Category Archives: God’s Word

Friday, August 27, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your heart:

“…the word of the Lord is against you, Canaan, land of the Philistines.”
(Zephaniah 2:5)

All I need to succeed, Jesus

is for You to speak a word in my behalf.

All I need to fail

is for You to speak one word against me.

So the most important task of my life

is to discover how to have You speak for me!

which You do for all

who put our faith
in what You did for us
on the cross.

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1 Kings 8:56; Luke 8:21; John 3:16-17; Romans 8:31; Roman’s 9:6; Colossians 1:19-20; 2 Timothy 2:9; 1 Peter 2:24

Monday, August 16, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with eyes right:

“‘In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.’ These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts…”
(Jude 1:18-19)

Doing what comes naturally sometimes works, Jesus

and sometimes doesn’t.

It’s unreliable!

Sometimes it leads to success
sometimes it leads me astray.

So that can’t be my mantra, my North Star.

I’ve got to line up whatever comes naturally

alongside the straightedge of Your Word

and do what comes supernaturally.

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Psalms 119:11; Psalms 119:37; Psalms 119:89; 1 Corinthians 15:44; 2 Peter 2:12; Jude 1:10; Jude 1:13

Friday, August 6, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in heartfelt adoration:

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”
(1 Peter 2:2-3)

Yes, I have, Jesus.

I have tasted.

You are indeed good!

But I haven’t stopped with a taste.

I’ve returned again and again to Your well that never runs dry.

I’ve tipped up the vessel of Your Word and drunk deeply.

You have filled my heart, soul, mind and spirit

to overflowing!

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Psalms 34:8; Psalms 119:103; Ezekiel 3:3; John 4:10; John 4:13-14; Hebrews 6:4-5; Revelation 10:10

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with steely determination:

“…the word of the LORD is against you…”
(Zephaniah 2:5)

Could there be any more chilling words, Jesus?

May they never be said about me.

But the question is, “How can I prevent that?

Actually, it’s simple, isn’t it?

If I learn and obey Your Word with all my heart
Your Word will always be for me –
never against me.

But that’s not just a concept, is it?

It’s a way of life.

The way of life.

My way of life.

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Proverbs 5:6; Jeremiah 21:8; 1 Corinthians 4:17; 1 Corinthians 6:4; Galatians 1:13; Ephesians 4:20; Hebrews 13:7

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with earnest desire:

“I wrote to the church…”
(3 John 1:9)

I’m so glad John did, Jesus!

When he passed along Your words in writing

he couldn’t have imagined
how many billions of people would read them

unless You told him! 😉

It isn’t likely that billions of people will read what I write, Jesus

after all, I’m not anything close to Your beloved John.

But please:

make everything I say or write
result in praise, glory, gratitude and honor to You!

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Psalms 19:1; Psalms 19:14; Psalms 24:8; Psalms 29:1; Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 6:16

Sunday, May 23, 2021

 

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

“Day after day they spoke to him but he refused to comply. Therefore they told Haman about it to see whether Mordecai’s behavior would be tolerated, for he had told them he was a Jew.”
(Esther 3:4)

When the laws of the land conflict with Your Word, Jesus

it’s no contest.

Traditions, customs, police, judges, mayors, governors presidents all lose.

You win.

The only reason I have to pray about it

is to learn from You the wisest way to proceed.

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2 Kings 17:39; 2 Chronicles 17:4; Psalms 84:10; Daniel 3:28; Luke 11:28; Acts 5:29; Hebrews 11:24-26

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with catalytic dedication:

“In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.”
(Jude 1:18)

In that case, Jesus…

these must be the last times.

I see both happening:

People making fun of the truths of Your Word

Men and women living blatantly disobedient lives
with no thought of You.

In this environment, taking my stand for You and Your Word is extremely unwelcome.

But that’s okay.

I’m standing.
I’m not gonna budge.
I know how this ends.

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Isaiah 13:9; Joel 2:11; Romans 1:28-32; Galatians 1:3-5; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 4:18; 1 Peter 3:10-12

Monday, February 8, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with growing understanding:

“It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away.”
(Nahum 2:7)

I wouldn’t want to hear that decree, Jesus –

especially if I had reason to believe
it came straight from You.

Somewhat bizarre people have been standing on street corners for decades

holding signs declaring: “The End is Coming!”
Mostly, people give them a wide berth
and ignore their message.

But I’m staying alert, Father!

If the day comes when Your Word and Your Spirit say, “Go!”

I’m outta here!

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Psalms 48:14; Psalms 112:8; Psalms 119:33; Isaiah 46:10; Jeremiah 5:31; Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:14

Sunday, September 20, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in overwhelmed gratitude:

“…remember…”
(Jude 1:17)

What a powerful word, Jesus!

“Remember!”

There’s way too much I forget, isn’t there?

the wonderful truths in Your Word that daily sustain me
the countless blessings with which You’ve showered my life
my own sins when I’m tempted to look down on others
the wonderful, Godly people You’ve brought into my world
the many times You’ve rescued me when I was in trouble
how awesome is the home You’ve prepared…

that awaits me in heaven!

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Psalms 3:8; Psalms 21:3; Psalms 34:8; Psalms 84:4; Psalms 106:3; Romans 4:7; Galatians 3:14

Saturday, August 22, 2020

 

Hold nothing back, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“The word of the LORD is with him.”
(2 Kings 3:12)

May that be said of me, Jesus!

Not simply because I have a Bible on my coffee table
or beside my bed.

Not merely because I have a Bible app on my phone.
Not just because I can quote a few verses of Scripture.

But because I’m living out Your Word!
Because everything I say is in keeping with Your Word!

Rise up within me
to make it so.

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Psalms 119:11; Psalms 119:16; Psalms 119:42; Psalms 119:74; Psalms 119:101; Psalms 119:105; Acts 4:29