Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in sad gratitude:

“Although I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no more.”
(Nahum 1:12)

O Jesus…

It’s tough enough to face the fact that You’ve had to afflict me:

sickness
financial hardship
family troubles
false friends
shattered dreams
fear
depression
stripped motivation
doubt.

But when I face the fact that I will never be perfect

I wonder if this cycle will ever end:

I sin
You warn

I keep sinning
You’re unbelievably patient

I conclude I can go right on sinning
without You lifting a finger to stop me

You punish me
I wake up, forsake my sin

I make new promises to You
You bless me

I’m filled with gratitude
You bless me even more

I get cocky
return to my sin

forcing You once again
to withdraw Your blessing.

I’m so glad You’ve promised! –

a day is coming
when this terrible cycle

will end.

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Deuteronomy 29:22-28; Judges 2:18-23; Ruth 1:19-21; 1 Samuel 5:6-7; 1 Kings 8:35-40; 2 Kings 15:1-40; 2 Kings 17:3-20; Psalms 10:17-18; Hebrews 12:4-13

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