Category Archives: boasts

Thursday, October 5, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in simple, profound trust:

“Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises. He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.”
(Psalm 10:1-3)

In a heartbeat, Jesus

You could stop every evil person
from saying or doing anything wrong.

which would make us all nothing more than robots.

Instead, You’ve chosen to give us the freedom to choose You

or reject You.

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Deuteronomy 23:16; Deuteronomy 30:19; Joshua 4:2; Joshua 24:15; Acts 5:1-4; Acts 6:3; Acts 7:51-53; 1 Peter 4:3

Thursday, August 3, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in desperate need:

“…the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.”
(James 3:5)

It’s true, Jesus.

I can make great plans
but only You can make them come true.

I can say something unwise or unkind
and burn down a wonderful relationship.

I surrender my tongue to You!

Teach me what to say.
Teach me how to say it.

And teach me when to say nothing.

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2 Samuel 23:2; Psalm 10:7; Psalm 12:3; Psalm 15:3; Psalm 34:13; Acts 2:26; 1 Corinthians 14:9

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in humbled dedication:

“They are…boastful…”
(Romans 1:29-30)

Boasting is hard to take, Jesus.

When somebody starts telling me how good they are
or goes on and on about what they’ve accomplished
or attempts to impress me with their important friends

I can hardly bear it.
I can’t wait for them to stop.

So why do I do it?

What makes me think others want to hear what I don’t?

Please forgive me!

I have no reason to boast about anything

but You.

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Judges 7:2; 1 Samuel 2:1; 1 Kings 20:11; Psalms 12:3; Psalms 44:8; Psalms 52:1; Romans 5:11

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

 

Consider a course correction, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…so that no one can boast.”
(Ephesians 2:9)

What makes me want to boast, Jesus?

Is it because I worry that people don’t think highly enough of me

so I attempt to give them proof of my worth?

Or is it because I struggle so mightily with my own self-worth

that I boast in a futile attempt to convince myself?

Either way, people don’t like it.

Far more importantly, You don’t like it!

I’ve got to stop it.

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Psalms 94:4; Romans 3:27; 1 Corinthians 3:21-22; 1 Corinthians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 7:14; 2 Corinthians 9:2-3; James 4:16