Category Archives: in behalf

Thursday, February 16, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in renewed devotion:

“…Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. Some of them were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, ‘Stand up in front of everyone.’”
(Mark 3:1-3)

You didn’t hide the miracle You were about to perform, Jesus!

You stood against them boldly
in behalf of the hurting.

O God!

Rise up within me
as I do the same.

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Psalms 34:18; Psalms 147:3; Isaiah 58:5-9; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 5:1-12; Galatians 2:10; James 2:16

Thursday, December 30, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo in devoted passion:

Who knows? He may turn and relent…”
(Joel 2:14)

You Are Just, Jesus!

Your righteousness demands it.

You hate sin.
Sin has a penalty.

You’ve dished out that penalty countless times.

If You were only Just, though – who could stand?

We’ve all sinned
fallen short of Your glory.

But praise Your Holy Name, You’re also Merciful.

Again and again, You’ve treated us all
better than we deserve.

In behalf of those who themselves are merciful You declare:

Your tender Mercy
triumphs over judgment.

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Matthew 5:7l Luke 1:54; Luke 1:76-79; Luke 6:36; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Hebrews 2:17; James 2:13; James 3:2; Jude 1:21-23

Thursday, October 10, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with pure devotion:

“Prepare a guest room for me…”
(Philemon 1:22)

Ha! The Apostle Paul invited himself right over, didn’t he, Jesus?

Not only was he writing them a letter
asking them to lovingly forgive their runaway worker

now he calls in a few favors
reminding them that they owe him their very lives.

Wow. Paul pulls out all the stops –

in behalf of someone little regarded by the world
but precious in Your sight.

May I go and do likewise.

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Esther 8:8; Psalms 82:3; Psalms 86:16; Psalms 140:12; Isaiah 58:10; Isaiah 65:8; James 2:5

Monday, February 25, 2019

 

Step up to the plate as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…on behalf of the Israelites.”
(Numbers 3:38)

Anything I do “on behalf” of someone else can be nerve-racking, Jesus!

It’s not just about me.
It’s about them.

To think that what I do on their behalf affects them – negatively or positively –

creates a lot of pressure.

I’m tempted to avoid the stress and reject such duties

until I realize that’s impossible.
Everything I do affects somebody else.

As Your follower, I’m always setting an example

for good
or harm.

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Genesis 25:21; Leviticus 14:31; Job 16:21; Ezekiel 22:30; Philippians 1:29; 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:21