5 for Leaping (into Action)

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5 for Expectation

1. He has an ESTABLISHED PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11-14)

2. He is PRESENT in the storm and brings peace (Mark 4:35-39)

3. He UNDERSTANDS my weakness and does not abandon me (Matthew 26:36-46)

4. He knows where I will falter and a PRAYS me through (Luke 22:31-34)

5. He CHOSE ME because of who HE is (John 15:16)

5 for Finding

1. WISDOM is a treasure to be sought after (Proverbs 2:2-6)

2. KNOWLEDGE is available for the asking (Jeremiah 33:1-3)

3. RESTORATION is assured (Jeremiah 29:12-14)

4. Friends have FAVOR (John 15:15-16)

5. Finding takes FAITH (James 1:2-6)

5 for Perspicuity*

1. I have special FAVOR (Isaiah 42:6-9)

2. I am CHOSED and PROTECTED (Isaiah 41:9-10)

3. I UNDERSTAND He is on my side (Isaiah 40:28)

4. In my lack He provides POWER (Isaiah 40:29)

5. With patience comes new ABILITY (Isaiah 40:31)

*someone who is clear and understands things shows Perspicuity! 

5 for Courage

1. Access your TRUE STRENGTH (Romans 8:31)

2. EMBRACE the Source (Philippians 4:13)

3. KNOW the Power (1 John 4:4)

4. View the problem with FAITH (Numbers 13:30; 14:6-9)

5. He's GOT YOUR BACK! (Joshua 1:5-9)

5 for Calculating

1. He MEETS THE NEED in spite of attitude (Numbers 13:21-31)

2. He MEETS THE NEED with supernatural power (2 Kings 6:14-17)

3. He MEETS THE NEED beyond my physical limitations (Genesis  17:17; Genesis 18:11-14)

4. He MEETS THE NEED by multiplying what I have (Matthew 14:15-21)

5. He MEETS THE GREATEST NEED! (Mark 2:5-12)

5 for Perspective

1. His PRESENCE is indicated in the fog (Nahum 1:3)

2. He sees the DETAILS of my circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-9)

3. His guiding WISDOM is always available (James 1:5)

4. To see the BREATHTAKING VIEW takes work (Psalm 61:2)

5. This too shall pass - it did not come to stay (Romans 8:18)

5 for the Void

1. Facing the UNEXPECTED can cause fear (Matthew 28:5)

2. Confronting the void brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)

3. He TRUSTS me with the trial (Job 2:3-6)

4. Heading toward the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)

5. Intimacy brings EXPANSIVE INSIGHT (Genesis 15:1-6)

5 for Weight

1. There is a burden I LEARN to carry with Him (Matthew 11:28-30)

2. There is a task I can carry FOR HIM (Matthew 27:32)

3. He EQUIPS me for the problem (Philippians 4:13)

4. Weight is TRAINING me for excellence (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

5. There is a circumstance He will get the GLORY! (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)  

5 for Anticipation

1. He SEES my circumstance (Mark 6:48-51)

2. Today's trouble TRAIN me for glory (1 Peter 1:6-9)

3. Trust SUSTAINS me (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)

4. Proximity preserves PROTECTION (Psalm 73:25-28)

5. I have a PROMISE I can count on! (Job 19:25-26)

5 for Enervation

1. I'm not sure what to do, but HE KNOWS what to do (2 Corinthians 4:17-22)

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 12:19)

5. Even though I'm often feel like a weakling, I'm ALWAYS A WARRIOR! (Joel 3:10*)

*Prepare for battle! Soldiers at attention! Present arms! Advance! ... Let the weak one throw out his chest and say, 'I'm tough, I'm a fighter!'" The Message translation Joel 3:10

5 for Initiative

1. Regain STRENGTH with truth (1 Kings 19:5-18)

2. RESTORATION moves me forward (Matthew 26:46)

3. RECOVER at His direction (Matthew 12:13)

4. REDEMPTION is without condemnation (John 8:11)

5. Resurrection POWER is in me! (Romans 8:11)

5 for Darkess

1. Darkness is a place of REVELATION (Daniel 2:22)

2. Darkness EQUIPS me to listen (Matthew 10:26-27)

3. Darkness gives opportunity for distinct INTIMACY (Amos 3:7)

4. Darkness is the same as LIGHT to Him (Psalm 139:11-12)

5. Darkness is a place of FAVOR! (Isaiah 45:3)

5 for Forever Valentines

1. Nothing can come between HIS LOVE for me (Romans 8:38-39)

2. HIS LOVE will never fail (1 Chronicles 16:34)

3. HIS LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)

4. I am my BELOVED'S (Song of Solomon 6:31)

5. The greatest is to LOVE and KNOW YOU ARE LOVED! (1 Corinthians 13:12-13)

5 for Out on a Limb

1. TRUST the assignment (Habakkuk 2:1-3)

2. Be fully PRESENT today (Romans 1:17)

3. Seem the KINGDOM not tomorrow's solution (Matthew 6:31-34)

4. Be about HIS BUSINESS daily (Matthew 24:45-46)

5. JOYFULLY embrace the journey (James 1:2-6)

5 for Vision

1. Vision sustains LIFE (Proverbs 29:18)

2. Vision brings CLARITY (Mark 8:21-25)

3. Vision brings SECURITY (2 Kings 6:15-17)

4. Vision increases FAITH (1 Peter 1:6-8; John 20:26-31)

5. Vision offers HOPE (Hebrews 11:1)

5 for Announcement

1. Proclaim the impossible with ASSURANCE (Joshua 10:12-14)

2. My lack makes way for His SUPPLY (Matthew 14:15-21)

3. Enter the battle with PRAYER and PRAISE (2 Chronicles 10:12-22)

4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-22)

5. KNOW death is defeated (Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58)

5 for Relocating

1. FAITH prepares for relocating (Hebrews 11:8)

2. I embrace the fact I am a SOJOURNER (Hebrews 11:13-16)

3. My real estate holdings are OTHERWORLDLY (Matthew 5:3)

4. My PERMANENT house is under construction (John 14:1-3)

5. This world is not my HOME! (Revelation 21:1-4) 

5 for Fuel

1. He is my HOPE (Psalm 39:7)

2. He is my SUSTAINER (Psalm 3:3-6)

3. He is my PROVISION (Luke 18:28-30)

4. He is my FUTURE (Romans 8:17-18)

5. He is my FRIEND! (John 15:15)

5 for Fruit

1. CHOSEN to produce His perfection (John 15:16)

2. Remaining is REWARDING (John 15:5-8)

3. Attitude and actions EVIDENCE the Harvest (Galatians 5:22-23)

4. PERSEVERANCE pays off (Matthew 13:3-12)

5. Receiving is for SHARING (Matthew 21:43)

5 for Pertinacity

1. I am PREPARED (Ephesians 6:13-18)

2. I am FORTIFIED (Jeremiah 1:17-19)

3. I am NEVER ABANDONED (John 14:16-18)

4. I am NOT ALONE (1 Kings 19:14-18)

5. I am FOUGHT FOR!! (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)

5 for Recognition

1. He is worshipped with ADORATION (Matthew 2:11)

2. He is identified by REVELATION (Matthew 16:15-17)

3. He is recognized in the SUPERNATURAL (Matthew 27:52-54)

4. He is acknowledged in the EXTRAORDINARY (Matthew 17:1-8)

5. He is revealed in the ORDINARY (Luke 24:29-31)

5 for the Mountain

1. Even minuscule FAITH can move mountains of circumstance (Matthew 17:20)

2. Mountaintop experiences EQUIP me for life in the valley (Matthew 17:7-9)

3. LEADERSHIP can be lonely (Exodus 34:28-30)

4. ELEVATION alters perception (Psalm 61:2)

5. HIS VIEW and understanding is far greater than mine (Isaiah 55:8-11)

5 for Heartening

1. He CALLS me to do the next thing (Matthew 26:45-46)

2. He ENCOURAGES me to move forward (Philippians 3:12-14)

3. He STRENGTHENS me with His promise (Isaiah 54:4-8)

4. He EQUIPS me to equip others (Isaiah 58:10-12)

5. He makes me a NEW PERSON! (2 Corinthians 5:17) 

5 for Approaching

1. He extends the INVITATION when I am broken (Matthew 11:28-30)

2. He CLEARS A PATH for my approach (Matthew 19:13-14)

3. My attitude ELEVATES me (Matthew 18:3-4)

4. I can approach with BOLDNESS of faith (Hebrews 4:16)

5. As I draw close, He comes CLOSER (James 4:8)

5 for Hearing

1. The CALLING issued (Isaiah 6:8)

2. Affirmation of identity CONFIRMED (Matthew 17:5)

3. DIRECTION will be given (Isaiah 30:21)

4. Secrets SHARED (Matthew 10:27)

5. Intimate introductions EXPERIENCED (1 Kings 19:9-18)

5 for Restoration

1. He has approved my trials so I can STRENGTHEN the weak (Luke 22:31-32)

2. He uses my experience to ENCOURAGE the hurting (Isaiah 61:1-2)

3. He uses my suffering to bring COMFORT and SALVATION to the lost (2 Corinthians 1:4-9)

4. He PERFECTS, CONFIRMS and ESTABLISHES me (1 Peter 5:10)

5. He DELIGHTS IN ME! (Isaiah 62:4)