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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy fear:

“…we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know. For this reason, when I could stand it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith.”
(1 Thessalonians 3:4-5)

Persecutions are scary things, Jesus.

In this, I’m like Paul:

When someone I love
is battling through a horrible experience
my biggest concern is the impact on their faith.

To those enduring the devastation of Satan’s vicious attacks

help me be a blessing!

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Genesis 12:2; Psalm 37:26; Zechariah 8:13; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 2 Corinthians 4:9; Galatians 4:29; 2 Timothy 3:12

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with utter abandon:

“In fact, when we were with you, we kept telling you that we would be persecuted. And it turned out that way, as you well know.”
(1 Thessalonians 3:4)

That’s not true only of Paul, is it, Jesus?

If I remain faithfully obedient to You
trials are bound to come.

Since I follow in Your footsteps
they are my destiny.

But that’s all right!

I count myself blessed
to suffer for You.

And this I know:

You’ve promised me eternal rewards
that will make it all worth it.

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Acts 5:41; Acts 9:16; Philippians 1:29; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-3; 1 Peter 2:20; 1 Peter 3:14; 1 Peter 3:17

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in never-say-die determination:

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”
(2 Corinthians 4:7-9)

You Are that Treasure, Jesus!

It’s true:

I’m often hard-pressed, perplexed, persecuted
even struck down…

but never:

crushed, in despair, abandoned
and certainly not destroyed.

All this for You, LORD –

Shine through me!

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Proverbs 2:3-5; Daniel 4:19; Psalm 119:86; Galatians 4:20; Colossians 2:2-3; 2 Timothy 3:12; Hebrews 11:37

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a willingness to be corrected:

“How is it, then, that you force Gentiles to follow Jewish customs?”
(Galatians 2:14)

That had to be incredibly hard for Peter to take, Jesus.

After all, Peter had spent the entire three years of your ministry with You.

Paul was a Johnny-come-lately

who had persecuted Your followers in the early days of the church.

No matter!

This time, Paul was right
and Peter was wrong.

No matter by whom!

may I always be willing to stand corrected.

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Proverbs 29:19; Romans 14:12-14; Galatians 2:11-16; Philippians 2:3; James 5:16; 2 Peter 3:15-16

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with sold-out surrender:

“He was faithful to the one who appointed him…”
(Hebrews 3:2)

The writer is talking about You, Jesus –

faithful to the Father who appointed You!

In light of the fact that You were persecuted, tortured and crucified

that’s faithfulness unlike anything I’ve been called to do.

Nevertheless, I want to follow Your example.

I want to be faithful to the one who appointed me:

You.

I hope it doesn’t involve torture and crucifixion

but whatever it requires…

be my strength!

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Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 19:21; John 10:27; John 12:26; John 21:22

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

 

Pray this Lazaroo with sold-out surrender:

“He was faithful to the one who appointed him…”
(Hebrews 3:2)

The writer is talking about You, Jesus –

faithful to the Father who appointed You!

In light of the fact that You were persecuted, tortured and crucified

that’s faithfulness unlike anything I’ve been called to do.

Nevertheless, I want to follow Your example.

I want to be faithful to the one who appointed me:

You.

I hope it doesn’t involve torture and crucifixion

but whatever it requires…

be my strength!

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

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Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 19:21; John 10:27; John 12:26; John 21:22