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Thursday, August 3, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in desperate need:

“…the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.”
(James 3:5)

It’s true, Jesus.

I can make great plans
but only You can make them come true.

I can say something unwise or unkind
and burn down a wonderful relationship.

I surrender my tongue to You!

Teach me what to say.
Teach me how to say it.

And teach me when to say nothing.

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2 Samuel 23:2; Psalm 10:7; Psalm 12:3; Psalm 15:3; Psalm 34:13; Acts 2:26; 1 Corinthians 14:9

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with holy caution:

“…Joab went to the king and said, ‘What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you let him go? Now he is gone! You know Abner son of Ner; he came to deceive you and observe your movements and find out everything you are doing.”
(2 Samuel 3:24-25)

That wasn’t what Joab feared, Jesus.

He was afraid Abner would replace him.

How many times do the people around me disguise their true intent?

Only You know.

Great God!

Protect me!

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Genesis 37:8; Exodus 32:12; Numbers 35:20-24; 1 Samuel 20:12-13; Matthew 2:7-8, 16; Matthew 22:17-18; Acts 12:4

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo in chastened awareness:

“…Jesus asked them, ‘Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?’ But they remained silent. He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, Stretch out your hand.’ He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored.”
(Mark 3:4-5)

That’s how You work nearly every miracle, Jesus –

in spite of our animosity, doubt and outright disbelief.

True, some miracles are granted to those who have faith

which comes directly from You

as a gift.

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Psalm 77:11; Psalm 106:7; Matthew 13:58; Acts 19:11; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 11:1; Hebrews 11:6

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Friday, April 7, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo from the depths of your soul:

“I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”
(Revelation 3:8)

When You’re the one who opens the door, Jesus

no one can shut it in my face.

Even when my strength wanes

may I always keep Your Word
and glorify Your Name.

So long as that’s true of me

may You keep opening doors.

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Hosea 2:15; Matthew 7:7; Matthew 24:33; Matthew 25:11; Acts 12:13-16; Acts 14:27; Acts 18:7

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with fiery determination:

“Instead of fragrance there will be a stench; instead of a sash, a rope; instead of well-dressed hair, baldness; instead of fine clothing, sackcloth; instead of beauty, branding. Your men will fall by the sword, your warriors in battle. The gates of Zion will lament and mourn; destitute, she will sit on the ground.”
(Isaiah 3:24-26)

So this is what a curse looks like, Jesus

Your punishment –

doled out not upon the heathen
but upon Your people, who’ve forsaken You.

Keep me true, Jesus!

May Your curse never fall on me.

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Exodus 32:34; Leviticus 26:18; 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalm 89:32; Acts 7:7; 1 Corinthians 4:21; 1 Corinthians 11:32

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with mounting anticipation:

“Now the first to resettle on their own property in their own towns were some Israelites, priests, Levites and temple servants.”
(1 Chronicles 9:2)

There’s nothing like coming home, Jesus.

Well…that’s true if home is a good place.

Many people have had bad experiences growing up.

So for them, returning home would be painful.

But here’s the beautiful thing I’ve got to keep in mind:

This world is not my home!

My home is with You, in heaven.

Oh, what a joy it will be
to go home.

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Psalm 17:14; Isaiah 40:23; John 8:23; John 12:25; John 16:33; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 7:31; 2 Corinthians 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

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Friday, February 24, 2023

 

Pray this Lazaroo with deep reverence:

“What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? Much in every way! First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God. What if some were unfaithful? Will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? Not at all! Let God be true, and every human being a liar.”
(Romans 3:1-4)

You made some promises to Abraham, Moses and David, Jesus.

You intend to keep them.

You’ve made promises to me, too

all of which You will fulfill.

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Genesis 15:1-16; Joshua 21:45; Joshua 23:14; 2 Samuel 7:8-16; 1 Kings 8:25; 1 Kings 8:56; Psalm 145:13; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Galatians 3:22; 2 Peter 3:9

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

 

In faith and trust, deal with it – as you pray this Lazaroo:

“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.”
(Revelation 3:7)

We don’t respond very well to that initially, Jesus.

We like to appeal decisions we don’t like.
We like to feel we have some measure of control.

But we don’t.

You do hear every prayer I pray according to Your will!

But when I ask for something not best
may I truly be grateful

that Your answer is no.

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1 Kings 2:13-25; Job 7:13-21; Matthew 16:21-23; Matthew 26:39; 2 Corinthians 12:6-10; Hebrews 11:39-40; 1 John 5:14

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Monday, November 14, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo in heart pounding love:

“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…”
(1 Peter 2:9)

It’s awesome to hear this, Jesus!

But it’s also hard to hear.

I don’t feel worthy.
Why would You choose the likes of me?

I don’t feel like royalty.
When I look in the mirror, I see a commoner.

Who am I to function as a priest?
I’ve got my hands full with my sinning self.

But praise Your holy Name!

I don’t have to feel it
for it to be 100% true.

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Genesis 32:10; Job 40:4; Amos 7:14; Matthew 3:11; Luke 17:10; 1 Corinthians 15:9-10; 1 John 3:1

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Saturday, November 12, 2022

 

Pray this Lazaroo with deepened, determined understanding:

“…was not even Rahab the prostitute considered righteous for what she did when she gave lodging to the spies and sent them off in a different direction? As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”
(James 2:25-26)

I have faith in You, Jesus. I do.

Because that’s true
my actions will show it.

But if there is no behavior to back up my faith

the reality of my faith
can be called into question.

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Isaiah 7:9; Matthew 9:2; Matthew 9:22; Matthew 9:29; Matthew 13:58; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12; Hebrews 11:1-40