1. Choose the right path, He will GUIDE you (Isaiah 30:20-21)
2. Choose the RIGHT response, in spite of the consequence (Daniel 3:16-18)
3. Choose MERCY over retribution, His justice will prevail (Romans 12:12-21)
4. Choose the right battle, KNOWING He is on your side (Psalm 18:32-36)
5. Choose love over hate, it GLORIFIES Him! (Matthew 5:38-48)
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Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
5 for "No Matter What!"
1. STAND firm in your conviction, no matter what! (Daniel 3:16-18)
2. ADVANCE against the giant of fear, no matter what! (1 Samuel 17:45-48)
3. Count it ALL JOY, no matter what! (James 1:2-4)
4. Grow with GRACE, no matter what! (Romans 5:2-5)
5. PRAISE Him for His answer, no matter what! (Romans 8:16-18)
2. ADVANCE against the giant of fear, no matter what! (1 Samuel 17:45-48)
3. Count it ALL JOY, no matter what! (James 1:2-4)
4. Grow with GRACE, no matter what! (Romans 5:2-5)
5. PRAISE Him for His answer, no matter what! (Romans 8:16-18)
Monday, May 29, 2017
5 for Surrendering
1. Surrender all cares, for He cares so greatly for you (1 Peter 5:7)
2. Surrender, He can be trusted (Romans 5:8)
3. Surrender, His love is trustworthy (Jeremiah 31:3)
4. Surrender, He is waging war against enemies seeking to discourage (Nehemiah 2:17-20)
5. Surrender, He has won the victory over your circumstance (Romans 8:37)
2. Surrender, He can be trusted (Romans 5:8)
3. Surrender, His love is trustworthy (Jeremiah 31:3)
4. Surrender, He is waging war against enemies seeking to discourage (Nehemiah 2:17-20)
5. Surrender, He has won the victory over your circumstance (Romans 8:37)
Saturday, May 27, 2017
5 for Astonishment
1. In the depth of despair, DELIVERANCE (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
2. In the anguish of anger, ANSWERS (Job 40:3-6)
3. In the process of praying, double PROVISION (2 Kings 2:9-12)
4. In the midst of grief, GLORY (Luke 24:1-6)
5. In the hope of help, HALLELUJAH! (Ephesians 3:20)
2. In the anguish of anger, ANSWERS (Job 40:3-6)
3. In the process of praying, double PROVISION (2 Kings 2:9-12)
4. In the midst of grief, GLORY (Luke 24:1-6)
5. In the hope of help, HALLELUJAH! (Ephesians 3:20)
Thursday, May 25, 2017
5 for Truth
1. HE knew ALL of my days before one of them came into being (Psalm 139:16)
2. HE LOVES ME with an EVERLASTING LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3)
3. HE records all my sorrows (Psalm 56:8)
4. HE collects all my tears (Psalm 56:8)
5. HE will wipe every tear from my face (Revelation 21:4)
2. HE LOVES ME with an EVERLASTING LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3)
3. HE records all my sorrows (Psalm 56:8)
4. HE collects all my tears (Psalm 56:8)
5. HE will wipe every tear from my face (Revelation 21:4)
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
5 for Enrichment
1. Hunger for RIGHTEOUSNESS (Matthew 5:6)
2. Pray for REVELATION (2 Kings 6:16-17)
3. Request FAITH (Mark 9:22-24)
4. EXTEND His comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
5. EMBRACE His extravagance (Ephesians 3:14-20)
2. Pray for REVELATION (2 Kings 6:16-17)
3. Request FAITH (Mark 9:22-24)
4. EXTEND His comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
5. EMBRACE His extravagance (Ephesians 3:14-20)
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
5 for Warfare
1. Be VIGILANT always (Ephesians 6:12)
2. EQUIP yourself with His weapons (Ephesians 6:13-18)
3. Utilize GRACE for overcoming obstacles (Zechariah 4:7)
4. KNEEL to fight (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. Pronounce VICTORY with goodness (Romans 12:21)
2. EQUIP yourself with His weapons (Ephesians 6:13-18)
3. Utilize GRACE for overcoming obstacles (Zechariah 4:7)
4. KNEEL to fight (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. Pronounce VICTORY with goodness (Romans 12:21)
Monday, May 22, 2017
5 for the Will
1. KNOWING brings courage (Daniel 3:16-18; 25-28)
2. STRENGTH for the challenge comes as needed (Luke 22:41-43)
3. DETERMINATION is required (Joshua 24:15)
4. PERSEVERANCE is rewarded (Hebrews 6:10)
5. Seek first things FIRST! (Matthew 6:31-34)
2. STRENGTH for the challenge comes as needed (Luke 22:41-43)
3. DETERMINATION is required (Joshua 24:15)
4. PERSEVERANCE is rewarded (Hebrews 6:10)
5. Seek first things FIRST! (Matthew 6:31-34)
Saturday, May 20, 2017
5 for Empowerment
1. His POWER isn't diluted by my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)
2. His STRENGTH is not diminished by my weakness (2 Chronicles 14:11)
3. Defeat isn't defined by my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:10)
4. His COMMAND isn't deterred by my weakness (Joshua 1:5-9)
5. The VICTORY isn't determined by my weakness (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
2. His STRENGTH is not diminished by my weakness (2 Chronicles 14:11)
3. Defeat isn't defined by my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:10)
4. His COMMAND isn't deterred by my weakness (Joshua 1:5-9)
5. The VICTORY isn't determined by my weakness (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
Thursday, May 18, 2017
5 for the Journey
1. There is a calling on your life, RESPOND (Jeremiah 1:5-10)
2. For the JOY, you will be equipped to handle any enemy attack (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Angels are STANDING GUARD 24/7 (Psalm 91:5-12)
4. Generations to come will be impacted by your OBEDIENCE to the faith (Genesis 15:1-6)
5. It isn't pleasant or easy but for eternity it is worth it; YOU ARE WORTH IT! (Romans 8:18)
2. For the JOY, you will be equipped to handle any enemy attack (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Angels are STANDING GUARD 24/7 (Psalm 91:5-12)
4. Generations to come will be impacted by your OBEDIENCE to the faith (Genesis 15:1-6)
5. It isn't pleasant or easy but for eternity it is worth it; YOU ARE WORTH IT! (Romans 8:18)
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
5 for Reinvigoration!
1. EMBRACE the Author and Finisher of your story (Hebrews 12:2-3)
2. FOLLOW His lead to a calm environment (Psalm 23:1-3)
3. ACCEPT His peace (John 14:27)
4. LET HIM carry the weight of your burden (1 Peter 5:7)
5. TODAY taunting giants of circumstance will be defeated! (1 Samuel 17:43-51)
2. FOLLOW His lead to a calm environment (Psalm 23:1-3)
3. ACCEPT His peace (John 14:27)
4. LET HIM carry the weight of your burden (1 Peter 5:7)
5. TODAY taunting giants of circumstance will be defeated! (1 Samuel 17:43-51)
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
5 for Selflessness
1. GIVE more than expected (Matthew 5:39-42)
2. PRAY for an enemy, regardless (Matthew 5:44-45)
3. Extend COMMUNITY to a stranger (Hebrews 13:1-3)
4. PRAY for a friend in need (Job 42:10)
5. Make PEACE a priority (Hebrews 12:12-14)
2. PRAY for an enemy, regardless (Matthew 5:44-45)
3. Extend COMMUNITY to a stranger (Hebrews 13:1-3)
4. PRAY for a friend in need (Job 42:10)
5. Make PEACE a priority (Hebrews 12:12-14)
Monday, May 15, 2017
5 for Fellowship
1. WITH Him walls of discouragement are scaled (2 Samuel 22:18-30)
2. WITH Him provision is found in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:19)
3. WITH Him beauty is discovered in the aftermath of tragedy (Isaiah 61:2-7)
4. WITH Him mountains of despair move (Zechariah 4:7)
5. WITH Him NOTHING is impossible! (Jeremiah 32:27; Genesis 18:14)
2. WITH Him provision is found in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:19)
3. WITH Him beauty is discovered in the aftermath of tragedy (Isaiah 61:2-7)
4. WITH Him mountains of despair move (Zechariah 4:7)
5. WITH Him NOTHING is impossible! (Jeremiah 32:27; Genesis 18:14)
Sunday, May 14, 2017
5 for the Details
5 for the Details
1. He is COMMITTED to my growth (James 1:2-4)
2. He KNOWS unquestionably what I need (Matthew 6:30-34)
3. He KEEPS His promises (Joshua 23:14)
4. His LOVE is irrefutable ( John 3:16-17)
5. He IS Who He says He IS! (Revelation 1:14-18)
1. He is COMMITTED to my growth (James 1:2-4)
2. He KNOWS unquestionably what I need (Matthew 6:30-34)
3. He KEEPS His promises (Joshua 23:14)
4. His LOVE is irrefutable ( John 3:16-17)
5. He IS Who He says He IS! (Revelation 1:14-18)
Saturday, May 13, 2017
5 for Persistence
1. He EXALTS humility (Luke 18:13-14)
2. His COMPASSION never fails (James 5:10-11)
3. He acknowledges prayers of PERSISTENCE (Luke 18:1-8)
4. He ANSWERS through faith (James 5:15-17)
5. He is a REWARDER! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. His COMPASSION never fails (James 5:10-11)
3. He acknowledges prayers of PERSISTENCE (Luke 18:1-8)
4. He ANSWERS through faith (James 5:15-17)
5. He is a REWARDER! (Hebrews 11:6)
Friday, May 12, 2017
5 for Budding Promise
1. His LOVE SHAPES my life (Psalm 119:41)
2. His PROMISE is provision in times of lack (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
4. He GUARDS my life (Psalm 91:4)
5. He will CHANGE my perspective (Psalm 61:2)
2. His PROMISE is provision in times of lack (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
4. He GUARDS my life (Psalm 91:4)
5. He will CHANGE my perspective (Psalm 61:2)
Thursday, May 11, 2017
5 to Hold On To
1. I may feel pressured BUT I am not crushed
2. I may not be sure of what to do BUT I KNOW God knows what to do
3. I might be spiritually terrorized in the coming days BUT God will NOT leave my side
4. I can be thrown down or out BUT I will NOT break
5. Whatever I am going through now will soon pass AND IT IS NOTHING compared to what it is being prepared for me in Glory!
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
2. I may not be sure of what to do BUT I KNOW God knows what to do
3. I might be spiritually terrorized in the coming days BUT God will NOT leave my side
4. I can be thrown down or out BUT I will NOT break
5. Whatever I am going through now will soon pass AND IT IS NOTHING compared to what it is being prepared for me in Glory!
2 Corinthians 4:8-18
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
5 for Anchoring
1. FAITH anchors my fear (Hebrews 11:1)
2. HOPE anchors my doubt (Hebrews 6:18-19)
3. TRUTH anchors my circumstance (John 8:36)
4. SACRIFICE anchors my future (Romans 5:3-8)
5. LOVE anchors my heart! (John 3:16-17)
2. HOPE anchors my doubt (Hebrews 6:18-19)
3. TRUTH anchors my circumstance (John 8:36)
4. SACRIFICE anchors my future (Romans 5:3-8)
5. LOVE anchors my heart! (John 3:16-17)
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
5 for the New
1. His MERCY today is new (Lamentations 3:22-23)
2. Today HOPE is new (Psalm 126:5-6)
3. He gives new LIFE (Ephesians 4:23-24)
4. By FAITH I am made new (2 Corinthians 5:17)
5. He PROMISES a new world! (Revelation 21:1-7)
2. Today HOPE is new (Psalm 126:5-6)
3. He gives new LIFE (Ephesians 4:23-24)
4. By FAITH I am made new (2 Corinthians 5:17)
5. He PROMISES a new world! (Revelation 21:1-7)
Monday, May 8, 2017
5 for Watchfulness
1. Keep WATCH for the enemy is against you (1 Peter 5:8-10)
2. Keep WATCH lest sorrow overtake you (Luke 22:45-46)
3. Keep WATCH in prayer for the lost (1 Thessalonians 5:3-8)
4. Keep WATCH, your commitment is powerful ( Nehemiah 4:4-14)
5. Keep WATCH, the King is coming! (Revelation 22:17-20)
2. Keep WATCH lest sorrow overtake you (Luke 22:45-46)
3. Keep WATCH in prayer for the lost (1 Thessalonians 5:3-8)
4. Keep WATCH, your commitment is powerful ( Nehemiah 4:4-14)
5. Keep WATCH, the King is coming! (Revelation 22:17-20)
Sunday, May 7, 2017
5 for Anticipation
1. I am SUPPORTED and SURROUNDED (Hebrews 12:1-2)
2. What I GAIN is greater than any loss (Matthew 19:27-29)
3. TRUST sustains me (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
4. I PRESS ON to the future, forgetting the failures (Philippians 3:14)
5. I have a PROMISE I can count on! (Job 19:25-26)
2. What I GAIN is greater than any loss (Matthew 19:27-29)
3. TRUST sustains me (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
4. I PRESS ON to the future, forgetting the failures (Philippians 3:14)
5. I have a PROMISE I can count on! (Job 19:25-26)
Saturday, May 6, 2017
5 for Joy
1. For the JOY set before Him He endured - I won't give in or give up! (Heb 12:2-3)
2. He has PROMISED me everlasting JOY (Isaiah 51:-11)
3. Whatever this sorrow is, it will PASS (Psalm 30:5)
4. My STRENGTH is found in His JOY (Neh 8:10)
5. He trusts ME, I can trust Him (Prov 1:33)
2. He has PROMISED me everlasting JOY (Isaiah 51:-11)
3. Whatever this sorrow is, it will PASS (Psalm 30:5)
4. My STRENGTH is found in His JOY (Neh 8:10)
5. He trusts ME, I can trust Him (Prov 1:33)
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Friday, May 5, 2017
5 for the Double Portion
1. ENGAGE for the expansion of your influence (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
2. EAGERLY expect He will answer (Hebrews 11:6)
3. BODLY ask for the DOUBLE PORTION (2 Kings 2:9-11)
4. PREPARE to receive His promise (Zechariah 9:12)
5. PROCLAIM the abundance coming your way (Isaiah 161:4-7)
2. EAGERLY expect He will answer (Hebrews 11:6)
3. BODLY ask for the DOUBLE PORTION (2 Kings 2:9-11)
4. PREPARE to receive His promise (Zechariah 9:12)
5. PROCLAIM the abundance coming your way (Isaiah 161:4-7)
Thursday, May 4, 2017
5 for Worth
1. I am worthy of HEALING love (Luke 13:11-16)
2. I am worthy of MELODIOUS love (Zephaniah 3:17)
3. I am worthy of EXTRAVAGANT love (Ephesians 3:20)
4. I am worthy of SACRIFICIAL love (Luke 22:19-20)
5. I am worthy of ETERNAL love (Jeremiah 31:2-6)
2. I am worthy of MELODIOUS love (Zephaniah 3:17)
3. I am worthy of EXTRAVAGANT love (Ephesians 3:20)
4. I am worthy of SACRIFICIAL love (Luke 22:19-20)
5. I am worthy of ETERNAL love (Jeremiah 31:2-6)
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
5 for Nebulous Times
1. I learn in the dark to PROCLAIM in the light (Matthew 10:27)
2. Overcast is an indication of His PRESENCE (Nahum 1:3)
3. He is UNHINDERED by darkness (Psalm 139:12)
4. In darkness He gives TREASURES (Isaiah 45:3)
5. Today, requires FAITH (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Overcast is an indication of His PRESENCE (Nahum 1:3)
3. He is UNHINDERED by darkness (Psalm 139:12)
4. In darkness He gives TREASURES (Isaiah 45:3)
5. Today, requires FAITH (Hebrews 11:1)
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
5 for Consideration
1. Consider the heavens, infinitely vast and undiscoverable, yet... (Psalm 8:3-4)
2. Consider the birds, they don't have insurance or IRAs, yet... (Luke 12:22-26)
3. Consider the lilies, they don't check Instagram fashion or Vogue, yet... (Matthew 6:28-30)
4. Consider His generous heart... (1 Corinthians 2:9)
5. Consider it ALL JOY, He's working on something glorious! (James 1:2-4)
2. Consider the birds, they don't have insurance or IRAs, yet... (Luke 12:22-26)
3. Consider the lilies, they don't check Instagram fashion or Vogue, yet... (Matthew 6:28-30)
4. Consider His generous heart... (1 Corinthians 2:9)
5. Consider it ALL JOY, He's working on something glorious! (James 1:2-4)
Monday, May 1, 2017
5 for Protection *
1. Proximity REVEALS His protection (2 Kings 6:15-17)
2. Proximity PRESERVES protection (Psalm 73:25-28)
3. Proximity contains SUPERNATURAL protection (Psalm 91:11-15)
4. Proximity creates REST in protection (Psalm 3:1-6)
5. Proximity provides protection and PRAISE! (Matthew 14:31-33)
*Pray for First Responders in Dallas responding to an active shooter situation in Dallas; please continue to pray for the residents of East Texas (as well as other states) recovering from the aftermath of this weekend's deadly and devastating storms
2. Proximity PRESERVES protection (Psalm 73:25-28)
3. Proximity contains SUPERNATURAL protection (Psalm 91:11-15)
4. Proximity creates REST in protection (Psalm 3:1-6)
5. Proximity provides protection and PRAISE! (Matthew 14:31-33)
*Pray for First Responders in Dallas responding to an active shooter situation in Dallas; please continue to pray for the residents of East Texas (as well as other states) recovering from the aftermath of this weekend's deadly and devastating storms
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