5 for the Battle Weary

1. FOCUS on Him, not on your failings (Matthew 14:27-29)
2. Enter your battles with PRAISE, He is for you (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)
3. STEP FORWARD into the Red Sea of your circumstance (Exodus 14: 13-15)
4. PERSEVERE, walls of the Jericho you’re facing will fall (Joshua 6:16)
5. HOLD ON, He’s coming soon! (Psalm 31:23-24)

5 for Faltered Steps

1. Though I stumble He will CATCH me (Psalm 94:17-19)
2. Though I fear He is FORVER (1 Kings 19:4-18)
3. Though I falter He is FAITHFUL (Luke 22:31-32)
4. Though I'm weak He is STRONG (Philippians 4:12)

5. Though I fail I PRESS ON (Philippians 3:12-14)

 

5 for Remembered Reversals

1. He turns fearful into FEARLESS (Exodus 4:10-12; 14:13-16)
2. He turns doubters into WARRIORS (Judges 6:12-14)
3. He turns persecutors into PREACHERS (Acts 26:14-19)
4. He turns shepherds into HEROES (1 Samuel 17:14-20; 45-47)
5. He turns prisoners into PRINCES (Genesis 39:20-23; 41:40-41)

5 for Bitter Waters

1. Don’t panic, He knows what you’re up against (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)

2. Don’t panic, He knows where you are (Exodus 15:22-26)
3. Don’t panic, He multiplies where there is lack (Matthew 15:33-37)
4. Don’t panic, your fear doesn’t limit Him (Judges 6:36-40; 7:7)
5. Don’t panic, He will get you to His determined destination (Mark 4:35-40)

5 to Raise a Standard

1. Seek The SOURCE, not a solution (Matthew 6:33-34)
2. Stake your strength on His “MUCH MORE” (Matthew 6:25-30)
3. He proclaims VICTORY in this present battle (2 Chronicles 20:15-17)
4. He keeps His PROMISE (Luke 21:12-19)
5. His banner (standard) over your life is LOVE! (Song of Songs 2:4)

5 for Reflective Recovery

1. Don’t let the “Why?” Distract from the “Who!” (Judges 6:13-14)
2. Confirm opposition, but keep COURAGE (Numbers 13:30)
3. OBEDIENCE obliterates the obstacles (Joshua 6:14-20)
4. Face the enemy with CONFIDENCE (1 Samuel 17:37)
5. Stay FOCUSED, it transcends the natural (Matthew 14:27-29)

5 for Falling

1. He gave His permission for my current situation (Job 1:8-12)

2. He knew in advance of my choices, mistakes, shortcomings, and failings (Psalm 139:16-17)

3. He is praying for ME (Hebrews 7:25)

4. He says my faith WILL NOT FAIL (Luke 22:32a)

5. He says after THIS I WILL STRENGTHEN OTHER PEOPLE! (Luke 22:32b)

5 for Giving

1. Your gifts come before the King as a MEMORIAL (Acts 10:4)

2. Your gifts OVERFLOW with thanksgiving (2 Corinthians 9:12)

3. Your gifts return MULTIPLIED (Luke 6:38)

4. Your gift PRODUCES an eternal harvest (Philippians 4:17)

5. Your GIFT is an all access pass! (Proverbs 18:16)

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5 for Imparting Inspiration

1. Your PERSEVERANCE pleases (Luke 22:8-13)

2. Your experience EDUCATES (Luke 22:31-32)
3. Your insight ILLUMINATES (Daniel 12:3)
4. Your encouragement ELEVATES (Isaiah 50:4-5)
5. Your PRAYERS change the world! (James 5:16-18)

5 for Praise Producers

1. DISCERNMENT is required (Matthew 10:16-23)
2. The darkness will be DEFEATED (John 1:4-5)
3. PRUNING increases production (John 15:2-8)
4. Be INTENTIONAL, actions speak volumes (Matthew 12:30)
5. The HARVEST is ready, get busy (Matthew 9:36-38)

5 for Enlightened Example

1. The Servant expanded intercession (Matthew 5:39-46)
2. The Chosen set the example (Isaiah 42:2-6)
3. The Beloved yielded for your sake (Philippians 2:3-10)
4. The King served His archenemy (John 13:2-17)
5. The opposition needs no outcry (Matthew 12:14-15; Luke 4:28-30)

5 for the Palindrome*

1. HE has always set rulers in their positions (Daniel 2:21-22; Romans 13:1-5; 10-14)

2. HE is faithful even when we are not (2 Timothy 2:13)
3. HE is still on the Throne (Psalm 2:1-4; Psalm 9:7-10)
4. HE is the same, yesterday, today, and forever (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17)
5. HE calls for PRAYER- period! (Matthew 5:44-46; 1 Timothy 2:1-3)

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5 for the Worried and Weary

1. Be GRACIOUS, He knows your origins (Psalm 103:14)
2. Be REFLECTIVE on His care (Matthew 6:25-34)
3. Be ENCOURAGED by His faithfulness (Isaiah 43:1-5)
4. Be INTENTIONAL on your direction (Matthew 11:28)

5. Be COMFORTED through His presence (Isaiah 51:3)

 

5 for Particular Positioning

1. Your trials STRENGTHEN others (Luke 22:31-32)

2. Your words ENCOURAGE others (Isaiah 50:4-5)
3. Your prayers HEAL others (James 5:15-16)
4. Your position PRESERVES others (Genesis 45:5-8)
5. Your actions ILLUMINATE the Way for others (Matthew 5:14-16)

5 for the Unfathomable

1. He has counted the WEIGHT of mountains by His scale (Isaiah 40:12)
2. He has counted the stars and NAMED them (Psalm 147:4)
3. He has counted the hairs on ALL heads (Matthew 10:30)
4. He has counted the faith conversations and RECORDED them in a book (Malachi 3:16)

5. He has counted YOU WORTHY! (John 3:16)

 

5 for Faith not Folly

1. In the prison of persecution, have FAITH (Acts 12:5-7)
2. In the lions’ den of troubled times, have FAITH (Daniel 6:10; 16-22)
3. In the fires of chaotic circumstances, have FAITH (Daniel 3:15-18)
4. In the hopelessness of harassment, have FAITH (Genesis 39:20-23)

5. In the depths of despair, have FAITH (Isaiah 43:2-5)

 

5 for Declaring in Desperation

1. HEAR ME! I confess my wrongdoing (Jonah 2:2-9)
2. HELP ME! Culture is cruel (Matthew 8:2-3)
3. PROTECT ME! I can’t make it on my own (Judges 6:13-16)
4. HEAL ME! You are my only hope (Matthew 9:27-29; 21-22)
5. SHOW ME! It’s so hard to keep believing (Genesis 15:2-6)

5 for Assessing Accurately

1. He is MORE POWERFUL than the problem (Jeremiah 32:17)
2. He is MORE POWERFUL than the storm (Matthew 8:24-26)
3. He is MORE POWERFUL than this catastrophe (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
4. He is MORE POWERFUL than the peril (1 Kings 18:37-39)
5. He is MORE POWERFUL... PERIOD!! (Exodus 14:13-15)

5 for Lamenting Loneliness

1. In times of fear, INQUIRE consistently (Psalm 4:1-8)
2. In times of uncertainty, embrace the CALLING (Jeremiah 1:6-8)
3. In times of distress, be OBEDIENT (Genesis 32:9-11)
4. In times of solitude, enjoy COMMUNION (Psalm 3:3-6)
5. In times of darkness, expect REVELATION (Isaiah 45:3)

5 for Encouraged Illumination

1. Illumination LEADS the Way (John 1:4-5)

2. You are REFLECTIVE of His glory (Isaiah 60:1-3)
3. His light is TRANSFORMATIVE (2 Corinthians 3:18)
4. You are set apart to SHINE (Matthew 5:14-16)
5. KEEP GOING, He’s using you to light the darkness (Isaiah 58:10-12)

5 for Conscious Contentment

1. Be content, He OVERCAME (John 16:33)

2. Be content, He PROVIDES (Genesis 22:8)
3. Be content, He PROTECTS (Psalm 91:5-7)
4. Be content, He is in CONTROL (Philippians 4:11-12)
5. Be content, He KNOWS how this ends (Isaiah 46:10)

5 for Encroaching Darkness

1. Darkness is not dark to Him (Psalm 139:12)
2. Call out with consistency (Psalm 120:1)
3. He is on the job (Psalm 121:1-4)
4. He is in control (Psalm 2:1-4)
5. Security surrounds and grounds (Psalm 125:1-5)

5 for Immediate Response

1. At His calling, begin the adventure (Matthew 4:19-22)
2. At His calling, be obedient (John 9:7-11)
3. At His calling, embrace healing (John 5:5-9)
4. At His calling, move past the fear (Matthew 14:28)
5. At His calling, BELIEVE! (Hebrews 11:8)

5 for Exemplary Example

1. SEEK answers from the True Source (Daniel 10:12)
2. Be at PEACE with the persecutors (Romans 12:17-21)
3. EMBRACE the bigger purpose (Genesis 50:19-21)
4. LOVE the unlikable (Matthew 5:44)
5. LEAD by example (2 Chronicles 20:2-12)

5 for Comfort in Chaos

1. Actions IDENTIFY and testify (Matthew 5:9)
2. Ease is equally ABUNDANT (2 Corinthians 1:5)
3. This PURPOSE has been prepared, keep going (2 Corinthians 5:5-7)
4. The power is through PRAYER (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. He KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:1-10)

5 for the Harsh Reality

1. Trouble is predicted (John 16:33)
2. Rejection is no surprise (John 15:18-20; 1 Peter 4:14)
3. Persecution makes room for praise (Matthew 5:10-12)
4. Shared suffering is a source of honor (Philippians 3:8-10)
5. THIS too shall pass! (Psalm 30:5)

5 for Opportunities in Outcomes

1. AFFIRM He knows more than what is seen (Isaiah 55:8-12)

2. ACKNOWLEDGE Who is really in control (Proverbs 3:5-6)
3. ACCEPT He has a plan in place (Isaiah 46:10)
4. ABOUND in grace and peace (Romans 14:19; Colossians 4:2-6)
5. ABIDE in truth, for His glory! (John 15:4-8)

5 for Refining Resolutions

1. Be the LIGHT when darkness is crippling (Matthew 5:14-16)
2. Be the WAYMAKER in the wilderness (Isaiah 40:3)
3. Be the PETITIONER during problems (James 5:13-16)
4. Be the PEACEMAKER in conflict (Matthew 5:9)
5. Be the CHANGE, lead by example (Joshua 24:14-15)

5 for Clouds of Calamity

1. The Valley of the Shadow of Death is JUST A SHADOW (Psalm 23:4)
2. His PRESENCE is indicated (Nahum 1:3)
3. Fight fear with CONFIDENCE (Psalm 112:7)
4. He is PRESENT (Psalm 97:2)
5. He IS in control! (Isaiah 41:10)

5 for Beginnings

1. He is the BEGINNING of all things (Colossians 1:17)
2. He WROTE the beginning of your story (Jeremiah 1:5)
3. He was PRESENT at your beginning (Psalm 139:13-16)
4. He has PLANNED the End from the Beginning (Isaiah 46:10)

5. He IS the Beginning and the Ending (Revelation 1:8)

 

5 for Stepping Forward

1. The WAY has been established (Deuteronomy 31:8)

2. He issued a CHALLENGE (Hebrews 11:8)
3. He INVITES us to leave the comfort zone (Matthew 14:28)
4. He KNOWS the peril and the pain (Isaiah 53:3)
5. He’s got THIS whole world in His hands (Jeremiah 32:27)