Category Archives: Obey

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Monday, March 2, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with undying love:

“And this is love: that we walk in obedience…”
(2 John 1:6)

Contrary to popular opinion, Jesus

love isn’t a feeling.

Feelings are deceptive.

Sometimes I feel good when I should feel bad.
Sometimes I feel bad when I should feel good.

Feelings are about me.

Obedience is about You –

and those around me
who can’t feel what I feel

but who know they’re loved
when they see the evidence.

Feelings come and go.

Love stays.
Because love obeys.

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Matthew 22:36-40; John 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; James 1:22; James 2:14-26; 1 John 4:10; 1 John 5:3

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in non-argumentative obedience:

“…lift up holy hands in prayer…”
(1 Timothy 2:8)

When You reveal to me one of the ways You love to be worshiped, Jesus

that’s what I’m going to do.

For reasons of Your own…

You love it when I lift my hands to You!

Of course, I can do it when it’s just You and me alone, 1on1.

But when it comes to public worship
I suspect You like it then, too.

But not so others will see.
Only for You.

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1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Samuel 6:14-23; Psalms 141:2; Isaiah 45:3; Lamentations 3:41; Matthew 6:6; Romans 1:16; Hebrews 12:28-29

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Thursday, February 13, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in non-argumentative obedience:

“…lift up holy hands in prayer…”
(1 Timothy 2:8)

When You reveal to me one of the ways You love to be worshiped, Jesus

that’s what I’m going to do.

For reasons of Your own…

You love it when I lift my hands to You!

Of course, I can do it when it’s just You and me alone, 1on1.

But when it comes to public worship
I suspect You like it then, too.

But not so others will see.
Only for You.

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1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Samuel 6:14-23; Psalms 141:2; Isaiah 45:3; Lamentations 3:41; Matthew 6:6; Romans 1:16; Hebrews 12:28-29

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo without excuse:

“If a member of the community sins unintentionally…”
(Leviticus 4:27)

That can certainly happen, Jesus

especially with some of the more obscure points of Jewish law.

But most of Your commands? Things like –

telling the truth
not killing people
faithfully attending church
not committing adultery
sharing my faith
not stealing
pleasing You
not craving other people’s possessions
helping the poor –

those nobody has to tell me to obey.

If I break them, it’s no accident.

I did it on purpose.

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Exodus 20:1-17; Leviticus 5:15; Numbers 15:22; Deuteronomy 4:42; Joshua 20:3; Daniel 5:22; Romans 1:20

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019





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Wednesday, August 28, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with renewed determination:

“Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Ninevah.”
(Jonah 3:3)

But when did he do that, Jesus?

It wasn’t when You told him to go the first time.
It was only after he ran from You

got swallowed by the fish You sent for him
and got vomited out on shore.

So much for my questions about why I have to go through my own traumatic situations.

Whatever it takes!

…when I don’t obey the first time.

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Genesis 22:18; Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 26:14; Joshua 22:2; Micah 5:15; John 17:6; Philippians 2:12

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Friday, August 23, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer.”
(Revelation 2:10)

That’s a tough command to obey, Jesus!

That word, “suffer” gets my attention.

For You to tell me not to be afraid of it is a challenge.

I don’t like to suffer.

That’s like telling me, “I’m about to hit you, but just relax.”

Not my strong suit.

But You’re encouraging me to trust You

because You’ll make sure
I’ll come out better on the other side.

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Exodus 3:7; Job 9:28; Psalms 107; Psalms 119:107; Isaiah 53:11; Mark 5:34; 1 Peter 3:14

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with catalytic dedication:

“…to see if you would…be obedient in everything.”
(2 Corinthians 2:9)

Everything.

That’s a lot to be obedient in, Jesus! 😉

I believe I’m obedient in most things…

but I get it –

that’s not the goal.
That’s not good enough.
That’s not what You want.
That’s not what You deserve.

Don’t let me cave in to the temptation to compare myself to others

pointing out where I’m strong and they’re weak
while ignoring where they’re strong

and I’m weak.

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Numbers 14:24; Psalms 119:10; Psalms 119:34; Psalms 119:69; Psalms 119:145; Ephesians 6:7-8; James 3:2

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Sunday, July 7, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with sold-out surrender:

“The total number of Levites counted at the LORD’s command…”
(Numbers 3:39)

It’s a good thing You’re the one who ordered this, Jesus

because the Levites were not to be counted.

That’s a bit confusing.

First You tell them not to do something
then You order them to do it.

What am I to do with such commands?

Obey them each time!

Don’t do it when You say not to.
Do it when You command it.

Pretty simple, really.

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Genesis 13:16; Genesis 26:4-5; Leviticus 1:47-49; Numbers 3:15; 1 Chronicles 21:1-7; Psalms 119:34; John 14:24

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Monday, October 8, 2018

 

Pray this Lazaroo with every fiber of your being:

“Shout and be glad…”
(Zechariah 2:10)

It’s pretty hard to offend You, Jesus

when my praise is outrageously exuberant toward You. 😉

I know I’m supposed to behave in polite company

but sometimes I’m too polite, too quiet, too controlled
when it comes to giving You the honor You’re due.

David was over-the-top with his dancing in front of the ark.

So was Phinehas who was zealously obedient with his spear.

I could do worse
than follow their example.

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Numbers 25:1-13; Deuteronomy 4:29; Joshua 22:5; 2 Samuel 6:14-23; Psalms 103:1; Jeremiah 29:13; Romans 15:11; Ephesians 6:7