Friday, April 29, 2016

5 for Prayer

1. Acknowledge His sovereignty (Matthew 6:9)
2. His provision is adequate for the day ahead (Luke 11:3)
3. His mercy changes me (Matthew 6:12)
4. His guidance sustains me (Luke 11:4)
5. Persist and persevere! (Luke 11:5-8)

Thursday, April 28, 2016

5 for Construction

1. It takes a budget, but He has COUNTED the cost (Luke 14:27-29)
2. It takes planning, but He has a PLAN (Galatians 1:15-18)
3. It's messy, but He CHOOSES and equips (Exodus 3:7-12; 4:10-12)
4. It's disruptive but CONSTRUCTIVE (1 John 3:2; Jeremiah 1:10)
5. It takes committed work, but HE IS ABLE! (Philippians 1:6)


Wednesday, April 27, 2016

5 to Prepare the Way

1. I was born for this ADVENTURE (Jeremiah 1:5-10)
2. He APPOINTS me to participate in the process (Luke 10:1-2)
3. The wilderness CHANGES (Isaiah 40:3-5)
4. Enter the journey with JOY (Acts 1:6-8)
5. PRAISE paves the path! (Psalm 98)

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

5 for the Valley of the Shadows

1. Go THROUGH (not around) the present circumstance (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. His GUIDANCE is promised (John 14:26-29)
3. CHOOSE COURAGE (Psalm 23:4)
4. His PRESENCE is guaranteed (Matthew 28:19-20)
5. Stick WITH HIM no matter what! (Luke 9:57-62)

Monday, April 25, 2016

5 for Rejection

1. Familiarity does not guarantee ACCEPTANCE (John 1:9-12)
2. In obedience there is COURAGE (Ezekiel 2:5-7)
3. Take STRENGTH from His promise (Jeremiah 1:17-19)
4. Keep the DESTINATION in sight (Luke 9:51-56)
5. Rejection indicates Who I BELONG to! (John 15:17-21)

Sunday, April 24, 2016

5 for Sufficiency

1. He ENCOURAGES focus (Matthew 6:25-34)
2. He SUPPLIES what is needed (Philippians 4:19)
3. He PROVIDES for the work (2 Corinthians 9:8-10)
4. He knows how to bring the INCREASE (Luke 9:13-17)
5. He ASSURES plenty (Ephesians 3:20) 



Saturday, April 23, 2016

5 for Moving On

  1. I have NOTHING to fear for I am REDEEMED (Isaiah 43:1)
  2. HE is calling ME by NAME, not "hey you over there" (Isaiah 43:1)
  3. When I feel like I'm drowning He throws me a LIFELINE (Isaiah 43:2)
  4. I am PRECIOUS in His sight (Isaiah 43:4)
  5. My life is His WITNESS (Isaiah 43:10)

Friday, April 22, 2016

5 for Transformation

1. His MESSAGE is manifested through me (2 Corinthians 3:2-5)
2. His WISDOM is imparted to me (Ephesians 1:17-21)
3. His presence REFLECTS through me (2 Corinthians 3:17-18)
4. His GUIDANCE helps me repair the ruined (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. His STRENGTH is perfected in me (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

Thursday, April 21, 2016

5 for Reciting

1. I am CREATED in His image (Ephesians 4:24)
2. I am the POEM of the Almighty (Ephesians 2:10)
3. I am His LETTER to the lost (2 Corinthians 3:2-3)
4. I am His MESSENGER (Acts 1:8)
5. I am CHOSEN for this work (John 15:16)

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

5 for the YES!

1. YES! He has a plan (Ephesians 2:10)
2. YES! He hears me (Psalm 17:6-7)
3. YES! He defends me (Psalm 82:3-4)
4. YES! He loves me (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. YES! He keeps His promises (2 Corinthians 1:20)

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

5 for Extravagance

1. He PREPARES a place for me (John 14:1-3)
2. He CANCELS my debt (Colossians 2:14)
3. He REWARDS my faith (Hebrews 11:6)
4. He REGARDS my sacrifice (Luke 7:44-50)
5. He GIVES MORE than I ask for (Ephesians 3:14-20)

Monday, April 18, 2016

5 for Evidence

1. The answer is in the PROMISE (Genesis 15:1-6)
2. The answer takes COURAGE (Exodus 14:10-19)
3. The answer is in REMEMBERING (1 Samuel 17:32-37)
4. The answer is in the EVIDENCE (Luke 7:20-22)
5. The answer requires FAITH (Hebrews 11:36-40)

Sunday, April 17, 2016

5 for Weathering the Storm

1. He is my STRONGHOLD in the days of trouble (Nahum 1:3-7)
2. He is with me in ALL circumstances (Isaiah 43:2)
3. He is a SHIELD against all that comes against me (Psalm 3:3-6)
4. He will DELIVER me to His destination for my life (Mark 4:35-40; Acts 27:22-25)
5. He is speaking PEACE in the storm (Matthew 14:24-27)

Friday, April 15, 2016

5 for the 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 15:2-6)
5. I know this place is not my HOME (Hebrews 11:13)

Thursday, April 14, 2016

5 for Remembrance

1. He KNOWS my pain (1 Samuel 1:10-20)
2. He KNOWS my journey (Proverbs 3:5-6)
3. He KNOWS my doubts (Genesis 15:2-5)
4. He KNOWS my desires (Psalms 37:4-6)
5. He knows He knows He KNOWS! (Psalms 139)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

5 for Faith

1. He PROMISES faith (Romans 1:17)
2. He EXPECTS faith (2 Corinthians 5-7)
3. He ACKNOWLEDGES faith (Luke 7:6-9)
4. He STRENGTHENS faith (Luke 17:5-6)
5. He REWARDS faith (Hebrews 11:6) 

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

5 for Accompaniment

1. With Him a FUTURE is promised (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. With Him the year is FAVORABLE (Luke 4:19)
3. With Him the bonds are BROKEN (John 8:36)
4. With Him the answer is YES (2 Corinthians 1:20)
5. With Him LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)

Sunday, April 10, 2016

5 for the Odds

1. When prayers seem unanswered~DON'T GIVE UP (Daniel 10:11-14)
2. When outnumbered by an enemy~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 7:4-15)
3. When losing the battle of circumstances~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 20:20-28)
4. When despair overtakes you~DON'T GIVE UP (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
5. When the unthinkable happens~DON'T GIVE UP (Matthew 28:1-10)

Friday, April 8, 2016

5 for Reality

1. The CALLING can be crushing (Jeremiah 12:1-5)
2. OBEDIENCE isn't always pleasant (Luke 3:4)
3. There will be UNEXPECTED impact (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
4. FAITH isn't easy (Hebrews 11:36-40)
5. The Father's PRIDE remains (Hebrews 11:13-16)

Thursday, April 7, 2016

5 for the Wilderness

1. In the wilderness there is PROVISION (1 Kings 19:4-18)
2. In the wilderness TRUST is established (1 Peter 5:9-10)
3. In the wilderness FAITH is strengthened (Hebrews 11:8-10)
4. In the wilderness enemies are CONQUERED (Luke 4:1-13)
5. In the wilderness His PRESENCE is promised (Exodus 13:20-22) 

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

5 for Advancing

1. No weapon (or circumstance) will prevail against me (Isaiah 54:17)
2. PRAISE first, then proceed (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)
3. OBEDIENCE reclaims enemy territory (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
4. Move forward with CONFIDENT assurance (Matthew 16:15-19)
5. VICTORY is guaranteed (2 Corinthians 2:14)

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

5 for the Unknown

1. Though I don't know the "where" I can move forward in THE WAY (Hebrews 11:8)
2. Though I don't know what to say, He is FAITHFUL (Matthew 10:19-20)
3. Though I can't seem to pray, He is INTERCEDING on my behalf (Romans 8:26-27)
4. Though prayers seem delayed, He is still AT WORK (Daniel 10:11-12)
5. Though I can't see the provision, He has a  PLAN (John 6:5-13) 

Monday, April 4, 2016

5 for the Visit

1. A visit offers HOPE (Matthew 25:36)
2. A visit exhibits MERCY (Luke 1:78)
3. A visit brings HEALING (Malachi 4:2)
4. A visit exercises PURE RELIGION (James 1:27)
5. A visit brings REDEMPTION (John 1:14) 

Sunday, April 3, 2016

5 for Vision

1. Currently I can't see the big picture (1 Corinthians 13:12)
2. Boldly ask for His mercy (Mark 10:46-52)
3. Obedience can be an answer to someone else's prayer (Acts 9:10-17)
4. Clarity comes with revelation (Mark 8:24-25)
5. Proclaim His Majesty (John 9:36-38)

Saturday, April 2, 2016

5 for the Future

1. Petitions IMPACT the outcome (Luke 11:5-10)
2. ENDURANCE increases love (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
3. ALL the Promises are YES (2 Corinthians 1:18-20)
4. His WORD never fails (Joshua 23:14)
5. He will bring it to FRUITION (Numbers 23:19)

Friday, April 1, 2016

5 for Strength

1. Thousand-fold STRENGTH is promised (Joshua 23:10)
2. My strength EQUIPS others (Colossians 1:9-12)
3. He can be COUNTED ON (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
4. I am being PERFECTED (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
5. HE STRENGTHENS me! (Isaiah 41:10)