1. He CALLS me to do the next thing (Matthew 26:45-46)
2. He ENCOURAGES me to move forward (Philippians 3:12-14)
3. He STRENGTHENS me with His promise (Isaiah 54:4-8)
4. He EQUIPS me to equip others (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. He makes me a NEW PERSON! (2 Corinthians 5:17)
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Monday, September 30, 2019
5 for Confident Advance
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Sunday, September 29, 2019
5 for Thankfulness
1. Even in weakness be THANKFUL (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. EVERYTHING is an opportunity (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
3. ATTITUDE makes a difference (James 1:2)
4. PRAISE for He is worthy (Psalm 118:1-6)
5. The hard parts bring the HARVEST (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. EVERYTHING is an opportunity (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
3. ATTITUDE makes a difference (James 1:2)
4. PRAISE for He is worthy (Psalm 118:1-6)
5. The hard parts bring the HARVEST (Psalm 126:5-6)
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Saturday, September 28, 2019
5 to Walk in to the Position
1. TRUST the assignment (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
2. Be fully PRESENT today (Romans 1:17)
3. Seek the KINGDOM not tomorrow's solution (Matthew 6:31-34)
4. Be about HIS BUSINESS daily (Matthew 24:45-46)
5. JOYFULLY embrace the journey (James 1:2-6)
2. Be fully PRESENT today (Romans 1:17)
3. Seek the KINGDOM not tomorrow's solution (Matthew 6:31-34)
4. Be about HIS BUSINESS daily (Matthew 24:45-46)
5. JOYFULLY embrace the journey (James 1:2-6)
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Friday, September 27, 2019
5 for Expanding Influence
1. He RESPONDS to requests for more influence (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
2. He ENLARGES the vision (Genesis 15:5-6)
3. He EXPANDS opportunities for His glory (Isaiah 54:2-3)
4. He provides FAVOR from those in authority (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. He DESIGNATES the destination (Joshua 1:3-7)
2. He ENLARGES the vision (Genesis 15:5-6)
3. He EXPANDS opportunities for His glory (Isaiah 54:2-3)
4. He provides FAVOR from those in authority (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. He DESIGNATES the destination (Joshua 1:3-7)
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Thursday, September 26, 2019
5 for Fortitude
1. ADVANCE, you are not alone (2 Kings 6:16-17)
2. ADVANCE, He will bring favor (Nehemiah 2:20)
3. ADVANCE, He’s going before you (Exodus 14:14-15)
4. ADVANCE, He’s got your back (Isaiah 52:12)
5. ADVANCE, you are a WARRIOR! (Judges 6:12)
2. ADVANCE, He will bring favor (Nehemiah 2:20)
3. ADVANCE, He’s going before you (Exodus 14:14-15)
4. ADVANCE, He’s got your back (Isaiah 52:12)
5. ADVANCE, you are a WARRIOR! (Judges 6:12)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
5 for the Preamble
1. Before you were born HISTORY WAS SHAPED for the journey (Exodus 2:2-10)
2. Before you were born you were CHOSEN (Jeremiah 1:5)
3. Before you were born GRACE was at work (Galatians 1:15-16)
4. Before you were born work was DESIGNED for you specifically (Ephesians 2:10)
5. Before you were born LOVE was poured in to you! (Psalm 139:13-16)
2. Before you were born you were CHOSEN (Jeremiah 1:5)
3. Before you were born GRACE was at work (Galatians 1:15-16)
4. Before you were born work was DESIGNED for you specifically (Ephesians 2:10)
5. Before you were born LOVE was poured in to you! (Psalm 139:13-16)
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Tuesday, September 24, 2019
5 for the Despairing Depth
1. He is PRESENT (Psalm 34:18-19; Isaiah 49:13-16)
2. He SUSTAINS in sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He ASKED the same questions (Matthew 27:46)
4. He grieves WITH us (John 11:32-35)
5. He CARRIED this day to the Cross (Isaiah 53:3-5)
2. He SUSTAINS in sorrow (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He ASKED the same questions (Matthew 27:46)
4. He grieves WITH us (John 11:32-35)
5. He CARRIED this day to the Cross (Isaiah 53:3-5)
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Monday, September 23, 2019
5 for Leaning In
1. TRUST, what you are doing requires it (Joshua 1:9)
2. TRUST, He’s keeping track of you (Psalm 139:2-3)
3. TRUST, you don’t have to know all the answers(Proverbs 3:5-6)
4. TRUST, He has all the information needed (Isaiah 55:8-9)
5. TRUST, He has a plan in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. TRUST, He’s keeping track of you (Psalm 139:2-3)
3. TRUST, you don’t have to know all the answers(Proverbs 3:5-6)
4. TRUST, He has all the information needed (Isaiah 55:8-9)
5. TRUST, He has a plan in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
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Sunday, September 22, 2019
5 for Shedding Shame
1. He is NOT ANGRY at me for ANYTHING (past, present, or future) (Isaiah 54:9)
2. He DOES NOT CONDEMN me for ANYTHING (past, present or future) (John 8:11)
3. I will forget the SHAME (past, present, future) (Isaiah 54:4)
4. I am HIS child (Galatians 3:7)
5. I am LOVED by Him FOREVER (Isaiah 54:9)
2. He DOES NOT CONDEMN me for ANYTHING (past, present or future) (John 8:11)
3. I will forget the SHAME (past, present, future) (Isaiah 54:4)
4. I am HIS child (Galatians 3:7)
5. I am LOVED by Him FOREVER (Isaiah 54:9)
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
5 for Seasonal Adjustment
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)
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Friday, September 20, 2019
5 for Leadership
1. PURPOSE is forged in the fire of pain (Isaiah 54:16)
2. LISTEN well, it will warm the weak (Isaiah 50:4)
3. ENCOURAGE those at the end of hope (Isaiah 35:3)
4. COMMUNICATE His Truth, it will change the world! (Acts 26:19-28)
5. COURAGE is contagious (Joshua 1:9-10)
2. LISTEN well, it will warm the weak (Isaiah 50:4)
3. ENCOURAGE those at the end of hope (Isaiah 35:3)
4. COMMUNICATE His Truth, it will change the world! (Acts 26:19-28)
5. COURAGE is contagious (Joshua 1:9-10)
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
5 for Dynamic Direction
1. LISTEN, He will guide you (Isaiah 30:21)
2. FOLLOW, it is a life-changing journey (Matthew 4:19-20)
3. OBEY, your impact exceeds your imagination (Genesis 12:1-4)
4. TRUST, He will clear the way (Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. BELIEVE, He IS Who He says He is! (Daniel 3:16-18)
2. FOLLOW, it is a life-changing journey (Matthew 4:19-20)
3. OBEY, your impact exceeds your imagination (Genesis 12:1-4)
4. TRUST, He will clear the way (Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. BELIEVE, He IS Who He says He is! (Daniel 3:16-18)
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
5 for Being Outnumbered
1. He is MORE POWERFUL than my enemies (1 John 4:4; Romans 8:31)
2. He has COMMANDED Holy assistance (Psalm 91:11)
3. He has ASSEMBLED an army in my defense (2 Kings 6:15-17)
4. Circumstance doesn't tell the whole story (Psalm 91:7)
5. Praise WINS the battle! (2 Chronicles 20:15-22)
2. He has COMMANDED Holy assistance (Psalm 91:11)
3. He has ASSEMBLED an army in my defense (2 Kings 6:15-17)
4. Circumstance doesn't tell the whole story (Psalm 91:7)
5. Praise WINS the battle! (2 Chronicles 20:15-22)
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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
5 for Feeling Overwhelmed
1. When prayers seem unanswered~DON'T GIVE UP (Daniel 10:11-14)
2. When outnumbered by an enemy~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 7:4-15)
3. When losing the battle of circumstances~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 20:20-28)
4. When despair overtakes you~DON'T GIVE UP (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
5. When the unthinkable happens~DON'T GIVE UP (Matthew 28:1-10)
2. When outnumbered by an enemy~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 7:4-15)
3. When losing the battle of circumstances~DON'T GIVE UP (Judges 20:20-28)
4. When despair overtakes you~DON'T GIVE UP (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
5. When the unthinkable happens~DON'T GIVE UP (Matthew 28:1-10)
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Monday, September 16, 2019
5 for His Faithfulness
1. He is FAITHFUL for the provision (Psalm 37:2-6)
2. He is FAITHFUL to protect us (Psalm 91:11)
3. He is FAITHFUL to our families (Deuteronomy 7:9)
4. He is FAITHFUL even when we are not (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. He IS Who He says He is! (Isaiah 44:6-7)
2. He is FAITHFUL to protect us (Psalm 91:11)
3. He is FAITHFUL to our families (Deuteronomy 7:9)
4. He is FAITHFUL even when we are not (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. He IS Who He says He is! (Isaiah 44:6-7)
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Sunday, September 15, 2019
5 to Stay the Course
1. Keep going, the Wilderness has lessons (Deuteronomy 8:2-7)
2. Keep going, the prison has purpose (Genesis 50:19-20)
3. Keep going, the enemy is defeated (Joshua 6:15)
4. Keep going, it makes a difference (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. Keep going, keep going, KEEP GOING! (Isaiah 49:29-31)
2. Keep going, the prison has purpose (Genesis 50:19-20)
3. Keep going, the enemy is defeated (Joshua 6:15)
4. Keep going, it makes a difference (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. Keep going, keep going, KEEP GOING! (Isaiah 49:29-31)
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Saturday, September 14, 2019
5 for Watchful Waiting
1. The waiting is part of FAITH BUILDING (Hebrews 11:1)
2. The waiting is part of the RESPONSIBILITY (Habakkuk 2:3)
3. The waiting is part of the STRENGTHENING (Psalm 130:16)
4. The waiting is part of the ANTICIPATION (Titus 2:13)
5. The waiting is part of His PLAN (2 Peter 3:8-9)
2. The waiting is part of the RESPONSIBILITY (Habakkuk 2:3)
3. The waiting is part of the STRENGTHENING (Psalm 130:16)
4. The waiting is part of the ANTICIPATION (Titus 2:13)
5. The waiting is part of His PLAN (2 Peter 3:8-9)
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Friday, September 13, 2019
5 for Conquering Confidence
1. He has CHOSEN me for the fight (1 Samuel 13:14)
2. He KNOWS I have what it takes (1 Samuel 16:7)
3. I can move forward with ASSURANCE (1 Samuel 17:33-37)
4. He has given victory for His GLORY (1 Samuel 17:45-46)
5. I take aim with CONFIDENCE! (1 Samuel 17:47-51)
2. He KNOWS I have what it takes (1 Samuel 16:7)
3. I can move forward with ASSURANCE (1 Samuel 17:33-37)
4. He has given victory for His GLORY (1 Samuel 17:45-46)
5. I take aim with CONFIDENCE! (1 Samuel 17:47-51)
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Thursday, September 12, 2019
5 for Casting Cares
1. FOCUS, the impossible is one step away (Matthew 14:28-29)
2. FOCUS, He beckons tenderly (Philippians 3:10-14)
3. FOCUS, He is perfecting your faith (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. FOCUS, the obstacle is not impassable (Exodus 14:15-22)
5. FOCUS, prepare for the reward! (John 21:5-11)
2. FOCUS, He beckons tenderly (Philippians 3:10-14)
3. FOCUS, He is perfecting your faith (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. FOCUS, the obstacle is not impassable (Exodus 14:15-22)
5. FOCUS, prepare for the reward! (John 21:5-11)
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019
5 for a World Changed
1. Hold on, He KNOWS (Isaiah 40:27-29)
2. OVERCOME evil with good (Romans 12:21)
3. Let the worst bring out your BEST (Romans 12:29)
4. Your life REFLECTS His love (Matthew 5:44-45)
5. PRAISE in the process (Isaiah 48:9-10)
2. OVERCOME evil with good (Romans 12:21)
3. Let the worst bring out your BEST (Romans 12:29)
4. Your life REFLECTS His love (Matthew 5:44-45)
5. PRAISE in the process (Isaiah 48:9-10)
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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
5 for Advancing Authority
1. He calls me a WARRIOR! (Judges 6:12)
2. There is MORE than I can see (2 Kings 6:26-17)
3. I am supernaturally EQUIPPED (Psalm 91:7-22)
4. He PROVIDES like-minded support (1 Kings 19:18)
5. HE IS on my side! (Romans 8:31)
2. There is MORE than I can see (2 Kings 6:26-17)
3. I am supernaturally EQUIPPED (Psalm 91:7-22)
4. He PROVIDES like-minded support (1 Kings 19:18)
5. HE IS on my side! (Romans 8:31)
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Monday, September 9, 2019
5 for Captivity
1. Capture negative thoughts to RELEASE a positive attitude (2 Corinthians 10:5)
2. See your SERVICE in light of His sacrifice (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Keep doing your part, He’s PLEASED (Colossians 1:24-29)
4. PRAISE in the prison of your circumstance (Acts 16:25-31)
5. Count it ALL JOY! (James 1:2)
2. See your SERVICE in light of His sacrifice (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Keep doing your part, He’s PLEASED (Colossians 1:24-29)
4. PRAISE in the prison of your circumstance (Acts 16:25-31)
5. Count it ALL JOY! (James 1:2)
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Sunday, September 8, 2019
5 for Expectancy
1. KNOW there is a plan in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. His MERCY is new each day (Lamentations 3:21-23)
3. STRENGTH is established in suffering (1 Peter 5:10)
4. The pain is PASSING (Psalm 30:5)
5. His presence is always PRESENT! (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. His MERCY is new each day (Lamentations 3:21-23)
3. STRENGTH is established in suffering (1 Peter 5:10)
4. The pain is PASSING (Psalm 30:5)
5. His presence is always PRESENT! (Isaiah 43:1-5)
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
5 for Hydration
1. The PROVISION is purpose-filled (Isaiah 41:17-20)
2. His BLESSINGS flow through you (John 7:38)
3. His SUPPLY to you supplies others (John 4:14)
4. LISTEN, His voice resonates refreshment (Revelation 14:2)
5. He is well-pleased! (Psalm 46:4-5)
2. His BLESSINGS flow through you (John 7:38)
3. His SUPPLY to you supplies others (John 4:14)
4. LISTEN, His voice resonates refreshment (Revelation 14:2)
5. He is well-pleased! (Psalm 46:4-5)
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Friday, September 6, 2019
5 for Fighting Frustration
1. KNOW you are not alone (1 Kings 19:10, 18)
2.RESIST current frustration will pass (James 4:7)
3. Expect opposition but KEEP BUILDING (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. STAND FIRM you are equipped for the task (Ephesians 6:12-13)
5. TRUST His Faithfulness (1 Corinthians 10:13)
2.RESIST current frustration will pass (James 4:7)
3. Expect opposition but KEEP BUILDING (Nehemiah 2:20)
4. STAND FIRM you are equipped for the task (Ephesians 6:12-13)
5. TRUST His Faithfulness (1 Corinthians 10:13)
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Thursday, September 5, 2019
5 for Expanded Direction
1. He ESTABLISHES my direction (Proverbs 16:9)
2. He KNOWS when I set out for the journey (Psalm 139:1-3)
3. He will INSTRUCT me in the path to take (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He SUSTAINS me for the trip (Isaiah 40:29-31)
5. He gives me a NEW PERSPECTIVE along the way (Psalm 61:2)
2. He KNOWS when I set out for the journey (Psalm 139:1-3)
3. He will INSTRUCT me in the path to take (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He SUSTAINS me for the trip (Isaiah 40:29-31)
5. He gives me a NEW PERSPECTIVE along the way (Psalm 61:2)
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
5 to Dispel Fear
1. Have NO FEAR of the current storm (Mark 4:37-40)
2. Have NO FEAR of bad news (Mark 5:35-42)
3. Have NO FEAR of small provision (Mark 6:37-43)
4. Have NO FEAR though the enemy surrounds and is advancing (2 Kings 6:15-17)
5. Have NO FEAR, NOTHING can stand against the sovereign Lord! (Romans 8:31)
2. Have NO FEAR of bad news (Mark 5:35-42)
3. Have NO FEAR of small provision (Mark 6:37-43)
4. Have NO FEAR though the enemy surrounds and is advancing (2 Kings 6:15-17)
5. Have NO FEAR, NOTHING can stand against the sovereign Lord! (Romans 8:31)
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Tuesday, September 3, 2019
5 for the Unnoticed
1. He KNOWS the hardships you face (1 Peter 5:10)
2. He KNOWS the care you’ve show. To others (2 Corinthians 9:12-15)
3. He KNOWS the work gets wearisome (Galatians 6:9-10)
4. He KNOWS the sacrifices you’ve made (Matthew 19:27-29)
5. He KNOWS, because HE KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:3-5)
2. He KNOWS the care you’ve show. To others (2 Corinthians 9:12-15)
3. He KNOWS the work gets wearisome (Galatians 6:9-10)
4. He KNOWS the sacrifices you’ve made (Matthew 19:27-29)
5. He KNOWS, because HE KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:3-5)
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Monday, September 2, 2019
5 for Toil
1. Work with the KINGDOM in mind (Colossians 3:23)
2. Your task requires STEADY FAITH (1 Corinthians 15:58)
3. Your work is REGARDED (Hebrews 6:10)
4. Others DEPEND on your labor (1 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
5. Temporary sorrow brings the HARVEST (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. Your task requires STEADY FAITH (1 Corinthians 15:58)
3. Your work is REGARDED (Hebrews 6:10)
4. Others DEPEND on your labor (1 Thessalonians 1:3-4)
5. Temporary sorrow brings the HARVEST (Psalm 126:5-6)
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Sunday, September 1, 2019
5 for Fresh Starts
1. I may have sorrows but He promises change in perspective - hope for THIS day (Psalm 30:5)
2. He has shown me a new WAY (Heb 10:20)
3. He has given me a new HEART (Ezekiel 11:19)
4. One day EVERYTHING will be made new (Rev 21:5)
5. It is never too late for Him to begin a NEW work (Isaiah 43:19)
2. He has shown me a new WAY (Heb 10:20)
3. He has given me a new HEART (Ezekiel 11:19)
4. One day EVERYTHING will be made new (Rev 21:5)
5. It is never too late for Him to begin a NEW work (Isaiah 43:19)
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