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Sunday, June 30, 2024

June 30, 2024 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.”
(1 Peter 2:18-19)

This command can’t have gone over well with slaves, Jesus.

In fact, there are a lot of Your commands
that require me to do what I don’t feel like doing.

No matter.

If you order it, there’s only one acceptable response:

YES, SIR!

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Romans 6:6; Romans 6:16; Romans 6:18; Romans 6:20-22; Romans 8:15; 1 Corinthians 7:23; Ephesians 6:5

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Monday, February 19, 2024

February 19, 2024 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo in heart-pounding love:

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.”
(1 Peter 2:13-14)

It’s a spiritual crime, Jesus

to disobey those You’ve placed over me.

That’s a game-changer!

I will do my best to obey those in authority

who are obeying You.

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Exodus 1:15-20; Daniel 3:16-18; Acts 5:27-29; Acts 5:40-42; Romans 13:5; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Hebrews 13:17

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Friday, December 15, 2023

December 15, 2023 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with deep reverence:

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority…to the emperor, as the supreme authority…”
(1 Peter 2:13)

This one’s hard to do, Jesus

whether the supreme authority is an evil dictator
or somebody I voted against.

But it has nothing to do with them, does it?

You command me to submit to them
for Your sake.

So for your sake – when it comes to preference –

I will.

But if they ever require me to disobey You

they can take a hike.

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_Genesis 16:9; Acts 5:29; Romans 13:5; 1 Corinthians 16:15-16; Ephesians 5:21-22; Ephesians 5:24; Hebrews 13:17

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

October 10, 2023 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with bottomless trust:

“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority…”
(1 Peter 2:13)

That’s a tall order, Jesus.

So many human authorities are corrupt.
Even more are completely in the wrong.

But You’ve commanded me to do it for Your sake.

I will.
For that reason only.

But this I know:

If human authorities require me to disobey You
You will be the first to tell me to disobey them

no matter what it costs
because I belong to You.

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Exodus 5:2; Numbers 27:20; Deuteronomy 13:4; Luke 11:28; Acts 5:29; Acts 5:32; Hebrews 5:9

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021

September 29, 2021 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo in trusting submission:

“I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man…”
(1 Timothy 2:12)

It’s doubtful that Paul would follow such a practice today, Jesus.

In that culture, female leadership over men
was a stumbling block to the advancement of Your kingdom.

So he asked women with those gifts and skills

to graciously exercise them with other women.

O God! May I be willing to make any sacrifice

for the sake of Your great Name!

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Judges 4:4; Genesis 22:2; Psalms 4:5; Psalms 50:5; Psalms 51:17; Acts 18:26; Romans 12:1; Romans 16:1; 1 Corinthians 8:9-11; Titus 2:3-5

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Sunday, July 25, 2021

July 25, 2021 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo with an open, teachable heart:

“A woman should learn in quietness and full submission.”
(1 Timothy 2:11)

I couldn’t agree more, Jesus.

That’s how a man should learn Your Word too.

I’m sure You don’t mean it’s okay for men to learn in noisy rebellion!

Nobody can learn like that.

Clearly, Paul was referring to disruptive behavior in these congregations.

The only way to truly learn Your Word

is for me to keep my mouth shut
while I listen closely

and totally surrender my will
to Yours.

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Hebrews 13:17; James 1:19; James 4:7; 1 Peter 2:13; 1 Peter 2:18; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 3:5

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Wednesday, October 9, 2019

October 9, 2019 Stephen Schwambach

Pray this Lazaroo in utter submission:

“Why is life given to a man whose way is hidden…?”
(Job 3:23)

Well…because every man’s – and woman’s! – life is hidden from them.

Isn’t that right, Jesus?

Just about the time I think I’ve got it all figured out

I’m shown quite clearly – and sometimes stunningly –
that I don’t.

You alone know the way I’m about to take.

I can carefully lay plans

that will never be realized

because I’m not in control of my life.

You Are.

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Proverbs 16:1; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 16:5; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Acts 4:28; James 4:14