1. I do not know what to do but MY EYES are fixed on You (2 Chronicles 20:12)
2. NOTHING is too hard for You (Jeremiah 32:27)
3. I will face this "Goliath" confident You will bring the VICTORY (1 Samuel 17:45-47)
4. I am surrounded by CHARIOTS OF FIRE (2 Kings 6:16-17)
5. Your Angels are ENCAMPED AROUND ME! (Psalm 34:4-8)
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Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
5 to Be the Change*
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, November 28, 2018
5 for Trying Times
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)
Monday, November 26, 2018
5 for the Unfailing
1. He is FAITHFUL (1 Corinthians 1:9)
2. He is ABLE (Joshua 23:14; Romans 4:21)
3. He WILL DO what He says (Numbers 23:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:24)
4. His COMPASSION NEVER FAILS (Lamentations 3:22; 2 Peter 3:9)
5. EVEN WHEN I am unfaithful, HE REMAINS FAITHFUL! (2 Timothy 2:13)
2. He is ABLE (Joshua 23:14; Romans 4:21)
3. He WILL DO what He says (Numbers 23:19; 1 Thessalonians 5:24)
4. His COMPASSION NEVER FAILS (Lamentations 3:22; 2 Peter 3:9)
5. EVEN WHEN I am unfaithful, HE REMAINS FAITHFUL! (2 Timothy 2:13)
Sunday, November 25, 2018
5 to Be Trusted
1. His promises are TRUSTWORTHY (Titus 1:2)
2. His promises are PLEASING (John 14:1-3)
3. His promises are FILLED WITH HOPE (Isaiah 41:10)
4. His promises are PRECIOUS (2 Peter 1:4)
5. His promises are ETERNAL (1 John 2:25)
2. His promises are PLEASING (John 14:1-3)
3. His promises are FILLED WITH HOPE (Isaiah 41:10)
4. His promises are PRECIOUS (2 Peter 1:4)
5. His promises are ETERNAL (1 John 2:25)
Saturday, November 24, 2018
5 for the Better Bargain
1. My CONTENTMENT is not based on what I acquire (Philippians 4:11-12)
2. He KNOWS my real need (Matthew 6:28-33)
3. My TREASURE is not found at a sale (Matthew 6:19-21)
4. His MEASUREMENT is different (Luke 21:1-4)
5. I will be RICH toward Him (Luke 12:18-23)
2. He KNOWS my real need (Matthew 6:28-33)
3. My TREASURE is not found at a sale (Matthew 6:19-21)
4. His MEASUREMENT is different (Luke 21:1-4)
5. I will be RICH toward Him (Luke 12:18-23)
Friday, November 23, 2018
5 for Prayer
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, November 22, 2018
5 for Thanks Giving!
1. Thankful for His POWER (Genesis 18:14)
2. Thankful for His GRACE (Romans 5:8)
3. Thankful for His MERCY (Psalm 136;1-26)
4. Thankful for His ENDURING LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. Thankful for MY weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. Thankful for His GRACE (Romans 5:8)
3. Thankful for His MERCY (Psalm 136;1-26)
4. Thankful for His ENDURING LOVE (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. Thankful for MY weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
5 for Counting
1. He has counted ALL the hairs on my head (Matthew 10:30)
2. He has counted all my TEARS (Psalm 56:8)
3. He has counted me WORTHY (2 Thessalonians 1:5)
4. I will count it ALL JOY ~even the hardships (James 1:2-4)
5. My FAITH is counted to me as righteousness (Romans 4:5-8)
2. He has counted all my TEARS (Psalm 56:8)
3. He has counted me WORTHY (2 Thessalonians 1:5)
4. I will count it ALL JOY ~even the hardships (James 1:2-4)
5. My FAITH is counted to me as righteousness (Romans 4:5-8)
Monday, November 19, 2018
5 for Anticipation
1. Choose LAUGHTER it is the best medicine (Proverbs 17:22)
2. Choose JOY things are improving (Psalm 126:5-6)
3. Choose AFFIRMATION it changes people (Isaiah 50:4)
4. Choose PRAYER, He is listening (Luke 18:3-8)
5. Choose FAITH, it matters! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. Choose JOY things are improving (Psalm 126:5-6)
3. Choose AFFIRMATION it changes people (Isaiah 50:4)
4. Choose PRAYER, He is listening (Luke 18:3-8)
5. Choose FAITH, it matters! (Hebrews 11:6)
Sunday, November 18, 2018
5 for the Dread
1. There’s MORE than what is seen (Isaiah 55:8-9)
2. There’s MORE to the plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. There’s MORE than meets the eye (2 Kings 6:16)
4. There’s MORE hope available (Hebrews 12:1-3)
5. There’s MORE than you can imagine! (1 Corinthians 2:9)
2. There’s MORE to the plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. There’s MORE than meets the eye (2 Kings 6:16)
4. There’s MORE hope available (Hebrews 12:1-3)
5. There’s MORE than you can imagine! (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Friday, November 16, 2018
5 by Faith
1. HOLD ON, He knows the struggle (Hebrews 4:15-16)
2. KEEP PRAYING, He answers (Luke 18:3-8)
3. PRESS ON, He assigned your mission (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. STEP FORWARD, He parts seas of circumstance (Exodus 14:14-16)
5. LEAN IN, He is pleased by your faith! (Hebrews 6:10-15)
2. KEEP PRAYING, He answers (Luke 18:3-8)
3. PRESS ON, He assigned your mission (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. STEP FORWARD, He parts seas of circumstance (Exodus 14:14-16)
5. LEAN IN, He is pleased by your faith! (Hebrews 6:10-15)
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
5 for the Climb
1. Prayer installs COURAGE (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
2. Discipline expands VISION (Psalm 61:2)
3. Consistency yields RESULTS (James 1:4)
4. Trust provides INSIGHT (Genesis 15:5-6)
5. Mountains are conquered by FAITH (Mark 11:23)
2. Discipline expands VISION (Psalm 61:2)
3. Consistency yields RESULTS (James 1:4)
4. Trust provides INSIGHT (Genesis 15:5-6)
5. Mountains are conquered by FAITH (Mark 11:23)
Monday, November 12, 2018
5 for the Day's Interruptions
1. His PRESENCE is promised (John 14:18)
2. He has a larger PERSPECTIVE on this situation (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. Today's circumstance is NO SURPRISE to Him (Psalm 139:16)
4. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. He is ENOUGH! (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. He has a larger PERSPECTIVE on this situation (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. Today's circumstance is NO SURPRISE to Him (Psalm 139:16)
4. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. He is ENOUGH! (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Sunday, November 11, 2018
5 for the Fight of Faith
1. I will fight the good fight of FAITH (2 Timothy 4:7)
2. I will ENDURE hardship as a good soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. I won't be afraid, for the BATTLE isn't mine, it is The Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He has ORDERED HIS ANGELS to protect me (Psalm 91:11)
5. He laid down His life for me, His FRIEND (John 15:13)
2. I will ENDURE hardship as a good soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. I won't be afraid, for the BATTLE isn't mine, it is The Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He has ORDERED HIS ANGELS to protect me (Psalm 91:11)
5. He laid down His life for me, His FRIEND (John 15:13)
Saturday, November 10, 2018
5 for Calm Assurance
1. He CALMS my fears (Matthew 8:26)
2. He ENCOURAGES me when I doubt (Matthew 14:24-32)
3. He AUTHORIZES me for greatness (Hebrew 4:16)
4. He EMPOWERS me for a purpose (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. He KNOWS me AND STILL He CHOSE ME!! (1 Timothy 1:12-16; John 15:16)
2. He ENCOURAGES me when I doubt (Matthew 14:24-32)
3. He AUTHORIZES me for greatness (Hebrew 4:16)
4. He EMPOWERS me for a purpose (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. He KNOWS me AND STILL He CHOSE ME!! (1 Timothy 1:12-16; John 15:16)
Friday, November 9, 2018
5 for Action
1. KNOW Who is on your side (Romans 8:31)
2. KNOW He has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. KNOW He has positioned you for impact (Esther 4:14)
4. KNOW WHO you know (Daniel 12:32b)
5. KNOW NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Genesis 8:14)
2. KNOW He has a plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. KNOW He has positioned you for impact (Esther 4:14)
4. KNOW WHO you know (Daniel 12:32b)
5. KNOW NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Genesis 8:14)
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
5 for the Undeterred
1. SEE His protection in this present darkness (2 Kings 6:15-17)
2. Keep the FAITH (2 Timothy 4:5-7)
3. PRESS ON, it’s not over yet (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
4. SHINE, there is work to be done (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. ALL means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
2. Keep the FAITH (2 Timothy 4:5-7)
3. PRESS ON, it’s not over yet (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)
4. SHINE, there is work to be done (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. ALL means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
5 for the Unpredictable Outcome
1. HE knows the outcome (Isaiah 46:10)
2. HE calls nations into repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14)
3. HE sets rulers in their places (Daniel 2:21)
4. HE is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8-9)
5. HE IS still on the Throne (Psalm 11:4)
2. HE calls nations into repentance (2 Chronicles 7:14)
3. HE sets rulers in their places (Daniel 2:21)
4. HE is the same yesterday, today and forever (Hebrews 13:8-9)
5. HE IS still on the Throne (Psalm 11:4)
Monday, November 5, 2018
5 for Provision
1. His PROVISION comes at no cost to me (Isaiah 55:1)
2. My lack does not impact His RESPONSE (John 4:13-15)
3. He SUPPLIES in the midst of a desert of circumstances (Isaiah 43:19)
4. His provision FLOWS FROM ME to others (John 7:37-38)
5. He TRANSFORMS my wasteland into an oasis of hope (Isaiah 35)
2. My lack does not impact His RESPONSE (John 4:13-15)
3. He SUPPLIES in the midst of a desert of circumstances (Isaiah 43:19)
4. His provision FLOWS FROM ME to others (John 7:37-38)
5. He TRANSFORMS my wasteland into an oasis of hope (Isaiah 35)
Sunday, November 4, 2018
5 for the Watchman
1. ACCEPT the assignment with prayer (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
2. ASSESS the circumstance with wisdom (Nehemiah 2:13-17)
3. AFFIRM the commitment with understanding (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. ASSIGN responsibilities to others (Nehemiah 4:9-16)
5. ANNOUNCE the truth to all! (Nehemiah 8:10)
2. ASSESS the circumstance with wisdom (Nehemiah 2:13-17)
3. AFFIRM the commitment with understanding (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. ASSIGN responsibilities to others (Nehemiah 4:9-16)
5. ANNOUNCE the truth to all! (Nehemiah 8:10)
Saturday, November 3, 2018
5 for Defeating the Lie
1. He has plans for my future, HOPE not harm (Jeremiah 29-11)
2. He is working ALL (even the most devastating, and including my own mistakes) things together for GOOD (Romans 8:28)
3. All the PROMISES of God are YES, in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)
4. He is a REWARDER of those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6)
5. The accuser has lost! (Revelation 12:10)
Friday, November 2, 2018
5 for the Day After
1. Press on for the goal of His GLORY (Philippians 3:12-14)
2. Press on IN SPITE of difficulties (Acts 17:23-24)
3. Press on for the PROMISE (Psalm 18:25-29)
4. Press on with PROVISION (Philippians 4:11-19)
5. Press on FOR THE PRIZE! (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
2. Press on IN SPITE of difficulties (Acts 17:23-24)
3. Press on for the PROMISE (Psalm 18:25-29)
4. Press on with PROVISION (Philippians 4:11-19)
5. Press on FOR THE PRIZE! (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
Thursday, November 1, 2018
5 for What's Next
1. He IMPARTS understanding of His Word (Luke 24:45)
2. He PROVIDES encouragement for the task at hand (Mark 16:20)
3. He is PRESENT in all my encounters (Matthew 28:20)
4. He EXPANDS my area of influence (Matthew 28:19)
5. He CHOSE me for this time and place (John 15:16)
2. He PROVIDES encouragement for the task at hand (Mark 16:20)
3. He is PRESENT in all my encounters (Matthew 28:20)
4. He EXPANDS my area of influence (Matthew 28:19)
5. He CHOSE me for this time and place (John 15:16)
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