Category Archives: Forever

Monday, April 20, 2020

 

Aim higher, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“He rebuilt it, roofing it over…”
(Nehemiah 3:15)

Nobody else added a roof to the gate he was repairing, Jesus.

Only Shallun.

From this we can infer that it wasn’t something that had to be done.

Shallun thought it would be a good idea.

So he took the extra time
did the extra work
incurred the extra expense

to make the Fountain Gate unique, beautiful, desirable.

What an inspiration, Father!

May I always and forever do more than expected…for You.

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Exodus 36:5; 2 Chronicles 9:12; Nehemiah 7:2; Job 23:12; Psalms 69:30-31; Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 21:1-3

Friday, April 17, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful affirmation:

“…through our gospel…”
(2 Thessalonians 2:14)

It was Your gospel, Jesus – Your good news –

that You left heaven
were born of a virgin
lived a sinless life
worked countless miracles
taught truth as no one else could
died on the cross for our sins
rose triumphant, from the dead
returned to heaven
are preparing a home in heaven for all who believe
will return one day
to establish Your kingdom forever.

Yes, that’s also Paul’s gospel…

and mine.

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Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23; Mark 6:2; Luke 1:26-38; John 14:1-6; Acts 1:3-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:24

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with faith in the God who can:

“Until the day breaks and the shadows flee…”
(Song of Songs 2:17)

What a beautiful way to say it, Jesus!

“Until the day breaks…”
means Solomon’s wife desires to be loved all night long

“…and the shadows flee”
means she longs to be loved until high noon.

Me too, LORD! Me too!

And You do –

all day and all night
month after month
year after year

my whole life long until I depart this earth

to exult in Your love forever!

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Psalms 23:6; Psalms 30:12; Psalms 41:12; John 8:35; 1 Corinthians 9:25; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; 1 John 2:17

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with faith in the only One who is from everlasting to everlasting:

“…the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever.”
(1 Peter 2:24)

Everything we know has a beginning and an end, Jesus…

except You.

You had no beginning. You have no end.

You’ve always been.
You will always be.

Your Word is the same, because Your Word flows from You!

Your Word stands forever.

If I stand on Your Word

then I, too –

though I have had a beginning –

will have no end.

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Genesis 21:33; Psalms 16:11; Psalms 119:89; Psalms 119:160; Daniel 4:34; Matthew 19:29; Romans 1:20; John 17:3

Thursday, September 26, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo…in awe:

“…united with Christ…”
(Philippians 2:1)

What a mind-blowing thought, Jesus!

But it’s more than a thought.
It’s reality.

This is my current status:

I’m united with You!

I’m in You
You’re in me.

You know everything I’m thinking, what I’m saying and doing.

Thanks to the Indwelling Holy Spirit
I have Your mind on every matter I need to address.

You and I are bound together –

not just for the duration of my life on this earth
but forever.

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Psalms 139:1-6; Matthew 28:20; John 14:15-21; John 16:12-15; John 17:23; 1 Corinthians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Thursday, September 26, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo…in awe:

“…united with Christ…”
(Philippians 2:1)

What a mind-blowing thought, Jesus!

But it’s more than a thought.
It’s reality.

This is my current status:

I’m united with You!

I’m in You
You’re in me.

You know everything I’m thinking, what I’m saying and doing.

Thanks to the Indwelling Holy Spirit
I have Your mind on every matter I need to address.

You and I are bound together –

not just for the duration of my life on this earth
but forever.

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Psalms 139:1-6; Matthew 28:20; John 14:15-21; John 16:12-15; John 17:23; 1 Corinthians 2:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Monday, September 9, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in everlasting gratitude:

“…he will be forgiven.”
(Leviticus 4:26)

Are there any sweeter words in any language, Jesus?

Maybe…but not many.

I know my sins.

Not all of them, certainly.
There are too many to keep count.

But some of those I do remember haunt me.

I wish I had never committed them.
In fact, I can’t think of a single sin I don’t regret.

But O Jesus!

I’m stunned!

Because of my faith in You
You’ve forgiven all my sins!

Forever!

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Numbers 14:20; Psalms 32:1; Psalms 130:4; Isaiah 33:24; Matthew 6:12; Luke 7:47; Colossians 1:13-14; 1 John 2:12

Sunday, July 21, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in gratitude-filled confidence:

“…he who has established me securely…”
(1 Kings 2:24)

And that You have, Jesus.

You’ve established me securely.

You’ve done it through that very promise You made to King David.

You told him he would always have a descendant to sit on the throne.

When You, descended from the line of David

paid for my sins on the cross
rose from the dead

then ascended back to Your throne in heaven

You established me through faith in You

Eternally.

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Genesis 9:9; Deuteronomy 28:9; 1 Samuel 2:35; 2 Samuel 5:12; 1 Kings 11:36; 1 Chronicles 17:7-14; Matthew 1:17; 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo…overwhelmed:

“He will give strength to his king…”
(1 Samuel 2:10)

That’s a great promise, Jesus

I’m really happy for the kings You’ve chosen.
They certainly need Your strength.

If only I were a king!

Wait a minute…

I am!

You’ve elevated me way above my station.

You’ve made it clear: I will reign in Your kingdom!

Oh, not on my own.
In and through You.

You’ve promised:

If I endure, I’ll reign with You –

not temporarily –

but forever and ever.

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Exodus 19:5-6; Psalms 29:11; Isaiah 40:29; Luke 19:11-27; Romans 5:17; 2 Timothy 2:12; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Revelation 5:10; Revelation 20:4-6; Revelation 22:5

Thursday, May 9, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo in mind-blown love:

“…God destined for our glory before time began.”
(1 Corinthians 2:7)

You’re talking about secret wisdom, Jesus –

a wisdom that had long been hidden.

I can’t begin to imagine the magnitude of that statement!

Before I was born…before anyone was born
before You created the heavens and earth

You knew me
loved me
chose me

laid specific, amazing plans for the days You’ve allotted to me

to walk this earth…

then explore the vast reaches of Your creation

forever!

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Genesis 1:1; Psalms 139:13-16; John 1:1-4; Romans 9:23; Romans 11:33; Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 1:15-16; Jude 1:24