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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 Stephen Schwambach

Rejoice! as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Besides Asahel, nineteen of David’s men were found missing. But David’s men had killed three hundred and sixty Benjamites who were with Abner. They took Asahel and buried him in his father’s tomb at Bethlehem. Then Joab and his men marched all night and arrived at Hebron by daybreak.”
(2 Samuel 2:30-32)

The battle aftermath, Jesus.

Losses on both sides.
Pain. Deep mourning.

Still, one the clear victor.

As always, the one You chose.

Because of You
that’s me.

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Deuteronomy 20:4; Judges 12:3; 2 Samuel 8:6; 2 Samuel 23:10; Psalms 20:5; Matthew 12:20; 1 Corinthians 15:54-57; 1 John 5:4

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Monday, May 3, 2021

May 3, 2021 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo in eye-opened understanding:

These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan (he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience)…”
(Judges 3:1-2)

That answers a ton of questions, Jesus!

I want all my problems to go away.

You, however, want me to become a seasoned warrior.

In my preferred problem-free world

that’s not likely to happen.

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Deuteronomy 11:12; Joshua 24:31; 2 Samuel 17:8; 1 Chronicles 12:33; 2 Chronicles 17:12-13; Song of Songs 3:8; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Timothy 2:3; Philemon 1:2

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Saturday, January 5, 2019

January 5, 2019 Stephen Schwambach

Be greatly encouraged as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…since you are going through the same struggle…”
(Philippians 1:30)

I’m not alone, am I, Jesus?

Not only are You with me every step

but there are countless others

battling the flesh and the devil
in the exact same ways I am.

They say, “Misery loves company.”

But that’s not why I love knowing
I’m not the only one.

It’s because when I see them winning their fight

it’s proof!

that You’re able to do the same for me.

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1 Kings 19:14-18; Romans 11:2-6; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Philippians 2:1-2; 2 Timothy 4:16-18; James 5:10; 1 Peter 5:8-9

Saturday, January 5, 2019

January 5, 2019 Stephen Schwambach

Be greatly encouraged as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…since you are going through the same struggle…”
(Philippians 1:30)

I’m not alone, am I, Jesus?

Not only are You with me every step

but there are countless others

battling the flesh and the devil
in the exact same ways I am.

They say, “Misery loves company.”

But that’s not why I love knowing
I’m not the only one.

It’s because when I see them winning their fight

it’s proof!

that You’re able to do the same for me.

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

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1 Kings 19:14-18; Romans 11:2-6; 1 Corinthians 10:13; Philippians 2:1-2; 2 Timothy 4:16-18; James 5:10; 1 Peter 5:8-9

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Monday, June 18, 2018

June 18, 2018 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with every fiber of your being:

“Abner and the men of Israel were defeated by David’s men.”
(2 Samuel 2:17)

You determine the outcome of every battle, Jesus!

The size of each army doesn’t matter.

The one You declare the victor

is the one who will win.

Not some of the time.
Not most of the time.
Every time.

How many more battles will I face, Father?

It doesn’t matter, does it?

So long as I faithfully, passionately follow You

I’ll prevail in every one.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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1 Samuel 2:9; 2 Chronicles 14:11; Psalms 12:3-4; Psalms 49:14; Proverbs 19:21; Isaiah 54:17; 1 Corinthians 15:57

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Friday, April 13, 2018

April 13, 2018 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“The battle that day was very fierce…”
(2 Samuel 2:17)

I’ve been in some fierce battles myself, Jesus –

though not, I’m sure, of the same kind
as the armies of Joab and Abner.

Still, my battles were a big deal to me.

But even more importantly
I know they were a big deal to You, as well

because You love me.

I can’t tell You how much that means to me, LORD!

Thank You for Your amazing heart
for me.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Genesis 26:3; Genesis 31:3; Exodus 3:12; Deuteronomy 20:1; Deuteronomy 31:8; Joshua 1:5; 2 Corinthians 13:11

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Sunday, November 26, 2017

November 26, 2017 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“…the hand of the LORD was against them to defeat them…”
(Judges 2:15)

I can’t imagine a worse position, Jesus!

It’s hard enough to win – under any circumstance.

But to enter a battle knowing You’re against me?

Utterly useless. Fruitless. Worthless.
The very definition of pointless.

The only battles I want to fight are for You, in You

not against You.

Please, LORD!

Show me what I have to do to get on Your side
and never leave it.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Job 42:2; Psalms 44:3; Psalms 44:6-7; Psalms 108:12; Isaiah 26:12; Lamentations 3:37; Hebrews 2:10

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Friday, March 10, 2017

March 10, 2017 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Joab…and David’s men went out and met them at the pool of Gibeon.”
(2 Samuel 2:13)

This was a showdown, Jesus.

Mana a mano.
Shootout at the OK Corral.

Hundreds of brave, valiant soldiers were about to die.

Was there a better way to settle this?

Absolutely.

All they had to do was obey You.

But half of them wouldn’t
so the other half had no choice.

Give me the courage to fight

but always on Your side.

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2 Samuel 22:33; 2 Corinthians 10:3-5; 1 Timothy 1:18; 2 Timothy 2:3; 2 Timothy 2:10; James 1:12; Philemon 1:2

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Thursday, December 17, 2015

December 17, 2015 Stephen Schwambach

Strap on your armor as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”
(2 Timothy 2:3)

So much for pacifism, huh, Jesus?

You haven’t called me to join a country club.
You’ve called me to serve in Your army.

This life is a battle.

If I want to win, I can’t sit back and watch.
I’ve got to fight.

Confession?

Sometimes I get battle-weary.
I want to call “Time out!”

But that’s not gonna happen, is it?

The moment I let down my guard
I lose.

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1 Kings 20:40; Nehemiah 4:16-18; Matthew 26:41; Luke 21:36; 2 Corinthians 10:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:8; 1 Peter 5:8