5 for "Where the Buck Stops"

1. He KNOWS the outcome of the polls and the pandemic (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He is GREATER than any opposition (1 John 4:4; Romans 8:31)
3. He CONTROLS the natural elements (Matthew 8:27)
4. He has AUTHORITY over life and death (Revelation 1:18)

5. He IS on the Throne, He rules NOW and forever (Psalm 2:1-8)

 

5 for Enthusiastic Embracing

1. He PROVIDES for me (Psalm 37:24-29)

2. He PROTECTS me (Isaiah 43:1-2)
3. He DELIGHTS in me (Isaiah 62:4)
4. He PREPARES a banquet for me (Isaiah 25:6-9)
5. He LOVES ME! (Jeremiah 31:3)

5 for a Listening Ear

1. INVITE the engagement (Luke 7:40)
2. HEAR the unfailing wisdom (Psalm 32:8)
3. HEAR the unifying truth (Deuteronomy 6:3-6)
4. HEAR the definitive direction (Isaiah 30:21)

5. HEAR the familiar and follow (John 10:27-28)

 

5 for Redemptive Rescue

1. He REDEEMS the disgrace of cultural outcasts (Isaiah 54:1-3)
2. He REDEEMS the shame of past mistakes (Isaiah 54:4)
3. He REDEEMS the disappointment of unanswered questions (Romans 8:28)
4. He REDEEMS the suffering and sorrow (1 Peter 5:10)

5. He REDEEMS, full stop! (Colossians 2:14)

 

5 for Treading in the Deep

1. He KNOWS the depth of my despair (Psalm 139:1-12)
2. He UNDERSTANDS the breadth of my sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-5)
3. He provides DELIVERANCE from perilous circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. He changes my PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:1-2)
5. He ASSURES me this is temporary (1 Peter 5:9-10)

5 for the Way Maker

1. He GIVES me direction when I’m lost (Isaiah 30:21)

2. He GIVES me comfort when I’m hurting (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. He GIVES me healing when I’m broken (Matthew 9:21-22)
4. He GIVES me grace when I’m undeserving (John 1:16)
5. He GIVES me love even when I’m unworthy! (Romans 5:8)

5 for Authorized Authority

1. RESCUE, even though you could rest (Esther 4:11-15)

2. ENCOURAGE others often, even when you’re overwhelmed (Isaiah 50:4)
3. BUILD UP, even though you could tear down (2 Corinthians 13:10-11)
4. Be BOLD to ask, even though you doubt (Hebrews 4:16)
5. UNDERSTAND the power, even though you feel weak (Luke 10:19)

5 for Sufferable Situations

1. Sufferable situations unveil His GLORY (Romans 8:17-18)

2. The worst is not without ETERNAL results (2 Corinthians 4:17)
3. The edge of despair reveals His POWER (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)
4. The training is in the TRUSTING (1 Peter 5:10)
5. It came to pass, it did not come to stay! (Revelation 21:3-5)

5 for Embracing the Effectual

1. PRAYER binds up the wounded (Psalm 145:18-19)

2. PRAYER heals the sick (James 5:15–16)
3. PRAYER provides next steps (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
4. PRAYER brings courage (Daniel 6:10)
5. PRAYER is answered! (John 16:23)

5 for Pressing On

1. KNOW He knows (Isaiah 46:10)

2. REMEMBER He remembers (Hebrews 6:10)
3. TRUST His patience (2 Peter 3:9)
4. PRESS ON, lives are at stake (Philippians 3:12-14)
5. REST, He is still on Plan A - no need for Plan B (Jeremiah 29:11-14)

5 for the Not Yet

1. I can TRUST my Father with things I don't understand (Isaiah 55:8)

2. I can be TRUSTED with things I cannot explain (Hebrews 11:1)
3. I have PEACE available even when chaos is present (Philippians 4:7)
4. I know NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)
5. The TRAINING is the TRUSTING (Jeremiah 12:5)

5 for Receiving from the Source

1. Come to Him for ANSWERS (John 16:23)
2. Come to Him for WISDOM (James 1:5)
3. Come to Him for PROVISION (Matthew 14:17-20)
4. Come to Him for PEACE (John 14:27)
5. Come to Him for REST (Matthew 11:28)

5 for Exceptional Encouragement

1. His WISDOM is accessible (James 1:5)
2. His CARE is continuous (John 14:1-3)
3. His MERCY is constantly new (Lamentations 3:22-23)
4. His LOVE is contagious (John 13:35)
5. His RETURN is imminent! (Revelation 22:12)

5 for the "What Ifs"

1. Remember, He has a greater PERSPECTIVE (Isaiah 55:8-9)

2. Remember, He INSTRUCTS us to “take no thought” (Matthew 6:33-34)

3. Remember, He PROMISES the end to suffering (Isaiah 25:8)

4. Remember, He can be TRUSTED (John 14:1-3)

5. Remember, He IS Who He says He is! (Isaiah 46:6-8)

5 for Passing Pain

1. This hardship was allowed for a PURPOSE (Isaiah 54:16-17; Luke 22:31-32)

2. This circumstance will result in the establishment of HOPE (1 Peter 5:10)

3. This difficulty cannot compare with the FUTURE prepared (Romans 8:18)

4. This suffering will be survived and REDEEMED (1 Peter 4:13)

5. This experience is producing an eternal GLORY! (2 Corinthians 4:17)

5 for Glory in Brokenness

1. He KNOWS my limitations and is merciful (Isaiah 42:3)

2. My breaking is being used as PROVISION (Matthew 14:17-20)

3. He PROMISES hope for the broken places (Isaiah 61:3)

4. He IS always, forever present (Psalm 34:18)

5. My brokenness REVEALS His glory (2 Corinthians 4:7-10)

5 for the All in All

1. He holds ALL things together (Colossians 1:16-17)

2. He works ALL things together for our good (Romans 8:28)

3. ALL suffering and sorrow will come to an end (Revelation 21:4)

4. In a moment we shall ALL be changed (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

5. ALL will be made new (Revelation 21:5)

5 for Anticipation

1. Look up, the skies declare His glory (Psalm 19:1)

2. Look up, the gift is there for the asking (2 Corinthians 6:2

3. Look up, the season is upon us (Matthew 24:32-33)

4. Look up, in a moment ALL is changed (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)

5. Look up, He is coming soon! (Revelation 22:20)

5 for the Next Day

1. He invites me to take the NEXT step (Matthew 26:46)

2. He keeps NO RECORD of my failure (1 Corinthians 13:5)

3. He is ALWAYS doing a new thing ( Isaiah 43:19)

4. His mercy is NEW every day (Lamentations 3:23)

5. His plan will be perfect (1 Thessalonians 5:24) 

5 for the Better Angels of Our Nature

 1. CRISIS configures our appeal (Habakkuk 1:1-4)

2. He ASSURES and affirms (Habakkuk 1:5)

3. PRAY and watch for the answer (Habakkuk 2:1)

4. Be PATIENT (Habakkuk 2:3-4)

5. LISTEN well (Micah 6:8-9)

*March 4, 1861 Abraham Lincoln's 1st Inaugural Address

"We are not, we must not be, aliens or enemies but fellow countrymen and brethren... The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave, to every heart and hearth-stone, all over this broad land, will yet swell with the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely as they will be, by the better angels of our nature."

5 for Phenomenon

1. He parted the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21)

2. He made the sun stand still (Joshua 10:14)

3. He calls the stars by name (Isaiah 40:26)

4. He keeps count of all the hairs on my head (Luke 12:7)

5. He LOVES ME! (Jeremiah 31:3)

5 for Higher Thinking

1. His thoughts for me are TIMELY (Psalm 40:17)

2. His thoughts for me are CARING (1 Peter 5:7)

3. His thoughts for me are PRECIOUS (Psalm 139:17-18)

4. His thoughts for me are UNCOUNTABLE (Psalm 40:5)

5. His thoughts for me are of PEACE (Jeremiah 29:11)

5 for Brotherly Love

1. CARE for others is a testimony (Galatians 6:2)

2. COMFORT others as you have been comforted (2 Corinthians 1:4-6)

3. Show COMPASSION for those who struggle (1 Thessalonians 5:13-16)

4. PRAY for your enemies (yes, those people) it’s not a suggestion (Matthew 5:43-46)

5. LOVE the least deserving, it reveals your relationship to Him (Matthew 25:34-40)

 

5 for Unity

1. BEAR the burdens of the weak (Galatians 6:2)

2. CARE for others with compassion (1 Corinthians 12:25-26)

3. SEEK peace whenever possible (Romans 12:17-19)

4. Be a PEACEMAKER not a peace taker (Matthew 5:9)

5. LOVE your enemies (it’s not a suggestion) Matthew 5:43-46)

5 for the Overflow

1. He pours in TRUTH so I can pour out LIFE (John 7:38)

2. He pours in GRACE so I can pour out STRENGTH (Luke 22:31-32)

3. He pours in STRENGTH so I can pour out MERCY (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

4. He pours in COMFORT so I can pour out PEACE (2 Corinthians 1:3-7)

5. He pours in FORGIVENESS so I can pour out LOVE (Luke 7:44-50)

5 for Battle Readiness

1. KNOW your enemy, it’s not who you think (Ephesians 6:12)

2. Be ARMED with Truth, stand your ground (Ephesians 6:14-18)

3. His EQUIPPING is effective (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

4. GUARD your heart, the enemy wounds warriors (Proverbs 4:23)

5. ADVANCE, the King is always victorious! (2 Corinthians 2:14)

5 for This Day

1. This day has enough MERCY, for my pain (Lamentations 3:20-25)

2. This day has enough PROVISION for my needs (Matthew 6:31-33)

3. This day has enough WISDOM for my questions (James 1:5)

4. This day has enough LOVE for my loneliness (Ephesians 3:17-20)

5. This day has enough GRACE, full stop! (John 1:16)

5 for Surpassing Greatness

1. His LOVE is undeniable (John 3:16)

2. His WISDOM is unfathomable (Isaiah 55:8-9)

3. NOTHING is too hard for Him ( Jeremiah 32:27)

4. His POWER is unmatchable (Ephesians 1:19-21)

5. As HE IS so are we in this world! (1 John 4:17)

5 for Days of Darkness

1. Be assured of His PRESENCE (Nahum 1:3)

2. His POWER is not impacted by the current chaos (Psalm 139:12)

3. WATCH, for treasures will be revealed (Isaiah 45:3)

4. Take the high ground, show others The Way (Matthew 5:14)

5. SHINE, there is still work to be done (Isaiah 58:10-12)

 

5 for Veracity

1. The Word is PROVISION during a plague of hopelessness (Luke 4:1-4)

2. The Word DIRECTS in the mire of falsehoods (Psalm 119:105)

3. The Word SUSTAINS when weary of news (Isaiah 50:4)

4. The Word ILLUMINATES in the darkest times (Psalm 119:130)

5. The Word IS LIFE! (John 1:1-4)