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)
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Monday, July 31, 2017
Sunday, July 30, 2017
5 for Rejuvenation
1. PURSUES me with an everlasting LOVE (Psalm 23:6)
2. I have a GOOD SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1)
3. I find JOY in His presence (Psalm 21:6)
4. I can TRUST Him (Psalm 19:7)
5. In the day of trouble He ANSWERS (Psalm 20:1)
2. I have a GOOD SHEPHERD (Psalm 23:1)
3. I find JOY in His presence (Psalm 21:6)
4. I can TRUST Him (Psalm 19:7)
5. In the day of trouble He ANSWERS (Psalm 20:1)
Saturday, July 29, 2017
5 for the Furnace
1. The trials produce SUFFICIENCY (James 1:3-4)
2. Testing builds the TESTIMONY (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
3. He REFINES me for a purpose (Isaiah 48:10-11)
4. He ESTABLISHES me after suffering (1 Peter 5:10)
5. I can TRUST His training! (Hebrews 12:11-13)
2. Testing builds the TESTIMONY (2 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
3. He REFINES me for a purpose (Isaiah 48:10-11)
4. He ESTABLISHES me after suffering (1 Peter 5:10)
5. I can TRUST His training! (Hebrews 12:11-13)
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
5 for Awe
1. His creation is INCOMPARABLE (Job 42:2-3)
2. His ways are beyond COMPREHENSION (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. His provision is SUPERNATURAL (Matthew 14:16-20)
4. His power is life AFFIRMING (Zephaniah 3:17)
5. His love is EVERLASTING (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. His ways are beyond COMPREHENSION (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. His provision is SUPERNATURAL (Matthew 14:16-20)
4. His power is life AFFIRMING (Zephaniah 3:17)
5. His love is EVERLASTING (Jeremiah 31:3)
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
5 for Mettle
1. No insults or lies will detract from the TRUTH (Matthew 27:41-42; Matthew 5:11)
2. No feeling of abandonment will alter the PROMISE (Matthew 27:46; Matthew 28:20)
3. No rock of the world can restrain the REDEMPTION (Matthew 27:64; Mark 11:23-24)
4. No grave is the home for those who KNOW Him (Matthew 27:52-53; John 3:16)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him (Matthew 19:26; Jeremiah 32:27)
2. No feeling of abandonment will alter the PROMISE (Matthew 27:46; Matthew 28:20)
3. No rock of the world can restrain the REDEMPTION (Matthew 27:64; Mark 11:23-24)
4. No grave is the home for those who KNOW Him (Matthew 27:52-53; John 3:16)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him (Matthew 19:26; Jeremiah 32:27)
Monday, July 24, 2017
5 to Take Back Territory
1. I have SUPPORT that is supernatural (2 Kings 6:16-17)
2. I am EQUIPPED for initiating action (Daniel 11:32)
3. I am POSITIONED for illuminating the issues (Daniel 12:32)
4. I am armed and ADVANCING the cause (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
5. I am a MOVER OF MOUNTAINS! (Isaiah 41:12-15)
2. I am EQUIPPED for initiating action (Daniel 11:32)
3. I am POSITIONED for illuminating the issues (Daniel 12:32)
4. I am armed and ADVANCING the cause (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
5. I am a MOVER OF MOUNTAINS! (Isaiah 41:12-15)
Thursday, July 20, 2017
5 for the Challenge
1. His ASSIGNMENT is a privilege (Daniel 10:11-12)
2. His APPOINTMENT is time SPECIFIC (Esther 4:14)
3. His INSTRUCTIONS are trustworthy (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. His REVELATIONS are to be treasured (Isaiah 45:2-3)
5. His ADVANCEMENT is victorious! (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
2. His APPOINTMENT is time SPECIFIC (Esther 4:14)
3. His INSTRUCTIONS are trustworthy (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. His REVELATIONS are to be treasured (Isaiah 45:2-3)
5. His ADVANCEMENT is victorious! (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
5 to Complete the Task
1. He CREATED me for this work (Ephesians 2:10)
2. He called me for a PURPOSE (Jeremiah 1:5-8)
3. He supplies the WISDOM I need (1 Corinthians 3:9-10)
4. He as calculated my FITNESS for the task (Luke 14:28-33)
5. He will FINISH the job! (Philippians 1:6)
2. He called me for a PURPOSE (Jeremiah 1:5-8)
3. He supplies the WISDOM I need (1 Corinthians 3:9-10)
4. He as calculated my FITNESS for the task (Luke 14:28-33)
5. He will FINISH the job! (Philippians 1:6)
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
5 for the Unexpected
1. Insurmountable need, paves a path for supernatural PROVISION (Matthew 14:15-20)
2. Unbearable rejection may lead to future unbelievable PROMOTION (Genesis 50:17-20)
3. Unexplained illness can exhibit God's GLORY (John 9:1-3)
4. Obstacles you face may be His PROTECTION (Numbers 22:28-31)
5. Present imprisonment ushers opportunity for eternal FREEDOM (Acts 16:25-25)
2. Unbearable rejection may lead to future unbelievable PROMOTION (Genesis 50:17-20)
3. Unexplained illness can exhibit God's GLORY (John 9:1-3)
4. Obstacles you face may be His PROTECTION (Numbers 22:28-31)
5. Present imprisonment ushers opportunity for eternal FREEDOM (Acts 16:25-25)
Monday, July 17, 2017
5 for Farming
1. Be faithful in the FIELD work (Matthew 9:37-38)
2. He REWARDS the laborer (Hebrews 6:10)
3. PERSEVERE with patience (Matthew 13:3-8)
4. Tears water the garden of FAITH (Psalm 126:5-6)
5. He is RESPONSIBLE for the Harvest (1 Corinthians 3:6-8)
2. He REWARDS the laborer (Hebrews 6:10)
3. PERSEVERE with patience (Matthew 13:3-8)
4. Tears water the garden of FAITH (Psalm 126:5-6)
5. He is RESPONSIBLE for the Harvest (1 Corinthians 3:6-8)
Saturday, July 15, 2017
5 for the Depths
1. He KNOWS the depth of my despair (Psalm 139:1-12)
2. He UNDERSTANDS the breadth of my sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-5)
3. He provides DELIVERANCE from perilous circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He changes my PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:1-2)
5. He ASSURES me this is temporary (1 Peter 5:9-10)
2. He UNDERSTANDS the breadth of my sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-5)
3. He provides DELIVERANCE from perilous circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He changes my PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:1-2)
5. He ASSURES me this is temporary (1 Peter 5:9-10)
Friday, July 14, 2017
5 for the Yet to be Revealed
1. I ACCEPT there is something greater than my understanding (Job 1:20-21)
2. SUSTAIN me for the hope of others (Isaiah 50:4-5)
3. EXPAND my vision of Your answer (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. EQUIP me for generations I'll never know (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. MOTIVATE my faith to move me forward (Exodus 14:12-15)
2. SUSTAIN me for the hope of others (Isaiah 50:4-5)
3. EXPAND my vision of Your answer (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. EQUIP me for generations I'll never know (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. MOTIVATE my faith to move me forward (Exodus 14:12-15)
Thursday, July 13, 2017
5 for the Power of Prayer
1. He is ACTIVE in my prayers (Matthew 6:8-13)
2. He is HONORED through my prayers (Acts 10:4)
3. He is ANSWERING my prayers (John 14:12-14)
4. He LIVES to pray for me (Hebrews 7:25)
5. He is PRAYING when I can't (Romans 8:26-27)
2. He is HONORED through my prayers (Acts 10:4)
3. He is ANSWERING my prayers (John 14:12-14)
4. He LIVES to pray for me (Hebrews 7:25)
5. He is PRAYING when I can't (Romans 8:26-27)
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
5 for Abundance
1. I have an abundance of His HOPE (Romans 5:3-5)
2. I have an abundance of His MERCY (Lamentations 3:21-25)
3. I have an abundance of His UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE (Romans 5:6-8)
4. I have an abundance of His PROVISION (Malachi 3:10)
5. I have an abundance of His LOVE (Ephesians 3:18-20)
2. I have an abundance of His MERCY (Lamentations 3:21-25)
3. I have an abundance of His UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE (Romans 5:6-8)
4. I have an abundance of His PROVISION (Malachi 3:10)
5. I have an abundance of His LOVE (Ephesians 3:18-20)
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
5 for the Fight
1. He has POSITIONED me for His purpose (Esther 4:14)
2. He PROMISES His presence (Isaiah 43:2-5)
3. He EQUIPS me fully (Ephesians 6:10-11)
4. He SURROUNDS me with protection (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He GUARANTEES the victory (Exodus 14:13-15)
2. He PROMISES His presence (Isaiah 43:2-5)
3. He EQUIPS me fully (Ephesians 6:10-11)
4. He SURROUNDS me with protection (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He GUARANTEES the victory (Exodus 14:13-15)
Monday, July 10, 2017
5 for Navigating
1. He had the FIRST WORD in my life (Jeremiah 1:5)
2. He has PLANS for my life (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. He has a DIRECTION for my life (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He has a FUTURE for my life (Revelation 3:12)
5. He has the LAST WORD in my life (Psalm 139:16)
2. He has PLANS for my life (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. He has a DIRECTION for my life (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He has a FUTURE for my life (Revelation 3:12)
5. He has the LAST WORD in my life (Psalm 139:16)
Saturday, July 8, 2017
5 for Affirmation
1. I am APPROVED by the Most High (1 Thessalonians 2:4)
2. I have been APPOINTED for this season (Esther 4:14)
3. I am ANOINTED for the task )1 John 2:27)
4. I am fully ACCEPTED without regret (Ephesian 1:5-6)
5. I am ADORED eternally! (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. I have been APPOINTED for this season (Esther 4:14)
3. I am ANOINTED for the task )1 John 2:27)
4. I am fully ACCEPTED without regret (Ephesian 1:5-6)
5. I am ADORED eternally! (Jeremiah 31:3)
Friday, July 7, 2017
5 for World Changing
1. He calls ME by my name (Isaiah 43:1)
2. I am CHOSEN (Isaiah 41:9)
3. I will make an EVERLASTING difference in my world (John 15:16)
4. He is going BEFORE me to make a way (Isaiah 45:2)
5. He gives me TREASURES and RICHES in the darkness of my circumstance (Isaiah 45:3)
2. I am CHOSEN (Isaiah 41:9)
3. I will make an EVERLASTING difference in my world (John 15:16)
4. He is going BEFORE me to make a way (Isaiah 45:2)
5. He gives me TREASURES and RICHES in the darkness of my circumstance (Isaiah 45:3)
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
5 for Wisdom
1. ACKNOWLEDGE, He is Who He says He is (Proverbs 3:5)
2. BELIEVE, He rewards the faithful (Hebrews 11:6)
3. AFFIRM, He is able (2 Timothy 1:12)
4. TRUST, He is faithful (Psalm37:4-9)
5. ASK,He answers! (James 1:5)
2. BELIEVE, He rewards the faithful (Hebrews 11:6)
3. AFFIRM, He is able (2 Timothy 1:12)
4. TRUST, He is faithful (Psalm37:4-9)
5. ASK,He answers! (James 1:5)
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
5 for Distress
1. I don't have to be anxious because He KNOWS my NEED (Philippians 4:6-7)
2. I don't have to be afraid because He HEARS my PRAYERS (Philippians 4:6-7)
3. I don't have to feel unprotected because He IS my FORTRESS (Psalm 32:7-8)
4. He is my PROVISION (Psalm 34:17)
5. He is my PEACE (John 14:27)
2. I don't have to be afraid because He HEARS my PRAYERS (Philippians 4:6-7)
3. I don't have to feel unprotected because He IS my FORTRESS (Psalm 32:7-8)
4. He is my PROVISION (Psalm 34:17)
5. He is my PEACE (John 14:27)
Monday, July 3, 2017
5 for Sagaciousness*
1. Embrace the current trial as EQUIPPING (Luke 22:31-32)
2. Receive His comfort in preparation to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
3. Comprehend the POWER available in every encounter (Acts 3:4-6)
4. Be patient, PERSEVERE, the answer is on the way (Daniel 10:11-12)
5. Keep the FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6; 13-16)
*utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
2. Receive His comfort in preparation to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
3. Comprehend the POWER available in every encounter (Acts 3:4-6)
4. Be patient, PERSEVERE, the answer is on the way (Daniel 10:11-12)
5. Keep the FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6; 13-16)
*utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
Sunday, July 2, 2017
5 for Emancipation
1. My FREEDOM was bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20)
2. I will use my FREEDOM to serve others (Galatians 5:13-14)
3. He proclaims my FREEDOM (Isaiah 49:9)
4. I walk in FREEDOM (Psalm 119:45)
5. I am FREE INDEED! (John 8:36)
2. I will use my FREEDOM to serve others (Galatians 5:13-14)
3. He proclaims my FREEDOM (Isaiah 49:9)
4. I walk in FREEDOM (Psalm 119:45)
5. I am FREE INDEED! (John 8:36)
Saturday, July 1, 2017
5 for Setbacks
1. EMBRACE adversity (Romans 5:3-5)
2. TURN the other cheek (Matthew 5:29)
3. HOLD no record (1 Corinthians 13:5; Acts 7:60)
4. KNOW the outcome (Romans 8:31-39)
5. STAND (Ephesians 6:10-18)
2. TURN the other cheek (Matthew 5:29)
3. HOLD no record (1 Corinthians 13:5; Acts 7:60)
4. KNOW the outcome (Romans 8:31-39)
5. STAND (Ephesians 6:10-18)
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