Tuesday, January 31, 2017

5 for the Immutable

1. NOTHING is beyond Him (Matthew 8:25-27)
2. NOTHING separates me from His love (Romans 8:38-39)
3. NOTHING stops His love (Jeremiah 31:3)
4. NOTHING can stop His purpose for me (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)

Monday, January 30, 2017

5 for the Tempest

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)

Saturday, January 28, 2017

5 for Comfort

1. He is not afraid or ashamed of my pain (Hebrews 11:13-16)
2. Sorrow produces seeds of HOPE (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He will SUSTAIN on the journey of grief (Psalm 3:4-5)
4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-15)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 5:4)

Friday, January 27, 2017

5 for Alienation

1. This present suffering can't compare with His PROMISE (Romans 8:18)
2. There will be NO MORE PAIN (Revelation 21:4-5)
3. To be absent in the body is to be PRESENT with the Lord (2 Corinthians 5:7-8)
4. He is PREPARING for my arrival (John 14:1-3)
5. This world is not my HOME! (Hebrews 11:13)

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

5 for Community

1. FELLOWSHIP together (Hebrews 10:24-25)
2. ENCOURAGE each other (Romans 1:11-12)
3. STRENGTHEN each other (Luke 22:31-32)
4. PRAY for each other (James 5:13-16)
5. WORSHIP together (Ephesians 5:19-20)

Monday, January 23, 2017

5 for Small Beginnings

1. The Lord regards my OBEDIENCE (Zechariah 4:10)
2. My initial efforts have future POTENTIAL (Matthew 13:31-32)
3. What I yield to Him brings PROVISION (John 6:9-13)
4. He multiplies FAITHFUL effort (Matthew 25:20-23)
5. Hard work is REWARDED (Hebrews 6:10)

Sunday, January 22, 2017

5 for Dressing

1. He replaces the ashes of my circumstance with the BEAUTY of redemption (Isaiah 61:2-3)
2. His RIGHTEOUSNESS covers my shame (Isaiah 61:10)
3. He clothes me with the RICH robes of His choosing (Zechariah 3:1-4)
4. The armor provided FITS and protects (Ephesians 6:10-18)
5. Wrapped with PATIENCE my image is perfected (Colossians 3:14)

Friday, January 20, 2017

5 for Changing Times

1. When I am fearful I will change my outlook (2 Chronicles 20:17-18)
2. Words are change makers (Romans 4:17)
3. He uses me to change the perspective of others (Acts 26-:16)
4. He uses me to change the world (Matthew 28:18-20)
5. Things are about to change! (Isaiah 35:1-10)

Thursday, January 19, 2017

5 for Grace upon Grace

1. He is present at the BEGINNING (Psalm 139:13-16)
2. He is present on the JOURNEY (Genesis 46:4)
3. He is present in the PROCESS (1 Peter 5:10)
4. He is present in the PAIN (Psalm 34:17-18)
5. He is PRESENT at the end! (2 Corinthians 5:4-8)

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

5 for Panorama

1. He can be TRUSTED (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. Present circumstance contains a GREATER GOAL (Genesis 45:5-8)
3. He does not waste pain (2 Corinthians 1:3-9)
4. He is PRAYING NOW on my behalf (Luke 22:31-32)
5. Peril turns to PRAISE when perspective changes! (Psalm 61:1-8)

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

5 for Charting the Unknown

1. He sends His Angels BEFORE me (Exodus 23:20)
2. He improves the PATH I must take (Isaiah 45:2-3)
3. He provides GUIDANCE on the journey (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He positions His Angels to PROTECT me (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He is PRESENT in the valley I fear (Psalm 23:4-6)


Monday, January 16, 2017

5 for the Downcast

1. My pain has PURPOSE (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
2. He has COMPASSION for my circumstance (Matthew 9:36)
3. He REGARDS my condition (Matthew 9:27-29)
4. He is PRESENT in my brokenness (Psalm 34:17-18)
5. It came to pass... it did not come to stay! (Psalm 30:5)

Saturday, January 14, 2017

5 for the Unanswered

1. He gives HOPE when all seems lost (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. He knows the PLAN he has for my life (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He brings PEACE in desperate times (Matthew 8:23-27)
4. He WILL COMPLETE the work guaranteed (Philippians 1:6)
5. He requires and rewards FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6; 13-16)

Friday, January 13, 2017

5 for the Expectation

1. Expect His GRACE (Romans 5:2-8)
2. Expect His ANSWER (John 16:22-24)
3. Expect His HEALING (Matthew 8:8-10)
4. Expect His PEACE (John 16:33)
5. Expect His RETURN! (Revelation 22:17-20)

Thursday, January 12, 2017

5 for Dysregulation

1. Be CALM (Isaiah 30:15)
2. Be STILL (Psalm 46:10)
3. Be at PEACE (1 Corinthians 14:33)
4. Be PATIENT (James 1:4-5)
5. Be LISTENING (1 Kings 19:9-13)




Wednesday, January 11, 2017

5 for Finding the Way

1. The wilderness EDUCATES (Isaiah 45:2-3)
2. The wilderness bears GLORIFYING gifts (Exodus 36:1-2)
3. The wilderness holds GRACE (Jeremiah 31:2-3)
4. The wilderness contains PROVISION (Deuteronomy 2:7)
5. The wilderness is about to CHANGE! (Isaiah 35:1-10)

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

5 for the Hard Goodbyes

1. He PROMISES a day free from sorrow and pain (Revelation 21:4)
2. He personally NAVIGATES our journey of grief (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. His future SURPASSES our wildest dreams (1 Corinthians 2:9)
4. He is preparing a GLORIOUS welcome (John 14:1-3)
5. He KNOWS! (Psalm 116:15)



Monday, January 9, 2017

5 for Cradling

1. His CONCERN substantiates (Psalm 139:17-18)
2. His PROXIMITY validates (Matthew 10:30-31)
3. His PRESENCE consoles (Psalm 34:17-18)
4. His GENTLENESS comforts (Isaiah 46:4)
5. His LOVE RESTORES! (Psalm 23:1-3)

Sunday, January 8, 2017

5 for Connection

1. PREPARE hearts with LOVE (John 13:34-35)
2. ENCOURAGE hearts with PRAISE (Ephesians 5:19)
3. SHAPE hearts with THE WORD (Colossians 3:14-16)
4. STRENGTHEN hearts with TESTIMONY (Luke 22:31-32)
5. HEAL hearts with PRAYER (James 5:13-20)

Saturday, January 7, 2017

5 for Grief

  1. He KNOWS the deepest darkest sorrow I have (Isaiah 53:3) 
  2. He CARRIES my pain (Isaiah 53:4) 
  3. He PURCHASED my healing (Isaiah 53:5) 
  4. He BOUGHT my peace (Isaiah 53:5) 
  5. He LOVES ME! (John 3:16)

Thursday, January 5, 2017

5 for Fortitude

1. WITH HIM nothing is insurmountable (Jeremiah 32:17; 27)
2. His PROVISION for my problem is perfect (Isaiah 59:16-17)
3. His PRESENCE empowers me (Philippians 4:13)
4. He is PREPARED to act on my behalf (Psalm 68:28)
5. HE SHOWS UP! (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

5 for the Calling

1. Respond with COURAGE (Jeremiah 1:6-8)
2. Respond with FAITH (Matthew 14:27-29; Hebrews 11:33-34)
3. Respond with HOPE (Titus 2:13-14)
4. Respond with PEACE (John 16:33)
5. Respond with PRAYER (James 5:15-17)

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

5 for Overcast

1. Proximity is PRIVILEGE (Psalm 97:12)
2. With time REVELATION is promised (1 Corinthians 13:12)
3. The present provides space for TRUST (Nahum 1:3)
4. Today, requires FAITH (Hebrews 11:1)
5. PRAYER is the path where there is none (2 Chronicles 20:12)

Monday, January 2, 2017

5 to be Fearless

1. Move forward with COURAGE (Joshua 1:9)
2. Move forward in HOPE (Philippians 1:20-21)
3. Move forward in LOVE (Jeremiah 31:2-3)
4. Move forward in FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Move forward in FREEDOM (John 8:36)

Sunday, January 1, 2017

5 for the Future

  1. He GUARDS my comings and goings (Psalm 121:8)
  2. His PROMISES are to a thousand generations of those who love Him (Exodus 20:6)
  3. When I need Him, HE IS THERE (Psalm 18:6)
  4. I wait with BLESSED HOPE (Titus 2:13)
  5. He is NEVER late (2 Peter 3:9)