Category Archives: Friend

Thursday, July 16, 2020

 

Feel His loving warmth, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“But, dear friends…”
(Jude 1:17)

When somebody gets ready to correct me, Jesus

I prefer it to be as a “dear friend.”

Jude wasn’t lying.

That’s how he truly felt toward his brothers and sisters in You.

But You’re the One who gave these words to Jude

to share with us.

With me.

That’s how You see me, isn’t it?

Not only as a person You’ve created,
as a sheep in Your flock

but as Your dearly-loved

Personal friend.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning (812) 473-7729…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Job 16:20; Isaiah 41:8; Jeremiah 3:4; John 15:15; 2 Corinthians 7:1; James 2:23; 3 John 1:11

Saturday, April 25, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a full heart:

“I hope to be restored to you…”
(Philemon 1:22)

That’s so good, Jesus.

Paul isn’t focused on restoration for his own sake.

His desire is to be restored to his friend and fellow worker.

He knows Philemon has been praying for that very thing.

When I’m down sick or unavailable

who needs my restoration?

Help me get my focus off of myself

and onto You for Your wisdom and strength
so I can be a blessing to others.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning (812) 473-7729…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Genesis 40:13; Deuteronomy 30:1-3; 2 Samuel 16:12; 2 Kings 5:14; Psalms 51:12; Mark 8:25; 2 Corinthians 13:9

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful trust:

“Dear friend…”
(3 John 1:5)

Not every friend is dear, Jesus.

Some of them are more like acquaintances.
Others I know well…maybe too well! ๐Ÿ˜‰

There are those who used to be dear

but have grown distant.

With others I’ve had a falling out.

I would say their fault.
They would say mine.

I’m painfully aware that even those I now consider good friends

may not stay that way.

But You, O God!

are my Forever Friend.
True…without end.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Exodus 32:27; Exodus 33:11; Deuteronomy 13:6-11; 2 Samuel 16:17; Job 6:14; Psalms 88:18; James 2:23

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo in grateful trust:

“Dear friend…”
(3 John 1:5)

Not every friend is dear, Jesus.

Some of them are more like acquaintances.
Others I know well…maybe too well! ๐Ÿ˜‰

There are those who used to be dear

but have grown distant.

With others I’ve had a falling out.

I would say their fault.
They would say mine.

I’m painfully aware that even those I now consider good friends

may not stay that way.

But You, O God!

are my Forever Friend.
True…without end.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Exodus 32:27; Exodus 33:11; Deuteronomy 13:6-11; 2 Samuel 16:17; Job 6:14; Psalms 88:18; James 2:23

Sunday, October 15, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo all the way to the marrow of your bones:

“…their heart is filled with destruction.”
(Psalms 5:9)

The idea of having someone like this for an enemy is terrifying, Jesus!

They’re not content with doing wrong.
Not willing to stop at trying to entice me to sin.

It’s not enough for them to hurt me.
They won’t be happy until they’ve destroyed me.

But the idea of ever allowing a person like this to be my friend?
Thinking I can handle it?

Deliver me, my God!
Deliver me.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Leviticus 27:29; Deuteronomy 7:26; Deuteronomy 30:15; 2 Samuel 22:5; 1 Kings 13:33-34; Job 31:23; 1 Corinthians 15:33

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

 

Pray this Lazaroo in unrestrained worship:

“What is his name?”
(Exodus 3:13)

O God!

Your Name is Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace

LORD God Almighty, God Most High
Yahweh, Jehovah, Adonai

LORD, Master, Shepherd, Helper
Healer, Our Righteousness, Deliverer

Sanctifier, The One Who Makes Holy
Everlasting God, God of Eternity

God of the Universe, Ancient of Days
Friend, The LORD Who is There

Judge, Creator, Jealous, Zealous
Provider, The LORD of Hosts, Our Peace

Your Name above every name…

is Jesus.

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Genesis 14:18; Genesis 17:1; Exodus 20:7; Psalms 23:1; Psalms 148:13; Isaiah 9:6; Romans 14:11; Hebrews 13:6