- He NEVER LEAVES ME (Matthew 28:20)
- He ALWAYS FIGHTS for me (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)
- He is BESIDE ME in my darkest hour (Psalm 23:4)
- He is WITH ME in the valley of despair (Isaiah 41:13)
- HE LEFT the 99 behind to find ME (Matthew 18:12)
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
5 for the Lost
Friday, May 30, 2014
5 for Fog
- Even when I cannot see Him HE SEES ME (Psalm 139:1-12)
- Even when I am at a loss for words, HE IS THE WORD (Romans 8:26)
- Even when I feel lost HE IS PRESENT AND ACTIVE (Luke 15:4-6)
- Even when accusers announce me as worthless HE HAS DECLARED MY VALUE and written MY NAME on the palm of His hand (Isaiah 49:13-16)
- Even when I feel overwhelmed by shame, He has COVERED ME WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS (Isaiah 61:10)
Thursday, May 29, 2014
5 for Illumination
- Darkness and light are the same to Him. IN HIM there is no darkness (Psalm 139:12)
- HE brings light into my LIFE (John 1:4-5)
- HIS Word is a lamp to my feet and GUIDES me (Psalm 119:105)
- HE has set me in dark places SPECIFICALLY to bring light (Matthew 5:14-16)
- HE is my Light (John 8:12)
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
5 for Fishing
- HE has made me a "fisherman." Fishermen endure long, oftentimes stinky circumstances to bring PROVISION to others (1 Peter 3:14-15)
- Fishermen are POSITIVE, I will look for an answer in every problem (Acts 3:1-7)
- Fishermen are PERSISTENT. I will NEVER give up (Galatians 6:9)
- Fishermen are PATIENT. I will try new things and new areas to cast my net in faith (John 21:6)
- Fishermen are PASSIONATE. EVERYONE has value, and everyone is worth saving! (2 Peter 3:9)
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
5 for Fighting
- He TRUSTS me with this battle (Luke 22:32)
- He has given me the VICTORY through His own Son (1 Corinthians 15:57)
- He is who He says He is (Isaiah 44:6-7)
- I am who HE says I am (John 15:15-16)
- He is THE I AM (Exodus 3:14)
Monday, May 26, 2014
5 for Memorial
- HE knew ALL of my days before one of them came into being (Psalm 139:16)
- HE LOVES ME with an EVERLASTING LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3)
- HE records all my sorrows (Psalm 56:8)
- HE collects all my tears (Psalm 56:8)
- HE will wipe every tear from my face (Revelation 21:4)
Sunday, May 25, 2014
5 for Remembering
- My freedom was BOUGHT with a price (1 Cor 6:20)
- The ULTIMATE HIGH PRICE was paid for ME to live in freedom (1 Cor 7:23)
- I have FREEDOM as a Child of God (Romans 8:21)
- I give freely because I received FREELY (Matthew 10:8)
- I am FREE indeed (John 8:36)
Saturday, May 24, 2014
5 for Faith
- He has set His ANGELS charge over ME! (Psalm 91:11)
- I am surrounded by His CHARIOTS OF FIRE! (2 Kings 6:17)
- I am CONFIDENT in HIS ability to PROVIDE ALL I need (Mark 6:41)
- GREATER is He that is in us, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4)
- Faith is the thing HOPED for as yet UNSEEN (Hebrews 11:1)
Friday, May 23, 2014
5 for Falling
- JESUS gave His permission for my current situation (Job 1:8-12)
- JESUS knew in advance of my choices, mistakes, shortcomings, and failings (Psalm 139:16-17)
- JESUS is praying for ME (Hebrews 7:25)
- JESUS says my faith WILL NOT FAIL (Luke 22:32a)
- JESUS says after THIS I WILL STRENGTHEN OTHER PEOPLE! (Luke 22:32b)
Thursday, May 22, 2014
5 for Change
- I am WONDERFULLY MADE
- I am WORTHY
- I am WISE
- I am WELL
- I am WHOLLY HIS
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
5 for Truth
- HE is the Truth, the Light and the Way (John 14:6)
- HE loves ME! Truly, fully, explicitly, forever (Jeremiah 31:3)
- My God is not like man that He could lie (Numbers 23:19)
- He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8)
- HE is who He says He is! (Isaiah 44:6-7)
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
5 for the Unexpected
- HE loves ME! (Jeremiah 31:3)
- HE is never surprised by my circumstance (Matthew 9:20-22)
- HE is always calm even in calamity (Mark 6:48-52)
- HE never sleeps (Psalm 121:4)
- HE is still on the Throne (Psalm 47:8)
Monday, May 19, 2014
5 for Figuring things Out
- I am LOVED and COMPLETELY ACCEPTABLE (Romans 5:6-8)
- I am RIGHTEOUS in Christ EXACTLY as I am - it is not my behavior it is HIS GIFT (Romans 5:17)
- I know ALL things work together for my good according to HIS PLAN and HIS PURPOSE (Romans 8:28)
- I have the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
- HE is Who HE says He is (Isaiah 44:6-7)
Sunday, May 18, 2014
5 for Sorrow
- All His promises are YES and AMEN in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)
- He gives beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3)
- He will make broken bones dance (Psalm 51:8)
- All my tears He has counted and stored in a bottle (Psalm 56:8)
- Tears may last for a night but JOY comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5-6)
Saturday, May 17, 2014
5 for Resting
- I am STILL
- I am QUIET
- I am LISTENING
- I am REMINDED &
- I am AT PEACE
Friday, May 16, 2014
5 for Fierce
- He is watching over me (Genesis 28:15)
- He is praying for me (Hebrews 7:25)
- He is preparing a place for me (John 14:2)
- He will NEVER LEAVE ME! (Matthew 28:20)
- He is coming for ME (Revelation 22:12)
Thursday, May 15, 2014
5 for Patience
- I am LOVELY
- I am LOVABLE
- I am LOVING
- I am LOVED
- I AM loves ME!
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
5 for Acceptance
- I am ADORED just the way I am (Psalm 139:14)
- I am LOVED fully and completely (Jeremiah 31:3)
- I am EXTRAORDINARY (Colossians 1:27)
- I am EXCEPTIONAL (Ephesians 2:10)
- I am ACCEPTED (Romans 5:8)
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
5 for Breakthrough
- HE is (Revelation 4:8)
- HE was (Revelation 4:8)
- HE never changes (James 1:17)
- HE never leaves me (Matthew 28:20)
- HE IS WHO HE SAYS HE IS! (Isaiah 44:6-7)
Monday, May 12, 2014
5 for the Approaching Storm
- Be STRONG & COURAGEOUS The Lord is with you wherever you go! (Joshua 1:9)
- HE is in control (Isaiah 41:10)
- Clouds are the DUST of His feet (Nahum 1:3)
- The God of Israel NEVER SLEEPS (Psalm 121:4)
- He is ON THE THRONE (Psalm 103:19)
Sunday, May 11, 2014
5 for Tenderness
- I am WONDERFULLY made
- Before I was born I was KNOWN by Name!
- Every hair on my head is COUNTED
- I was created with PURPOSE
- I am DELIGHTED in, EXACTLY AS I AM TODAY!
Saturday, May 10, 2014
5 for Fighting
- Counted CHOSEN
- Considerable ESTEEMED
- Deeply DESIRED
- Absolutely WORTHY
- Perfectly LOVED
Friday, May 9, 2014
5 for Security
- I call to The Lord
- HE ANSWERS me
- HE RESCUES me
- HE HEALS me
- HE REDEEMS me
Thursday, May 8, 2014
5 for this Side of the Rainbow
- He is great and WONDER-full (Psalm 145:3-5)
- He is mighty and POWER-full (Psalm 147:5)
- He is all together lovely and BEAUTY-full (Song of Solomon 5:16)
- He takes delight in me - my love makes Him JOY-full (Psalm 149:4)
- He is who He says He is (Isaiah 44:6-7)
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
5 for Protection
- The Lord is MY ROCK (Psalm 18:2)
- The Lord is MY FORTRESS (Psalm 46:1-2)
- The Lord is MY SHIELD (Psalm 18:7)
- The Lord is MY SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1)
- The Lord is MY PORTION FOREVER (Lamentations 3:22-24)
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
5 for the Beloved
- You ARE the delight of His heart (Psalm 149:4)
- You ARE the apple of His eye (the most sensitive and vulnerable part of the eye is the iris (the apple) (Zechariah 2:8-9)
- You ARE called by name not by number, tribe or nation! (Isaiah 43:1)
- You ARE watched over 24/7. He has counted all the hairs on your head (Luke 12:7)
- Let yourself BE LOVED for He calls YOU His Beloved (1 John 3:1-2)
Monday, May 5, 2014
5 for Above Average
- You are designed uniquely NOT mistakenly (Psalm 139:14)
- You are created purposefully not haphazardly (Psalm 139:15-16)
- You are chosen specifically NOT second choice or last choice (John 15:16)
- You are loved totally and perfectly EXACTLY AS YOU ARE RIGHT THIS MINUTE not how you hope you are one day some day (Romans 5:6-8)
- You ARE exceedingly above average because that is who the Creator of the Universe SAYS you are!! (1 John 14:17-18)
Sunday, May 4, 2014
5 for Seasonal Change
- Every thing in your life has a SEASON (Ecc 3:1)
- Every thing in your life has a PURPOSE (Ecc 3:1)
- Before ONE of your days came into being you were known and LOVED (Jer 1:5)
- The Lord is WITH you (Math 28:20)
- You were designed to Be READY in season and out (2 Tim 4:2)
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
5 for Sunshine
- Illuminating TRUTH (Jeremiah 33:3)
- Radiant LOVE (Song of Solomon 2:4)
- Explosive POWER (Matthew 19:26)
- Shining ADORATION (Psalm 36:6)
- Bright and eternal SECURITY (John 10:28-29)
Friday, May 2, 2014
5 for Resilience
- TRUTH enables me to run TOWARD the enemy and defeat him (Judges 7:22-24)
- My heart is covered with the RIGHTEOUSNESS of my King protecting me from the shame of sin (Isaiah 54:1-5)
- I walk in PEACE through any valley of fear, the GOOD NEWS compels me (Psalm 23:1-4)
- I have His faith as a gift, it shields me from the enemies lies My eternal guarantee of salvation protects my mind against shame. (Ephesians 2:8-10)
- He has counted me worthy, valuable and LOVABLE! (Romans 5:1-8)
Thursday, May 1, 2014
5 for Rest
- He gives good gifts to me (James 1:17)
- He loves long lasting and eternally (Jeremiah 31:3)
- He prays perfect prayers on my behalf (Hebrews 7:25)
- He redeems and restores the wreck I was (Amos 9:14)
- He delights and desires ME! (Zephaniah 3:17)
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