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Friday, March 24, 2023

Pray this Lazaroo…thoughtfully:

“We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.”
(James 3:2)

Of the many ways I can sin, Jesus

it’s most likely to happen
when I open my mouth.

That makes me want to keep my mouth shut.

But the problem with that solution is this:

If I only think it,
it’s still a sin.

No one else may know it
but You do

because You read minds.

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Genesis 6:5; Psalm 139:2; Psalm 139:23; Proverbs 15:26; Isaiah 55:7; Matthew 9:4; Romans 2:15

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your heart:

“Should it be said…”
(Micah 2:7)

Well…some things should be said, Jesus…

others not.

Much of the trouble I’ve endured over my lifetime

stems from getting those two mixed up.

Sometimes the need was there, along with the opening You provided

and I failed to speak up.

At other times…let’s just say it:

I should have kept my mouth shut.

Give me discernment in the moment, Holy Spirit!

with the courage to speak
or the self-control to shut up.

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Pray this Lazaroo with unquestioning obedience:

“See that you don’t tell this to anyone.”
(Mark 1:44)

I love to share Your good news, Jesus!

So it seems a little strange to learn
there are some things You don’t want me to tell.

But in this case, You told the man You’d been healed to keep it to himself

because the religious leaders would use it against You.

Please help me speak up when I should

and keep my mouth shut when You say so.

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