1. ASK for a change in perspective (Psalm 61:1-2)
2. Inquiry brings INSIGHT (Jeremiah 33:3)
3. Staying focused EQUIPS extraordinarily (Matthew 14:26-29)
4. PATIENCE is perfecting (James 1:2-4)
5. KNOW He has the whole picture (Isaiah 55:8-9)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
5 for Self Assurance
1. Seen WITHOUT FLAW! (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
2. He calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
3. Loved with EXTRAVAGANCE (Jeremiah 31:3; Psalm 139:17-18)
4. ANOINTED by His Spirit (1 John 2:20)
5. As HE IS SO AM I ! (1 John 4:17)
2. He calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
3. Loved with EXTRAVAGANCE (Jeremiah 31:3; Psalm 139:17-18)
4. ANOINTED by His Spirit (1 John 2:20)
5. As HE IS SO AM I ! (1 John 4:17)
Monday, January 29, 2018
5 for Renewal
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)
Sunday, January 28, 2018
5 for Responding
1. When He has something to say, He says it
2. When He has an assignment, He calls
3. When I hear the call, I respond
4. When there is a need, I will ask
5. The news of His power spreads immediately!
*Mark 1:18-42
2. When He has an assignment, He calls
3. When I hear the call, I respond
4. When there is a need, I will ask
5. The news of His power spreads immediately!
*Mark 1:18-42
Saturday, January 27, 2018
5 for Change
1. This situation is a SEASON (1 Peter 5:10)
2. Growth is GUARANTEED (2 Samuel 23:4-5)
3. He promises His PRESENCE (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He is ABOVE the storm of circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-12)
5. His glory RADIATES (Exodus 10:23; John 1:4-5)
2. Growth is GUARANTEED (2 Samuel 23:4-5)
3. He promises His PRESENCE (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He is ABOVE the storm of circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-12)
5. His glory RADIATES (Exodus 10:23; John 1:4-5)
Friday, January 26, 2018
5 for Trials
1. I will unwrap His gift of PEACE (John 14:27)
2. I will embrace His PRESENCE (Isaiah 41:10)
3. I will enjoy His FAVOR (Psalm 5:12)
4. He holds EVERYTHING together (Colossians 1:17)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
2. I will embrace His PRESENCE (Isaiah 41:10)
3. I will enjoy His FAVOR (Psalm 5:12)
4. He holds EVERYTHING together (Colossians 1:17)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
5 for Dismay
1. When I am weak He is my STRENGTH (2 Corinthians 12:10)
2. I am MORE than a CONQUEROR (Romans 8:37)
3. He sends His ANGELS before me (Exodus 23:20)
4. He's GOT MY BACK! (He is my REAR GUARD Isaiah 52:12)
5. The battle is THE LORD'S!! ( 2 Chronicles 20:15)
2. I am MORE than a CONQUEROR (Romans 8:37)
3. He sends His ANGELS before me (Exodus 23:20)
4. He's GOT MY BACK! (He is my REAR GUARD Isaiah 52:12)
5. The battle is THE LORD'S!! ( 2 Chronicles 20:15)
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
5 for Doubt
5 for Doubt
1. LOGIC does not limit Him (Genesis 18:10-14)
2. In BELIEVING there is healing (Mark 5:25-34)
3. Even in doubt there is DELIVERANCE (Mark 9:17-27)
4. He HEARS and DELIVERS (Exodus 3:7-10)
5. Be a friend with FAITH (Mark 2:3-11)
1. LOGIC does not limit Him (Genesis 18:10-14)
2. In BELIEVING there is healing (Mark 5:25-34)
3. Even in doubt there is DELIVERANCE (Mark 9:17-27)
4. He HEARS and DELIVERS (Exodus 3:7-10)
5. Be a friend with FAITH (Mark 2:3-11)
Sunday, January 21, 2018
5 for the Exodus
1. I am spared for a PURPOSE (Exodus 2:3)
2. My childhood was part of His PLAN (Exodus 2:9-10)
3. My impassioned failures don't hinder His GOALS (Exodus 2:11-15; Romans 8:28)
4. My present displacement trains me for LEADERSHIP (Exodus 2:19-25)
5. Humility precedes POWER (Exodus 3:10-12)
2. My childhood was part of His PLAN (Exodus 2:9-10)
3. My impassioned failures don't hinder His GOALS (Exodus 2:11-15; Romans 8:28)
4. My present displacement trains me for LEADERSHIP (Exodus 2:19-25)
5. Humility precedes POWER (Exodus 3:10-12)
Saturday, January 20, 2018
5 for Cultivation
1. His COMPASSION invites intercession (Matthew 9:36-38)
2. COMMIT to what seems mundane (Matthew 13:3)
3. UNDERSTAND not all effort is effective (Matthew 13:4-7)
4. My DILIGENCE towards others will produce provision (Matthew 13:8)
5. COMMUNITY creates greater impact (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
2. COMMIT to what seems mundane (Matthew 13:3)
3. UNDERSTAND not all effort is effective (Matthew 13:4-7)
4. My DILIGENCE towards others will produce provision (Matthew 13:8)
5. COMMUNITY creates greater impact (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
Thursday, January 18, 2018
5 for the Undaunted
1. He has LEAD me to this place (Psalm 37:23-24)
2. He is not lost, though I FEEL like I am (Matthew 18:12)
3. He uses my circumstance to SAVE others (Genesis 50:20)
4. He KNOWS exactly the challenge I am facing (2 Kings 6:15-17)
5. He IS, He WAS, He ALWAYS WILL BE FAITHFUL! (Revelation 1:8)
2. He is not lost, though I FEEL like I am (Matthew 18:12)
3. He uses my circumstance to SAVE others (Genesis 50:20)
4. He KNOWS exactly the challenge I am facing (2 Kings 6:15-17)
5. He IS, He WAS, He ALWAYS WILL BE FAITHFUL! (Revelation 1:8)
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
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)
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
5 for Presence
1. In the PROCESS of growth He is present (Philippians 3:12-14)
2. In the PATHWAYS of danger He is present (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. In the PRISON of circumstance He is present (Genesis 39:19-23)
4. In the PIT of despair He is present (Genesis 50:20)
5. In the PAIN of loneliness He is present (John 16:32-33)
2. In the PATHWAYS of danger He is present (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. In the PRISON of circumstance He is present (Genesis 39:19-23)
4. In the PIT of despair He is present (Genesis 50:20)
5. In the PAIN of loneliness He is present (John 16:32-33)
Monday, January 15, 2018
5 for Misfortune
1. He PROMISES restoration (Zephaniah 3:20)
2. Present peril paves the path for MERCY (Genesis 37:28)
3. He controls the OUTCOME (Genesis 50:20)
4. He is ALWAYS at work on my behalf (Ephesians 3:20)
5. ALL means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
2. Present peril paves the path for MERCY (Genesis 37:28)
3. He controls the OUTCOME (Genesis 50:20)
4. He is ALWAYS at work on my behalf (Ephesians 3:20)
5. ALL means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
Saturday, January 13, 2018
5 for Power
1. He is the AUTHOR of my story (Hebrews 12:2)
2. He is the ADVISOR to my issues (John 14:13-18)
3. He is the ADVOCATE for my problems (Hebrews 7:24-25)
4. He is the AUTHORITY over this circumstance (Matthew 8:10-13)
5. He is the ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE for my sin (Hebrews 10:12-18)
2. He is the ADVISOR to my issues (John 14:13-18)
3. He is the ADVOCATE for my problems (Hebrews 7:24-25)
4. He is the AUTHORITY over this circumstance (Matthew 8:10-13)
5. He is the ACCEPTABLE SACRIFICE for my sin (Hebrews 10:12-18)
Friday, January 12, 2018
5 for Learning
1. He set the example for ATTITUDE (Matthew 11:28-29)
2. He set the example for ACTION (Matthew 7:24-29)
3. He set the example for SERVICE (John 13:13-15)
4. He set the example for GRACE (John 8:5-12)
5. He set the example for LOVE! (John 10:15-18)
2. He set the example for ACTION (Matthew 7:24-29)
3. He set the example for SERVICE (John 13:13-15)
4. He set the example for GRACE (John 8:5-12)
5. He set the example for LOVE! (John 10:15-18)
Thursday, January 11, 2018
5 for Love
1. Love is RESPONSIVE (Matthew 7:11-12)
2. Love is REDEEMING (John 3:16)
3. Love holds NO RECORD (1 Corinthians 13:5)
4. Love is the WITNESS (John 13:34-35)
5. LOVE LASTS! (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. Love is REDEEMING (John 3:16)
3. Love holds NO RECORD (1 Corinthians 13:5)
4. Love is the WITNESS (John 13:34-35)
5. LOVE LASTS! (Jeremiah 31:3)
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
5 for Sustaining
1. PLANS are in place (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
2. Peril is part of the PROCESS (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. Presence is PROMISED (Matthew 28:20)
4. PERSEVERE with assurance (Genesis 26:2-6)
5. PRESS ON! (Philippians 3:12-14)
2. Peril is part of the PROCESS (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. Presence is PROMISED (Matthew 28:20)
4. PERSEVERE with assurance (Genesis 26:2-6)
5. PRESS ON! (Philippians 3:12-14)
Monday, January 8, 2018
5 for Joyousness
1. He PERSONALLY takes care of me (Matthew 6:25-34)
2. His reaction for me is REJOICING (Zephaniah 3:17)
3. Respond in FAITH for His promise is coming (Isaiah 54:1-3)
4. Blessings can begin as UNEXPECTED outcomes (Genesis 21:6-7)
5. JOY serves as a faithful witness (Psalm 126:1-3)
2. His reaction for me is REJOICING (Zephaniah 3:17)
3. Respond in FAITH for His promise is coming (Isaiah 54:1-3)
4. Blessings can begin as UNEXPECTED outcomes (Genesis 21:6-7)
5. JOY serves as a faithful witness (Psalm 126:1-3)
Sunday, January 7, 2018
5 for Faith
1. Facing the UNEXPECTED can cause fear (Matthew 28:5)
2. Confronting the void brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)
3. He TRUSTS me with the trial (Job 2:3-6)
4. Heading toward the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Intimacy brings EXPANSIVE INSIGHT (Genesis 15:1-6)
2. Confronting the void brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)
3. He TRUSTS me with the trial (Job 2:3-6)
4. Heading toward the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Intimacy brings EXPANSIVE INSIGHT (Genesis 15:1-6)
Friday, January 5, 2018
5 for Outlook
1. He has a PERSPECTIVE of my circumstance I don't have (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. He will LEAD ME to a place of new insights (Psalm 61:2)
3. He is with me, and has provided others to ENCOURAGE me when I need it (1 Kings 19:10-18)
4. He CLARIFIES my understanding of my present predicament (Genesis 15:2-6)
5. I know this place is not my HOME (Hebrews 11:13)
2. He will LEAD ME to a place of new insights (Psalm 61:2)
3. He is with me, and has provided others to ENCOURAGE me when I need it (1 Kings 19:10-18)
4. He CLARIFIES my understanding of my present predicament (Genesis 15:2-6)
5. I know this place is not my HOME (Hebrews 11:13)
Thursday, January 4, 2018
5 for Walking on Water
1. Commit to COURAGE (Joshua 1:5-9)
2. LEAD by example (Exodus 14:13-16)
3. Step forward with FAITH (Matthew 14:28-29)
4. REACH OUT when doubt interrupts (Matthew 14:30-31)
5. OBEDIENCE is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)
2. LEAD by example (Exodus 14:13-16)
3. Step forward with FAITH (Matthew 14:28-29)
4. REACH OUT when doubt interrupts (Matthew 14:30-31)
5. OBEDIENCE is better than sacrifice (1 Samuel 15:22)
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
5 for Unique Occurrences
1. He is AWARE of today's circumstances (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. He is MINDFUL of today's news (Isaiah 46:10-11)
3. He offers an EXPANDED perspective (Genesis 15:5-6)
4. He has ORCHESTRATED my situation (Esther 4:14)
5. He KNOWS! (Psalm 139:16)
2. He is MINDFUL of today's news (Isaiah 46:10-11)
3. He offers an EXPANDED perspective (Genesis 15:5-6)
4. He has ORCHESTRATED my situation (Esther 4:14)
5. He KNOWS! (Psalm 139:16)
Tuesday, January 2, 2018
5 for Not Knowing
1. Be ASSURED of His loving plan (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
2. He SEES the entire adventure (Isaiah 46:10-11)
3. TRUST His sovereignty over the circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-9)
4. Take the next step in FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 7:11)
2. He SEES the entire adventure (Isaiah 46:10-11)
3. TRUST His sovereignty over the circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-9)
4. Take the next step in FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 7:11)
Monday, January 1, 2018
5 for Eighteen
1. He made THIS DAY, I will be festive and celebrate! (Psalm 118:24)
2. His desire is for my JOY in all circumstance (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
3. My attitude in gratitude is a "smorgasbord" of HAPPINESS (Proverbs 15:15)
4. I am tasting and the exotic, extravagant, extraordinary GOODNESS of God (Psalm 34:8)
5. I am INVITED to "The Table" as a FRIEND! (John 15:15)
Happy New Year!
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2. His desire is for my JOY in all circumstance (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
3. My attitude in gratitude is a "smorgasbord" of HAPPINESS (Proverbs 15:15)
4. I am tasting and the exotic, extravagant, extraordinary GOODNESS of God (Psalm 34:8)
5. I am INVITED to "The Table" as a FRIEND! (John 15:15)
Happy New Year!
For a great resolution, reading through the Bible in a year is always a good place to start. For a daily posting of the schedule "like" the Facebook page Sanctuary Solace (www.facebook.com/SanctuarySolace ) The Daily "5" is posted there as well!
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