1. Faith HOPES in what is unseen (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Faith ENDURES against impossible circumstances (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
3. Faith BELIEVES He rewards (Isaiah 62:11; Hebrews 11:6)
4. Faith KNOWS He will have the Last Word (John 19:30)
5. Faith EXPECTS it to be a good word (John 16:32-33)
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Saturday, March 31, 2018
Friday, March 30, 2018
5 for the Last Word
1. When helplessness overtakes you, HE has the last word (Luke 23:42-43)
2. When circumstances close in, HE has the last word (Mark 16:3-6)
3. When the situation seems hopeless, HE has the last word (Mark 4:38-39)
4. When sorrow overwhelms, HE has the last word (John 11:43)
5. When the final day has dawned, HE HAS THE LAST WORD! (Revelation 1:7-8; 18)
2. When circumstances close in, HE has the last word (Mark 16:3-6)
3. When the situation seems hopeless, HE has the last word (Mark 4:38-39)
4. When sorrow overwhelms, HE has the last word (John 11:43)
5. When the final day has dawned, HE HAS THE LAST WORD! (Revelation 1:7-8; 18)
Thursday, March 29, 2018
5 for What You Don’t Know
1. There is a PURPOSE for the unexplainable (Isaiah 55:8-13)
2. There is a PLAN when I can't see through the pain (Matthew 27:50)
3. There is HOPE when I am swallowed by despair (Jonah 2:1-10)
4. There is REDEMPTION even when it seems all is lost (Mark 15:46)
5. There is a day PROMISED free of tears (Revelation 21:4)
2. There is a PLAN when I can't see through the pain (Matthew 27:50)
3. There is HOPE when I am swallowed by despair (Jonah 2:1-10)
4. There is REDEMPTION even when it seems all is lost (Mark 15:46)
5. There is a day PROMISED free of tears (Revelation 21:4)
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
5 for Dusty Days
1. He LOVES even before acceptance (Romans 5:8)
2. He LOVES beyond comprehending (Ephesians 3:17-20)
3. He LOVES even when faith falters (2 Timothy 2:13)
4. He LOVES even in the face of denial (Mark 15:14-15)
5. He REMEMBERS we are but dust (Psalm 103:11-14)
2. He LOVES beyond comprehending (Ephesians 3:17-20)
3. He LOVES even when faith falters (2 Timothy 2:13)
4. He LOVES even in the face of denial (Mark 15:14-15)
5. He REMEMBERS we are but dust (Psalm 103:11-14)
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
5 for Cancelled Debt
1. He was mocked to REDEEM curses (Isaiah 53:7-8)
2. He was tormented to REDEEM tragedy (Isaiah 53:5)
3. He was forgotten to REDEEM transgressions (Isaiah 53:4)
4. He was forsaken to REDEEM the abandoned (Matthew 27:46)
5. He was crucified to REDEEM ME (John 3:14-17; Isaiah 53:11-12)
2. He was tormented to REDEEM tragedy (Isaiah 53:5)
3. He was forgotten to REDEEM transgressions (Isaiah 53:4)
4. He was forsaken to REDEEM the abandoned (Matthew 27:46)
5. He was crucified to REDEEM ME (John 3:14-17; Isaiah 53:11-12)
Monday, March 26, 2018
5 FOR Us!
1. His WISDOM is accessible to us (James 1:5)
2. His POWER is within us (Romans 8:11)
3. He is ALWAYS fighting for us (Joshua 6:20)
4. He lives to INTERVENE on our behalf (Hebrews 7:25)
5. He makes a way where HOPE marches forward! (Exodus 14:13-16)
2. His POWER is within us (Romans 8:11)
3. He is ALWAYS fighting for us (Joshua 6:20)
4. He lives to INTERVENE on our behalf (Hebrews 7:25)
5. He makes a way where HOPE marches forward! (Exodus 14:13-16)
Sunday, March 25, 2018
5 for Disturbances
1. The CALLING can be crushing (Jeremiah 12:1-5)
2. OBEDIENCE isn't always pleasant (Luke 3:4)
3. There will be UNEXPECTED impact (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
4. FAITH isn't easy (Hebrews 11:36-40)
5. The Father's PRIDE remains (Hebrews 11:13-16)
2. OBEDIENCE isn't always pleasant (Luke 3:4)
3. There will be UNEXPECTED impact (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
4. FAITH isn't easy (Hebrews 11:36-40)
5. The Father's PRIDE remains (Hebrews 11:13-16)
Saturday, March 24, 2018
5 for Inhabiting
1. I will REST in the place where He leads (Psalm 23:2-3)
2. I will LISTEN for the still small voice (1 Kings 19:11-13)
3. I will ACCEPT the silences as His favor (Psalm 22)
4. I will be STILL and know that He is who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)
5. I will TRUST He is the REDEEMER OF THE WORST DAYS imaginable (Mark 15:21-46)
2. I will LISTEN for the still small voice (1 Kings 19:11-13)
3. I will ACCEPT the silences as His favor (Psalm 22)
4. I will be STILL and know that He is who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)
5. I will TRUST He is the REDEEMER OF THE WORST DAYS imaginable (Mark 15:21-46)
Friday, March 23, 2018
5 for the Fierce Fight
1. He is MORE FIERCE than my enemies (2 Chronicles 20:15)
2. He is MORE POWERFUL than my enemies (1 John 4:4)
3. He has PAID the price (Isaiah 43:1-4)
4. He has already WON (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. He has the FIRST word and the LAST word in ALL MY CIRCUMSTANCES! (Revelation 21:6)
2. He is MORE POWERFUL than my enemies (1 John 4:4)
3. He has PAID the price (Isaiah 43:1-4)
4. He has already WON (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. He has the FIRST word and the LAST word in ALL MY CIRCUMSTANCES! (Revelation 21:6)
Thursday, March 22, 2018
5 for Peace Seeking
1. He SPOKE and ALL things came into being out of chaos - He is ABLE to speak into my catastrophe (Psalm 33):6-9)
2. He CREATED the highest mountains - He is ABLE to remove the mountains of my bad circumstances (Mark 11:23)
3. He DEFEATED vast armies - He is ABLE to knock out my worries (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He CALMED the raging sea - He is ABLE to calm my fear (Mark 6:48-51)
5. He died and ROSE AGAIN as proof of His LOVE (John 20:27-29)
2. He CREATED the highest mountains - He is ABLE to remove the mountains of my bad circumstances (Mark 11:23)
3. He DEFEATED vast armies - He is ABLE to knock out my worries (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He CALMED the raging sea - He is ABLE to calm my fear (Mark 6:48-51)
5. He died and ROSE AGAIN as proof of His LOVE (John 20:27-29)
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
5 for the Fight
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, March 20, 2018
5 for Redemption’s Reality
1. He came to RANSOM me (1 Corinthians 6:20)
2. He came to FREE me (Luke 4:18)
3. He came to HEAL me (Mark 2:17)
4. He came to SERVE me (Mark 10:45)
5. He came to LOVE me (Ephesians 3:17-19)
2. He came to FREE me (Luke 4:18)
3. He came to HEAL me (Mark 2:17)
4. He came to SERVE me (Mark 10:45)
5. He came to LOVE me (Ephesians 3:17-19)
Monday, March 19, 2018
5 for Confident Courageousness
1. ACKNOWLEDGE His past faithfulness and commitment (Deuteronomy 20:1-4)
2. Be ASSURED He is Who He says He is (Deuteronomy 31:6-8)
3. ACCEPT the provision of His promise (Deuteronomy 31:23)
4. KNOW He is more than capable (Ephesians 3:20)
5. EMBRACE the guaranteed victory! (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
2. Be ASSURED He is Who He says He is (Deuteronomy 31:6-8)
3. ACCEPT the provision of His promise (Deuteronomy 31:23)
4. KNOW He is more than capable (Ephesians 3:20)
5. EMBRACE the guaranteed victory! (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
Friday, March 16, 2018
5 for Joy
1. The Harvest is filled with JOY (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. An attitude ADJUSTMENT is on the way (Psalm 30:5)
3. His joy EMPOWERS (Nehemiah 8:10)
4. Truth brings joy that LASTS (John 16:20-22)
5. He SPEAKS JOY over me (Zephaniah 3:17-20)
2. An attitude ADJUSTMENT is on the way (Psalm 30:5)
3. His joy EMPOWERS (Nehemiah 8:10)
4. Truth brings joy that LASTS (John 16:20-22)
5. He SPEAKS JOY over me (Zephaniah 3:17-20)
Thursday, March 15, 2018
5 for Branching Out
1. Enlarge my FAITH for overcoming my fears (Joshua 1:8-9)
2. Enlarge my STEPS to keep me headed in the right direction (2 Samuel 22:37)
3. Enlarge my PERSPECTIVE to keep me focused (Psalm 61:1-4)
4. Enlarge my TERRITORY of influence for the Kingdom (1 Chronicles 4:10)
5. Enlarge my EFFORTS for the joy of the King! (Matthew 25:20-21)
2. Enlarge my STEPS to keep me headed in the right direction (2 Samuel 22:37)
3. Enlarge my PERSPECTIVE to keep me focused (Psalm 61:1-4)
4. Enlarge my TERRITORY of influence for the Kingdom (1 Chronicles 4:10)
5. Enlarge my EFFORTS for the joy of the King! (Matthew 25:20-21)
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
5 for Territorial Expansion
1. Be MINDFUL of the vision (Hebrews 11:14-16)
2. Be PRAYERFUL with expectation (1 Chronicles 4:10)
3. Be PURPOSEFUL in action (Isaiah 54:2-3)
4. Be INTENTIONAL in receiving (Joshua 24:13-15)
5. Be HUMBLED by His trust (Jeremiah 31:16-17)
2. Be PRAYERFUL with expectation (1 Chronicles 4:10)
3. Be PURPOSEFUL in action (Isaiah 54:2-3)
4. Be INTENTIONAL in receiving (Joshua 24:13-15)
5. Be HUMBLED by His trust (Jeremiah 31:16-17)
Monday, March 12, 2018
5 for Mastering Mixups
1. Obey IMMEDIATELY (Matthew 4:21-22)
2. He EXPANDS my ability to provide (Luke 9:12-17)
3. He ENHANCES and ENLARGES my capability (Matthew 4:19-20)
4. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED by failed efforts (Luke 5:4-7)
5. Remember His instruction is TRUSTWORTHY (John 21:3-11)
2. He EXPANDS my ability to provide (Luke 9:12-17)
3. He ENHANCES and ENLARGES my capability (Matthew 4:19-20)
4. DON'T BE DISCOURAGED by failed efforts (Luke 5:4-7)
5. Remember His instruction is TRUSTWORTHY (John 21:3-11)
Sunday, March 11, 2018
5 for Expungement
1. He is PRAYING me through the darkest journey (Luke 22:31-32)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)
Friday, March 9, 2018
5 for Productivity
1. He is bringing HEALING in broken places (Malachi 4:2)
2. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He is bringing forth NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)
4. He is bringing JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3)
5. He is OVERFLOWING with amazing things we cannot imagine (Luke 24:1-6)
2. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He is bringing forth NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)
4. He is bringing JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3)
5. He is OVERFLOWING with amazing things we cannot imagine (Luke 24:1-6)
Thursday, March 8, 2018
5 for the Flaws
1. He is PRAYING me through the darkest journey (Luke 22:31-32)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
5 for Riding the Waves
1. The storm of doubt will grow a garden of FAITH (Mark 4:37-41)
2. The captivity of the world system teaches me to SURVIVE and THRIVE in the wilderness (Acts 7:22)
3. The tears I sow in sadness will reap a HARVEST of joy (Psalm 126:5)
4. The grief and loss I experience will enable me to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
5. The waves of circumstance threatening to overwhelm me I will SURF above! (Isaiah 43:1-2)
2. The captivity of the world system teaches me to SURVIVE and THRIVE in the wilderness (Acts 7:22)
3. The tears I sow in sadness will reap a HARVEST of joy (Psalm 126:5)
4. The grief and loss I experience will enable me to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
5. The waves of circumstance threatening to overwhelm me I will SURF above! (Isaiah 43:1-2)
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
5 for the Unseen Reality*
1. YET well known (Isaiah 53:2-3)
2. YET making many rich (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. YET possessing everything (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. YET we live (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. YET rejoice! (Psalm 126:5-6)
*2 Corinthians 6:8-10
2. YET making many rich (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. YET possessing everything (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. YET we live (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. YET rejoice! (Psalm 126:5-6)
*2 Corinthians 6:8-10
Monday, March 5, 2018
5 for Blooming
1. He CHOSE me to be a "fruit bearer" (John 15:16)
2. He GIVES me His Word to plant in the hearts of others (Mark 4:14-20)
3. He is RESPONSIBLE for the outcome (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
4. He instructs me to WORK the fields of my current crisis (Jeremiah 29:5-7)
5. He provides EVIDENCE of His provision (Luke 12:27-28)
2. He GIVES me His Word to plant in the hearts of others (Mark 4:14-20)
3. He is RESPONSIBLE for the outcome (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
4. He instructs me to WORK the fields of my current crisis (Jeremiah 29:5-7)
5. He provides EVIDENCE of His provision (Luke 12:27-28)
Saturday, March 3, 2018
5 for Future Growth
1. Worry will not choke the HOPE (Mark 4:19)
2. Want will not rob me of SATISFACTION (Mark 4:19)
3. Small seeds of kindness reap JOY (Mark 4:32)
4. Small seeds of hope PROVIDE SANCTUARY for the hopeless (Mark 4:32)
5. WORSHIP will water the goodness! (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. Want will not rob me of SATISFACTION (Mark 4:19)
3. Small seeds of kindness reap JOY (Mark 4:32)
4. Small seeds of hope PROVIDE SANCTUARY for the hopeless (Mark 4:32)
5. WORSHIP will water the goodness! (Psalm 126:5-6)
Friday, March 2, 2018
5 for Assignment
1. He knows EXACTLY where I am (Psalm 139:8)
2. He makes a WAY where there seems to be no way (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He gives me DIRECTION when I am lost (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He is PRESENT in times of confusion (Psalm 23:4)
5. He has POSITIONED me to be an influence (Esther 4:14)
2. He makes a WAY where there seems to be no way (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He gives me DIRECTION when I am lost (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He is PRESENT in times of confusion (Psalm 23:4)
5. He has POSITIONED me to be an influence (Esther 4:14)
Thursday, March 1, 2018
5 for the Noise
1. Seeking cultivates BLESSING (Psalm 34:1-5)
2. Stillness gives COURAGE space (Isaiah 7:4-7)
3. Quietness supports TRUST (Isaiah 30:15)
4. Patience produces PRAISE (Psalm 40:1-3)
5. Stopping allows time to BEHOLD! (Psalm 46:8-10)
2. Stillness gives COURAGE space (Isaiah 7:4-7)
3. Quietness supports TRUST (Isaiah 30:15)
4. Patience produces PRAISE (Psalm 40:1-3)
5. Stopping allows time to BEHOLD! (Psalm 46:8-10)
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