Lazaroo – Sunday, August 2, 2009
1 comment, Aug 02, 2009
Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, with burning zeal:
“What kind of man was it who came to meet you and told you this?”
(2 Kings 1:7)
What kind of person am I, Jesus?
Never mind my reputation with others.
What is my reputation with You?
I know that even now – this very moment – You are looking straight into my heart.
Is it pure?
Am I placing all of my trust in You?
Am I putting You first – above everyone and everything in my life?
Am I treating those around me with Your love, consideration and respect?
Have I truly forgiven from my heart those who have wronged me?
Am I diligently pursuing the work You have assigned me to do?
Am I – in Your wisdom and strength – making progress each day to become everything You created me to be?
Make it so, dear God!
Please.
Make it so.
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Luke 6:26; 1 Samuel 16:7; Psalms 51:10; John 14:1; Psalms 44:6-8; Exodus 20:3; John 13:34-35; Hebrews 10:24; 1 Peter 2:17; Titus 3:1-2; Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:21-22; Matthew 18:35; Ephesians 2:10; 1 Peter 4:11; James 3:14-18; 2 Peter 1:3; John 16:24
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright© 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Mary Ann Says:
This was an opportunity for some healthy self-examination and reflection. Communion presents an opportunity to stop and examine ourselves, but other than at that time, I probably don’t do it nearly enough. I guilt myself but I don’t stop and self-examine by talking to God like a friend. Thank you for this moment of pause.
Aug 02, 2009, 9:26 am