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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

 

Pray this Lazaroo with faith in the One who’s in charge:

“I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed the youth, the king’s successor. There was no end to all the people who were before them. But those who came later were not pleased with the successor.”
(Ecclesiastes 4:15-16)

And that’s how it goes, doesn’t it, Jesus?

None of us is on top forever.
Some of us are on top

never.

People are fickle.
Times change.

But You never do!

I am so thankful that it’s not the crowd
that decides my fate.

It’s You!

Thank God, it’s You.

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Job 12:5; Job 20:29; Job 21:17; Psalm 49:12-14; Isaiah 43:25; Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

 

See it clearly, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…they all came and urged David to eat something while it was still day; but David took an oath, saying, ‘May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if I taste bread or anything else before the sun sets!’ All the people took note and were pleased; indeed, everything the king did pleased them.”
(2 Samuel 3:35-36)

To be popular with the majority of people, Jesus?

Sure.
Sometimes.

But for everything David did to please them?

Only You.

That’s a good reminder:

My approval rating lies with You.

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Ezekiel 2:6; 1 Samuel 2:26; Psalm 49:18-19; Matthew 5:11-12; Matthew 10:25; Luke 2:52; Luke 6:26

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

 

Pray this Lazaroo with single minded dedication:

“Demetrius is well spoken of by everyone—and even by the truth itself.”
(3 John 1:12)

There aren’t many people that no one dislikes, Jesus

but some of them lead a secret life that would horrify their admirers.

It’s exceedingly rare to find someone who in Your eyes deserves the accolades of everyone.

I’m no Demetrius.
Not by a long shot!

Nor is it my goal to be liked by everyone.

But it is my goal for You –

Who looks deep into my heart –

to be pleased with me in every way.

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1 Samuel 16:7; Psalm 44:21; Mark 13:13; Luke 6:22-23; Luke 21:17; John 7:7; 1 Timothy 5:24

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

 

Fully open your heart, as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, ‘Ask for whatever you want me to give you.’ Solomon answered…‘I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties…So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.’”
(1 Kings 3:5,7,9)

Good answer, Solomon.

That truly pleased You, Jesus.

How many people would have asked for wealth, long life – even revenge?

Give me, LORD…

only what’s best.

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1 Kings 3:10-14; Proverbs 8:17; Proverbs 10:20; Isaiah 8:20; Jeremiah 29:13; Jeremiah 30:21; Matthew 6:33

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Saturday, June 24, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with deepened understanding:

“You have wearied the Lord with your words. ‘How have we wearied him?’ you ask. By saying, ‘All who do evil are good in the eyes of the Lord, and he is pleased with them’ or ‘Where is the God of justice?’”
(Malachi 2:17)

So let me get this straight, Jesus:

You’re sick to death of our whining that life isn’t fair!

We’re making our judgments

based on three or four factors

while You know what’s really going on
with literally trillions of factors.

We’re trying to track what’s happening

with our tiny circle of family and friends

while You’re tracking the 24/7 lives
of all eight billion people on this planet

while laying groundwork
for the billions about to be born.

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Deuteronomy 4:3-4; 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Isaiah 38:17; Jeremiah 10:23; Ephesians 1:11; Philippians 2:13

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in holy fear:

“You have wearied the Lord with your words. ‘How have we wearied him?’ you ask. By saying, ‘All who do evil are good in the eyes of the Lord, and he is pleased with them…’”
(Malachi 2:17)

To forgive me, Jesus

is a totally different thing
than being pleased with me.

The first happens after I’ve sinned and confessed it.

The second happens when I’ve refused to sin
and remain faithful.

I’m grateful beyond words for Your forgiveness!

But I’d rather You be pleased.

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Exodus 33:13-17; Numbers 14:8; Deuteronomy 33:11; 2 Samuel 15:26; 1 Chronicles 29:17; 1 Corinthians 10:5; Hebrews 10:8

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with a pure, passionate heart:

“…the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the Lord and with people.”
(1 Samuel 2:26)

That’s how I long to grow, Jesus!

Most importantly, to grow in stature and favor with You.

Even if people don’t accept me, it’s okay
so long as You are pleased with me.

Still, it’s good when You cause me to grow
in stature and favor with people

so they will believe me
when I tell them about You.

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Genesis 4:4; Exodus 34:9; Esther 2:9; Psalm 5:12; Proverbs 3:34; Jeremiah 15:10; Jeremiah 38:1-13; 1 Peter 3:14-16

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“‘…shudder with great horror,’ declares the LORD.”
(Jeremiah 2:12)

That gives me away, doesn’t it, Jesus?

The things that horrify me.
The things that don’t.

Just as does what thrills me

and what doesn’t.

Am I horrified by sin?

Mine and those of others?

Am I thrilled by righteous acts?

Enough to celebrate with those who do them?
Enough to carry them out myself?

My emotions reveal who I am, don’t they, Father?

Please, Holy Spirit…

rise up within me!

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Deuteronomy 12:7; Ezra 9:3-4; Job 31:4; Job 31:25; Job 31:29; Psalms 13:5; James 4:9

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Sunday, July 17, 2016

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“‘…shudder with great horror,’ declares the LORD.”
(Jeremiah 2:12)

That gives me away, doesn’t it, Jesus?

The things that horrify me.
The things that don’t.

Just as does what thrills me

and what doesn’t.

Am I horrified by sin?

Mine and those of others?

Am I thrilled by righteous acts?

Enough to celebrate with those who do them?
Enough to carry them out myself?

My emotions reveal who I am, don’t they, Father?

Please, Holy Spirit…

rise up within me!

[LISTEN to today’s Lazaroo by phoning 212-LAZAROO…or by clicking the PLAY button below:]

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Deuteronomy 12:7; Ezra 9:3-4; Job 31:4; Job 31:25; Job 31:29; Psalms 13:5; James 4:9