Category Archives: doesn’t mean

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with pedal-to-the-metal commitment:

“…God’s solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: ‘The Lord knows those who are his,’ and, ‘Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness.’”
(2 Timothy 2:19)

Yes, I’m Yours, Jesus – You know it!

But that doesn’t mean I can continue in these old sins.
In Your power, help me overcome them!

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

May my life bring You honor, dear LORD!

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1 Samuel 12:10; Jeremiah 2:35; Luke 9:62; Acts 2:38; Acts 3:19; 2 Peter 2:21-22; 1 John 1:9-10

Saturday, August 27, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with laser-focused intensity:

“Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.”
(2 Timothy 2:16)

Show me, Jesus:

Exactly what is godless chatter?

Surely that doesn’t mean that every conversation I have with anyone
has to be about You or what’s in the Bible.

No. That’s not it.

But You don’t want me to engage in the kind of talk

that leads people away from You
that disrespects the principles found in Your Word.

To avoid that

I need to stay connected to You.

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Job 15:34; Job 20:5; Job 27:8; Job 36:13; Proverbs 11:9; Romans 1:18; 1 Timothy 4:7

Wednesday, November 10, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in steadfast faith:

“Everyone who heard this wondered about it, asking, ‘What then is this child going to be?’ For the Lord’s hand was with him. His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied: ‘Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come to his people and redeemed them.’”
(Luke 1:66-68)

What am I going to be, Jesus?

Just because I’m what I am now
doesn’t mean the last chapter has been written.

Whatever the answer
may I bring glory to You!

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Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 15:52; 2 Corinthians 10:11; 2 Corinthians 12:2-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; 1 Timothy 6:8; 1 John 3:2

Monday, November 4, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with growing understanding:

“He summons his picked troops, yet they stumble on their way.”
(Nahum 2:5)

What an honor to be chosen by You, Jesus –

to be given a holy task, a meaningful goal
a vital assignment!

But just because You’ve sent me

doesn’t mean I’ll complete my mission.

I have to stay deep, daily, moment-by-moment, 1on1 with You

or I’ll stumble along the way.

Sadly, that’s already happened – many times.

But hallelujah!

You keep picking me up
and sending me again.

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Exodus 3:10; Judges 6:14; Psalms 43:3; Isaiah 6:8; Ezekiel 2:3; 1 Corinthians 1:17; Acts 9:17; Ephesians 2:10

Sunday, July 14, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“None of the rulers of this age understood it…”
(1 Corinthians 2:8)

What a good thing to keep in mind, Jesus.

Just because somebody has risen to power
doesn’t mean they can grasp Your wisdom.

Just because a person is wealthy
doesn’t mean they can successfully advise me.

Just because someone is popular
doesn’t mean I should follow in their footsteps.

The poorest, least powerful, least-liked person among us

can accomplish great things
with eyes fixed on You.

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Psalms 49:16-20; Proverbs 18:11;Ecclesiastes 4:13; Isaiah 14:30; Jeremiah 52:16; Jeremiah 52:24-27; 1 Corinthians 2:7

Friday, December 21, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with wholehearted adoration:

“They were responsible for the care of the sanctuary…”
(Numbers 3:38)

What a high and holy responsibility, Jesus!

Surely they recognized the honor You had bestowed on them.
Surely they never resented this work, no matter how hard.

During this age, Your sanctuary in that form no longer exists.

But that doesn’t mean we’re left with no sanctuary.

That one was but a copy of Your true sanctuary in heaven.

What an honor one day to serve You there –

forever!

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Psalms 150:1; Isaiah 63:18; Hebrews 6:19; Hebrews 8:2; Hebrews 8:5; Hebrews 9:1; Hebrews 9:24

Saturday, May 26, 2018

 

Hold nothing back, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“Then you will become their victim.”
(Habakkuk 2:7)

We all believe we’re better off than some people, Jesus.

But just because that’s true today
doesn’t mean it will always be so.

You raise up those who are low

and humble those You’ve lifted so high
that they’ve become proud and arrogant
convinced of their superiority.

Next time You bless me, LORD

help me be humbled
by the knowledge that it’s Your loving, merciful grace

and not what I deserve.

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Deuteronomy 8:3; 1 Kings 21:29; 2 Kings 22:19; 2 Chronicles 12:6; Daniel 4:37; Philippians 2:8; 1 Peter 5:6