- His LIGHT shines in my darkness and the darkness cannot overcome it (John 1:4-5)
- His LIGHT shines in the valleys of my life (Isaiah 9:2)
- I will SEE Him in the flesh (Job 19:27)
- I will see His face and CARRY HIS NAME (Revelation 22:4)
- He is showing me GREAT and WONDERFUL things (Jeremiah 33:3)
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
5 for Seeing
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
5 for the Weak
1. I'm not sure what to do, but HE KNOWS what to do (2 Corinthians 4:7-12 The Message)
2. My weakness CONNECTS me to the weak (1 Corinthians 9:22)
3. When I am weary, He gives me REST (Matthew 11:28)
4. When I am weak, He is STRONG (2 Corinthians 12:9)
5. Even though I'm often a weakling, I'm ALWAYS A WARRIOR! (Joel 3:10)
2. My weakness CONNECTS me to the weak (1 Corinthians 9:22)
3. When I am weary, He gives me REST (Matthew 11:28)
4. When I am weak, He is STRONG (2 Corinthians 12:9)
5. Even though I'm often a weakling, I'm ALWAYS A WARRIOR! (Joel 3:10)
Monday, December 29, 2014
5 for Favor
1. My current circumstance is nothing compared to the GLORY He will reveal in me (Romans 8:18)
2. I'm ready for anything because of His ABUNDANT BLESSINGS (2 Corinthians 9:8)
3. I have an INHERITANCE prepared since the creation of the world (Matthew 25:34)
4. I'm generous toward others because of His EXTRAVAGANCE toward me (2 Corinthians 9:11)
5. I'm CHOSEN by the good pleasure of His will (Ephesians 1:5)
2. I'm ready for anything because of His ABUNDANT BLESSINGS (2 Corinthians 9:8)
3. I have an INHERITANCE prepared since the creation of the world (Matthew 25:34)
4. I'm generous toward others because of His EXTRAVAGANCE toward me (2 Corinthians 9:11)
5. I'm CHOSEN by the good pleasure of His will (Ephesians 1:5)
Sunday, December 28, 2014
5 for Fog
1. He has a PERSPECTIVE of my circumstance I don't have (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. He will LEAD ME to a place of new insights (Psalm 61:2)
3. He is with me, and has provided others to ENCOURAGE me when I need it (1 Kings 19:10-18)
4. He CLARIFIES my understanding of my present predicament (Genesis 5:2-6)
5. I know this place is not my HOME (Hebrews 11:13)
2. He will LEAD ME to a place of new insights (Psalm 61:2)
3. He is with me, and has provided others to ENCOURAGE me when I need it (1 Kings 19:10-18)
4. He CLARIFIES my understanding of my present predicament (Genesis 5:2-6)
5. I know this place is not my HOME (Hebrews 11:13)
Saturday, December 27, 2014
5 for Joy
1. I can count it ALL JOY, even the bad circumstances because I am being changed into His likeness (James 1:2-3)
2. I know He has a plan and path for my life, I FIND JOY in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
3. I rejoice and JUMP FOR JOY, no matter what, for my reward is in Heaven (Luke 6:22-23)
4. I fix my eyes on The One, who FOR THE JOY endured the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)
5. I am presented before God WITHOUT FAULT and with GREAT JOY (Jude 1:2-5)
2. I know He has a plan and path for my life, I FIND JOY in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
3. I rejoice and JUMP FOR JOY, no matter what, for my reward is in Heaven (Luke 6:22-23)
4. I fix my eyes on The One, who FOR THE JOY endured the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)
5. I am presented before God WITHOUT FAULT and with GREAT JOY (Jude 1:2-5)
Friday, December 26, 2014
5 for Fearlessness
1. He is NEAR to me when I am broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18)
2. I will call on Him and He will ANSWER me in the day of trouble (Psalm 91:5)
3. He is PRESENT to help in my trouble(Psalm 46:1)
4. I may be sad for a night but I have the promise of JOY (Psalm 30:5)
5. He is the FORTRESS where I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2)
2. I will call on Him and He will ANSWER me in the day of trouble (Psalm 91:5)
3. He is PRESENT to help in my trouble(Psalm 46:1)
4. I may be sad for a night but I have the promise of JOY (Psalm 30:5)
5. He is the FORTRESS where I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2)
Thursday, December 25, 2014
5 for Living*
1. He came to love, heal and forgive
2. I can face tomorrow
3. Because He holds the future
4. All fear is gone
5. And MY LIFE is worth living
*Because He Lives
Bill Gaither
2. I can face tomorrow
3. Because He holds the future
4. All fear is gone
5. And MY LIFE is worth living
*Because He Lives
Bill Gaither
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
5 for Expectancy
1. I will WAIT in faith knowing the goodness of God (Habakkuk 2:3)
2. I will REST knowing His Spirit is working on my behalf (Romans 8:26)
3. I will let PATIENCE do its work (James 1:4)
4. I will live ON THE LOOKOUT for the Kingdom of God (Mark 15:43)
5. MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
2. I will REST knowing His Spirit is working on my behalf (Romans 8:26)
3. I will let PATIENCE do its work (James 1:4)
4. I will live ON THE LOOKOUT for the Kingdom of God (Mark 15:43)
5. MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
5 for Separation
1. He is PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
2. He has PREPARED a city for me (Hebrews 11:16)
3. He is BUILDING a mansion for me (John 14:2-3)
4. He will bring me to a GREAT REUNION (Zephaniah 3:20)
5. HE IS COMING! (Luke 21:27)
2. He has PREPARED a city for me (Hebrews 11:16)
3. He is BUILDING a mansion for me (John 14:2-3)
4. He will bring me to a GREAT REUNION (Zephaniah 3:20)
5. HE IS COMING! (Luke 21:27)
Monday, December 22, 2014
5 for Love*
1. I will NEVER GIVE UP
2. I will care MORE FOR OTHERS than for myself
3. I will NOT WANT what I don't have
4. I will KEEP NO RECORD of wrongs
5. I will TRUST GOD ALWAYS
*1 Corinthians 13:3-8 The Message
2. I will care MORE FOR OTHERS than for myself
3. I will NOT WANT what I don't have
4. I will KEEP NO RECORD of wrongs
5. I will TRUST GOD ALWAYS
*1 Corinthians 13:3-8 The Message
Sunday, December 21, 2014
5 for Awe*
1. My wisdom comes from the WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
2. My strength is in a MIGHTY GOD
3. I am loved by an EVERLASTING FATHER
4. I have security from the PRINCE of PEACE
5. I'm not worried about my government because His government is FOREVER
2. My strength is in a MIGHTY GOD
3. I am loved by an EVERLASTING FATHER
4. I have security from the PRINCE of PEACE
5. I'm not worried about my government because His government is FOREVER
Saturday, December 20, 2014
5 for Sowing
5 for Sowing
1. I am a FAITHFUL farmer ( Luke 8:8)
2. I will reap an ETERNAL harvest (Psalm 126:6)
3. I am bearing FRUIT that will last (John 15:5)
4. The Lord is my supplier (2 Corinthians 9:10)
5. The Lord is responsible for the Harvest ( 1 Corinthians 3:8)!
1. I am a FAITHFUL farmer ( Luke 8:8)
2. I will reap an ETERNAL harvest (Psalm 126:6)
3. I am bearing FRUIT that will last (John 15:5)
4. The Lord is my supplier (2 Corinthians 9:10)
5. The Lord is responsible for the Harvest ( 1 Corinthians 3:8)!
Friday, December 19, 2014
5 for the Poor
1. I am STRENGTHENED out of His riches (Ephesians 3:16-17)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
Thursday, December 18, 2014
5 for the Forgotten*
- I will feed the hungry with the LIVING WORD of The Lord
- I will visit Prisoners of horrible circumstances by His MERCY
- I will bandage the broken-hearted with His LOVE
- I will clothe the spiritually naked with His GRACE
- I will be PRESENT in the presence of "the least" and enjoy the PRESENT PRESENCE of The King!
*Matthew 25:34-40
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
5 for Fishing
- He has made me a fisherman of HEARTS & SOULS (Matthew 4:19)
- I am sent to SAVE LIVES for eternity (John 20:21)
- People are waiting to hear the GOOD NEWS (Luke 10:2)
- If they don't respond- I MOVE ON (Mark 6:11)
- He is PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:8)
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
5 for Feeling Orphaned
- He has NOT left me as orphaned (John 14:18; Matthew 28:20)
- He has PROVIDED a Comforter for me (John 14:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
- He has a PROVISION for me (Psalm 68:5-6; Deuteronomy 24:19)
- He is PREPARING a place for me (John 14:2-3; Hebrews 11:16)
- He has given me an INHERITANCE (Ephesians 1:11-14; Isaiah 49:10)
Monday, December 15, 2014
5 for the Frenetic
- I will stand and see the DELIVERANCE of the Lord (Exodus 14:13-14)
- He is the God of PEACE not disorder (1 Corinthians 14:33)
- I will rest in His gift of PEACE (John 14:27)
- He LEADS ME beside still waters and RESTORES me (Psalm 23:2)
- I will be STILL and KNOW He is God! (Psalm 46:10)
Sunday, December 14, 2014
5 for Worship
1. He is the Author and Finisher of my FAITH (Hebrews 12:2)
2. He is the FIRST and LAST of ALL (Revelation 1:17-18)
3. He is the CONQUEROR of all conflict (Isaiah 2:4)
4. He is WORTHY (Revelation 5:12)
5. He is KING of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
2. He is the FIRST and LAST of ALL (Revelation 1:17-18)
3. He is the CONQUEROR of all conflict (Isaiah 2:4)
4. He is WORTHY (Revelation 5:12)
5. He is KING of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
Saturday, December 13, 2014
5 for Freedom
- My failure has been NAILED TO THE CROSS (Colossians 2:14)
- I have been BOUGHT WITH A PRICE (1 Corinthians 6:20)
- I walk in FREEDOM (Psalm 119:45)
- I will use my freedom to SERVE others (Galatians 5:13-14)
- I am FREE INDEED (John 8:36)
Friday, December 12, 2014
5 for Friends
1. What I do for others results in THANKSGIVING to God (2 Corinthians 9:12)
2. I have received comfort so I can offer comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4)
3. I will bear my friends burdens (Galatians 6:2)
4. I thank God for my friends and the work He is doing in their lives (Philippians 1:3-6)
5. Jesus calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
2. I have received comfort so I can offer comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4)
3. I will bear my friends burdens (Galatians 6:2)
4. I thank God for my friends and the work He is doing in their lives (Philippians 1:3-6)
5. Jesus calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
Thursday, December 11, 2014
5 for Fighting
- I am STRONG (Joel 3:10)
- He goes BEFORE me (Isaiah 52:12)
- He is my REAR GUARD (Isaiah 58:8)
- GREATER is He that is in me than he who is against me (1 John 4:4)
- I am STANDING (Ephesians 6:13)
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
5 for the Worker
- My life BEARS FRUIT that will last (John 15:16)
- My life is "salty" PRESERVING and SEASONING the decaying circumstances around me (Matthew 5:13)
- My life is a LIGHT SHINING against the darkness of the world (Matthew 5:14-16)
- My life is a JOY and DELIGHT to my King (Zephaniah 3:17)
- My life is EQUIPPED! (Hebrews 13:21)
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
5 for the Insurmountable
- I do not know what to do but MY EYES are fixed on You (2 Chronicles 20:12)
- NOTHING is too hard for You (Jeremiah 32:27)
- I will face this "Goliath" confident You will bring the VICTORY (1 Samuel 17:45-47)
- I am surrounded by CHARIOTS OF FIRE (2 Kings 6:16-17)
- Your Angels are ENCAMPED AROUND ME! (Psalm 34:4-8)
Monday, December 8, 2014
5 for the Need
- I am a LIGHT shining in darkness (Matthew 5:14)
- I am SUMMONING nations to come (Isaiah 55:5)
- I am a RIVER OF LIFE to those who thirst (John 7:38)
- I am FEEDING His flock (John 21:16)
- I am RECONCILING others to God (2 Corinthians 5:20)
Sunday, December 7, 2014
5 for Confidence
- He KNOWS what I need (Matthew 6:31-32)
- He HEARS my prayers (1 John 5:14)
- He DELIGHTS when I believe (Proverbs 3:5-6)
- He REWARDS my faith (Hebrews 11:6)
- He IS WHO HE SAYS HE IS! (Deuteronomy 7:9)
Saturday, December 6, 2014
5 for Assurance
- NOTHING is too expensive for His budget (Philippians 4:19)
- NOTHING is beyond His scope of expertise (Job 40 - Job 41)
- NOTHING is too hard for Him to accomplish (Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:27)
- NOTHING is outside His comfort zone (Luke 18:27)
- EVERYTHING is subject to the God who LOVES ME!! (Isaiah 45:23; Matthew 8:27; Matthew 28:18)
Friday, December 5, 2014
5 for Equipping
- He APPOINTED me for this time (Esther 4:14)
- He CHOSE me for this task (Jeremiah 1:6-8)
- He EQUIPS me for His service (Hebrews 13:21)
- He PROVIDES all that I need (2 Corinthians 9:10-15; Philippians 4:19)
- He uses me for His GLORY! (Ephesians 1:11-12)
Thursday, December 4, 2014
5 for the Climb
- He is with me on the JOURNEY even when I can't see the way (Psalm 23:4)
- He has a different PERSPECTIVE of the path (Isaiah 55:9)
- He will lead me to a HIGHER place with a better view of my circumstance (Psalm 61:2)
- I know Him! I will be STRONG and take action (Daniel 11:32)
- I KNOW HE IS ABLE! (2 Timothy 1:12)
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
5 for Gain
- My TREASURE is not found in a bank (Matthew 6:20-21)
- My true BEAUTY is not reflected by a mirror (1 Peter 3:4)
- My VALUE is not based on what I achieve (Philippians 3:7-8)
- My RIGHTEOUSNESS is not my good works (2 Corinthians 5:21)
- My FUTURE is not without hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
5 for Reflection
- His LOVE for me is because of who HE is - not who I am or will be (John 3:16-17)
- His FORGIVENESS of me is because of who HE is not how repentant I am (Hebrews 9:28)
- His MERCY toward me is because of who HE is not how many times I'm sorry (Hebrews 8:12)
- His DELIGHT in me is because of who HE is not how well I behave (Zephaniah 3:17)
- His FAITHFULNESS toward me is because of who HE is not how I measure up (Psalm 100:5)
Monday, December 1, 2014
5 for Perseverance
- He is not slow but PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
- This present suffering is producing an ETERNAL glory (2 Corinthians 4:17)
- Patience is producing a PERFECT work in me (James 1:4)
- I will run the race with ENDURANCE (Hebrews 12:1)
- I WILL FINISH the race! (2 Timothy 4:7)
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