1. He PROMISES His presence (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. He RESCUES through perilous circumstance (2 Corinthians 4:8-18)
3. He brings JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3-4)
4. He ushers in NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)
5. He, PERSONALLY, will wipe away every tear (Revelation 21:4-5)
*Pray for the East Texas communities impacted by tornadoes, with lives lost, multitudes injured and devastating property loss.
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Sunday, April 30, 2017
Friday, April 28, 2017
5 for Much More
1. His provision is for TODAY (Matthew 6:25)
2. His provision is MUCH MORE than needed (Mark 6:34-44)
3. His provision EXCEEDS expectations (Ephesians 3:20)
4. His provision is UNQUESTIONABLE (Luke 11:9-13)
5. His provision is EVERLASTING (John 3:16)
2. His provision is MUCH MORE than needed (Mark 6:34-44)
3. His provision EXCEEDS expectations (Ephesians 3:20)
4. His provision is UNQUESTIONABLE (Luke 11:9-13)
5. His provision is EVERLASTING (John 3:16)
Thursday, April 27, 2017
5 for the One Thing
1. Fear robs the TREASURE of joy (Luke 12:25-35)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
3. Spend TIME in fellowship (Luke 10:39-42)
4. PLEASURE is in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
5. All the rest is ADDED (Matthew 6:31-33)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
3. Spend TIME in fellowship (Luke 10:39-42)
4. PLEASURE is in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
5. All the rest is ADDED (Matthew 6:31-33)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
5 for the Day
1. He ENCOURAGES me to move past my weakness (Matthew 26:46)
2. Today holds enough PROVISION (Matthew 6:11)
3. Today brings OPPORTUNITIES to encourage others (Hebrews 3:13)
4. He created this day, TODAY will be my focus (Psalm 118:24; Matthew 6:31-34)
5. He DOES NOT REMEMBER yesterday's failures! (1 Corinthians 13:5-7; Isaiah 43:25)
2. Today holds enough PROVISION (Matthew 6:11)
3. Today brings OPPORTUNITIES to encourage others (Hebrews 3:13)
4. He created this day, TODAY will be my focus (Psalm 118:24; Matthew 6:31-34)
5. He DOES NOT REMEMBER yesterday's failures! (1 Corinthians 13:5-7; Isaiah 43:25)
Saturday, April 22, 2017
5 for the Take Down!
1. You are the Anointed and APPOINTED one for the task (1 Samuel 16:7,12-13)
2. GO! Where your Father tells you to go to "feed His children "(1 Samuel 17:17-19)
3. Don't listen to the criticism of family on why you are doing what you are doing (1 Samuel 17:28,33)
4. When you hear the taunts of some extraordinary and frightening giant, KNOW THE GOD WHO SAVED YOU FROM COUNTLESS OTHER ATTACKS WILL SAVE YOU STILL! (1 Samuel 17:43-44)
5. Don't take on the armor "someone else" thinks you need. Pick up a piece of THE ROCK (Isaiah 51:1) RUN toward the enemy - you will be victorious -
IT is not by sword or spear that The Lord saves! For the battle is the Lord's (1 Samuel 17:46-51)
2. GO! Where your Father tells you to go to "feed His children "(1 Samuel 17:17-19)
3. Don't listen to the criticism of family on why you are doing what you are doing (1 Samuel 17:28,33)
4. When you hear the taunts of some extraordinary and frightening giant, KNOW THE GOD WHO SAVED YOU FROM COUNTLESS OTHER ATTACKS WILL SAVE YOU STILL! (1 Samuel 17:43-44)
5. Don't take on the armor "someone else" thinks you need. Pick up a piece of THE ROCK (Isaiah 51:1) RUN toward the enemy - you will be victorious -
IT is not by sword or spear that The Lord saves! For the battle is the Lord's (1 Samuel 17:46-51)
Friday, April 21, 2017
5 for Astonishment
1. He carves a canyon for the downpour of rain and He DIRECTS my path (Job 38:25 Proverbs 3:5-6)
2. He knows where darkness lives and He knows where I live (Job 38:19 Psalm 139:7-12)
3. His hand is on ME (Psalm 139:5-6)
4. He has thoughts of ME! Always (Psalm 8:4 Psalm 139:18)
5. He is on the throne - and I make Him SMILE! (Rev 4:2)
2. He knows where darkness lives and He knows where I live (Job 38:19 Psalm 139:7-12)
3. His hand is on ME (Psalm 139:5-6)
4. He has thoughts of ME! Always (Psalm 8:4 Psalm 139:18)
5. He is on the throne - and I make Him SMILE! (Rev 4:2)
Thursday, April 20, 2017
5 for Exceeding
1. His PLAN is beyond my comprehension (1 Corinthians 2:9)
2. His response EXCEEDS my request (Ephesians 3:20)
3. His ABILITY doesn't depend on mine (1 Samuel 14:6)
4. His LOVE astonishes (Psalm 139:16-18)
5. His REWARD is guaranteed (Romans 8:18)
2. His response EXCEEDS my request (Ephesians 3:20)
3. His ABILITY doesn't depend on mine (1 Samuel 14:6)
4. His LOVE astonishes (Psalm 139:16-18)
5. His REWARD is guaranteed (Romans 8:18)
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
5 for Stillness
1. He expands TRUST in stillness (Isaiah 30:15)
2. He is UNDERSTOOD in stillness (Psalm 46:10)
3. He SPEAKS stillness to my storm (Mark 4:38-39)
4. He LEADS to a place of stillness (Psalm 23:2-3)
5. He brings VICTORY in my stillness (2 Chronicles 20:17)
2. He is UNDERSTOOD in stillness (Psalm 46:10)
3. He SPEAKS stillness to my storm (Mark 4:38-39)
4. He LEADS to a place of stillness (Psalm 23:2-3)
5. He brings VICTORY in my stillness (2 Chronicles 20:17)
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
5 for the Ragged Edge
1. He MAKES the mountains of circumstance move (Mark 11:22-24)
2. He MAKES the crooked path of consequences straight (Isaiah 45:2-3)
3. He MAKES a way in certain destruction that is supernatural (Exodus 14:13-16)
4. He MAKES streams of life in the desert of loneliness (Isaiah 43:18-19)
5. He MAKES broken bones of despair dance! (Psalm 51:8)
2. He MAKES the crooked path of consequences straight (Isaiah 45:2-3)
3. He MAKES a way in certain destruction that is supernatural (Exodus 14:13-16)
4. He MAKES streams of life in the desert of loneliness (Isaiah 43:18-19)
5. He MAKES broken bones of despair dance! (Psalm 51:8)
Monday, April 17, 2017
5 for Faith
1. Marvel at His CREATION (Psalm 8:1-4)
2. Behold His POWER (Exodus 14:12-16)
3. Recognize His AUTHORITY (Luke 7:7-9)
4. TREASURE His tenderness (Psalm 56:8-9)
5. REST in His love! (Matthew 11:28-30)
2. Behold His POWER (Exodus 14:12-16)
3. Recognize His AUTHORITY (Luke 7:7-9)
4. TREASURE His tenderness (Psalm 56:8-9)
5. REST in His love! (Matthew 11:28-30)
Sunday, April 16, 2017
5 for the UNCONQUERABLE!
1. Tears are TEMPORARY (Revelation 21:3-7)
2. The enemy CANNOT CONQUER (Romans 8:37-39)
3. Death DOES NOT DEFEAT (Luke 24:1-9)
4. Grave DOES NOT HOLD (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)
5. VICTORY guaranteed! (2 Chronicles 29:15-17)
2. The enemy CANNOT CONQUER (Romans 8:37-39)
3. Death DOES NOT DEFEAT (Luke 24:1-9)
4. Grave DOES NOT HOLD (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)
5. VICTORY guaranteed! (2 Chronicles 29:15-17)
Saturday, April 15, 2017
5 for the Darkness of Doubt
1. He UNDERSTANDS without judgement (Matthew 11:2-6)
2. He REVEALS His protection (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. He EXPANDS my hope beyond my expectations (Genesis 15:5-6)
4. He RESCUES regardless (Matthew 14:27-31)
5. He EXCEEDS without exception (Ephesians 3:20)
2. He REVEALS His protection (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. He EXPANDS my hope beyond my expectations (Genesis 15:5-6)
4. He RESCUES regardless (Matthew 14:27-31)
5. He EXCEEDS without exception (Ephesians 3:20)
Thursday, April 13, 2017
5 for Casting Cares
1. His PERCEPTION of the problem leaves room for peace (Mark 4:35-40)
2. His ABILITY dwarfs my weakness (Matthew 11:28-30)
3. His STRENGTH is mountain-moving power (Mark 11:22-24)
4. His ENGAGEMENT with my predicament is guaranteed (1 Peter 5:9-10)
5. His REFINING produces resilience (Isaiah 40:29-31)
2. His ABILITY dwarfs my weakness (Matthew 11:28-30)
3. His STRENGTH is mountain-moving power (Mark 11:22-24)
4. His ENGAGEMENT with my predicament is guaranteed (1 Peter 5:9-10)
5. His REFINING produces resilience (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
5 for the Favorable Year
1. Because He lives, every year has POTENTIAL (Luke 4:17-19)
2. Because He lives, every year has growth OPPORTUNITIES (2 Corinthians 3:18)
3. Because He lives, every year has HEALING (Malachi 4:2)
4. Because He lives, we are changed and ever-changing (2 Corinthians 5:4-18)
5. Because He lives, EVERY YEAR has HOPE! (Micah 7:7-8)
2. Because He lives, every year has growth OPPORTUNITIES (2 Corinthians 3:18)
3. Because He lives, every year has HEALING (Malachi 4:2)
4. Because He lives, we are changed and ever-changing (2 Corinthians 5:4-18)
5. Because He lives, EVERY YEAR has HOPE! (Micah 7:7-8)
Sunday, April 9, 2017
5 for Triumph
1. I will not fear (2 Chronicles 20:15)
2. I will stand (Ephesians 6:13)
3. I will cast my cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. I will be at peace (John 14:27)
5. I will be still (Psalm 46:10)
2. I will stand (Ephesians 6:13)
3. I will cast my cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. I will be at peace (John 14:27)
5. I will be still (Psalm 46:10)
Thursday, April 6, 2017
5 for Peace
1. Peace is PROMISED (Isaiah 54:10)
2. Peace is a GIFT (John 14:27)
3. Peace takes ACTION (Hebrews 12:14)
4. Peace takes FAITH (Isaiah 26:10)
5. Peace is a CHOICE (Philippians 4:6-7)
2. Peace is a GIFT (John 14:27)
3. Peace takes ACTION (Hebrews 12:14)
4. Peace takes FAITH (Isaiah 26:10)
5. Peace is a CHOICE (Philippians 4:6-7)
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
5 for Refuge
1. In the battle I find REFUGE in His fortress (Psalm 91:2)
2. He is my HAVEN when times are fearful (Proverbs 18:10)
3. He is the SAFE HARBOR in storms of circumstance (Isaiah 32:3)
4. He SHELTERS me in troubling times (Psalm 71:1-3)
5. He is PROTECTING ME, I have nothing to fear! (Psalm 27:1)
2. He is my HAVEN when times are fearful (Proverbs 18:10)
3. He is the SAFE HARBOR in storms of circumstance (Isaiah 32:3)
4. He SHELTERS me in troubling times (Psalm 71:1-3)
5. He is PROTECTING ME, I have nothing to fear! (Psalm 27:1)
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
5 for the Wasteland
1. My lack does not impact His RESPONSE (John 4:13-15)
2. He SUPPLIES in the midst of desert circumstances (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He TRANSFORMS my wasteland into an oasis of hope (Isaiah 35:3)
4. His PROVISIONS flows from me to others (John 7:37-38)
5. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
2. He SUPPLIES in the midst of desert circumstances (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He TRANSFORMS my wasteland into an oasis of hope (Isaiah 35:3)
4. His PROVISIONS flows from me to others (John 7:37-38)
5. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
Monday, April 3, 2017
5 for the Cataclysmic
1. Confronting the worst brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)
2. Tragedy has a TESTIMONY (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
3. Things are seldom what they appear (Matthew 28:5-10)
4. Heading for the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Something glorious and UNEXPECTED is in the works (Isaiah 43:18-19)
2. Tragedy has a TESTIMONY (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
3. Things are seldom what they appear (Matthew 28:5-10)
4. Heading for the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Something glorious and UNEXPECTED is in the works (Isaiah 43:18-19)
Saturday, April 1, 2017
5 to Invigorate
1. He PRAYS when I don't know how (Romans 8:27)
2. He LIVES TO PRAY for me (Romans 8:34)
3. BECAUSE He's praying, I'm guaranteed to make it (Luke 22:31-32)
4. He responds to my prayers and brings VICTORY (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. His strength is UNBEATABLE! (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. He LIVES TO PRAY for me (Romans 8:34)
3. BECAUSE He's praying, I'm guaranteed to make it (Luke 22:31-32)
4. He responds to my prayers and brings VICTORY (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. His strength is UNBEATABLE! (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
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