corinthians 15:9-10

Sunday, December 6, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in growing confidence:

“Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger.”
(Zephaniah 2:3)

You did it for Lot, Jesus!

When You destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah
You first sent Your angels to take him out of harm’s way.

You did it for Your people in Egypt, Father!

When you sent those ten plagues
You spared the land of Goshen.

Please, LORD:

Do it for me!

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Genesis 19:1-24; Genesis 47:27; Exodus 8:22; Exodus 9:26; Exodus 11:7; Philippians 2:3; 1 Corinthians 1:30

Saturday, December 5, 2020

 

Be forewarned, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The stones of the wall will cry out, and the beams of the woodwork will echo it.”
(Habakkuk 2:11)

This is Your warning to those who lie, cheat and steal, Jesus.

Just when they think they’ve succeeded and can kick back and enjoy what they’ve built

they find out they’re wrong.

Though they spared no expense

their luxuries backfire
and come back to bite them.

Those who cheat to get ahead

You deposit at the end of the line.

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Psalms 32:10; Isaiah 1:4; Isaiah 3:9-11; Isaiah 5:8; Isaiah 29:15; Isaiah 30:1; Matthew 18:7; Luke 6:24

Friday, December 4, 2020

 

Learn a hard lesson, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“It is decreed that the city be exiled…”
(Nahum 2:7)

I’ve heard of people being exiled, Jesus –

kicked out of their own country.

But I’ve never heard of an entire city

being removed from its national identity.

If that were to happen to a city in my country

which one would it be?

Or perhaps I should ask, “Which ones?”

You’re not messing around, are You?

When an entire city full of people ignore Your repeated warnings

You act.

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Genesis 11:4-8; Genesis 19:1-29; Ezra 1:11; Psalms 147:2; Matthew 10:14-15; 1 Peter 2:11; Revelation 18:21-24