1. I am RECRUITED as a soldier (2 Timothy 2:3)
2. FOCUS is everything (2 Chronicles 20:12)
3. The BATTLE is His (1 Samuel 17:47; 2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. The VICTORY is ours (Romans 8:37)
5. He assigns ANGELS to guard duty! (Psalm 91)
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Friday, June 29, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
5 to Speak Up!
1. Be the voice of VISION in times of fear (2 Kings 6:16-17)
2. Be the voice of COURAGE to rally support (2 Chronicles 32:7-8)
3. Be the voice of COMFORT in times of sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
4. Be the voice of HEALING in times of hurt (Acts 3:6)
5. Be the voice of WISDOM to encourage His people (Isaiah 50:4)
2. Be the voice of COURAGE to rally support (2 Chronicles 32:7-8)
3. Be the voice of COMFORT in times of sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
4. Be the voice of HEALING in times of hurt (Acts 3:6)
5. Be the voice of WISDOM to encourage His people (Isaiah 50:4)
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
5 to Go in Strength
1. His example shapes my ENDURANCE (Hebrews 12:1-3)
2. He gives strength for the CALLING (Judges 6:14)
3. His strength is PROVISION (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
4. PATIENCE produces the strength needed (Isaiah 40:29-31)
5. Suffering is temporary, but PERFECTING (1 Peter 5:10)
2. He gives strength for the CALLING (Judges 6:14)
3. His strength is PROVISION (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
4. PATIENCE produces the strength needed (Isaiah 40:29-31)
5. Suffering is temporary, but PERFECTING (1 Peter 5:10)
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
5 for Conquering Giants
1. He GUARANTEES the initiative (Joshua 1:3-5)
2. His FAITHFULNESS is our foundation (1 Samuel 17:45-46)
3. He promises His PRESENCE (Judges 6:12)
4. He CONFIRMS I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
5. His ASSURANCE is praise worthy (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)
2. His FAITHFULNESS is our foundation (1 Samuel 17:45-46)
3. He promises His PRESENCE (Judges 6:12)
4. He CONFIRMS I am more than a conqueror (Romans 8:37)
5. His ASSURANCE is praise worthy (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)
Monday, June 25, 2018
5 for a Fresh Start
1. EMBRACE His mercy (Lamentations 3:21-23)
2. WAIT for His timing (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. LISTEN for the next step (Isaiah 30:21)
4. TRUST His direction (Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. REFLECT on His expansive LOVE! (Ephesians 1:18-19)
2. WAIT for His timing (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. LISTEN for the next step (Isaiah 30:21)
4. TRUST His direction (Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. REFLECT on His expansive LOVE! (Ephesians 1:18-19)
Sunday, June 24, 2018
5 for Effectual
1. I will PRAY not worry (Philippians 4:6)
2. I will PRAY for others (Matthew 5:44; James 5:14)
3. My prayers can CHANGE THE WORLD (Joshua 10:12; James 5:17)
4. My prayers CHANGE ME (James 5:16)
5. My prayers are INCENSE in the hands of Angels before the Throne of God (Revelation 5:8; Revelation 8:3-4)
2. I will PRAY for others (Matthew 5:44; James 5:14)
3. My prayers can CHANGE THE WORLD (Joshua 10:12; James 5:17)
4. My prayers CHANGE ME (James 5:16)
5. My prayers are INCENSE in the hands of Angels before the Throne of God (Revelation 5:8; Revelation 8:3-4)
Thursday, June 21, 2018
5 for Moving Forward
1. He DETERMINES my character (Judges 6:12-14)
2. He is MAKING A WAY where there seems to be no way (Exodus 14:14-16)
3. He EXTENDS help when I'm sinking (Matthew 14:30-31)
4. He began the work, He will COMPLETE the work (Philippians 1:6)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 6:31-34)
2. He is MAKING A WAY where there seems to be no way (Exodus 14:14-16)
3. He EXTENDS help when I'm sinking (Matthew 14:30-31)
4. He began the work, He will COMPLETE the work (Philippians 1:6)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 6:31-34)
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
5 for When All Seems Lost
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)
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
5 for the Crisis Of Faith
1. Even after great SUCCESS Panic is possible (1 Kings 19:3-10)
2. He RESPONDS to my obedience (1 Kings 18:36-38)
3. He REVEALS Himself when I am afraid (1 Kings 19:11-18)
4. He CONFIRMS I am not alone (1 Kings 19:13-18)
5. He SHOWS UP! ( 1 Peter 5:7-10)
2. He RESPONDS to my obedience (1 Kings 18:36-38)
3. He REVEALS Himself when I am afraid (1 Kings 19:11-18)
4. He CONFIRMS I am not alone (1 Kings 19:13-18)
5. He SHOWS UP! ( 1 Peter 5:7-10)
Saturday, June 16, 2018
5 for the Finish Line
1. No circumstance is beyond His power or reach (Genesis 18:14)
2. His work in me will be completed (Philippians 1:6)
3. He will use my circumstance to advance the Gospel (Philippians 1:12)
4. My life impacts others (Philippians 1:24-26)
5. I will strengthen others (Luke 22:32)
2. His work in me will be completed (Philippians 1:6)
3. He will use my circumstance to advance the Gospel (Philippians 1:12)
4. My life impacts others (Philippians 1:24-26)
5. I will strengthen others (Luke 22:32)
Friday, June 15, 2018
5 for Wisdom
1. Your circumstance has been ordained, OBEY (Esther 4:14)
2. Your position requires discernment, ASK (2 Chronicles 1:11-12)
3. Your fear is acknowledged, BELIEVE (Joshua 1:9)
4. Your doubt isn't judged, SEEK (Mark 9:23-24)
5. Your faith will not fail, HIS PROMISE! (Luke 22:31-32)
2. Your position requires discernment, ASK (2 Chronicles 1:11-12)
3. Your fear is acknowledged, BELIEVE (Joshua 1:9)
4. Your doubt isn't judged, SEEK (Mark 9:23-24)
5. Your faith will not fail, HIS PROMISE! (Luke 22:31-32)
Thursday, June 14, 2018
5 for First things First
1. Seek His wisdom, PRAY (James 1:5-6)
2. Seek His presence, REST (Luke 10:40-42)
3. Seek His answers, PATIENCE (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
4. Seek His Kingdom, ENGAGE (Matthew 6:30-34)
5. Expect His response, have FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. Seek His presence, REST (Luke 10:40-42)
3. Seek His answers, PATIENCE (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
4. Seek His Kingdom, ENGAGE (Matthew 6:30-34)
5. Expect His response, have FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6)
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
5 for Light in Darkness
1. In depression, He gives secured DESTINY (Isaiah 50:10)
2. In despair, He promises DELIVERANCE (Isaiah 43:1-4)
3. In diversion, He provides DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:20-21)
4. In depleted provision, He gives BLESSING (Matthew 14:19-20)
5. In dark circumstances, He gives TREASURE (Isaiah 45:3)
2. In despair, He promises DELIVERANCE (Isaiah 43:1-4)
3. In diversion, He provides DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:20-21)
4. In depleted provision, He gives BLESSING (Matthew 14:19-20)
5. In dark circumstances, He gives TREASURE (Isaiah 45:3)
5 for Light in Darkness
1. In depression, He gives secured DESTINY (Isaiah 50:10)
2. In despair, He promises DELIVERANCE (Isaiah 43:1-4)
3. In diversion, He provides DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:20-21)
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2. In despair, He promises DELIVERANCE (Isaiah 43:1-4)
3. In diversion, He provides DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:20-21)
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
5 for Action
5 for Action
1. Because it's You, I will EMBRACE this day fully (Hebrews 11:13-16)
2. Because it's You, I will be ALL IN (Matthew 14:28-29)
3. Because it's You, I will expand my VISION (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. Because it's You, I will PRAISE always (James 1:2-4)
5. Because it's You, I will MOVE FORWARD in faith (Exodus 14:13-16)
1. Because it's You, I will EMBRACE this day fully (Hebrews 11:13-16)
2. Because it's You, I will be ALL IN (Matthew 14:28-29)
3. Because it's You, I will expand my VISION (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. Because it's You, I will PRAISE always (James 1:2-4)
5. Because it's You, I will MOVE FORWARD in faith (Exodus 14:13-16)
Sunday, June 10, 2018
5 to Press On
1. Darkness WILL NOT PREVAIL (Exodus 10:21-23)
2. Destruction clears a space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
3. Departures make way for REUNIONS (John 14:1-3)
4. Death is not the FINAL word (John 19:30)
5. Disaster has REDEMPTION (Mark 16:2-6)
2. Destruction clears a space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
3. Departures make way for REUNIONS (John 14:1-3)
4. Death is not the FINAL word (John 19:30)
5. Disaster has REDEMPTION (Mark 16:2-6)
Saturday, June 9, 2018
5 for the Job Well Done
1. Fear robs the TREASURE of joy (Luke 12:25-35)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
3. Spend TIME in fellowship (Luke 10:39-42)
4. PLEASURE is in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
5. All the rest is ADDED (Matthew 6:31-33)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
3. Spend TIME in fellowship (Luke 10:39-42)
4. PLEASURE is in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
5. All the rest is ADDED (Matthew 6:31-33)
Thursday, June 7, 2018
5 for Feeling Weak
1. EMBRACE weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. TRUST the outcome (John 16:33)
3. REST with His protection (Psalm 3:1-6)
4. ACCEPT His invitation (Matthew 11:28-30)
5. EQUIPPED to assist! (Isaiah 50:4)
2. TRUST the outcome (John 16:33)
3. REST with His protection (Psalm 3:1-6)
4. ACCEPT His invitation (Matthew 11:28-30)
5. EQUIPPED to assist! (Isaiah 50:4)
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
5 Above My Pay Grade
1. He gives me supernatural WISDOM (2 Chronicles 1:10-11)
2. He gives me supernatural GUIDANCE (Isaiah 30:21)
3. He gives me supernatural PROVISION (John 6:10-13)
4. He gives me supernatural PROTECTION (Psalm 91:11-15)
5. He GIVES because He CHOSE me and LOVED me FIRST (John 15:16; Romans 5:8)
2. He gives me supernatural GUIDANCE (Isaiah 30:21)
3. He gives me supernatural PROVISION (John 6:10-13)
4. He gives me supernatural PROTECTION (Psalm 91:11-15)
5. He GIVES because He CHOSE me and LOVED me FIRST (John 15:16; Romans 5:8)
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
5 for the Curve Ball
1. He PREPARED in advance of my choice (Isaiah 50:4-7)
2. He SAW this day's Trials (Isaiah 54:16-17)
3. He has a PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
4. He has seen the OUTCOME (Isaiah 46:10-11)
5. He is ALL IN! (Romans 5:6-8)
2. He SAW this day's Trials (Isaiah 54:16-17)
3. He has a PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
4. He has seen the OUTCOME (Isaiah 46:10-11)
5. He is ALL IN! (Romans 5:6-8)
Monday, June 4, 2018
5 for No Wise Failing
1. His PROMISE: He'll comfort me (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
2. His PROMISE: He won't leave me (Matthew 28:20)
3. His PROMISE: He will fight for me (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)
4. His PROMISE: He won't fail me (Hebrews 13:5-6)
5. His PROMISE: I will not be shamed (Isaiah 46:11)
2. His PROMISE: He won't leave me (Matthew 28:20)
3. His PROMISE: He will fight for me (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)
4. His PROMISE: He won't fail me (Hebrews 13:5-6)
5. His PROMISE: I will not be shamed (Isaiah 46:11)
Saturday, June 2, 2018
5 for Troubled Times
1. He INSTRUCTS, so I will be confident (John 14:1)
2. He PROVIDES, so I will not worry (Mark 6:37-43)
3. He CARES, so I will cast mine on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. He KNOWS, so I will rest (Matthew 6:31-34)
5. He LIVES, so I will be at peace! (Romans 5:1-8)
2. He PROVIDES, so I will not worry (Mark 6:37-43)
3. He CARES, so I will cast mine on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. He KNOWS, so I will rest (Matthew 6:31-34)
5. He LIVES, so I will be at peace! (Romans 5:1-8)
Friday, June 1, 2018
5 Against All Odds
1. He protected completely for the exhibition of OBEDIENCE (Daniel 3:17-18; 26-27)
2. He felled an unconquerable enemy by FAITHFUL COURAGE (1 Samuel 17:36; 45-47)
3. He named a weakling a WARRIOR to manifest His might (Judges 6:12; 7:4-7;15-16)
4. He constrained certain death on behalf of a PRAYERFUL servant (Daniel 6:16-22)
5. He turned unspeakable loss into ETERNAL REDEMPTION (Luke 24:48)
2. He felled an unconquerable enemy by FAITHFUL COURAGE (1 Samuel 17:36; 45-47)
3. He named a weakling a WARRIOR to manifest His might (Judges 6:12; 7:4-7;15-16)
4. He constrained certain death on behalf of a PRAYERFUL servant (Daniel 6:16-22)
5. He turned unspeakable loss into ETERNAL REDEMPTION (Luke 24:48)
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