1. His intercession for me is UNCEASING (Hebrews 7:25)
2. His grace over me is UNSTOPPABLE (Zechariah 4:7)
3. His thoughts about me are UNCOUNTABLE (Psalm 139:17-18)
4. His mercy toward me is INEXHAUSTIBLE (1 Chronicles 16:31-34)
5. His love for me is UNQUENCHABLE (Jeremiah 31:3)
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Sunday, June 30, 2019
5 for the Uncountable
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Saturday, June 29, 2019
5 for Insight
1. May your sorrow stumble on a SURPRISE
2. May your anxiety uncover a beautiful ASTONISHMENT
3. May your grief reveal something GREAT
4. May your depression discover the DEPTH of His LOVE
5. May your despair show you He is DEPENDABLE!
*Matthew 28:1-9
2. May your anxiety uncover a beautiful ASTONISHMENT
3. May your grief reveal something GREAT
4. May your depression discover the DEPTH of His LOVE
5. May your despair show you He is DEPENDABLE!
*Matthew 28:1-9
Friday, June 28, 2019
5 to Hold on to Hope
1. He is not afraid or ashamed of my pain (Hebrews 11:13-16)
2. Sorrow produces seeds of HOPE (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He will SUSTAIN on the journey of grief (Psalm 3:4-5)
4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-15)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 5:4)
2. Sorrow produces seeds of HOPE (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He will SUSTAIN on the journey of grief (Psalm 3:4-5)
4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-15)
5. He KNOWS! (Matthew 5:4)
Thursday, June 27, 2019
5 for Failings
1. I may be in last place, but my future holds a FIRST PLACE (Matthew 20:26)
2. I may be insulted and persecuted unjustly, but my REWARD is on the way (Matthew 5:11-12)
3. Today I might be suffering, but it's nothing compared to what He's providing (Romans 8:18)
4. My tonight may be drenched in sorrow, but a song of JOY is in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
5. This world is NOT MY HOME, and He is not ashamed to be my God! (Hebrews 11:16)
2. I may be insulted and persecuted unjustly, but my REWARD is on the way (Matthew 5:11-12)
3. Today I might be suffering, but it's nothing compared to what He's providing (Romans 8:18)
4. My tonight may be drenched in sorrow, but a song of JOY is in the morning (Psalm 30:5)
5. This world is NOT MY HOME, and He is not ashamed to be my God! (Hebrews 11:16)
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019
5 for Wonderment and Awe
1. He assigns His angels to GUARD me (Psalm 91:11-12)
2. He is NEAR to me in sorrow (Psalm 34:8)
3. He COMFORTS me purposefully (2 Corinthians 1:4)
4. He KNOWS me intimately (Luke 12:7)
5. He LOVES me indescribably (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. He is NEAR to me in sorrow (Psalm 34:8)
3. He COMFORTS me purposefully (2 Corinthians 1:4)
4. He KNOWS me intimately (Luke 12:7)
5. He LOVES me indescribably (Jeremiah 31:3)
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Tuesday, June 25, 2019
5 for Bearing Fruit
1. He is the Gardener, TRANSPLANTING me to a place where I will flourish (Ezekiel 17:23)
2. He is the Gardener, UPROOTING weeds of annoyance in my life (Matthew 13:26)
3. He is the Gardener, PRUNING back my ways of disobedience (Luke 13:29)
4. He is the Gardener, TENDING to my every need (James 5:7-8)
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Monday, June 24, 2019
5 for Implementation
1. His plan is PERFECT (Romans 1:17)
2. His projection is my STABILIZER (Romans 8:18)
3. His provision is SUSTAINING (John 1:16)
4. His PROMISE is my security (1 Corinthians 2:9)
5. He brings the return on my INVESTMENT (Luke 6:38)
Sunday, June 23, 2019
5 for Counted Cost
1. He KNOWS abandonment is disappointing (Mark 26:40-46)
2. He KNOWS betrayal is heartbreaking (Luke 22:45-48)
3. He KNOWS obedience is excruciating (Matthew 26:38-39)
4. He KNOWS the cost of service (Mark 1:33-41)
5. He KNOWS sacrifice is costly (Mark 10:44-45)
2. He KNOWS betrayal is heartbreaking (Luke 22:45-48)
3. He KNOWS obedience is excruciating (Matthew 26:38-39)
4. He KNOWS the cost of service (Mark 1:33-41)
5. He KNOWS sacrifice is costly (Mark 10:44-45)
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Saturday, June 22, 2019
5 for the Servant
1. My efforts REFRESH (Philemon 1:7)
2. My actions bring REWARD (Galatians 6:9)
3. My humility SHAPES me (Philippians 2:1-5)
4. My prayers PERFECT me (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. My sacrifice GLORIFIES the King! (John 13:34-35)
2. My actions bring REWARD (Galatians 6:9)
3. My humility SHAPES me (Philippians 2:1-5)
4. My prayers PERFECT me (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. My sacrifice GLORIFIES the King! (John 13:34-35)
Friday, June 21, 2019
5 for Visionaries
1. Vision sustains LIFE (Proverbs 29:18)
2. Vision brings CLARITY (Mark 8:21-25)
3. Vision brings SECURITY (2 Kings 6:15-17)
4. Vision increases FAITH (1 Peter 1:6-8; John 20:26-31)
5. Vision offers HOPE (Hebrews 11:1)
Thursday, June 20, 2019
5 for Daily Provision
1. He INCREASES faith, daily (Romans 1:17)
2. He PROVIDES what is needed, daily (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. He SUPPLIES ample grace, daily (John 1:16)
4. He GIVES new mercy, daily (Lamentations 3:22-23)
5. He PROMISES to return soon! (Revelation 22:7)
2. He PROVIDES what is needed, daily (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. He SUPPLIES ample grace, daily (John 1:16)
4. He GIVES new mercy, daily (Lamentations 3:22-23)
5. He PROMISES to return soon! (Revelation 22:7)
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
5 for More than Enough
1. His PEACE is abundant (Jeremiah 33:6)
2. His PROVISION produces more than enough (Luke 9:13-17)
3. He OVERFLOWS my portion in the midst of the enemy camp (Psalm 23:5)
4. His sacrifice is COMPLETE (Hebrews 10:25-28)
5. The return is ON THE WAY! (Luke 6:38)
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
5 for Guaranteed Return
1. NOTHING is forfeited (Luke 18:28-30)
2. INTENTION brings ample return (Luke 6:38)
3. He GUARANTEES dividends (Proverbs 19:17)
4. FAITHFULNESS brings opportunities (Matthew 25:20-21)
5. INVEST in people (Luke 14:14)
Monday, June 17, 2019
5 for Prodigal Hope
- He already knows my shortcomings
- He is WATCHING for my return
- He doesn't need my excuses
- He clothes me with His LOVE
- He CELEBRATES me without judgement
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Sunday, June 16, 2019
5 for Sorrow-Filled Moments
- He KNOWS pain (Matthew 26:34-36)
- He UNDERSTANDS rejection (John 6:64-68)
- He LOVES me COMPLETELY! (Romans 5:6-8)
- He will NEVER LEAVE ME! (Hebrews 13:5)
- Darkness and light are the same to Him. He sees in the dark and He will see ME THROUGH THE DARK! (Psalm 139:7-12)
Saturday, June 15, 2019
5 for Civility
1. EXERCISE mercy towards others (Matthew 25:34-45)
2. ENCOURAGE those who are afraid (Ephesians 5:19-20)
3. EXTEND grace to all (Hebrews 13:1-2)
4. PERSEVERE for the sake of others (Galatians 6:9-10)
5. STAND FIRM against the lie (Ephesians 6:11-18)
2. ENCOURAGE those who are afraid (Ephesians 5:19-20)
3. EXTEND grace to all (Hebrews 13:1-2)
4. PERSEVERE for the sake of others (Galatians 6:9-10)
5. STAND FIRM against the lie (Ephesians 6:11-18)
Friday, June 14, 2019
5 for Doubt Relief
1. I will fix my eyes on the NEXT STEP not the distance left (Proverbs 4:25-26)
2. I will FOCUS on HIM not on my doubt (Hebrews 12:2)
3. I will FOCUS on HIM not on the storm of circumstance (Matthew 14:27-31)
4. I will focus on GIVING THANKS (Philippians 4:6-8)
5. I will fix my eyes on the PROMISED LAND! (Hebrews 11:13-16)
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Thursday, June 13, 2019
5 for Holding On
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)
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
5 for Bunker Believing
1. In the storm He is WATCHING me (Acts 27:22-25)
2. In the storm He is PRAYING for me (Mark 6:47-48)
3. In the storm He is APPROACHING me (John 6:18-21)
4. In the storm MIRACLES happen!! (Mark 4:35-40)
5. IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM He bids me come (Matthew 14:28:29)
2. In the storm He is PRAYING for me (Mark 6:47-48)
3. In the storm He is APPROACHING me (John 6:18-21)
4. In the storm MIRACLES happen!! (Mark 4:35-40)
5. IN THE MIDST OF THE STORM He bids me come (Matthew 14:28:29)
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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
5 for Steadfastness
1. He has ORDAINED ALL my days (Psalm 139:16-18)
2. He has COUNTED ALL my tears (Psalm 56:8-9)
3. His banner over me is BELOVED CHOSEN ONE (Song of Solomon 2:4)
4. He has set His angels charge over ME! (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He will NEVER LET GO!! (Psalm 91:14-16)
Monday, June 10, 2019
5 for Just the Right Time
1. He has not forgotten, He has counted every hair on my head (Luke 12:7)
2. He is not frustrated, when He looks at me He sees the FINISHED work (John 17:4)
3. He is never late, for everything there is a SEASON (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
4. He is not slow, but PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
5. He is never far, in fact Christ IN me is the hope of glory! (Colossians 1:27)
2. He is not frustrated, when He looks at me He sees the FINISHED work (John 17:4)
3. He is never late, for everything there is a SEASON (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
4. He is not slow, but PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
5. He is never far, in fact Christ IN me is the hope of glory! (Colossians 1:27)
Sunday, June 9, 2019
5 for Accusations
- I AM WORTHY of dying for, so great is His Heart for ME! (Romans 5:8)
- I AM LOVED even at my worst, there is no action, no decision, no sin, no number on the scale, that He has not seen and FULLY ACCEPTED (Romans 5:6)
- I AM CHOSEN because of Him NOT what I can do, will do, did do! (John 15:16)
- I AM declared NOT GUILTY - because of the Cross (Colossians 2:14)
- I AM the RIGHTEOUSNESS of God in Christ (Romans 3:22)
Saturday, June 8, 2019
5 for Advancing Forward
1. I am STRENGTHENED with His power (Ephesians 3:16)
2. I am ESTABLISHED in His love (Ephesians 3:17)
3. I am a MASTERPIECE (Ephesians 2:10)
4. I have a KINGDOM-SIZED inheritance (Romans 8:17)
5. I have MORE than I can ask for or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)
2. I am ESTABLISHED in His love (Ephesians 3:17)
3. I am a MASTERPIECE (Ephesians 2:10)
4. I have a KINGDOM-SIZED inheritance (Romans 8:17)
5. I have MORE than I can ask for or imagine (Ephesians 3:20)
Friday, June 7, 2019
5 for Resting in His Goodness
- I am blessed (Psalm 1:1)
- I treasure His counsel (Psalm 1:2)
- He nourishes me (Psalm 1:3)
- He provides my success (Psalm 1:3)
- He is guarding the way for me (Psalm 1:6)
Thursday, June 6, 2019
5 for Pursuit
1. He DESIRES the lost (2 Peter 3:9)
2. He PURSUES the lost (Matthew 18:12-13)
3. He PRAYS for the lost (Luke 23:34)
4. He LOVES the lost (John 3:16-17)
5. He REDEEMS the lost (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
2. He PURSUES the lost (Matthew 18:12-13)
3. He PRAYS for the lost (Luke 23:34)
4. He LOVES the lost (John 3:16-17)
5. He REDEEMS the lost (2 Corinthians 5:17-21)
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
5 for Feeling Lost
- He NEVER LEAVES ME (Matthew 28:20)
- He ALWAYS FIGHTS for me (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)
- He is BESIDE ME in my darkest hour (Psalm 23:4)
- He is WITH ME in the valley of despair (Isaiah 41:13)
- HE LEFT the 99 behind to find ME (Matthew 18:12)
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
5 for Character
- HE is (Revelation 4:8)
- HE was (Revelation 4:8)
- HE never changes (James 1:17)
- HE never leaves me (Matthew 28:20)
- HE IS WHO HE SAYS HE IS! (Isaiah 44:6-7)
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Monday, June 3, 2019
5 for Taking Territory
1. Your God-given GIFTS have brought notice (Proverbs 18:16)
2. He has scheduled this APPOINTED time (Esther 4:14)
3. Simple errands call for COURAGEOUS responses (1 Samuel 17:17-18)
4. Fight FROM a place of victory , not for a place of victory (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. It's not about you! (Genesis 50:20)
2. He has scheduled this APPOINTED time (Esther 4:14)
3. Simple errands call for COURAGEOUS responses (1 Samuel 17:17-18)
4. Fight FROM a place of victory , not for a place of victory (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. It's not about you! (Genesis 50:20)
Sunday, June 2, 2019
5 for Divine Purpose
1. Someone NEEDS what I have been uniquely designed to provide (Ephesians 2:10; 2 Corinthians 6:3-11)
2. My journey will speak LIFE into another's sadness (Luke 22:31-34)
3. My tenacity will ENCOURAGE another to be bold in a time of weakness (2 Corinthians 2:4; 4:16-18)
4. My survival will bring HOPE to a life teetering on the brink of despair (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
5. My LOVE will show a soul trapped in feelings of unworthiness LIFE IS WORTH LIVING and giving to others (2 Corinthians 2:13-17)
2. My journey will speak LIFE into another's sadness (Luke 22:31-34)
3. My tenacity will ENCOURAGE another to be bold in a time of weakness (2 Corinthians 2:4; 4:16-18)
4. My survival will bring HOPE to a life teetering on the brink of despair (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
5. My LOVE will show a soul trapped in feelings of unworthiness LIFE IS WORTH LIVING and giving to others (2 Corinthians 2:13-17)
Saturday, June 1, 2019
5 for Never-Ending Hope
1. I have been CALLED to HOPE (Ephesians 1:18)
2. I am created to do GOOD WORKS (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He has IMMEASURABLE LOVE for ME (Ephesians 2:4)
4. I have an ALL ACCESS to the Creator of the Universe! (Ephesians 2:18)
5. ALL of His POWER is working and available FOR ME! (Ephesians 1:19)
2. I am created to do GOOD WORKS (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He has IMMEASURABLE LOVE for ME (Ephesians 2:4)
4. I have an ALL ACCESS to the Creator of the Universe! (Ephesians 2:18)
5. ALL of His POWER is working and available FOR ME! (Ephesians 1:19)
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