1. He ASSURES His presence (Joshua 1:9)
2. He has PROVIDED in extraordinary ways (Matthew 14:15-21)
3. He has delivered you FAITHFULLY (1 Samuel 17:37)
4. He WILL FINISH what He started (Philippians 1:6)
5. He RESPONDS, full stop! (Psalm 34:4-7)
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Thursday, April 30, 2020
5 for Courage
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
5 for the Unimaginable
1. He knows the next step requires FAITH (Jeremiah 32:6-27)
2. He is FAITHFUL, keep seeking (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
3. He ANSWERS, keep asking (Daniel 10:12)
4. He is MERCIFUL, be persistent (Luke 11:8-10)
5. His PLAN may surprise you! (Genesis 18:10-14)
2. He is FAITHFUL, keep seeking (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
3. He ANSWERS, keep asking (Daniel 10:12)
4. He is MERCIFUL, be persistent (Luke 11:8-10)
5. His PLAN may surprise you! (Genesis 18:10-14)
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Tuesday, April 28, 2020
5 for Unaltered Position
1. POSITIONED because Daddy has a purpose (Esther 4:14)
2. SECURE because Daddy knows (Romans 8:15)
3. EMPOWERED because Daddy chose me (1 Peter 1:4-6)
4. BOLD because Daddy loves me (Hebrews 4:16)
5. At PEACE because Daddy is in charge! (Matthew 6:8-9)
2. SECURE because Daddy knows (Romans 8:15)
3. EMPOWERED because Daddy chose me (1 Peter 1:4-6)
4. BOLD because Daddy loves me (Hebrews 4:16)
5. At PEACE because Daddy is in charge! (Matthew 6:8-9)
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Monday, April 27, 2020
5 for One Day
1. One day, ALL will be made clear (1 Corinthians 13:12)
2. One day, ALL pain and sorrow gone (Isaiah 35:10)
3. One day, ALL of our tears will be wiped away by the Hand of the Almighty (Isaiah 25:8)
4. One day, we will SEE Him face to face (1 John 3:2)
5. One day, MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
2. One day, ALL pain and sorrow gone (Isaiah 35:10)
3. One day, ALL of our tears will be wiped away by the Hand of the Almighty (Isaiah 25:8)
4. One day, we will SEE Him face to face (1 John 3:2)
5. One day, MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)
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Sunday, April 26, 2020
5 for the Mountain of Fears
1. The BEST view comes with the hardest climb (Psalm 61:2)
2. LISTEN, His voice is amplified (Matthew 5:1-12)
3. Shout “GRACE, GRACE,” to the mounting issues (Zechariah 4:7)
4. He PROVIDES you with mountain destroying equipment (Isaiah 41:15)
5. FAITH IS ENOUGH! (Matthew 17:20)
2. LISTEN, His voice is amplified (Matthew 5:1-12)
3. Shout “GRACE, GRACE,” to the mounting issues (Zechariah 4:7)
4. He PROVIDES you with mountain destroying equipment (Isaiah 41:15)
5. FAITH IS ENOUGH! (Matthew 17:20)
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Saturday, April 25, 2020
5 for Reconnection
1. You’re equipped, REFRESH the weary (Isaiah 50:4-5)
2. You’re appointed, RECLAIM lost territory (1 Samuel 30:6-8)
3. You’re assigned, REPAIR the interruption (Nehemiah 4:6)
4. You’re empowered, RESTORE the broken (Isaiah 58:12)
5. You’re positioned, REBUILD the destruction (Nehemiah 2:20)
2. You’re appointed, RECLAIM lost territory (1 Samuel 30:6-8)
3. You’re assigned, REPAIR the interruption (Nehemiah 4:6)
4. You’re empowered, RESTORE the broken (Isaiah 58:12)
5. You’re positioned, REBUILD the destruction (Nehemiah 2:20)
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Friday, April 24, 2020
5 for the Trek through Troubles
1. TRUST He knows how to straighten the trail of your trials (Proverbs 3:5-6)
2. LISTEN, He IS leading (Isaiah 30:21)
3. EXPECT to meet the enemy (Psalm 23:4)
4. HELP other hikers on the trail (Isaiah 35:3-4)
5. HOLD ON, there’s more than a medal to note your accomplishment! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. LISTEN, He IS leading (Isaiah 30:21)
3. EXPECT to meet the enemy (Psalm 23:4)
4. HELP other hikers on the trail (Isaiah 35:3-4)
5. HOLD ON, there’s more than a medal to note your accomplishment! (Hebrews 11:6)
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Thursday, April 23, 2020
5 for the "Yet to Come"
1. Pay attention, there is certainly a PLAN (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
2. Anticipate the NEW ahead (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. Seasons serve a PURPOSE (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
4. Stay the course (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. The PROMISE remains! (Revelation 21:4-5)
2. Anticipate the NEW ahead (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. Seasons serve a PURPOSE (Ecclesiastes 3:11)
4. Stay the course (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. The PROMISE remains! (Revelation 21:4-5)
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
5 for the Earth's Testimony
1. He CONSIDERS us! (Psalm 8:1-4)
2. He holds ALL things together (Colossians 1:16-17)
3. He COMMANDS the ocean’s stopping point (Jeremiah 5:22)
4. Creation is WAITING (Romans 8:18-22)
5. Out of chaos - CREATION! (Genesis 1:1-31)
2. He holds ALL things together (Colossians 1:16-17)
3. He COMMANDS the ocean’s stopping point (Jeremiah 5:22)
4. Creation is WAITING (Romans 8:18-22)
5. Out of chaos - CREATION! (Genesis 1:1-31)
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Tuesday, April 21, 2020
5 for Finding Rest
1. Be STILL, anxiety rocks the boat of peace (Psalm 46:10)
2. Down on your knees will get you UP on your feet (James 4:8)
3. Place HOPE in the One Who can be trusted (Isaiah 40:30-31)
4. Keep COMPANY with the King (Matthew 11:29)
5. He SATISFIES! (Jeremiah 31:25)
2. Down on your knees will get you UP on your feet (James 4:8)
3. Place HOPE in the One Who can be trusted (Isaiah 40:30-31)
4. Keep COMPANY with the King (Matthew 11:29)
5. He SATISFIES! (Jeremiah 31:25)
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Monday, April 20, 2020
5 for the YES!
1. Yes, these are hard times - yet (John 16:33)
2. Yes, the troubles are tiring - yet (Philippians 1:6)
3. Yes, circumstances are serious - yet (Romans 8:28)
4. Yes, God knows this difficulty - yet (Luke 22:31-32)
5. Yes, He keeps His promises STILL! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
2. Yes, the troubles are tiring - yet (Philippians 1:6)
3. Yes, circumstances are serious - yet (Romans 8:28)
4. Yes, God knows this difficulty - yet (Luke 22:31-32)
5. Yes, He keeps His promises STILL! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
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Sunday, April 19, 2020
5 for the Storm of Strangeness
1. He alerted us, TRUST Him (John 16:33)
2. He uses trials, TRUST Him (1 Peter 1:6-8)
3. He provides for us, TRUST Him (James 1:2-4; Romans 8:18-19)
4. He comforts us, TRUST Him (2 Corinthians 1:4-11)
5. TRUST Him! (James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:10)
2. He uses trials, TRUST Him (1 Peter 1:6-8)
3. He provides for us, TRUST Him (James 1:2-4; Romans 8:18-19)
4. He comforts us, TRUST Him (2 Corinthians 1:4-11)
5. TRUST Him! (James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:10)
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Saturday, April 18, 2020
5 for the Mystery
1. Be steadfast and patient in SEEKING understanding (Daniel 10:12)
2. PAY ATTENTION, He’s revealing at all times (Matthew 13:11-12)
3. His WAYS are not like ours (Isaiah 55:9)
4. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. LISTEN, change is in the air (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
2. PAY ATTENTION, He’s revealing at all times (Matthew 13:11-12)
3. His WAYS are not like ours (Isaiah 55:9)
4. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. LISTEN, change is in the air (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
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Friday, April 17, 2020
5 for the Prisoners
1. Be incarcerated in FAITH (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Be captive to JOY (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Be embraced with COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:4)
4. Be restrained by LOVE (John 3:16)
5. Be a prisoner of HOPE! (Zechariah 9:12)
2. Be captive to JOY (Hebrews 12:2-3)
3. Be embraced with COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:4)
4. Be restrained by LOVE (John 3:16)
5. Be a prisoner of HOPE! (Zechariah 9:12)
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
5 for the Shadow Valley
1. View this present circumstance as TRAINING (Jeremiah 12:5)
2. Be EXPECTANT, He hears you (Micah 7:7-8)
3. KNOW He is with you (Psalm 23:4)
4. TRUST His guidance (Proverbs 3:5)
5. RESTORATION is twice that which was lost (Zechariah 9:12)
2. Be EXPECTANT, He hears you (Micah 7:7-8)
3. KNOW He is with you (Psalm 23:4)
4. TRUST His guidance (Proverbs 3:5)
5. RESTORATION is twice that which was lost (Zechariah 9:12)
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Wednesday, April 15, 2020
5 for the Pass-Time Pause
1. SEEK Him, fear flees (Psalm 34:4-19)
2. STUDY the source, you will prosper (Psalm 1:2-3)
3. WRITE, legacy impacts (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
4. PRAY without ceasing, it’s His will (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
5. Be ENCOURAGED, the best is yet to come! (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
2. STUDY the source, you will prosper (Psalm 1:2-3)
3. WRITE, legacy impacts (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
4. PRAY without ceasing, it’s His will (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
5. Be ENCOURAGED, the best is yet to come! (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
5 for Healing
1. He KNOWS the situation (Luke 5:31)
2. Refocus, He RESPONDS (2 Chronicles 7:14)
3. ASK for what you need (Jeremiah 17:14)
4. His action is the ultimate PROTECTION (Isaiah 53:4-6)
5. He IS Who He says He is! (Exodus 15:26)
2. Refocus, He RESPONDS (2 Chronicles 7:14)
3. ASK for what you need (Jeremiah 17:14)
4. His action is the ultimate PROTECTION (Isaiah 53:4-6)
5. He IS Who He says He is! (Exodus 15:26)
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Monday, April 13, 2020
5 for Directed Duty
1. ENCOURAGE the exhausted, strengthen the weak, tell them not to be afraid (Isaiah 35:3-4)
2. Burdens SHARED are lighter, be a shoulder of safety (Galatians 6:2)
3. Offer ASSISTANCE and assurance (Isaiah 41:6)
4. Your gifts SUSTAIN, listen and share (Isaiah 50:4)
5. TRUST your training (2 Corinthians 1:3-9)
2. Burdens SHARED are lighter, be a shoulder of safety (Galatians 6:2)
3. Offer ASSISTANCE and assurance (Isaiah 41:6)
4. Your gifts SUSTAIN, listen and share (Isaiah 50:4)
5. TRUST your training (2 Corinthians 1:3-9)
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Sunday, April 12, 2020
5 for Redemptive Restoration
1. DESTINY is often cloaked in rejection ((Luke 2:1-19)
2. He replaces the ashes of circumstance with the BEAUTY of redemption (Isaiah 61:2-3)
3. His RIGHTEOUSNESS covers it all! (Isaiah 61:10)
4. REDEMPTION has roots in rejection (Isaiah 53:2-5)
5. Destruction clears space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
2. He replaces the ashes of circumstance with the BEAUTY of redemption (Isaiah 61:2-3)
3. His RIGHTEOUSNESS covers it all! (Isaiah 61:10)
4. REDEMPTION has roots in rejection (Isaiah 53:2-5)
5. Destruction clears space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
Saturday, April 11, 2020
5 for Seeing the Light
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, April 10, 2020
5 for the Upper Room
1. Today the circumstance seems dismal, remember FAITH is the belief in things hoped for as yet unseen (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Today may feel hopeless, but the WORD says otherwise (John 16:32-33)
3. Today I feel alone, but His Word PROMISES I’m not (Matthew 28:20)
4. Today I feel ashamed of my failings, but He calls me to MOVE FORWARD (Matthew 26:46)
5. Today things look bad, but the story isn’t over (Luke 24:37-41)
2. Today may feel hopeless, but the WORD says otherwise (John 16:32-33)
3. Today I feel alone, but His Word PROMISES I’m not (Matthew 28:20)
4. Today I feel ashamed of my failings, but He calls me to MOVE FORWARD (Matthew 26:46)
5. Today things look bad, but the story isn’t over (Luke 24:37-41)
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Thursday, April 9, 2020
5 for the Pass Over
1. He IDENTIFIES His own (Romans 10:13; Exodus 12:13-14)
2. He COMFORTS in the Valley of the Shadow of Death (Psalm 23:4)
3. He assigns His Angels to PROTECT (Psalm 91:5-11)
4. He is GREATER than the strongest virus (John 10:27-28)
5. He knows the end from the BEGINNING (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He COMFORTS in the Valley of the Shadow of Death (Psalm 23:4)
3. He assigns His Angels to PROTECT (Psalm 91:5-11)
4. He is GREATER than the strongest virus (John 10:27-28)
5. He knows the end from the BEGINNING (Isaiah 46:10)
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
5 for Anchoring Basics
1. Don’t be anxious, He PROVIDES (Matthew 6:17-31)
2. Don’t worry, He EQUIPS (Luke 10:18-19)
3. Don’t fret, He REWARDS (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. Don’t grow weary, do GOOD (Galatians 6:9-10)
5. SEEK Him first, full stop! (Matthew 6:33-34)
2. Don’t worry, He EQUIPS (Luke 10:18-19)
3. Don’t fret, He REWARDS (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. Don’t grow weary, do GOOD (Galatians 6:9-10)
5. SEEK Him first, full stop! (Matthew 6:33-34)
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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
5 to Shine
1. TRUST, help is on the way (Psalm 37:6-11)
2. SERVE, the work continues (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. Hold up HOPE, it will be rewarded (Isaiah 62:10-11)
4. LEAD, the lost need direction (Daniel 12:3)
5. PRAISE, it is contagious! (Matthew 5:14-16)
2. SERVE, the work continues (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. Hold up HOPE, it will be rewarded (Isaiah 62:10-11)
4. LEAD, the lost need direction (Daniel 12:3)
5. PRAISE, it is contagious! (Matthew 5:14-16)
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Monday, April 6, 2020
5 for Failing Strength
1. He can be TRUSTED (Psalm 68:19)
2. Lapse does not make you a loser (Judges 16:28-30)
3. BOAST in the weak moments (2 Corinthians 12:9)
4. His STRENGTH meets the need (Ephesians 6:10)
5. He works it all for good, means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
2. Lapse does not make you a loser (Judges 16:28-30)
3. BOAST in the weak moments (2 Corinthians 12:9)
4. His STRENGTH meets the need (Ephesians 6:10)
5. He works it all for good, means ALL! (Romans 8:28)
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Sunday, April 5, 2020
5 to BEHOLD!
1. We KNOW He exceeded expectations (Zechariah 9:9; Matthew 21:5)
2. We KNOW understanding will be revealed (Daniel 10:12)
3. We KNOW the vast debt has been cancelled (John 1:29)
4. We KNOW the Good News, don’t be afraid of the bad news (Luke 2:10-14)
5. We KNOW the worst day brought redemption for the whole world! (John 19:4)
2. We KNOW understanding will be revealed (Daniel 10:12)
3. We KNOW the vast debt has been cancelled (John 1:29)
4. We KNOW the Good News, don’t be afraid of the bad news (Luke 2:10-14)
5. We KNOW the worst day brought redemption for the whole world! (John 19:4)
Saturday, April 4, 2020
5 for Isolation
1. PERMISSION was granted, this pain has purpose (Luke 22:31-32)
2. DON’T BE AFRAID, He’s with you (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. LISTEN. be prepared to share when this has passed (Matthew 10:27)
4. DISCOVER, there are treasures in this present darkness (Isaiah 45:3)
5. FOCUS, your story is just getting interesting (Hebrews 12:1-3)
2. DON’T BE AFRAID, He’s with you (Isaiah 43:1-5)
3. LISTEN. be prepared to share when this has passed (Matthew 10:27)
4. DISCOVER, there are treasures in this present darkness (Isaiah 45:3)
5. FOCUS, your story is just getting interesting (Hebrews 12:1-3)
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Friday, April 3, 2020
5 for Vision Casting
1. He REVEALS, when you need understanding ( Genesis 15:2-6)
2. He SUSTAINS you, though unfairly imprisoned (Genesis 39:20-23)
3. He SEES you, a valiant warrior (Judges 6:12)
4. He EQUIPS you, overlooked shepherd (1 Samuel 17:33-37)
5. He TRUSTS you, FULL STOP! (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
2. He SUSTAINS you, though unfairly imprisoned (Genesis 39:20-23)
3. He SEES you, a valiant warrior (Judges 6:12)
4. He EQUIPS you, overlooked shepherd (1 Samuel 17:33-37)
5. He TRUSTS you, FULL STOP! (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
Thursday, April 2, 2020
5 for Safety in Sheltering
1. He KNOWS this present danger (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. He KNOWS the sickness of sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-5)
3. He KNOWS the cost of our healing (Hebrews 12:2-4)
4. He KNOWS all of our days (Psalm 139:16)
5. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He KNOWS the sickness of sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-5)
3. He KNOWS the cost of our healing (Hebrews 12:2-4)
4. He KNOWS all of our days (Psalm 139:16)
5. He KNOWS the end from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
5 for the Fullness of Joy
1. EMBRACE what is presented this day (Philippians 4:12-13)
2. Draw near, experience JOY (Psalm 16:11)
3. Ask, and ANTICIPATE His answer (John 16:24)
4. Obedience brings REWARDS (John 15:10-12)
5. Seek to SERVE, His joy awaits! (Matthew 25:21)
2. Draw near, experience JOY (Psalm 16:11)
3. Ask, and ANTICIPATE His answer (John 16:24)
4. Obedience brings REWARDS (John 15:10-12)
5. Seek to SERVE, His joy awaits! (Matthew 25:21)
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