Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with the humility that comes from obedient wisdom:

“They deride kings and scoff at rulers.”
(Habakkuk 1:10)

Don’t let me do that, Jesus.

May I never become so sure I’m right
so in love with my own opinion
so certain of my superior grasp of the situation

that I speak against the leader of my people.

It’s all too easy to do –

especially when my leader is evil
has an ungodly agenda
isn’t likable
isn’t the person I would have chosen
doesn’t have the characteristics I look for in a leader.

But before I get too carried away with those observations

please remind me who made the brilliant decision to set this leader over me:

You.

All of Your decisions are, in fact –

brilliant.

You know what I don’t know.
You see what I cannot see.

So next time I’m ready to unload on my leader

please help me bite my tongue.

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Exodus 22:28; 1 Samuel 24:1-22; 1 Samuel 26:1-25; Psalms 75:6-7; Proverbs 12:15; Proverbs 18:17; Proverbs 21:1; Matthew 23:1-3; John 11:49-52; Acts 23:1-5; Romans 13:1-6; Hebrews 13:17

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

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