Lazaroo – Sunday, May 31, 2009
1 comment, May 31, 2009Pray the words of this Lazaroo aloud, in a spirit of obedient submission:
“For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you.”
(1 Thessalonians 1:4)
I cannot fathom why You’ve chosen me, Jesus.
Although You invite the whole world…You don’t choose everyone.
Why me?
Yes, I’ve put my trust in You alone as my LORD and my Savior.
But why did You draw me to Yourself so I would be willing to pray such a prayer?
You know what I am. You know what I’ve done.
It couldn’t be because I’m better than the rest.
I’m not.
The fact that You chose me in spite of my shortcomings is irrefutable proof of Your outrageous goodness!
Well, here I am:
A trophy of Your grace.
Cover my nakedness with Your compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience!
So that I may praise You who called me out of darkness…
…into Your wonderful light.
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Matthew 7:13-14; Matthew 22:14; Romans 10:9-10; John 6:44; Mark 13:20; Luke 18:7; John 13:18; John 15:19; Romans 8:33; Ephesians 1:11-12; 1 Peter 1:1-2; James 2:5; Romans 11:2-6; 1 Peter 2:9; Colossians 3:12
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.
Pam Wade Says:
Hi Steve,
Lazaroo is always good. But this one made me cry. I know God loves everyone and that He gives us free will to choose Him or not. But, I never thought about God choosing me specifically. What an honor…a privilege, and a responsiblity.
I always love the Bible verses that support the thoughts.
I’ve got to confess that I don’t usually start my day with Lazaroo. Sorry. But, instead, I usually end my day with it. It works for me. Have a great week, Pam Wade
May 31, 2009, 3:05 pm