1. CALL OUT, He is listening (Psalm 28:6-8)
2. SEEK wholeheartedly, He is waiting (Jeremiah 29:13-14)
3. BELIEVE He is good (Psalm 27:13-14)
4. REMEMBER this is not our home (Hebrews 11:13-16)
5. EMBRACE destiny! (Genesis 50:20)
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Friday, July 31, 2020
5 for Strength Training
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Thursday, July 30, 2020
5 for "Right Now" Response
1. He IS watching over His Word (Isaiah 55:11)
2. He IS preparing a place (John 14:1-3)
3. He IS still on His Throne (Psalm 47:7-8)
4. He IS Who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)
5. He IS on the way! (Revelation 22:12-13)
2. He IS preparing a place (John 14:1-3)
3. He IS still on His Throne (Psalm 47:7-8)
4. He IS Who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)
5. He IS on the way! (Revelation 22:12-13)
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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
5 for His Delight Curing Your Despair
1. He expands your VISION of the promise (Genesis 15:2-6)
2. He prepares your celebrated PROVISION (Isaiah 25:6-9)
3. He increases your areas of INFLUENCE (Psalm 18:19)
4. He exceeds your EXPECTATIONS (Ephesians 3:20)
5. He REDEEMS your despair! (Isaiah 62:4-5)
2. He prepares your celebrated PROVISION (Isaiah 25:6-9)
3. He increases your areas of INFLUENCE (Psalm 18:19)
4. He exceeds your EXPECTATIONS (Ephesians 3:20)
5. He REDEEMS your despair! (Isaiah 62:4-5)
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Tuesday, July 28, 2020
5 for the Coming King
1. PRAY, before anything and everything (Matthew 6:9-10)
2. PATIENCE has its reward (Isaiah 25:6-9)
3. TESTIFY to the Truth (Isaiah 40:3-8)
4. PAY ATTENTION without fear (Matthew 24:3-14)
5. KNOW He is on the way! (Revelation 22:10-13)
2. PATIENCE has its reward (Isaiah 25:6-9)
3. TESTIFY to the Truth (Isaiah 40:3-8)
4. PAY ATTENTION without fear (Matthew 24:3-14)
5. KNOW He is on the way! (Revelation 22:10-13)
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Monday, July 27, 2020
5 for Conspicuous Confidence
1. FAITH changes the landscape (Matthew 21:21-22)
2. FAITH presses on through circumstances (Philippians 3:12-14)
3. FAITH is rewarded (Hebrews 11:6)
4. FAITH knows the Answerer (Daniel 3:17-18)
5. FAITH is forged in the fire! (Isaiah 54:16)
2. FAITH presses on through circumstances (Philippians 3:12-14)
3. FAITH is rewarded (Hebrews 11:6)
4. FAITH knows the Answerer (Daniel 3:17-18)
5. FAITH is forged in the fire! (Isaiah 54:16)
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Sunday, July 26, 2020
5 for Guaranteed Guidance
1. Start with TRUST (Proverbs 3:5-8)
2. The classroom is His PRESENCE (Psalm 32:8)
3. LISTEN, He is leading (Isaiah 30:21)
4. Practice brings PEACE (Philippians 4:9)
5. In learning is REST (Matthew 11:29)
2. The classroom is His PRESENCE (Psalm 32:8)
3. LISTEN, He is leading (Isaiah 30:21)
4. Practice brings PEACE (Philippians 4:9)
5. In learning is REST (Matthew 11:29)
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Saturday, July 25, 2020
5 for Making it in the Marathon
1. PRAISE fuels the fire of discipline (Romans 5:3-5)
2. Conflict CREATES strength (Jeremiah 12:5)
3. ENDURE, the race is rewarded (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
4. Stay FOCUSED, the end is in sight (Hebrews 12:1-3)
5. No loss can outweigh the GAIN (Matthew 19:27-29)
2. Conflict CREATES strength (Jeremiah 12:5)
3. ENDURE, the race is rewarded (2 Timothy 4:7-8)
4. Stay FOCUSED, the end is in sight (Hebrews 12:1-3)
5. No loss can outweigh the GAIN (Matthew 19:27-29)
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Friday, July 24, 2020
5 for Solid Standing
1. Be UNAFRAID, He is fighting for us (Psalm 32:6-7)
2. Be UNDAUNTED, He is on our side (Psalm 61:5-8)
3. Be UNSHAKABLE, He is our strength (Psalm 46:1-2)
4. Be UNMOVING, He is our fortress (Psalm 9:7-10)
5. Be at peace, He is UNCHANGING! (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8)
2. Be UNDAUNTED, He is on our side (Psalm 61:5-8)
3. Be UNSHAKABLE, He is our strength (Psalm 46:1-2)
4. Be UNMOVING, He is our fortress (Psalm 9:7-10)
5. Be at peace, He is UNCHANGING! (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8)
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Thursday, July 23, 2020
5 for Emptiness
1. He PROMISES safety (Psalm 91:1-3)
2. He PROMISES supply (Matthew 5:6)
3. He PROMISES strength (2 Corinthians 12:9)
4. He PROMISES security eternally (John 10:28-29)
5. He PROMISES to surpass expectations (Ephesians 3:20)
2. He PROMISES supply (Matthew 5:6)
3. He PROMISES strength (2 Corinthians 12:9)
4. He PROMISES security eternally (John 10:28-29)
5. He PROMISES to surpass expectations (Ephesians 3:20)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
5 for Learning Virtually
1. TEACH us to use this time wisely (Psalm 90:12)
2. TEACH us obedience (Hebrews 5:7-9)
3. TEACH us perseverance (Hebrews 12:3-4)
4. TEACH us how to love each other (John 13:35; 1 John 3:17)
5. TEACH us to pray! (Luke 11:1-4)
2. TEACH us obedience (Hebrews 5:7-9)
3. TEACH us perseverance (Hebrews 12:3-4)
4. TEACH us how to love each other (John 13:35; 1 John 3:17)
5. TEACH us to pray! (Luke 11:1-4)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
5 for the Majesty and the Mystery
1. Consider the flowers, He clothes them (Luke 12:26-29)
2. Consider the birds, He knows when one falls (Matthew 10:29)
3. Consider the ocean, He sets its boundary (Jeremiah 5:22)
4. Consider the stars, He calls them by name (Isaiah 40:26)
5. Consider YOURSELF, extravagantly, eternally adored! (Jeremiah 31:2-5)
2. Consider the birds, He knows when one falls (Matthew 10:29)
3. Consider the ocean, He sets its boundary (Jeremiah 5:22)
4. Consider the stars, He calls them by name (Isaiah 40:26)
5. Consider YOURSELF, extravagantly, eternally adored! (Jeremiah 31:2-5)
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Monday, July 20, 2020
5 for the "Rest of the Story"
1. He KNOWS the end, how it will shape the future (Romans 8:28)
2. He KNOWS the end, how it will meet the need (Genesis 50:20)
3. He KNOWS the end, how rejoicing results (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
4. He KNOWS the end, from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. He KNOWS the end! (Revelation 21:3-5)
2. He KNOWS the end, how it will meet the need (Genesis 50:20)
3. He KNOWS the end, how rejoicing results (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
4. He KNOWS the end, from the beginning (Isaiah 46:10)
5. He KNOWS the end! (Revelation 21:3-5)
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Sunday, July 19, 2020
5 for Sustaining Sustenance
1. The Word PROTECTS, experience His goodness (Psalm 34:8)
2. The Word INSTRUCTS, experience His mercy (Deuteronomy 8:3)
3. The Word NOURISHES, experience His kindness (1 Peter 2:2-3)
4. The Word bears fruit, experience His PROVISION (Psalm 1:2-3)
5. The Word was made flesh, experience His POWER (John 1:1-3; 14-16)
2. The Word INSTRUCTS, experience His mercy (Deuteronomy 8:3)
3. The Word NOURISHES, experience His kindness (1 Peter 2:2-3)
4. The Word bears fruit, experience His PROVISION (Psalm 1:2-3)
5. The Word was made flesh, experience His POWER (John 1:1-3; 14-16)
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
5 for Preparedness
1. Enlist the help of others, He is coming (Matthew 9:37-38)
2. Make a way in the wilderness, He is coming (Isaiah 40:3-6)
3. Share the Good News, He is coming (Mark 4:14-20)
4. Stay mindful and alert, He is coming (Matthew 25:1-13)
5. Look up, He is coming! (Titus 2:13)
2. Make a way in the wilderness, He is coming (Isaiah 40:3-6)
3. Share the Good News, He is coming (Mark 4:14-20)
4. Stay mindful and alert, He is coming (Matthew 25:1-13)
5. Look up, He is coming! (Titus 2:13)
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Friday, July 17, 2020
5 for the Weight of the Wait
1. He will not forget your WORK (Galatians 6:9)
2. View the wait, as weight to exercise your FAITH (Psalm 130:5-7)
3. He IS carrying the weight of my burdens (Matthew 11:28-30)
4. KNOW, He knows (Psalm 46:10)
5. The WAIT, is worth the weight! (2 Corinthians 4:17)
2. View the wait, as weight to exercise your FAITH (Psalm 130:5-7)
3. He IS carrying the weight of my burdens (Matthew 11:28-30)
4. KNOW, He knows (Psalm 46:10)
5. The WAIT, is worth the weight! (2 Corinthians 4:17)
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Thursday, July 16, 2020
5 for Practicing the Presence
1. In His presence expect STRENGTH (1 Chronicles 16:27)
2. In His presence enjoy PROVISION (Revelation 22:17)
3. In His presence experience REST (Matthew 11:28-30)
4. In His presence exhibit THANKS (Psalm 100:4-5)
5. In His presence embrace JOY fully! (Psalm 16:11)
2. In His presence enjoy PROVISION (Revelation 22:17)
3. In His presence experience REST (Matthew 11:28-30)
4. In His presence exhibit THANKS (Psalm 100:4-5)
5. In His presence embrace JOY fully! (Psalm 16:11)
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Wednesday, July 15, 2020
5 for Trust
2. TRUST provides direction and healing (Proverbs 3:5-8)
3. TRUST brings strength (Isaiah 30:15)
4. TRUST dispels fear (Isaiah 12:2)
5. TRUST! He IS present in the chaos (Isaiah 43:1-5)
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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
5 for Extraordinary Extravagance
1. His PATIENCE is unsurpassable (2 Peter 3:8-9)
2. His MERCY is undeniable (Romans 5:8-11)
3. His RESPONSE is unimaginable (Ephesians 3:20)
4. His LOVE is unfathomable (Ephesians 3:16-19)
5. His POWER is UNSTOPPABLE! (Job 38-41)
2. His MERCY is undeniable (Romans 5:8-11)
3. His RESPONSE is unimaginable (Ephesians 3:20)
4. His LOVE is unfathomable (Ephesians 3:16-19)
5. His POWER is UNSTOPPABLE! (Job 38-41)
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Monday, July 13, 2020
5 for Such a Time as This!
1. He KNOWS and is not surprised by the circumstances (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He appointed YOU for His purpose (Esther 4:14)
3. He is PRAYING for you always (Hebrews 7:25)
4. He has a PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. HE IS the answer to the questions (John 1:3-5; 16)
2. He appointed YOU for His purpose (Esther 4:14)
3. He is PRAYING for you always (Hebrews 7:25)
4. He has a PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. HE IS the answer to the questions (John 1:3-5; 16)
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Sunday, July 12, 2020
5 for Awesome Acknowledgement
1. He created AND calls ALL the stars by name (Isaiah 40:26)
2. He has control over ALL the natural world (Joshua 10:13-14; Matthew 8:27)
3. He has numbered ALL the hairs on your head (Luke 12:7)
4. He gave His Son for the redemption of ALL mankind (John 3:16)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)
2. He has control over ALL the natural world (Joshua 10:13-14; Matthew 8:27)
3. He has numbered ALL the hairs on your head (Luke 12:7)
4. He gave His Son for the redemption of ALL mankind (John 3:16)
5. NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)
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Saturday, July 11, 2020
5 for Healing Help
1. Health is found in His WORD (Psalm 107:20)
2. Health is an INCLUDED blessing (3 John 1:2)
3. Health is in His POWER (Jeremiah 30:17)
4. Health is His INTENTIONAL gift (Isaiah 53:5)
5. Healing REVEALS PEACE (Jeremiah 33:6)
2. Health is an INCLUDED blessing (3 John 1:2)
3. Health is in His POWER (Jeremiah 30:17)
4. Health is His INTENTIONAL gift (Isaiah 53:5)
5. Healing REVEALS PEACE (Jeremiah 33:6)
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Friday, July 10, 2020
5 for Defeating Distress
1. Your INHERITANCE is secured (Isaiah 54:17)
2. Deadly threats need not disrupt FAITH (Daniel 3:15-18; 27-28)
3. He is SOVEREIGN (Psalm 91:7-10)
4. REMEMBER His faithfulness (1 Samuel 17:37)
5. THIS TOO shall pass (Romans 8:18)
2. Deadly threats need not disrupt FAITH (Daniel 3:15-18; 27-28)
3. He is SOVEREIGN (Psalm 91:7-10)
4. REMEMBER His faithfulness (1 Samuel 17:37)
5. THIS TOO shall pass (Romans 8:18)
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Thursday, July 9, 2020
5 for the Plan
1. BELIEVE, protection is promised (Psalm 121:7-8)
2. PEACE prepares the path (Psalm 85:8-13)
3. EMBRACE you have been appointed (Jeremiah 1:5)
4. HOPE is always included (Jeremiah 29:12)
5. FAITH protects till the end (1 Peter 1:5-7)
2. PEACE prepares the path (Psalm 85:8-13)
3. EMBRACE you have been appointed (Jeremiah 1:5)
4. HOPE is always included (Jeremiah 29:12)
5. FAITH protects till the end (1 Peter 1:5-7)
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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
5 for Overcoming the Overwhelming
1. BELIEVE - He is praying (Luke 22:31-32)
2. BELIEVE - He keeps His promises (John 14:2-3)
3. BELIEVE - He is the restoration (Psalm 27:3-6)
4. BELIEVE - He is Who He says He is (1 John 5:5)
5. BELIEVE - He knows how this ends (Revelation 21:3-7)
2. BELIEVE - He keeps His promises (John 14:2-3)
3. BELIEVE - He is the restoration (Psalm 27:3-6)
4. BELIEVE - He is Who He says He is (1 John 5:5)
5. BELIEVE - He knows how this ends (Revelation 21:3-7)
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
5 for Fortification
1. EXPECT false information, stay the course (Nehemiah 4:4-6)
2. Encourage the workers, PRAY (Nehemiah 4:9-10)
3. REMEMBER Who called you to the task (Nehemiah 4:14)
4. Work UNITED and keep the goal in sight (Nehemiah 4:16-17)
5. KNOW He fights on your behalf! (Nehemiah 4:20)
2. Encourage the workers, PRAY (Nehemiah 4:9-10)
3. REMEMBER Who called you to the task (Nehemiah 4:14)
4. Work UNITED and keep the goal in sight (Nehemiah 4:16-17)
5. KNOW He fights on your behalf! (Nehemiah 4:20)
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Monday, July 6, 2020
5 for Rousing in the Ruins
1. Move forward, this time is APPOINTED (Isaiah 58:10-12)
2. Move forward, OBEDIENCE requires action (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. Move forward, PROTECTION is promised (Isaiah 52:8-12)
4. Move forward, He is WITH YOU (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. Move forward, and PRAISE the victory (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
2. Move forward, OBEDIENCE requires action (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. Move forward, PROTECTION is promised (Isaiah 52:8-12)
4. Move forward, He is WITH YOU (Nehemiah 2:20)
5. Move forward, and PRAISE the victory (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
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Sunday, July 5, 2020
5 for the Final Days
1. Anchor yourself with the ASSURANCE (Job 19:25-26)
2. DWELL on the good, His peace follows (Philippians 4:8-9)
3. FOCUS on the Author, He knows the end of the story (Hebrews 12:2)
4. Pray and HOLD ON (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
5. He is ABLE! (Philippians 1:6)
2. DWELL on the good, His peace follows (Philippians 4:8-9)
3. FOCUS on the Author, He knows the end of the story (Hebrews 12:2)
4. Pray and HOLD ON (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5)
5. He is ABLE! (Philippians 1:6)
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Saturday, July 4, 2020
5 for Celebration in Uncertainty
1. Why? (Psalm 46:8-10)
2. Why does my present circumstance feel like a waste? (Isaiah 49:1-4)
3. Why does this situation seem pointless? (Luke 22:31-32)
4. Why does His mercy seem absent (1 Peter 3:9)
5. Why is life so hard? (Isaiah 54:11-17)
2. Why does my present circumstance feel like a waste? (Isaiah 49:1-4)
3. Why does this situation seem pointless? (Luke 22:31-32)
4. Why does His mercy seem absent (1 Peter 3:9)
5. Why is life so hard? (Isaiah 54:11-17)
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Friday, July 3, 2020
5 for Advancing Action
1. What you are in Him HEALS (Acts 3:5-6; 16)
2. GRACE changes the landscape (Zechariah 4:7)
3. FAITH vocalized is power-filled (Romans 4:17-21)
4. Take the next STEP FORWARD, seas part (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. He’s got you COVERED (Exodus 23:20-28)
2. GRACE changes the landscape (Zechariah 4:7)
3. FAITH vocalized is power-filled (Romans 4:17-21)
4. Take the next STEP FORWARD, seas part (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. He’s got you COVERED (Exodus 23:20-28)
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Thursday, July 2, 2020
5 for Restorative Refreshment
1. Take time, with Him is REVELATION (Isaiah 45:2-3)
2. Take time, with Him is RESTORATION (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. Take time, with Him is REFRESHMENT (Mark 6:30-31)
4. Take time, with Him is REST (Matthew 11:28)
5. Take time, with Him is RENEWAL! (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
2. Take time, with Him is RESTORATION (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. Take time, with Him is REFRESHMENT (Mark 6:30-31)
4. Take time, with Him is REST (Matthew 11:28)
5. Take time, with Him is RENEWAL! (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
5 for the Lesson Plan
1. Teach us to COUNT OUR DAYS, to live engaged (Psalm 90:12)
2. Teach us DISCERNMENT, lest we get distracted (Proverbs 3:5-6)
3. Teach us DIRECTION, we are often lost (Isaiah 30:21)
4. Teach us to PRAY, not to ask amiss (Luke 11:1)
5. TEACH US, we’re in desperate need! (Matthew 19:16-29)
2. Teach us DISCERNMENT, lest we get distracted (Proverbs 3:5-6)
3. Teach us DIRECTION, we are often lost (Isaiah 30:21)
4. Teach us to PRAY, not to ask amiss (Luke 11:1)
5. TEACH US, we’re in desperate need! (Matthew 19:16-29)
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