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Thursday, December 26, 2019

 

Be overwhelmed, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“‘…how evil and bitter it is for you when you…have no awe of me,’ declares the Lord, the Lord Almighty.”
(Jeremiah 2:19)

Awe isn’t an option, Jesus –

not when it comes to You.

When I gaze into the starry nighttime sky or hold a newborn baby

I should be filled with awe over Your amazing creativity
and the miracle of human life.

When I consider my wholly undeserved salvation

I should be overwhelmed in grateful awe for your love and mercy.

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Genesis 28:17; Exodus 15:11; Deuteronomy 4:34; Nehemiah 1:5; Psalms 47:2; Psalms 139:13-16; Hebrews 12:28

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Wednesday, December 25, 2019

 

Rejoice! as you pray your Lazaroo on this glorious Christmas day:

“…boasting of what we have and do…”
(1 John 2:16)

Why do we do that, Jesus?

Everything we have or do comes from You!

Better question:

Why do I do that?

Because – God help me! – I do.

I guess it’s because I want people to think well of me.

But why? I’m nothing but a dirty, rotten sinner saved by grace.

Your outrageous, inconceivable love

is the only reason my punishment in hell
has been switched to eternal joy in heaven.

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Nehemiah 9:31; Psalms 25:6; Daniel 9:18; Matthew 8:8; Luke 1:58; James 2:13; 1 Peter 1:3-5

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Tuesday, December 24, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo from a heart full of praise:

“…the LORD alone will be exalted in that day.”
(Isaiah 2:11)

Clearly, that day hasn’t arrived, Jesus –

though it’s long, long overdue.

On every day since anyone in heaven or earth existed

You should be the only one exalted.

Everything good that we think, say, have or do

comes from You.

I can’t control what others do or don’t do about that

but I am determined to exalt You alone
each and every day on earth
and throughout eternity.

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Exodus 15:1-2; 2 Samuel 22:47; 1 Chronicles 29:11; Nehemiah 9:5; Psalms 18:46; Psalms 21:13; Acts 5:30-31

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Monday, December 23, 2019

 

Be forewarned, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up.”
(2 Peter 2:3)

A made-up story can be enjoyable, Jesus –

as a fairy tale told to children
when a gifted novelist spins an intriguing adventure.

But when made-up stories are used to manipulate Your people and lead them astray

they’re not entertainment.
They’re a lie.

Satan is the father of lies.

His every intent is to steer people away from the truth

that always points to You.

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Psalms 63:11; Psalms 116:11; Proverbs 17:4; Micah 2:11; 1 Timothy 4:2; 1 John 4:20; John 8:44; Revelation 21:8

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in flabbergasted wonder:

“…he browses among the lilies.”
(Song of Songs 2:16)

Solomon’s bride is speaking poetically, Jesus.

Solomon isn’t browsing among actual lilies.
He’s making love to his wife.

Literal language has its place

but it can go only so far.

There are some experiences in life that require poetry.

One of the greatest of those is Your love for me!

When I try to grasp the significance
of how Your perfection can choose me
flaws and all

I go tilt.

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Deuteronomy 32:4; 2 Samuel 22:31; Psalms 18:30; Psalms 19:7; Psalms 119:96; Romans 5:8; Romans 12:2; Hebrews 2:10

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with supreme confidence:

“’…the word of the Lord stands forever.’ And this is the word that was preached to you.”
(1 Peter 1:25)

It’s the only word worth preaching, Jesus.

No matter how sincere, no matter how well-researched
no matter how firmly based on hard-earned personal experience

my word won’t stand.

Try though I might, mean it with everything in me
I’m still flawed – because I’m human!

It’s inevitable: I will make mistakes.

But!

When my word agrees with Yours
I’m flawless.

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1 Kings 17:1; Isaiah 55:11; Isaiah 66:2; Jeremiah 1:12; Jeremiah 23:28-29; John 5:24; Romans 3:4; Revelation 3:8

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Friday, December 20, 2019

 

Decide to trust, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish?”
(Ecclesiastes 2:19)

Solomon is talking about his successor, Jesus.

Just as he succeeded King David
he knew that one day someone would succeed him.

You gave Solomon unprecedented wisdom

so that’s what he valued.

Would the one who succeeded him be as wise?

No. Not even close.

But so what?

The last thing this world needs

is someone like Solomon who refuses to use
the gifts You give them.

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1 Kings 3:5-15; 1 Kings 5:7; 1 Kings 9:4-9; 1 Kings 10:1-9; 1 Kings 11:1-6; 1 Kings 11:29-33; Luke 11:31

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Thursday, December 19, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in crystal clear recognition:

“Are [the rich]…not the ones who are dragging you into court?”
(James 2:6)

What an eye-opener, Jesus.

How often do I disregard those willing to help
and fawn on those who care only about themselves?

I prefer to think the answer is: Never!

But it’s possible that I’m in denial.

This world praises many people undeserving of adulation

while looking down on those worthy of respect.

O God!

Help me rip from my eyes the blinders of this world!

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Psalms 17:14; Psalms 49:1, 2, 13; Isaiah 40:23; John 8:23; John 9:39; John 12:31; Romans 12:2

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with pedal-to-the-metal commitment:

“Let love and faithfulness never leave you…Then you will win favor and a good name…”
(Proverbs 3:3-4)

Wow. That’s pretty powerful, Jesus.

I usually think about love and faithfulness
being a blessing to others.

But now, You’re reminding me:
It’s a blessing to me, as well.

That’s so much like You!

Every time I do something to please You
or do something for others because You tell me to

it ends up helping me.

I really can’t out-give You!

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Exodus 34:6; Psalms 40:11; Psalms 61:7; Psalms 85:10; Psalms 86:15; Proverbs 14:22; 1 Corinthians 13:13

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Tuesday, December 17, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in surrendered gratitude:

“…the builder of a house has greater honor than the house itself.”
(Hebrews 3:3)

You’re my Builder, Jesus…

I’m one of the countless “houses” You’re building.

Without question, You deserve not just greater honor, but all the honor!

I wasn’t doing so well before I asked You to take over the job.

I mean, for a while I thought I could handle it
but it didn’t take me long to face the fact
that I was badly, badly mistaken.

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Isaiah 62:5; 2 Corinthians 3:18; Philippians 3:21; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 2:22; Ephesians 4:11-16; Hebrews 3:4