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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in total amazement:

“The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them.”
(Genesis 3:21)

Humanly speaking, this is incomprehensible, Jesus.

Adam and Eve knowingly, deliberately, blatantly disobey You.
As a result, they discover they’re naked.

Of course, there are consequences:

They have to leave the Garden of Eden.
Work and childbirth become harder, more painful.

But instead of abandoning them

You clothe them!

O God! Your loving mercy is unfathomable!

…which is why I’m still drawing a breath on this earth.

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Exodus 33:19; Deuteronomy 13:17; Psalm 4:1; Psalm 6:2; Psalm 25:6; Matthew 5:7; 1 Timothy 1:16

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Monday, October 3, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful amazement:

“You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet: all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas.”
(Psalm 8:6-8)

It’s hard to believe You’re talking about me, Jesus…

but You are.

I’m one of those You appointed to be a ruler over the works of Your hands!

In that case
I’d better step it up a notch.

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Genesis 1:26; Genesis 1:28; Genesis 4:7; Psalm 119:133; 1 Corinthians 6:3; Galatians 3:26; 1 Thessalonians 5:5

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Sunday, October 2, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in tender love:

“…also to Apphia our sister…”
(Philemon 1:2)

Who is this woman Apphia, Jesus?

Although she was obviously
someone of standing and influence
a key person in the church

Paul doesn’t say –

except to call her his sister.

Not his biological sister.
His sister because of their mutual faith in You.

For all of us who trust You as our LORD and Savior

are family –
brothers and sisters under You
our God and Father.

And one day in heaven…

I’ll get to meet my sister Apphia!

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Song of Songs 4:9-10; Hosea 2:1; Matthew 5:22; Matthew 12:50; Acts 1:16; Acts 21:7; 1 Timothy 5:2

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Saturday, October 1, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in aching compassion:

“…what do your arguments prove? Do you mean to correct what I say, and treat my desperate words as wind? You would even cast lots for the fatherless and barter away your friend.”
(Job 6:25-27)

That must be how the suffering feel, Jesus

when I point out to them the error of their ways.

Job was in the right.
His friends in the wrong.

Is it possible I’m the one who’s in error?

Help me set a guard over my mouth.

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Psalm 141:3; Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37; John 12:47; Romans 14:1-4; 1 Corinthians 2:11; James 4:12

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Friday, September 30, 2022

 

Take note! as you Pray this Lazaroo:

“‘The man who hates and divorces his wife,’ says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘does violence to the one he should protect,’ says the Lord Almighty. So be on your guard, and do not be unfaithful.”
(Malachi 2:16)

To the newlywed husband and wife, Jesus

those words are unnecessary and unthinkable!

But with the passage of time

and the inevitable sins they commit against one another

Your warning to every husband whom Satan incites to abuse his wife

is essential.

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Genesis 2:24; Psalm 128:3; Proverbs 5:18; Proverbs 5:20; Proverbs 6:29; Proverbs 21:9; Ephesians 5:28; 1 Timothy 3:12

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in stunned wonder:

“‘See, the stone I have set in front of Joshua! There are seven eyes on that one stone, and I will engrave an inscription on it,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will remove the sin of this land in a single day.’”
(Zechariah 3:9)

It was revealed to Joshua that You are that Cornerstone, Jesus!

The seven spirits of Your Father that range throughout the earth

were upon You

as You gave Your life on the cross

to remove the sin of all who believe
in a single day.

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Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16; Zechariah 4:10; Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6-7; Revelation 5:6

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in renewed dedication:

“‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring’…”
(Haggai 2:23)

Why were You so pleased with this governor of Judah, Jesus?

It was because He had the courage to obey You!

He delivered Your warning to Your people
even though it was the last thing they wanted to hear.

He valued pleasing You
ahead of pleasing them.

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Exodus 29:18; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 103:34; Jeremiah 6:20; Romans 12:1-2; Romans 14:17-18; Hebrews 11:24-26

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in passionate gratitude:

“The land by the sea…will belong to the remnant of the people of Judah…”
(Zephaniah 2:6-7)

You’re amazing Jesus!

You take land away from its sinning inhabitants
and give it to Your obedient people.

And not just any land, either!
Beautiful, highly prized waterfront land!

But of course, as Creator of all lands

that’s Your right.

May I always live before You in such a way

that You are happy to give me new lands
and never take any of it away!

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Exodus 23:25; Deuteronomy 12:32; 2 Samuel 24:10; Psalm 25:18; Psalm 26:9; Psalm 119:39; John 16:22

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Monday, September 26, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with growing understanding:

“Now it is your turn!”
(Habakkuk 2:16)

Normally, Jesus –

when it’s finally my turn, I’m so happy!
I’m filled with excitement!

Not this time.

You’re telling me that if I take unfair advantage of others

I’ve planted deep into Your soil of justice a seed

that will sprout, send up shoots, bud, flower
and produce bitter fruit.

Then my turn will come to take not one bite

but to choke down every bit of it
until I vomit.

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Leviticus 18:25; Leviticus 25:14; Job 20:15; Proverbs 23:8; Proverbs 25:16; Proverbs 26:11; Jeremiah 25:27; 1 Thessalonians 4:6; 2 Peter 2:22

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Sunday, September 25, 2022

 

Take sober warning, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“‘I am against you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. ‘I will burn up your chariots in smoke…’”
(Nahum 2:13)

This is what happens when You’re against someone, isn’t it, Jesus?

You destroy the things they trust.

Why?

Because they’re trusting them instead of You!

They fail to see that their “chariots” – or whatever they’re trusting –

are gifts from Your hand
given to them in love.

But when they make Your gifts their god

they quickly find out:

You will tolerate no gods before You!

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Exodus 18:11; Exodus 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7; Deuteronomy 11:28; 1 Kings 9:5-7; Psalm 16:4; James 4:5