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Monday, August 26, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bulldog faith:

“Proclaim to the fortresses of Ashdod…”
(Amos 3:9)

Under normal circumstances, Jesus

it’s not wise to spout off to my enemies
especially when they’re more numerous and more powerful.

But when You tell me to take a message to someone –

no matter how big they are
no matter how many there are?

Fine.
I’ll do it.

You’ve promised to bless, heal, guide and protect

those who do what You tell them to do.

That’s all I need to know.

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Genesis 22:18; Genesis 26:5; Exodus 19:5; Leviticus 18:5; Psalms 103:17-18; Matthew 28:20; Luke 11:28

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

 

Think again, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…like thieves they enter through the windows.”
(Joel 2:9)

Can’t stand a thief, Jesus!

If people would simply ask for help
rather than waiting till my back is turned.

Having said that…

when I’m upset about the sins of others
sometimes it’s because I’m guilty of the same thing.

Maybe I’d better do what You recommend –

and see if I’ve got a plank in my eye
so I can see clearly to remove the speck

from my brothers’ or sisters’.

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2 Chronicles 28:10; Matthew 7:3-5; Matthew 23:34; Luke 6:37; Romans 2:1-4; Romans 2:21-24; Romans 14:10

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Saturday, August 24, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a willing heart:

“Afterward the Israelites will return and seek the LORD their God…”
(Hosea 3:5)

Sometimes You have to run me through the ringer, Jesus

to get my obedient attention.

I don’t like to admit that.

I wish it wasn’t true about me.

I much prefer to think like You want me to

say what You want me to

do what You want me to

…without needing negative reinforcement.

Come to think of it…

that’s absolutely what You long for, too.

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Exodus 35:21; Psalms 38:18; Psalms 51:12; Psalms 78; Proverbs 26:3; Luke 13:34; 1 Peter 5:2

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Friday, August 23, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer.”
(Revelation 2:10)

That’s a tough command to obey, Jesus!

That word, “suffer” gets my attention.

For You to tell me not to be afraid of it is a challenge.

I don’t like to suffer.

That’s like telling me, “I’m about to hit you, but just relax.”

Not my strong suit.

But You’re encouraging me to trust You

because You’ll make sure
I’ll come out better on the other side.

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Exodus 3:7; Job 9:28; Psalms 107; Psalms 119:107; Isaiah 53:11; Mark 5:34; 1 Peter 3:14

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Thursday, August 22, 2019

 

Gratefully rejoice as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…the exiles from Judah…”
(Daniel 2:25)

Anytime a leader comes across an exile from Judah, Jesus

they’d be wise to give that person a second look.

Your people who’ve been torn from their homeland

still retain Your blessing wherever they go.

I’m blown away that even while You punish one of Your own

You keep blessing them.

I can testify!

Though You’ve had to discipline me countless times

I’m the grateful recipient of more blessings
than I can count.

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Genesis 49:25; Deuteronomy 16:10; Deuteronomy 28:2; Psalms 21:3; Psalms 128:2; Acts 13:34; Romans 15:27

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in honest self-assessment:

“These people are…faultfinders…”
(Jude 1:16)

Okay, Jesus –

When my job is quality control
I have to find and report every fault! 😉

But when it comes to my relationships with others?

What they need most from me is encouragement
not relentless criticism.

How often do Your people fall short because of discouragement –

especially when somebody comes along
and nitpicks them to death?

Why would I ever do that?

Maybe because I’d rather find fault in others
than in myself.

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Numbers 32:7; Ezra 4:4; Acts 11:2; 2 Corinthians 8:20; Colossians 3:21; Hebrews 10:24-25; James 1:5

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

 

Be warned, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says’…”
(Ezekiel 3:11)

I will, Jesus.

All I have to do is quote to them the words in the Bible –

being certain the passage I quote
applies to them.

But when it comes to claiming a message is from You that is not in the Bible?

I’d better be 100 per cent certain
I’m not speaking out of my own imagination.

You will not allow such arrogance to go unpunished.

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1 Samuel 15:1; 2 Kings 18:25; Isaiah 8:20; Jeremiah 23:30; Jeremiah 37:17; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 2 Corinthians 12:1

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Monday, August 19, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with undying love:

“…in a manner worthy of God.”
(3 John 1:6)

That’s how I’m to live every aspect of my life, isn’t it Jesus?

In a manner worthy of You.

That’s a tall order
but one You deeply deserve.

I’m not there, yet –

but I want to be…
long to be…
ache to be…

I absolutely have to be.

Don’t give up on me, Father!
Don’t give up on me, Jesus!
Don’t give up on me, Holy Spirit!

Here I come.

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2 Samuel 22:4; 1 Chronicles 16:25; Psalms 18:3; Psalms 48:1; Psalms 145:3; Matthew 10:37-38; Philippians 1:27

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in awestruck anticipation:

“May you bring the day you have announced…”
(Lamentations 1:21)

You’ve announced the coming of momentous days, Jesus –

You’re All-Powerful!

You not only announce them
but You have the ability to bring them to pass

in Your perfect way and time.

They’ve been a long time coming

but their arrival is sure.

With bated breath we await

Your second coming
the destruction of all Your enemies
the salvation of all your saints –

including the least saintly of all…

me.

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Psalms 110:1; Matthew 24:36-44; Colossians 1:5; Colossians 1:21-23; 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10; Revelation 19:11-16

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Saturday, August 17, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in openhearted allegiance:

“I ask…”
(2 John 1:5)

Those are two loaded words, Jesus!

I ask and ask and ask.
I ask a lot!

But the question is:

Do I ask for the right things?

Actually, yes. I think I do.
Usually.

But are there times when – without knowing it –

I ask You to do things that are not best for me?

I’m sure there are.

When I do, please:

Gently tell me, “No.”

Because with all my heart

I trust You.

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Psalms 25:1; Matthew 18:19; Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 11:22-25; Luke 11:2-13; James 1:5-8; James 4:2-3