Lazaroo – Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Jul 08, 2009 I Lazaroo.

Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in holy fear:

“Now this is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘Give careful thought to your ways.’”
(Haggai 1:5)

That’s hard to do, Jesus.

I know I should put the hectic pace of my life on pause

step back

take stock of where I’ve been

evaluate what I’m doing

and determine where I will end up –

if the steps I’m taking remain unchanged.

But it’s hard to hop off this merry-go-round long enough to complete that exercise.

I’m afraid I’ll miss out on something.

And…

I’m not sure I’ll like what I discover.

Actually, it’s a little scarier than that.

I’m afraid YOU won’t like what I discover.

But of course, if that’s the case

You already know.

Which means I’m the only one in the dark.

Which means…

It’s time for me to schedule an appointment with You

To give careful thought to my ways.

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Genesis 24:62-63; Joshua 1:8; Psalms 19:14; Psalms 39:2-8; Psalms 48:9; Psalms 77:3-14; Psalms 104:34; Psalms 119:15; Psalms 119:26-27; Psalms 119:97-101

What is Lazaroo?

Take Me Deeper

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.

2 responses so far.

  1. Mary Ann Ball Says:

    “Giving careful thought to my ways” is so where I am “at” today. But why does it have to be so painful. I guess we wouldn’t change if there wasn’t some pain associated with it.

    Thanks for such a timely message, Steve.