1. He uses words to SUSTAIN the weary (Isaiah 50:4)
2. He uses words to HEAL (Acts 3:6-9; John 5:5-8)
3. He uses words to ESTABLISH (Isaiah 51:16)
4. His Word ACCOMPLISHES (Isaiah 55:11-12)
5. He IS THE WORD! (John 1:1-4)
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Thursday, November 30, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
5 for Revitalization
1. COMFORT me when I am distressed (Psalm 119:49-50)
2. SUSTAIN me and give me hope (Psalm 119:116)
3. PRESERVE me when I am impatient (Psalm 119:81-90)
4. GUIDE me when I am lost (Psalm 119:105)
5. ILLUMINATE when I'm in darkness (John 1:1-4)
2. SUSTAIN me and give me hope (Psalm 119:116)
3. PRESERVE me when I am impatient (Psalm 119:81-90)
4. GUIDE me when I am lost (Psalm 119:105)
5. ILLUMINATE when I'm in darkness (John 1:1-4)
Monday, November 27, 2017
5 for the Glorifying Gain
1. Weakness doesn't lessen the power of His GLORY (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
2. Doubting won't interfere with His GLORY (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
3. Lack of confidence doesn't stop His GLORY (Judges 6:13-17)
4. Genetics don't hinder His GLORY (John 9:1-3)
5. Catastrophe can't preclude GLORY!
2. Doubting won't interfere with His GLORY (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
3. Lack of confidence doesn't stop His GLORY (Judges 6:13-17)
4. Genetics don't hinder His GLORY (John 9:1-3)
5. Catastrophe can't preclude GLORY!
Sunday, November 26, 2017
5 for Feeling Weak
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)
Saturday, November 25, 2017
5 for the Blessed
1. I am BELOVED (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
2. I am BLAMELESS in His sight (Ephesians 1:4)
3. I am BRAVE because He is with me (Joshua 1:9)
4. I am BEAUTIFUL in His sight (Psalm 139:14; Song of Songs 4:7)
5. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
2. I am BLAMELESS in His sight (Ephesians 1:4)
3. I am BRAVE because He is with me (Joshua 1:9)
4. I am BEAUTIFUL in His sight (Psalm 139:14; Song of Songs 4:7)
5. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
Friday, November 24, 2017
5 for Black Friday
1. My CONTENTMENT is not based on what I acquire (Philippians 4:11-12)
2. He KNOWS my real need (Matthew 6:28-33)
3. My TREASURE is not found at a sale (Matthew 6:19-21)
4. His MEASUREMENT is different (Luke 21:1-4)
5. I will be RICH toward Him (Luke 12:18-23)
2. He KNOWS my real need (Matthew 6:28-33)
3. My TREASURE is not found at a sale (Matthew 6:19-21)
4. His MEASUREMENT is different (Luke 21:1-4)
5. I will be RICH toward Him (Luke 12:18-23)
Thursday, November 23, 2017
5 for Thanks Giving
1. He gives me PURPOSE (Ephesians 2:10)
2. He gives me COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He gives me LOVE (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He gives me PEACE (John 14:27)
5. He gives me HIMSELF! (Romans 8:31-32)
2. He gives me COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He gives me LOVE (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He gives me PEACE (John 14:27)
5. He gives me HIMSELF! (Romans 8:31-32)
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
5 for Giving Thanks
1. Thankful in ALL things (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
2. Thankful my sin is NOT COUNTED against me (Psalm 32:2)
3. Thankful my shame is REDEEMED (Isaiah 61:7)
4. Thankful I SHARE IN THE SUFFERINGS of Christ (1 Peter 4:13-14)
5. Thankful for the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE of Christ (John 20:21; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:15)
2. Thankful my sin is NOT COUNTED against me (Psalm 32:2)
3. Thankful my shame is REDEEMED (Isaiah 61:7)
4. Thankful I SHARE IN THE SUFFERINGS of Christ (1 Peter 4:13-14)
5. Thankful for the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE of Christ (John 20:21; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:15)
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
5 for Minutiae
1. ATTITUDE sets an example (1 Thessalonians 1:2-8)
2. ENDURANCE brings a blessing (James 5:7-11)
3. The PURPOSE is worth the pain (Colossians 1:24-29)
4. The smallest task can GLORIFY God (1 Corinthians 10:31)
5. He NOTICES! (Hebrews 6:10)
2. ENDURANCE brings a blessing (James 5:7-11)
3. The PURPOSE is worth the pain (Colossians 1:24-29)
4. The smallest task can GLORIFY God (1 Corinthians 10:31)
5. He NOTICES! (Hebrews 6:10)
Monday, November 20, 2017
5 for Sagacity*
1. He gives WISDOM freely (James 1:5-6)
2. He TEACHES me what to say (Luke 12:11-12)
3. He ADVOCATES on my behalf (Hebrews 7:25)
4. He PRAYS when I am speechless (Romans 8:26-27)
5. He can be TRUSTED! (proverbs 3:5-6)
*acuteness of mental discernment and judgement
2. He TEACHES me what to say (Luke 12:11-12)
3. He ADVOCATES on my behalf (Hebrews 7:25)
4. He PRAYS when I am speechless (Romans 8:26-27)
5. He can be TRUSTED! (proverbs 3:5-6)
*acuteness of mental discernment and judgement
Sunday, November 19, 2017
5 for Excitement
1. He anoints ME (Psalm 23:5)
2. He has PLANS for ME! (Jer 29:11)
3. He LOVES ME forever (Jer 31:3)
4. His KINDNESS NEVER fails (Jer 31:3)
5. Taste and see The Lord is good (Psalm 34:8)
2. He has PLANS for ME! (Jer 29:11)
3. He LOVES ME forever (Jer 31:3)
4. His KINDNESS NEVER fails (Jer 31:3)
5. Taste and see The Lord is good (Psalm 34:8)
Saturday, November 18, 2017
5 for Defining Details
1. He ORCHESTRATES our circumstances (Acts 17:19-34)
2. He UNITES us for fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
3. He makes us RECONCILLERS (2 Corinthians 5:18-19)
4. He uses us as AMBASSADORS (2 Corinthians 5:20)
5. He EQUIPS us for ministry (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
2. He UNITES us for fellowship (Hebrews 10:24-25)
3. He makes us RECONCILLERS (2 Corinthians 5:18-19)
4. He uses us as AMBASSADORS (2 Corinthians 5:20)
5. He EQUIPS us for ministry (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
Friday, November 17, 2017
5 for Effective Effort
1. I will BUILD the confidence of the weary (1 Thessalonians 5:11-14)
2. I will ENCOURAGE those who are frustrated (Colossians 3:16)
3. I will KEEP ON keeping on (Galatians 6:9)
4. HE takes note of what I do (Hebrews 6:10)
5. HE is the One who will REWARD my efforts (Revelation 22:12)
2. I will ENCOURAGE those who are frustrated (Colossians 3:16)
3. I will KEEP ON keeping on (Galatians 6:9)
4. HE takes note of what I do (Hebrews 6:10)
5. HE is the One who will REWARD my efforts (Revelation 22:12)
Thursday, November 16, 2017
5 for Faith
1. Faith inspires ACTION (Hebrews 11:7)
2. Faith ignites JOURNEY (Hebrews 11:8)
3. Faith anchors IDENTITY (Hebrews 11:9)
4. Faith casts a vision of HOPE (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. Faith brings REWARDS! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. Faith ignites JOURNEY (Hebrews 11:8)
3. Faith anchors IDENTITY (Hebrews 11:9)
4. Faith casts a vision of HOPE (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. Faith brings REWARDS! (Hebrews 11:6)
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
5 for Active Pursuit
1. He makes me a PRIORITY (Matthew 18:12-13)
2. He PREPARES a purpose for me in advance (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He KNOWS how my story develops (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. He PLANNED a journey of hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. He RUNS! (Luke 15:20)
2. He PREPARES a purpose for me in advance (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He KNOWS how my story develops (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. He PLANNED a journey of hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. He RUNS! (Luke 15:20)
Monday, November 13, 2017
5 for the Formidable
1. He means for me to be RIGHT where I am (1 Peter 4:12)
2. He will CLEARLY INSTRUCT me when to move (Exodus 13:21-22)
3. He is PRESENT with me in the wilderness (1 Kings 19:4-18)
4. He has an UNLIMITED and EXACT PROVISION for this time (1 Kings 17:3-9)
5. He did not bring me to this place to let me down! (Exodus 14:11-16; Psalm 107)
2. He will CLEARLY INSTRUCT me when to move (Exodus 13:21-22)
3. He is PRESENT with me in the wilderness (1 Kings 19:4-18)
4. He has an UNLIMITED and EXACT PROVISION for this time (1 Kings 17:3-9)
5. He did not bring me to this place to let me down! (Exodus 14:11-16; Psalm 107)
Sunday, November 12, 2017
5 for the Big Job
1. My life BEARS FRUIT that will last (John 15:16)
2. My life is "salty" PRESERVING and SEASONING the decaying circumstances around me (Matthew 5:13)
3. My life is a LIGHT SHINING against the darkness of the world (Matthew 5:14-16)
4. My life is a JOY and DELIGHT to my King (Zephaniah 3:17)
5. My life is EQUIPPED! (Hebrews 13:21)
2. My life is "salty" PRESERVING and SEASONING the decaying circumstances around me (Matthew 5:13)
3. My life is a LIGHT SHINING against the darkness of the world (Matthew 5:14-16)
4. My life is a JOY and DELIGHT to my King (Zephaniah 3:17)
5. My life is EQUIPPED! (Hebrews 13:21)
Saturday, November 11, 2017
5 for the Warriors
1. Know Who is ON YOUR SIDE (1 John 4:4)
2. Know it is not the enemy you see but the ARMY behind you fighting for you (2 Kings 6:17)
3. Know you fight the GOOD FIGHT you will FINISH the race (1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 4:7)
4. Know you fight FROM the place of VICTORY not for victory (2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:37)
5. KNOW HE HAS OVERCOME the World! (John 16:33)
2. Know it is not the enemy you see but the ARMY behind you fighting for you (2 Kings 6:17)
3. Know you fight the GOOD FIGHT you will FINISH the race (1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 4:7)
4. Know you fight FROM the place of VICTORY not for victory (2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:37)
5. KNOW HE HAS OVERCOME the World! (John 16:33)
Thursday, November 9, 2017
5 for the Impossible
1. HUMOR is allowed (Genesis 18:10-15)
2. The timing is ON PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)
3. Stay FOCUSED, He wrote the story (Hebrews 12:1-3)
4. PRAYER is the path when there is none (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He IS who He says He is (Jeremiah 32:17)
2. The timing is ON PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)
3. Stay FOCUSED, He wrote the story (Hebrews 12:1-3)
4. PRAYER is the path when there is none (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He IS who He says He is (Jeremiah 32:17)
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
5 for Not Knowing
1. He PRAYS when I can't (Romans 8:26)
2. He RESPONDS when I doubt (Genesis 15:2-6)
3. He PROVIDES when I lack (Matthew 14:16-20)
4. He FIGHTS when I fear (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He GAVE when I didn't deserve it! (Romans 5:8-10)
2. He RESPONDS when I doubt (Genesis 15:2-6)
3. He PROVIDES when I lack (Matthew 14:16-20)
4. He FIGHTS when I fear (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He GAVE when I didn't deserve it! (Romans 5:8-10)
Tuesday, November 7, 2017
5 for Unimaginable Loss
1. He is TRUSTWORTHY in the tumult (Isaiah 49:14-16)
2. He is COMMITTED to the process (Isaiah 54:16-17)
3. His MERCY equips in the Aftermath (Isaiah 57:1-2)
4. His COMPASSION is a comfort (Isaiah 54:10-11; Isaiah 40:28-31)
5. WORSHIP sustains through suffering (Job 1:21)
2. He is COMMITTED to the process (Isaiah 54:16-17)
3. His MERCY equips in the Aftermath (Isaiah 57:1-2)
4. His COMPASSION is a comfort (Isaiah 54:10-11; Isaiah 40:28-31)
5. WORSHIP sustains through suffering (Job 1:21)
Monday, November 6, 2017
5 for the Unspeakable Why
1. He is PRESENT (Psalm 34:18-19; Isaiah 49:13-16)
2. He SUSTAINS in sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He ASKED the same questions (Matthew 27:46)
4. He grieves WITH us (John 11:32-35)
5. He CARRIED this day to the Cross (Isaiah 53:3-5)
2. He SUSTAINS in sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He ASKED the same questions (Matthew 27:46)
4. He grieves WITH us (John 11:32-35)
5. He CARRIED this day to the Cross (Isaiah 53:3-5)
Sunday, November 5, 2017
5 for Relaxation
1. I am RESTORED (Jeremiah 15:19-20)
2. I am RENEWED (2 Corinthians 5:17)
3. I am REFRESHED (Psalm 110:3)
4. I am REDEEMED (1 Corinthians 7:23)
5. I am REJOICING (Philippians 4:4)
2. I am RENEWED (2 Corinthians 5:17)
3. I am REFRESHED (Psalm 110:3)
4. I am REDEEMED (1 Corinthians 7:23)
5. I am REJOICING (Philippians 4:4)
Saturday, November 4, 2017
5 for the Battlefield
1. He is my VERY PRESENT HELP in times of trouble (Psalm 46:1)
2. I am GUARDED by the King (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
3. The Lord FIGHTS MY BATTLES (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. I KEEP my life like the SPOILS OF WAR (Jeremiah 39:18)
5. I am TRIUMPHANT (2 Corinthians 2:14)
2. I am GUARDED by the King (2 Thessalonians 3:3)
3. The Lord FIGHTS MY BATTLES (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. I KEEP my life like the SPOILS OF WAR (Jeremiah 39:18)
5. I am TRIUMPHANT (2 Corinthians 2:14)
Friday, November 3, 2017
5 for Sufficiency
1. I have no lack for He PROVIDES for TODAY (Matthew 6:11)
2. He will give me the WORDS to say in difficult circumstances (Mark 13:11)
3. He gives me PEACE in the midst of the storm (Matthew 8:26 & John 14:27)
4. He gives me REST when I am worn down (Matthew 11:28)
5. When I am weak He is STRONG (2 Corinthians 12:19)
2. He will give me the WORDS to say in difficult circumstances (Mark 13:11)
3. He gives me PEACE in the midst of the storm (Matthew 8:26 & John 14:27)
4. He gives me REST when I am worn down (Matthew 11:28)
5. When I am weak He is STRONG (2 Corinthians 12:19)
Thursday, November 2, 2017
5 for Goodbye
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)
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)
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
5 for Fear
1. I will stand and see the DELIVERANCE of the Lord (Exodus 14:13-14)
2. He is the God of PEACE not disorder (1 Corinthians 14:33)
3. I will rest in His gift of PEACE (John 14:27)
4. He LEADS ME beside still waters and RESTORES me (Psalm 23:2)
5. I will be STILL and KNOW He is God! (Psalm 46:10)
2. He is the God of PEACE not disorder (1 Corinthians 14:33)
3. I will rest in His gift of PEACE (John 14:27)
4. He LEADS ME beside still waters and RESTORES me (Psalm 23:2)
5. I will be STILL and KNOW He is God! (Psalm 46:10)
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