1. Be CLEANSED by the blood (1 Peter 1:18-19)
2. Stand WASHED by the water (Ephesians 5:26)
3. Thoroughly REFINED by the fire (Zechariah 13:9)
4. Thirst is QUENCHED (John 4:10-14)
5. REFRESHED to serve others (John 13:14-15)
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Sunday, December 31, 2017
Friday, December 29, 2017
5 For Unto Us*
1. My wisdom comes from the WONDERFUL COUNSELOR
2. My strength is in a MIGHTY GOD
3. I am loved by an EVERLASTING FATHER
4. I have security from the PRINCE of PEACE
5. I'm not worried about my government because His government is FOREVER
*Isaiah 9:6-7
2. My strength is in a MIGHTY GOD
3. I am loved by an EVERLASTING FATHER
4. I have security from the PRINCE of PEACE
5. I'm not worried about my government because His government is FOREVER
*Isaiah 9:6-7
Thursday, December 28, 2017
5 for Twice as Much
1. ASK in the face of perceived abandonment (2 Kings 2:9-11)
2. BLESSING isn't bound by position (Ezekiel 47:13)
3. The RESTORATION overcompensated (Zechariah 9:12)
4. PROCLAIM the FAVOR of His faithfulness (Isaiah 61:2-7)
5. There is ABUNDANCE in obedience (Job 42:10)
2. BLESSING isn't bound by position (Ezekiel 47:13)
3. The RESTORATION overcompensated (Zechariah 9:12)
4. PROCLAIM the FAVOR of His faithfulness (Isaiah 61:2-7)
5. There is ABUNDANCE in obedience (Job 42:10)
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
5 for Community
1. What I do for others results in THANKSGIVING to God (2 Corinthians 9:12)
2. I have received comfort so I can offer comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4)
3. I will bear my friends burdens (Galatians 6:2)
4. I thank God for my friends and the work He is doing in their lives (Philippians 1:3-6)
5. Jesus calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
2. I have received comfort so I can offer comfort (2 Corinthians 1:4)
3. I will bear my friends burdens (Galatians 6:2)
4. I thank God for my friends and the work He is doing in their lives (Philippians 1:3-6)
5. Jesus calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
5 for Keeping Watch
1. Appointment carries RESPONSIBILITY (Ezekiel 3:17-20)
2. POSITION is important (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
3. Watching requires WAITING (Psalm 130:6)
4. VIGILANCE is necessary (Nehemiah 4:9-22)
5. INTERCESSION brings action (Isaiah 62:6-7)
2. POSITION is important (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
3. Watching requires WAITING (Psalm 130:6)
4. VIGILANCE is necessary (Nehemiah 4:9-22)
5. INTERCESSION brings action (Isaiah 62:6-7)
Monday, December 25, 2017
5 for Christmas
1. IMPORTANCE can start as insignificance (Micah 5:2)
2. DESTINY is often cloaked in disruption (Luke 2:1-19)
3. POWER begins with humility (Isaiah 9:6-7)
4. REDEMPTION has roots in rejection (Isaiah 53:2-5)
5. GLORY can shine through insufficiency (Luke 2:7)
2. DESTINY is often cloaked in disruption (Luke 2:1-19)
3. POWER begins with humility (Isaiah 9:6-7)
4. REDEMPTION has roots in rejection (Isaiah 53:2-5)
5. GLORY can shine through insufficiency (Luke 2:7)
Sunday, December 24, 2017
5 for Expectancy
1. I will WAIT in faith knowing the goodness of God (Habakkuk 2:3)
2. I will REST knowing His Spirit is working on my behalf (Romans 8:26)
3. I will let PATIENCE do its work (James 1:4)
4. I will live ON THE LOOKOUT for the Kingdom of God (Mark 15:43)
5. MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
2. I will REST knowing His Spirit is working on my behalf (Romans 8:26)
3. I will let PATIENCE do its work (James 1:4)
4. I will live ON THE LOOKOUT for the Kingdom of God (Mark 15:43)
5. MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
Saturday, December 23, 2017
5 for the Frantic
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)
Friday, December 22, 2017
5 for Expectation
1. His PLAN is beyond comprehension (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. He is at work on the ASTONISHING (Habakkuk 1:5)
3. His outcome EXCEEDS imagination (Ephesians 3:20)
4. He ENSURES His goal is accomplished (Habakkuk 2:3)
5. His return is PROMISED (John 14:1-3)
2. He is at work on the ASTONISHING (Habakkuk 1:5)
3. His outcome EXCEEDS imagination (Ephesians 3:20)
4. He ENSURES His goal is accomplished (Habakkuk 2:3)
5. His return is PROMISED (John 14:1-3)
Thursday, December 21, 2017
5 for the Mission*
1. I will feed the hungry with the LIVING WORD of The Lord
2. I will visit Prisoners of horrible circumstances by His MERCY
3. I will bandage the broken-hearted with His LOVE
4. I will clothe the spiritually naked with His GRACE
5. I will be PRESENT in the presence of "the least" and enjoy the PRESENT PRESENCE of The King!
*Matthew 25:34-40
2. I will visit Prisoners of horrible circumstances by His MERCY
3. I will bandage the broken-hearted with His LOVE
4. I will clothe the spiritually naked with His GRACE
5. I will be PRESENT in the presence of "the least" and enjoy the PRESENT PRESENCE of The King!
*Matthew 25:34-40
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
5 for No Fear
1. He is NEAR to me when I am broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18)
2. I will call on Him and He will ANSWER me in the day of trouble (Psalm 91:5)
3. He is PRESENT to help in my trouble(Psalm 46:1)
4. I may be sad for a night but I have the promise of JOY (Psalm 30:5)
5. He is the FORTRESS where I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2)
2. I will call on Him and He will ANSWER me in the day of trouble (Psalm 91:5)
3. He is PRESENT to help in my trouble(Psalm 46:1)
4. I may be sad for a night but I have the promise of JOY (Psalm 30:5)
5. He is the FORTRESS where I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2)
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
5 for Anxiety
1. He is PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
2. He has PREPARED a city for me (Hebrews 11:16)
3. He is BUILDING a mansion for me (John 14:2-3)
4. He will bring me to a GREAT REUNION (Zephaniah 3:20)
5. HE IS COMING! (Luke 21:27)
2. He has PREPARED a city for me (Hebrews 11:16)
3. He is BUILDING a mansion for me (John 14:2-3)
4. He will bring me to a GREAT REUNION (Zephaniah 3:20)
5. HE IS COMING! (Luke 21:27)
Monday, December 11, 2017
5 for Worship
1. He is the Author and Finisher of my FAITH (Hebrews 12:2)
2. He is the FIRST and LAST of ALL (Revelation 1:17-18)
3. He is the CONQUEROR of all conflict (Isaiah 2:4)
4. He is WORTHY (Revelation 5:12)
5. He is KING of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
2. He is the FIRST and LAST of ALL (Revelation 1:17-18)
3. He is the CONQUEROR of all conflict (Isaiah 2:4)
4. He is WORTHY (Revelation 5:12)
5. He is KING of Kings (1 Timothy 6:15)
Saturday, December 9, 2017
5 for Work
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)
Friday, December 8, 2017
5 for the Joy
1. I can count it ALL JOY, even the bad circumstances because I am being changed into His likeness (James 1:2-3)
2. I know He has a plan and path for my life, I FIND JOY in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
3. I rejoice and JUMP FOR JOY, no matter what, for my reward is in Heaven (Luke 6:22-23)
4. I fix my eyes on The One, who FOR THE JOY endured the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)
5. I am presented before God WITHOUT FAULT and with GREAT JOY (Jude 1:2-5
2. I know He has a plan and path for my life, I FIND JOY in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
3. I rejoice and JUMP FOR JOY, no matter what, for my reward is in Heaven (Luke 6:22-23)
4. I fix my eyes on The One, who FOR THE JOY endured the Cross (Hebrews 12:2)
5. I am presented before God WITHOUT FAULT and with GREAT JOY (Jude 1:2-5
Thursday, December 7, 2017
5 for the Forgotten*
1. I will feed the hungry with the LIVING WORD of The Lord
2. I will visit Prisoners of horrible circumstances by His MERCY
3. I will bandage the broken-hearted with His LOVE
4. I will clothe the spiritually naked with His GRACE
5. I will be PRESENT in the presence of "the least" and enjoy the PRESENT PRESENCE of The King!
*Matthew 25:34-40
2. I will visit Prisoners of horrible circumstances by His MERCY
3. I will bandage the broken-hearted with His LOVE
4. I will clothe the spiritually naked with His GRACE
5. I will be PRESENT in the presence of "the least" and enjoy the PRESENT PRESENCE of The King!
*Matthew 25:34-40
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
5 for No Help
1. He has NOT left me as orphaned (John 14:18; Matthew 28:20)
2. He has PROVIDED a Comforter for me (John 14:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
3. He has a PROVISION for me (Psalm 68:5-6; Deuteronomy 24:19)
4. He is PREPARING a place for me (John 14:2-3; Hebrews 11:16)
5. He has given me an INHERITANCE (Ephesians 1:11-14; Isaiah 49:10)
2. He has PROVIDED a Comforter for me (John 14:16; 2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
3. He has a PROVISION for me (Psalm 68:5-6; Deuteronomy 24:19)
4. He is PREPARING a place for me (John 14:2-3; Hebrews 11:16)
5. He has given me an INHERITANCE (Ephesians 1:11-14; Isaiah 49:10)
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
5 for the Overwhelmed
1. When prayers seem unanswered~DON'T GIVE UP (Daniel 10:11-14)
2. When outnumbered by an enemy~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 7:4-15)
3. When losing the battle of circumstances~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 20:20-28)
4. When despair overtakes you~DON'T GIVE UP (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
5. When the unthinkable happens~DON'T GIVE UP (Matthew 28:1-10)
2. When outnumbered by an enemy~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 7:4-15)
3. When losing the battle of circumstances~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 20:20-28)
4. When despair overtakes you~DON'T GIVE UP (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
5. When the unthinkable happens~DON'T GIVE UP (Matthew 28:1-10)
Sunday, December 3, 2017
5 for the Divergent
1. Change drowning into DELIVERANCE (Matthew 14:24-32)
2. Change the fear into BATTLEFIELD ADVANCING (Judges 7:7-18)
3. Change the PERSPECTIVE of those who are afraid (2 Kings 6:17)
4. Change the prayers of doubt into PRAISE FOR PROVISION (2 Chronicles 20:12-22)
5. Change the HISTORY of those who come after you (Isaiah 58:12)
2. Change the fear into BATTLEFIELD ADVANCING (Judges 7:7-18)
3. Change the PERSPECTIVE of those who are afraid (2 Kings 6:17)
4. Change the prayers of doubt into PRAISE FOR PROVISION (2 Chronicles 20:12-22)
5. Change the HISTORY of those who come after you (Isaiah 58:12)
Saturday, December 2, 2017
5 for the Next Level
1. The circumstance looks bad, but it is not the whole picture (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
2. He is ready to advance against my enemies (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. Do not fear - move forward (Psalm 118:5-6; Romans 8:31)
4. It's not about me (1 John 4:4)
5. He will get the GLORY! (Judges 7:2-20)
2. He is ready to advance against my enemies (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. Do not fear - move forward (Psalm 118:5-6; Romans 8:31)
4. It's not about me (1 John 4:4)
5. He will get the GLORY! (Judges 7:2-20)
Friday, December 1, 2017
5 for Strategic Intervention
1. The circumstance looks bad, but it is not the whole picture (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
2. He is ready to advance against my enemies (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. Do not fear - move forward (Psalm 118:5-6; Romans 8:31)
4. It's not about me (1 John 4:4)
5. He will get the GLORY! (Judges 7:2-20)
2. He is ready to advance against my enemies (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. Do not fear - move forward (Psalm 118:5-6; Romans 8:31)
4. It's not about me (1 John 4:4)
5. He will get the GLORY! (Judges 7:2-20)
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