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Monday, May 11, 2020

Pray this Lazaroo in unadulterated love:

“…they…flatter others for their own advantage.”
(Jude 1:16)

Pretty much everybody enjoys a compliment, Jesus

so long as it’s sincere
from the heart
no strings attached.

But nobody appreciates being insincerely buttered up

by a person who’s scheming
to get something from them in return.

I’m happy to be used to benefit others

but I despise being manipulated.

Help me be the kind of person

who wholeheartedly encourages others for their sake
without attempting to ingratiate myself with them.

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Job 32:21-22; Psalms 12:2-3; Psalms 36:2; Psalms 78:36; Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 28:23; Proverbs 29:5; Romans 16:18

Keep your eyes wide open as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…deceitful men the LORD abhors.”
(Psalm 5:6)

I abhor them too, Jesus.

As uncomfortable and unpleasant as it is to face someone who blatantly detests me

I far prefer dealing with their honest hatred
than thinking someone likes me

who doesn’t.

You know everyone’s heart.

You see their outward speech and behavior
when it masks an evil intent.

Point them out to me, LORD!

Don’t let me fall for their smooth talk
or be undone by their wicked schemes.

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