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Sunday, December 10, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in patient confidence:

“In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. His ways are always prosperous; your laws are rejected by him; he sneers at all his enemies. He says to himself, ‘Nothing will ever shake me.’ He swears, ‘No one will ever do me harm.’”
(Psalm 10:4-6)

From a distance, Jesus

that’s the way it seems.

While the righteous suffer

it looks like the wicked are doing just fine.

But You’ve made it clear:

Their day is coming.

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Psalm 91:8; Isaiah 13:11; Jeremiah 2:19; Jeremiah 14:10; Ezekiel 7:11; Hosea 8:13; Hebrews 10:26-31

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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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Friday, May 26, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sober reflection:

“The nations have fallen into the pit they have dug; their feet are caught in the net they have hidden. The Lord is known by his acts of justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. The wicked go down to the realm of the dead, all the nations that forget God.”
(Psalm 9:15-17)

They will suffer, Jesus

but it’s their own doing.

When their punishment befalls them

they’ll cry out against You

but they’ll have only themselves to blame.

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Nehemiah 9:29; Jeremiah 5:24; Acts 2:40; Romans 9:18-20; 1 Timothy 5:7; 1 Timothy 6:14; Hebrews 12:25

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with fear and trembling:

“May God deal with Abner, be it ever so severely, if I do not do for David what the Lord promised him on oath and transfer the kingdom from the house of Saul and establish David’s throne over Israel and Judah from Dan to Beersheba.”
(2 Samuel 3:9-10)

If Abner knew all of that, Jesus

then why didn’t he do it to begin with?
A lot of people died because he didn’t.

How many will suffer because I don’t do

what I already know I should?

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Joshua 22:22; Psalm 19:1-4; Luke 19:22; Romans 1:20; Romans 2:17-24; 1 Corinthians 2:11; James 4:17

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Sunday, August 15, 2021

 

Pray this Lazaroo with burning zeal:

“But if you do warn the wicked person and they do not turn from their wickedness or from their evil ways, they will die for their sin; but you will have saved yourself.”
(Ezekiel 3:19)

You hold me accountable to speak up, Jesus

but not for the result.

When someone’s headed for trouble

I can warn them till I’m blue in the face

but it’s up to that person

to heed the warning

or – along with those they love –

to suffer the consequences.

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Leviticus 5:1; Ezekiel 16:58; Ezekiel 23:35; Ezekiel 44:10; Ezekiel 44:12; Matthew 18:15; Jude 1:24

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Monday, November 9, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo with new understanding:

“Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus…”
(Philemon 1:23)

Misery loves company, Jesus.

That got Epaphras a mention in the pages of Scripture!

But as much as it helps to have someone else suffering like I am

it’s a whole ‘nuther level when we’re both suffering
because of our love for You.

That’s a brotherhood…a sisterhood –

a bond so strong that no words can do it justice!

To find someone else who loves You that much

is priceless.

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Mark 15:43; Acts 5:40-41; Acts 16:22; 1 Corinthians 4:10; 2 Corinthians 4:11; Ephesians 5:21; Philippians 1:15; Philippians 3:10; 1 Peter 3:18

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Friday, April 24, 2020

 

Pray this Lazaroo in deepest gratitude:

“…my groans pour out like water.”
(Job 3:24)

Few people can identify with the depth of Job’s suffering, Jesus.

But You can.

Job had lost almost everything – his wealth, his children and his health.

The only thing that remained were his so-called friends
who told him he was getting what he deserved

a wife who told him to curse You and die

and his life.

But you gave even that – Your life! – out of love for me.

Thank You!

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Job 2:9; Job 2:13; Job 9:28; Job 11:14-16; Job 30:16; Job 30:27; Acts 5:41; Hebrews 2:9

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Thursday, January 2, 2020

 

Sell out totally to God as you pray this Lazaroo:

“…you will suffer persecution for ten days.”
(Revelation 2:10)

At first glance, that’s not a particularly uplifting message, Jesus!

You could have prevented persecution from ever touching their lives.

But on second look, it is encouraging:

Since You chose not to prevent the persecution
there had to be a good reason for it.

You never allow Satan to touch Your people unless it’s worthwhile –

to You and to us.

Good to remember…

next time You allow persecution to come my way.

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Deuteronomy 30:7; Psalms 9:13; Psalms 119:86; Matthew 5:10-12; Matthew 5:44-45; Matthew 10:23; Romans 8:35-39; 2 Corinthians 4:7-11

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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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Friday, September 23, 2016

 

Pray this Lazaroo in sobered assessment:

“…look upon my suffering.”
(Lamentations 1:18)

Sometimes I agree with Jeremiah, Jesus –

I want people to know what I’m going through

so they can pray
so I can get a little sympathy
so they’ll cut me some slack in my work.

At other times, not so much.

I prefer to appear strong, competent
unfazed by the challenges in my life.

Of course, You know how weak and needy I really am

as, I suspect…do most of them.

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Psalms 142:4; Ecclesiastes 4:8; Isaiah 50:6; John 16:32; 1 Corinthians 2:11; 1 Timothy 5:5; 1 Peter 5:7