1. I am known as REBUILDER of the breech (Isaiah. 58:12)
2. I am HEALING broken hearts (Isaiah 61:1)
3. I am called one who MINISTERS (Isaiah 61:6)
4. I am recognized as one who is BLESSED (Isaiah 61:9)
5. I am His DELIGHT (Isaiah 62:4)
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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
5 for Expanding Perspective
- I get to call Him DADDY (Galatians 4:6 & Jeremiah 3:19)
- He brings me JOY (Jeremiah 31:13)
- I am His MASTERPIECE (Ephesians 2:10)
- I can't imagine the GREAT things He has planned (Ephesians 3:20)
- He's got my BACK (Isaiah 58:8)
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
5 to Stand Firm
1. I am the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21)
2. I am given the MIND OF CHRIST (1 Corinthians 2:16)
3. I am FORGIVEN (Colossians 2:14)
4. I am ETERNALLY loved (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. AS HE IS so am I in this world! (1 John 4:17)
Monday, February 25, 2019
5 for Deciphering the Day
1. He ARRANGED my schedule (Esther 4:14)
2. He STRENGTHENS my heart with His Word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
3. He RENEWS my capabilities as I wait (Isaiah 40:31)
4. He has given me the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
5. He PREPARED this particular work for me to accomplish (Ephesians 2:10)
2. He STRENGTHENS my heart with His Word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17)
3. He RENEWS my capabilities as I wait (Isaiah 40:31)
4. He has given me the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16)
5. He PREPARED this particular work for me to accomplish (Ephesians 2:10)
Sunday, February 24, 2019
5 for Conscious Pursuit
1. He makes me a PRIORITY (Matthew 18:12-13)
2. He PREPARES a purpose for me in advance (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He KNOWS how my story develops (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. He PLANNED a journey of hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. He RUNS! (Luke 15:20)
2. He PREPARES a purpose for me in advance (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He KNOWS how my story develops (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. He PLANNED a journey of hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. He RUNS! (Luke 15:20)
Saturday, February 23, 2019
5 for Breathing Life
- He creates CALM in the center of my chaos (Luke 8:35)
- He brings HEALING to my hopelessness (John 5:4-8)
- He REBUILDS in the midst of my ruins (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
- He is ready to bring PEACE when I feel like I'm perishing (Matthew 8:25-26)
- He gives REST when my burdens are too much to bear (Matthew 11:28)
Friday, February 22, 2019
5 for Sustaining Hope
1. He has the FIRST Word (John 1:1-14)
2. He ORCHESTRATES my position (Esther 4:14)
3. He ADVISES my actions (Jeremiah 33:3)
4. He SUSTAINS through it all (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. He has the LAST Word! (Revelation 1:8)
Thursday, February 21, 2019
5 for Confident Advancement
1. No enemy is stronger than my God (Psalm 3:6)
2. No evil is greater than my God (Psalm 49:5)
3. He is the FIRST WORD on EVERYTHING (John 1:1; John 1:14)
4. He is the LAST WORD on EVERYTHING (Revelation 1:8)
5. He WILL NOT FAIL ME! (Joshua 1:9)
2. No evil is greater than my God (Psalm 49:5)
3. He is the FIRST WORD on EVERYTHING (John 1:1; John 1:14)
4. He is the LAST WORD on EVERYTHING (Revelation 1:8)
5. He WILL NOT FAIL ME! (Joshua 1:9)
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
5 for Seeking Direction
1. I ASK for direction (Psalm 139:23-24)
2. I can be CONFIDENT in His direction (Proverbs 16:9)
3. Through TRUST I am guided (Proverbs 3:5-6)
4. He has a WAY I may not presently see (Isaiah 55:8-9)
5. He is FAITHFUL to guide me (Isaiah 30:21)
Tuesday, February 19, 2019
5 for the Remarkable
1. HUMOR is allowed (Genesis 18:10-15)
2. The timing is ON PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)
3. Stay FOCUSED, He wrote the story (Hebrews 12:1-3)
4. PRAYER is the path when there is none (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He IS who He says He is (Jeremiah 32:17)
2. The timing is ON PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)
3. Stay FOCUSED, He wrote the story (Hebrews 12:1-3)
4. PRAYER is the path when there is none (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. He IS who He says He is (Jeremiah 32:17)
Monday, February 18, 2019
5 for the Ringer
1. WITH Him walls of discouragement are scaled (2 Samuel 22:18-30)
2. WITH Him provision is found in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:19)
3. WITH Him beauty is discovered in the aftermath of tragedy (Isaiah 61:2-7)
4. WITH Him mountains of despair move (Zechariah 4:7)
5. WITH Him NOTHING is impossible! (Jeremiah 32:27; Genesis 18:14)
2. WITH Him provision is found in the wilderness (Isaiah 43:19)
3. WITH Him beauty is discovered in the aftermath of tragedy (Isaiah 61:2-7)
4. WITH Him mountains of despair move (Zechariah 4:7)
5. WITH Him NOTHING is impossible! (Jeremiah 32:27; Genesis 18:14)
Sunday, February 17, 2019
5 for Tackling the Impossible
1. He EMPLOYS me for a job greater than myself (Ephesians 2:10)
2. He EQUIPS me for the unattainable (Acts 1:8)
3. He EMPOWERS the impossible (Acts 3:6)
4. He EXPECTS the unexpected (Matthew 5:39)
5. He EXEMPLIFIES sacrificial service (John 15:12-14)
Saturday, February 16, 2019
5 for Being Outnumbered
1. He will SHELTER me in the storm of circumstance (Psalm 18:2)
2. He will FIGHT on my behalf when the enemy outnumbers me (Joshua 23:10)
3. He will MULTIPLY what I have for the multitudes (John 6:1-14)
4. He will PROVIDE for the IMPOSSIBLE task for me to accomplish (Mark 16:3-4)
5. He will keep ALL of His PROMISES (Joshua 23:14; 2 Peter 3:9)
Friday, February 15, 2019
5 for Confidence
1. He is WATCHING always (Psalm 139:2)
2. He KNOWS exactly what's going on (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. He is IN PURSUIT (Luke 15:4-7)
4. He does have a PLAN (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get away! (Romans 8:38-39)
2. He KNOWS exactly what's going on (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. He is IN PURSUIT (Luke 15:4-7)
4. He does have a PLAN (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get away! (Romans 8:38-39)
Thursday, February 14, 2019
5 for Courageous Announcement
1. Proclaim the impossible with ASSURANCE (Joshua 10:12-14)
2. My lack makes way for His SUPPLY (Matthew 14:15-21)
3. Enter the battle with PRAYER and PRAISE (2 Chronicles 10:12-22)
4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-22)
5. KNOW death is defeated (Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58)
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
5 for Great Expectations
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)
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
5 for Focus
1. When I fix my eyes on Him I am ENCOURAGED (Hebrews 12:2)
2. When I fix my eyes on Him I can DO THE IMPOSSIBLE (Matthew 14:29-30)
3. When I fix my eyes on Him I find PEACE (Acts 7:55-56)
4. When I fix my eyes on Him I find STRENGTH (Job 19:25-26)
5. When I fix my eyes on Him I see His eyes are FIXED ON ME! (Psalm 139:2-3; Matthew 10:29-31)
Monday, February 11, 2019
5 for Open Doors
1. He REMEMBERS my effort (Hebrews 6:10)
2. Present discomfort is no indicator of the PERFECTION to come (Romans 8:18)
3. Absurd OPPORTUNITIES do not mean impossible (Genesis 18:12-14)
4. He ANSWERS my doubt with His promise (Genesis 15:1-5)
5. I have an ALL ACCESS pass ! (Hebrews 4:16)
Sunday, February 10, 2019
5 to Get the Job Done
1. He has called you to COURAGE for the work ahead (Jeremiah 1:17-18)
2. He has appointed you to REPAIR the breach in walls of hope (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. He has PROVIDED you with committed coworkers (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. His SPIRIT moves mountains with grace (Zechariah 4:6-7)
5. His STRENGTH accomplished the impossible! (2 Corinthians 12:9)
2. He has appointed you to REPAIR the breach in walls of hope (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. He has PROVIDED you with committed coworkers (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. His SPIRIT moves mountains with grace (Zechariah 4:6-7)
5. His STRENGTH accomplished the impossible! (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Saturday, February 9, 2019
5 for the Greatest Gift
- His love RECONCILES me (Hebrews 5:18)
- His love REFINES me (1 Peter 1:7)
- His love for me is PERSONAL (Isaiah 43:1)
- His love for me is PRECIOUS (Isaiah 13:12)
- His love for me brings PEACE (Isaiah 26:3)
Friday, February 8, 2019
5 for a Deep Peace
1. Confronting the worst brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)
2. Tragedy has a TESTIMONY (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
3. Things are seldom what they appear (Matthew 28:5-10)
4. Heading for the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Something glorious and UNEXPECTED is in the works (Isaiah 43:18-19)
2. Tragedy has a TESTIMONY (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
3. Things are seldom what they appear (Matthew 28:5-10)
4. Heading for the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Something glorious and UNEXPECTED is in the works (Isaiah 43:18-19)
Thursday, February 7, 2019
5 for Steadfast Assurance
1. He is not hindered by darkness (Psalm 139:12)
2. Overcast is INDICATION of His presence (Nahum 1:3)
3. He NEVER changes (James 1:17)
4. I LEARN in the dark for proclaiming in the light (Matthew 10:27)
5. In darkness He gives TREASURES! (Isaiah 45:3)
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
5 for Historical Hurting
1. He KNEW the family that would wound me (Jeremiah 1:5; Psalm 139:16)
2. He CHOSE the place of my childhood (Isaiah 45:3)
3. I LEARN in the experience things few people know (Isaiah 45:3)
4. He gives me TREASURES in my darkness (Isaiah 45:3)
5. Darkness is NOT dark to Him (Psalm 139:11-12)
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
5 for the Way of the Wilderness
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)
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)
Monday, February 4, 2019
5 for Identification
1. I am BELOVED (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
2. I am BLAMELESS in His sight (Ephesians 1:4)
3. I am BRAVE because He is with me (Joshua 1:9)
4. I am BEAUTIFUL in His sight (Psalm 139:14; Song of Songs 4:7)
5. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
2. I am BLAMELESS in His sight (Ephesians 1:4)
3. I am BRAVE because He is with me (Joshua 1:9)
4. I am BEAUTIFUL in His sight (Psalm 139:14; Song of Songs 4:7)
5. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
Sunday, February 3, 2019
5 for Sacrificial Service
1. He ASSIGNS us to be Ambassadors of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
2. He PROMISES joy to the persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
3. He IDENTIFIES with the Peacemakers (Matthew 5:9)
4. He KNOWS these times (Matthew 10:19-39)
5. He MODELED sacrificial service (John 15:12-17)
Saturday, February 2, 2019
5 for Oversight
1. He ASSIGNS me to watch (Isaiah 62:6-7)
2. He asks me to watch WITH Him (Matthew 26:38-41)
3. He DELIVERS me while I watch (2 Chronicles 20:17)
4. He AMAZES me while I watch (Exodus 14:13-16)
5. He asks me to watch FOR HIM! (Luke 21:28)
Friday, February 1, 2019
5 for Enlisted Help
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)
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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