5 for Learning

1. Crisis craft PERSEVERANCE (James 1:2-4)
2. Storms make way for a flood of FAITH (Mark 4:37-40)
3. Delay gives HOPE a season to grow (Genesis 17:17-22)
4. Identity crisis gives AFFIRMATION an audience (Judges 6:12-15)
5. PRAYER engages the Almighty! (Numbers 14:11-20)

5 for Reciprocity

1. I'm LEARNING skills in the wilderness for His glory (Exodus 31:3-6)
2. I'm GIFTED with talent for a purpose (Matthew 5:14-16)
3. I'll use what I've been BLESSED with and receive more to give (Luke 6:38)
4. I KNOW He has given me all I need (Exodus 4:11)
5. I will enter the JOY of the King (Matthew 25:21)

5 to Shake the Dust Off

1. When it feels like nothing is happening,KNOW you can't always see it (Luke 10:18-19)
2. When you drop the ball, RISE for the next opportunity (Matthew 26:45-46)
3. When met with indifference, SHAKE the dust off (Matthew 10:14)
4. When circumstance overwhelms, recognize His PRESENCE (Isaiah 43:2-5)
5. When all seems lost, REMEMBER THE PROMISE (John 16:22)

5 for Looking Ahead

1. Assess the situation, PRAY when in doubt (Genesis 15:2-6)
2. Assess the situation, lay hold of the PROMISE (Numbers 14:8-9)
3. Assess the situation, engage His POWER (Mark 6:38-42)
4. Assess the situation, remember His FAITHFULNESS (1 Samuel 17:37)
5. Assess the situation, break out in PRAISE! (2 Chronicles 20:12; 20-22)

5 for Farming

1. Participate with PRAYER (Luke 10:2)
2. PREPARATION yields a Harvest (Matthew 13:3-8)
3. ENGAGE for an expanded vision (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. PATIENCE is perfecting (James 1:2-4)
5. The OUTCOME is His responsibility (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)

5 for the Maverick

1. PROCLAIMING the truth isn't always popular (Mark 1:6-7)
2. FAITHFULNESS is recognized (Matthew 11:7-11)
3. PAVING the way comes at a price (Mark 6:17-27)
4. DOUBT is never criticized (Luke 7:18-22)
5. Stay the Course! (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5 for Trailblazing

1. PERSISTENCE is a choice (Philippians 3:13-14)
2. TRUST Him as your Guide (Isaiah 30:21)
3. FORGE a path for others (Isaiah 40:3-5)
4. Travel LIGHT, the way is hard (Matthew 10:7-13)
5. Be PREPARED to move on! (Luke 9:4-5)

5 to Shine!

1. Positioned for ENCOURAGEMENT (Isaiah 50:4-5)
2. Positioned for PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)
3. Positioned for IMPACT (Nehemiah 1:11)
4. Positioned for HOPE (Matthew 5:14-16)
5. Positioned for KINGDOM ADVANCEMENT (Matthew 28:19-20)

5 for Safety

1. He RESCUES me (Psalm 34:17-22)
2. He COVERS me (Psalm 32:1)
3. He SHELTERS me (Psalm 71:1)
4. He HIDES me (Psalm 17:8)
5. He PROTECTS me (Psalm 91:1)

5 for the Unanswered

1. His CALL can appear confusing (Judges 6:13)
2. His PRESENCE can feel uncaring (Mark 4:37-38)
3. His PROMISE can look unanswered (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. His TRUSTWORTHINESS can be in doubt (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. His POWER will prevail! (John 19:30)

5 for Unspeakable Sorrow

1. ABSENCE isn't an indication (John 11:21)
2. PROMISES are in place (Revelation 21:4)
3. EMPATHY is engaging (Isaiah 53:3-5)
4. PRESENCE provides comfort (Psalm 34:18)
5. PRAYER is the path when there is none (Galatians 6:2)

5 for Real Love

1. His LOVE for me NEVER changes (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. His DESIRE for me NEVER weakens (Isaiah 41:9)
3. His CARE for me NEVER quits (1 Peter 5:7)
4. His CHOICE of me is NEVER revoked (Jeremiah 1:5)
5. His PRESENCE with me NEVER stops (Matthew 28:20)

5 for Writing in Stone

1. He DOES NOT REMEMBER my failures (Hebrews 10:17)
2. He DOES NOT REMEMBER my faults (Isaiah 43:25)
3. He is NEVER DISAPPOINTED in me (2 Corinthians 5:21)
4. He is NEVER MAD at me (Romans 8:1)
5. He LOVES me! (Jeremiah 31:3)

5 to Pay Attention

1. Be STILL and know (Psalm 46:10)
2. Be TRUSTING before proceeding (Proverbs 3:5)
3. Be ATTENTIVE for instruction (1 Samuel 3:9-10)
4. Be PREPARED to hear (Luke 7:40)
5. Be READY to move forward! (Nehemiah 2:12)

5 for Sowing

1. The Word is EXPANSIVE (Matthew 13:31-32)
2. The Word YIELDS a return (Mark 4:20)
3. The Word PRODUCES the Harvest (John 15:5)
4. The Word SUSTAINS the weary (Isaiah 50:4-5)
5. The Word ACCOMPLISHED His purpose (Isaiah 55:11)

5 for Reaching Upward

1. I ABANDON my old nature (Ephesians 4:22; Colossians 3:7-10)
2. I ANCHOR my hope on grace (1 Peter 1:13)
3. I RENEW my mind in the Word (Romans 12:2)
4. I FIX my eyes on the unseen (2 Corinthians 4:18)
5. I FOCUS on His GLORY! (2 Corinthians 3:18)

5 for Securing the Anchor

1. EXPECT all in hope (Philippians 1:20-21)
2. KNOW out of this sorrow grows a garden of hope (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. ASK Him for hope (Luke 18:26-30)
4. LOOK for His hope (Titus 2:13-14)
5. ANCHOR in the unfailing strength of His Love! (Hebrews 6:19)

5 for Extravagance

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)

5 for Courage

1. HOPE has a history (Deuteronomy 20:1-4)
2. FOCUS with faith (Matthew 14:24-29)
3. ENVISION His provision (2 Kings 6:15-17)
4. LOVE enlists peace (Psalm 91:14-16)
5. PRAISE and press on! (2 Chronicles 20:12-22)

5 for the Surprise

1. His FAITHFULNESS installs courage (1 Samuel 17:36-37)
2. His PROTECTION can be unusual (Numbers 22:27-29)
3. His ANSWER can be laughable (Genesis 18:10-15)
4. His PROVISION can be astounding (Luke 9:16-17)
5. His ASSIGNMENT can be extraordinary (Judges 6:12-14)

5 for Ample Supply

1. He KNOWS my need (Matthew 6:31-32)
2. He INVITES my assessment (Mark 6:37-38)
3. He MULTIPLIES my existing resources (Luke 9:16-17)
4. He is ABLE to fulfill my need (2 Timothy 1:12)
5. He is FAITHFUL (Deuteronomy 8:15-17)

5 for a Hope-Filled Future

1. My TREASURE is not found in a bank (Matthew 6:20-21)
2. My true BEAUTY is not reflected by a mirror (1 Peter 3:4)
3. My VALUE is not based on what I achieve (Philippians 3:7-8)
4. My RIGHTEOUSNESS is not my good works (2 Corinthians 5:21)
5. My FUTURE is not without hope (Jeremiah 29:11)

5 for the Big Why?

1. I can TRUST my Father with things I don't understand (Isaiah 55:8)
2. I can be TRUSTED with things I cannot explain (Hebrews 11:1)
3. I have PEACE available even when chaos is present (Philippians 4:7)
4. I know NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)
5. The TRAINING is the TRUSTING (Jeremiah 12:5)