Sunday, August 21, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in breathless anticipation:

“For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy.”
(1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)

Other than You, Yourself, Jesus

the best thing about heaven isn’t going to be streets of gold.
It isn’t going to be pearly gates or even the vast number of mighty angels.

It will be the people who are there
because of what You did through me.

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Psalm 23:6; Luke 2:13; John 3:12; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Hebrews 11:16; Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 21:21

Saturday, August 20, 2022

 

Hold nothing back, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The sons of Elpaal…who built Ono and Lod with its surrounding villages and Beriah and Shema, who were heads of families of those living in Aijalon and who drove out the inhabitants of Gath.”
(1 Chronicles 8:12-13)

To build cities and villages – and do it right?

We need You, Jesus!

But to drive out the inhabitants of Gath –

where Goliath and the other giants lived –

required Your miracle power!

I’ve got a few giants I need to drive out.

Thank God, You’re the same – yesterday, today and forever!

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Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; 1 Samuel 17:4; Psalm 55:19; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17

Friday, August 19, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with renewed ambition:

“My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love…”
(Colossians 2:2)

That’s not only what Paul wanted, Jesus

that’s what every mother and father wants for their children
what every pastor wants for Your Church.

How wonderful it would be if cities and nations could be united in love!

But to do that
they’d have to be united in You

which is no doubt why You’ve sent us out
to preach the gospel!

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Ezra 6:14; Matthew 24:14; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 8:4; Romans 10:14-15; Romans 15:20; 2 Timothy 4:2

Thursday, August 18, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with newfound respect:

“…‘my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the Lord. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves.’ Elisha replied…, ‘How can I help you? Tell me, what do you have in your house?’ ‘…nothing there at all,’ she said, ‘except a small jar of olive oil.’”
(2 Kings 4:1-2)

But with You, Jesus

that’s all it takes, isn’t it?

Something little.

In fact, You prefer it that way

because when the miracle happens

we know it’s You!

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Genesis 30:30; Exodus 16:17-18; Deuteronomy 1:39; Judges 7:2; 1 Kings 3:7-14; 1 Kings 17:12-16; Matthew 18:2-3

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with explosive feeling:

“Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”
(Philippians 2:9-11)

I’m not waiting, Jesus!

I bow before You now.

You Are Lord of all – my Lord!

to the glory of God Your Father.

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Matthew 7:21; Matthew 10:32-33; Matthew 11:27; John 8:19; John 14:8-12; Colossians 1:15-20; Hebrews 1:1-3

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

 

Take warning, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…the king summoned Shimei and said to him, ‘Did I not make you swear by the Lord and warn you, “On the day you leave to go anywhere else, you can be sure you will die”? At that time you said to me, ‘What you say is good. I will obey.’”
(1 Kings 2:42)

Solomon set Shimei up for failure, Jesus.

The guy just didn’t have it in himself
to do the right thing for the rest of his life

so his life was cut short.

Got it.

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Exodus 19:4-6; Deuteronomy 11:27; Deuteronomy 28:2; Deuteronomy 30:9-10; 1 Kings 2:40-46; John 14:23-24; John 17:6

Monday, August 15, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“Although I am less than the least of all the Lord’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the boundless riches of Christ…”
(Ephesians 3:8)

Paul’s not merely being humble, Jesus.

He absolutely believes he’s less than the least of all Your people.

So let’s see…

if the great Apostle Paul has that opinion of himself

where does that place me?

Somewhere way, waaaaay beneath
the less than the least of all Your people!

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Proverbs 11:2; Proverbs 15:33; Proverbs 22:4; Zephaniah 2:3; Acts 20:19; Philippians 2:3; 1 Timothy 1:16

Sunday, August 14, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning emotion:

“Abner sent messengers on his behalf to say to David, ‘Whose land is it? Make an agreement with me, and I will help you bring all Israel over to you.’ ‘Good,’ said David. ‘I will make an agreement with you.’”
(2 Samuel 3:12-13)

Just like that, Jesus –

The commander of Saul’s army gives up and switches sides to David.

That just doesn’t happen!
Unless You make it happen.

O God!

In Your Way and Time
make it happen for me.

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Exodus 14:8; Deuteronomy 2:30; 1 Samuel 13:14; 1 Kings 14:8; Psalm 75:6-7; Proverbs 21:1; Romans 9:16

Saturday, August 13, 2022

 

Stay focused, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Have you suffered so much for nothing – if it really was for nothing? Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard?”
(Galatians 3:4)

Paul’s getting a little perturbed at them, Jesus.

They’re still trying to work their way to heaven

instead of trusting what You did on the cross
as payment in full for their sins.

Please don’t let me make the same mistake!

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Romans 4:13-16; Romans 8:1-2; Romans 9:16; Galatians 2:15; Galatians 3:1-3; Galatians 3:26; Ephesians 2:8-10

Friday, August 12, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Did I not clearly reveal myself to your ancestor’s family when they were in Egypt under Pharaoh? Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor your sons more than me by fattening yourselves on the choice parts of every offering made by my people Israel?”
(1 Samuel 2:27, 29)

We think we’re getting away with it, Jesus

…but we’re not.

You see every underhanded thing we do.

Help me keep my hands on top of the table!

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Deuteronomy 32:36; Job 34:21; Psalm 138:6; Matthew 12:36; Mark 4:22; John 5:19; Hebrews 4:13