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Thursday, March 28, 2024

 

Pray this Lazaroo in passionate trust:

“I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, ‘Do not go beyond what is written.’ Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other.”
(1 Corinthians 4:6)

We’re all the time going beyond what is written in Your Word, Jesus

which gets us in a heap of trouble!

Keep calling me back to Your beautiful, perfect

unvarnished Truth.

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Psalm 119:9; Psalm 119:18; Psalm 119:28; Psalm 119:74; Psalm 119:91; Isaiah 8:20; John 5:24

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Monday, November 20, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with locked-in faith:

“The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, ‘Samuel! Samuel!’ Then Samuel said, ‘Speak, for your servant is listening.’ And the Lord said to Samuel: ‘See, I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle.’”
(1 Samuel 3:10-11)

When You call, Jesus

I’m ready to listen.

Something tells me that whatever You have to say

will make the ears of everyone who hears about it tingle!

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1 Samuel 12:24; 2 Kings 21:12; 1 Chronicles 16:8; 1 Chronicles 16:12; Psalm 9:11; Jeremiah 19:3; Mark 7:37

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Friday, September 15, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“…Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, ‘Here I am; you called me.’ Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, ‘Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”’ So Samuel went and lay down in his place.”
(1 Samuel 3:8-9)

I haven’t heard Your Voice calling me by name in the night, Jesus.

So let me begin the conversation:

“Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”

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Genesis 18:27; Exodus 6:13; Exodus 19:9; Psalm 17:7; Isaiah 8:5; Isaiah 20:12; Acts 18:9

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Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with bottomless trust:

“Every high priest…is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and are going astray, since he himself is subject to weakness. This is why he has to offer sacrifices for his own sins, as well as for the sins of the people. And no one takes this honor on himself, but he receives it when called by God…”
(Hebrews 5:1-4)

You are amazing, Jesus!

You deliberately choose flawed people to honor
by calling them to do Your perfect work –

which means You can also work through me!

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Genesis 32:10; Job 40:4; Psalm 6:9; Matthew 20:31; Luke 17:10; Romans 9:15; 1 Timothy 1:15-16

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in deepest respect:

“Of the priests:…Azariah son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the son of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the official in charge of the house of God…”
(1 Chronicles 9:10-11)

What a high and holy calling, Jesus!

Of course, we can meet with You anywhere
because You’re everywhere!

But those places You have set apart for regular worship

have become sacred – to You and to us.

May I always do my part

to lovingly care for our place of worship.

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Genesis 28:17; Judges 18:31; 1 Chronicles 6:48; Ezra 2:68; Psalm 42:4; Romans 16:5; Philemon 1:2

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful obedience:

“They say that the resurrection has already taken place, and they destroy the faith of some. Nevertheless, God’s solid foundation stands firm…”
(2 Timothy 2:18-19)

False teachers can do a lot of harm, Jesus.

But may their misunderstanding, lies and deception
never budge me one inch

from the rock-solid certainty of Your Word!

Show me which of those led astray You’re calling me to help!

I know I can’t fix every wrong
but with Your guidance, Holy Spirit

I long to make a difference.

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Deuteronomy 13:13; 1 Kings 11:3; 2 Kings 21:9; Psalm 58:3; Isiah 53:6; 2 Corinthians 11:3; Philippians 3:10-11

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Thursday, February 3, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a longing ache in your heart:

“All these were descendants of Asher—heads of families, choice men, brave warriors and outstanding leaders.”
(1 Chronicles 7:40)

Oh, do we ever need men and women like that today, Jesus!

People who will step up when they see a need
men and women who stand out – bristling with ability
brave leaders who take their calling to the next level.

But people like that are rare.

You’re the only one who can put those qualities in them.

Please do.

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Exodus 18:25; Joshua 1:1-3; Judges 5:8; Judges 10:18; 1 Samuel 7:15; 1 Corinthians 3:21; Hebrews 13:7

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Monday, May 6, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in longing belief:

“Then the two men started back.”
(Joshua 2:23)

When it comes to vacations, Jesus

many people believe it’s more fun to leave
than to start back.

But as healthy as a break can be

a person who loves their work
is eager to resume.

A person who loves their home
is thankful to return.

Help me truly embrace the calling You’ve placed on my life!

while remembering that heaven –

not this world –

is my true home.

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Mark 6:4; Luke 18:29-30; John 14:23; 2 Corinthians 5:6; 2 Corinthians 5:8-9; Hebrews 11:8-10; Hebrews 11:24-26

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Wednesday, November 1, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with earnest desire:

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”
(Revelation 2:7)

O Jesus:

Help us hear!

Holy Spirit:

Cause us to discern what You’re telling each church!

All of Your churches have the same mission –

to build Your people and win the lost.

But each of Your churches has a unique calling –

which is why You’ve planted each one.

Heavenly Father!

Please help my church hear You clearly
and stay on mission.

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Acts 15:41; Acts 16:5; Romans 16:4; 1 Corinthians 7:17; 1 Corinthians 11:16; 1 Corinthians 16:1; 2 Corinthians 8:1

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo with explosive feeling:

“…God…calls you into his…glory.”
(1 Thessalonians 2:12)

That’s hard for me to grasp, Jesus.

Your glory is blindingly great
marvelous, magnificent
beyond adequate description.

To be told You’re calling me into that?

Surely not
Not I.

Not this filthy, sinning, slipping and falling soul.

And yet…

How can I refuse You anything?
How dare I miss what You’ve prepared for me?

Too often I’ve played the fool.

But not this time.

If You’re calling, I’m coming.

Yes.
Oh, yes!

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1 Samuel 3:9; Isaiah 40:3; Isaiah 41:4; Amos 9:6; Micah 6:9; Matthew 9:9; John 10:3