1. He paid a high price for my FREEDOM (1 Corinthians 6:20)
2. He purchased my FREEDOM with His own blood (Colossians 1:20)
3. He FREED me from the debt I owe (Colossians 2:14)
4. He gave me FREE access to the very Throne Room of God (Hebrews 4:16)
5. I am FREE INDEED! (John 8:36)
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Monday, May 31, 2021
5 for the Price of Freedom
Sunday, May 30, 2021
5 for Consequential Clothing
1. FAITH defeats the lie (Ephesians 6:16)
2. The TRUTH equips agility (Ephesians 6:14)
3. RIGHTEOUSNESS stabilizes emotion (Ephesians 6:14)
4. KNOW before you go (Isaiah 52:7)
5. The Dresser is SUPERNATURAL (Luke 24:49)
2. The TRUTH equips agility (Ephesians 6:14)
3. RIGHTEOUSNESS stabilizes emotion (Ephesians 6:14)
4. KNOW before you go (Isaiah 52:7)
5. The Dresser is SUPERNATURAL (Luke 24:49)
Saturday, May 29, 2021
5 for Along the Way
1. Along the way, be listening (Isaiah 30:21)
2. Along the way, don’t look back (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. Along the way, help others (Luke 10:33-37)
4. Along the way, make a way (Isaiah 40:3-5)
2. Along the way, don’t look back (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. Along the way, help others (Luke 10:33-37)
4. Along the way, make a way (Isaiah 40:3-5)
5. Along the way, expect surprise (Luke 24:13-15; 32-36)
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Friday, May 28, 2021
5 for Reflective Remembrance
1. REMEMBER, He provides comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
2. REMEMBER, He preserves you (Jeremiah 39:17-18)
3. REMEMBER, He multiplies your provision (2 Kings 4:2-7)
4. REMEMBER, He knows your name (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. REMEMBER, He is coming back! (John 14:1-3)
2. REMEMBER, He preserves you (Jeremiah 39:17-18)
3. REMEMBER, He multiplies your provision (2 Kings 4:2-7)
4. REMEMBER, He knows your name (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. REMEMBER, He is coming back! (John 14:1-3)
Thursday, May 27, 2021
5 for the Present of Presence
1. He grants permission to PREPARE (2 Corinthians 4:8-16)
2. He grants permission for PURPOSE (Luke 22:31)
3. He grants permission to PURIFY (Isaiah 54:16)
4. He grants permission because He is PROUD (Job 1:8)
2. He grants permission for PURPOSE (Luke 22:31)
3. He grants permission to PURIFY (Isaiah 54:16)
4. He grants permission because He is PROUD (Job 1:8)
5. He grants permission and HE PRAYS! (Luke 22:32)
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
5 for Permitted Peril
1. He grants permission to PREPARE (2 Corinthians 4:8-16)
2. He grants permission for PURPOSE (Luke 22:31)
3. He grants permission to PURIFY (Isaiah 54:16)
4. He grants permission because He is PROUD (Job 1:8)
5. He grants permission and HE PRAYS! (Luke 22:32)
2. He grants permission for PURPOSE (Luke 22:31)
3. He grants permission to PURIFY (Isaiah 54:16)
4. He grants permission because He is PROUD (Job 1:8)
5. He grants permission and HE PRAYS! (Luke 22:32)
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
5 for Appointed Assistance
1. He INSTRUCTS to engage assistance (Luke 19:30-31)
2. He SENDS to secure a location (Luke 22:8-12)
3. He PROVIDES to impact the outcome (1 Samuel 17:18-20)
4. He APPROPRIATES to illustrate His power (John 6:9-11)
5. He COMMANDS for the benefit of others (Galatians 6:9)
2. He SENDS to secure a location (Luke 22:8-12)
3. He PROVIDES to impact the outcome (1 Samuel 17:18-20)
4. He APPROPRIATES to illustrate His power (John 6:9-11)
5. He COMMANDS for the benefit of others (Galatians 6:9)
Monday, May 24, 2021
5 for Trusting Through Trials
1. He TRUSTS you in the current catastrophe (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. He TRUSTS you during days of despair (Job 2:3)
3. He TRUSTS you with the present problem (Luke 22:31-32)
4. He TRUSTS you though you’re weary and weakened (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)
5. He TRUSTS YOU! (1 Peter 1:6-8; Luke 21:13-19)
2. He TRUSTS you during days of despair (Job 2:3)
3. He TRUSTS you with the present problem (Luke 22:31-32)
4. He TRUSTS you though you’re weary and weakened (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)
5. He TRUSTS YOU! (1 Peter 1:6-8; Luke 21:13-19)
Sunday, May 23, 2021
5 for the Road Less Traveled
1. REMEMBER, directions are disciplining (Deuteronomy 8:2)
2. PREPARE, directions are developed (Proverbs 16:9)
3. LISTEN, directions are determined (Isaiah 30:21)
4. WATCH, directions are destined (Isaiah 43:18-19)
5. TRUST, directions are divine (Proverbs 3:5-6)
2. PREPARE, directions are developed (Proverbs 16:9)
3. LISTEN, directions are determined (Isaiah 30:21)
4. WATCH, directions are destined (Isaiah 43:18-19)
5. TRUST, directions are divine (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Saturday, May 22, 2021
5 for Peace Seeking
1. FOCUS fuels trust (Isaiah 26:3)
2. In the GIFT, distress dissipates (John 14:27)
3. Peace is the path to PURSUE (Hebrews 12:14)
4. ATTITUDE exemplifies inheritance and identity (Matthew 5:8)
5. The solace is in the SAVIOR! (John 16:33)
2. In the GIFT, distress dissipates (John 14:27)
3. Peace is the path to PURSUE (Hebrews 12:14)
4. ATTITUDE exemplifies inheritance and identity (Matthew 5:8)
5. The solace is in the SAVIOR! (John 16:33)
Friday, May 21, 2021
5 for Designed Influence
1. He provides NEW MERCY for this situation (Lamentations 3:20-23)
2. He ACCOMPANIES as you obey the Call (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. He is PRESENT through ever peril (Isaiah 43:2)
4. He SEES the problem and makes a promise (Isaiah 54:11-13)
5. He KNOWS how this ends (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He ACCOMPANIES as you obey the Call (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. He is PRESENT through ever peril (Isaiah 43:2)
4. He SEES the problem and makes a promise (Isaiah 54:11-13)
5. He KNOWS how this ends (Isaiah 46:10)
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
5 for a Motivated Mantra
1. He provides NEW MERCY for this situation (Lamentations 3:20-23)
2. He ACCOMPANIES as you obey the Call (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. He is PRESENT through ever peril (Isaiah 43:2)
4. He SEES the problem and makes a promise (Isaiah 54:11-13)
5. He KNOWS how this ends (Isaiah 46:10)
2. He ACCOMPANIES as you obey the Call (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. He is PRESENT through ever peril (Isaiah 43:2)
4. He SEES the problem and makes a promise (Isaiah 54:11-13)
5. He KNOWS how this ends (Isaiah 46:10)
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
5 for the Struggle
1. KNOW He is praying (John 17:14-18)
2. EXAMINE your role in the process (Psalm 139:23-24; 25:16-18)3. UNDERSTAND the struggle is universal (Romans 5:15-19)
4. Embrace there is NO CONDEMNATION (Romans 8:1)
5. BELIEVE, He keeps His promises (John 16:32-33)
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
5 for Listening
1. PAY ATTENTION, teaching has timing (Luke 19:47-48)
2. HEAR, then respond with enthusiasm (Micah 6:6-9)
3. ASK, explanation is intimate (Matthew 13:10-13)
4. LISTEN, the blessing is believing (Deuteronomy 6:3-11)
5. BE STILL, learning takes time (Psalm 46:10)
2. HEAR, then respond with enthusiasm (Micah 6:6-9)
3. ASK, explanation is intimate (Matthew 13:10-13)
4. LISTEN, the blessing is believing (Deuteronomy 6:3-11)
5. BE STILL, learning takes time (Psalm 46:10)
Monday, May 17, 2021
5 for Intentionality
1. Be AWARE, He has positioned you (Esther 4:14)
2. Be AVAILABLE, He has a job for you (Luke 18:30-31)
3. Be CONFIDENT, He has a purpose for you (Ephesians 2:10)
4. Be MINDFUL, He is working through you (Philippians 2:13)
5. Be JOY-FILLED, the best is ahead (1 Corinthians 2:9)
2. Be AVAILABLE, He has a job for you (Luke 18:30-31)
3. Be CONFIDENT, He has a purpose for you (Ephesians 2:10)
4. Be MINDFUL, He is working through you (Philippians 2:13)
5. Be JOY-FILLED, the best is ahead (1 Corinthians 2:9)
Sunday, May 16, 2021
5 for Stated Needs
1. KNOW what you want, He is merciful (Luke 18:38-43)
2. Be BOLD and believing, He answers(John 14:11-14)3. FAITH receives favor, ask confidently (Matthew 15:23-28; 9:27-29)
4. WATCH for opportunity, reject excuses (John 5:5-9)
5. Never give up, PERSISTENCE is powerful! (Luke 11:5-10)
Labels:
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Saturday, May 15, 2021
5 for Self-Care Confidence
1. God CHOSE me, fully knowing who I was, where I came from and LOVES me completely (John 15:16)
2. NOTHING is too hard for Him to accomplish, and NOTHING in my life caught Him off guard (Jeremiah 32:27)3. God doesn't stir up confusion, He brings me into HARMONY (1 Corinthians 14:33)
4. When God speaks into the chaos of my life CREATIVE REDEMPTION happens (Genesis 1:3-5)
5. There is no comparison between my present hard times and the COMING GOOD TIME He has in store for me! (Romans 8:18)
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Friday, May 14, 2021
5 for the Inexhaustible Supply
1. His COMPASSION is unfailing (Lamentations 3:22-23)
2. His PROVISION is inexhaustible (Deuteronomy 8:15-18)
3. His POWER is unsurpassed (Exodus 14:13-14; 31-22)
4. His FAITHFULNESS is unbelievable (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. His PROVISION is inexhaustible (Deuteronomy 8:15-18)
3. His POWER is unsurpassed (Exodus 14:13-14; 31-22)
4. His FAITHFULNESS is unbelievable (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
Thursday, May 13, 2021
5 for the Rock of Ages
1. He is the rock of PROVISION (Exodus 17:5-7)
2. He is the rock of REFUGE (2 Samuel 22:2-3; 32-33)
3. He is the rock of FOUNDATION (Matthew 7:24-25)
4. He is the rock of REVELATION (1 Kings 19:11-12; Exodus 33:21-22)
2. He is the rock of REFUGE (2 Samuel 22:2-3; 32-33)
3. He is the rock of FOUNDATION (Matthew 7:24-25)
4. He is the rock of REVELATION (1 Kings 19:11-12; Exodus 33:21-22)
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
5 for Remarkable Resolve
1. Though consequence is the cause, YET HOPE (Jonah 2:1-4)
2. Through any catastrophe, YET TRUST (Job 13:15)
3. When danger threatens, YET BELIEVE (Daniel 3:16-18)
4. In perilous times, YET TESTIFY (2 Corinthians 4:8-14)
5. Even exhausted, YET WAIT! (Isaiah 40:29-31)
2. Through any catastrophe, YET TRUST (Job 13:15)
3. When danger threatens, YET BELIEVE (Daniel 3:16-18)
4. In perilous times, YET TESTIFY (2 Corinthians 4:8-14)
5. Even exhausted, YET WAIT! (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
5 for Out Pouring
1. ARRIVE with humility, recognition comes (Luke 14:10)
2. SEEK with expectancy, wisdom comes (Luke 12:30-32)3. SERVE with passion, reward comes (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. PRAY with persistence, answers come (Luke 11:5-10)
5. LIVE with hope, fulfillment comes (Mark 10:29-31)
Monday, May 10, 2021
5 for Last Things First
1. ARRIVE with humility, recognition comes (Luke 14:10)
2. SEEK with expectancy, wisdom comes (Luke 12:30-32)
3. SERVE with passion, reward comes (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. PRAY with persistence, answers come (Luke 11:5-10)
5. LIVE with hope, fulfillment comes (Mark 10:29-31)
2. SEEK with expectancy, wisdom comes (Luke 12:30-32)
3. SERVE with passion, reward comes (Matthew 19:27-30)
4. PRAY with persistence, answers come (Luke 11:5-10)
5. LIVE with hope, fulfillment comes (Mark 10:29-31)
Sunday, May 9, 2021
5 for Unfailing Understanding
1. His faithfulness NEVER FAILS (Deuteronomy 7:9)
2. His mercy NEVER FAILS (Lamentations 3:21-23)
3. His hope NEVER FAILS (Psalm 130:5-7)
4. His presence NEVER FAILS (Matthew 28:20)
5. His love NEVER FAILS (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
2. His mercy NEVER FAILS (Lamentations 3:21-23)
3. His hope NEVER FAILS (Psalm 130:5-7)
4. His presence NEVER FAILS (Matthew 28:20)
5. His love NEVER FAILS (Jeremiah 31:3-4)
Saturday, May 8, 2021
5 for Positive Posture
1. He hears you, stand PATIENTLY (Daniel 10:11-14)
2. He understands you, stand CONFIDENTLY (John 5:6-9)
3. He sees you, stand ASSURED (Luke 13:11-13)
4. He knows you, stand FORGIVEN (Mark 2:5-12)
5. He loves you, stand ALIVE! (John 11:36-43)
2. He understands you, stand CONFIDENTLY (John 5:6-9)
3. He sees you, stand ASSURED (Luke 13:11-13)
4. He knows you, stand FORGIVEN (Mark 2:5-12)
5. He loves you, stand ALIVE! (John 11:36-43)
Friday, May 7, 2021
5 for the Coming King
1. The King is coming, keep SEEKING (Luke 14:23)
2. The King is coming, star ALERT (Matthew 25:1-13)
3. The King is coming, get PREPARED (Matthew 25:20-21)
4. The King is coming, be READY (Luke 12:35-37)
5. The King is coming, start REJOICING! (Revelation 22:12-20)
2. The King is coming, star ALERT (Matthew 25:1-13)
3. The King is coming, get PREPARED (Matthew 25:20-21)
4. The King is coming, be READY (Luke 12:35-37)
5. The King is coming, start REJOICING! (Revelation 22:12-20)
Thursday, May 6, 2021
5 for Fortifying Faith
1. Believing is its own BLESSING (John 20:27-29)
2. It IS what pleases Him! (Hebrews 11:1-2; 6)
3. Maintain a good attitude, others are WATCHING (2 Corinthians 5:4-9)
4. FOCUS, the best is yet to be unveiled (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
5. Look around, He is EVERYWHERE (Psalm 8:1-4)
2. It IS what pleases Him! (Hebrews 11:1-2; 6)
3. Maintain a good attitude, others are WATCHING (2 Corinthians 5:4-9)
4. FOCUS, the best is yet to be unveiled (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
5. Look around, He is EVERYWHERE (Psalm 8:1-4)
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
5 for Embracing the Unseen
1. Believing is its own BLESSING (John 20:27-29)
2. It IS what pleases Him! (Hebrews 11:1-2; 6)
3. Maintain a good attitude, others are WATCHING (2 Corinthians 5:4-9)
4. FOCUS, the best is yet to be unveiled (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
5. Look around, He is EVERYWHERE (Psalm 8:1-4)
2. It IS what pleases Him! (Hebrews 11:1-2; 6)
3. Maintain a good attitude, others are WATCHING (2 Corinthians 5:4-9)
4. FOCUS, the best is yet to be unveiled (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
5. Look around, He is EVERYWHERE (Psalm 8:1-4)
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
5 for the Compelling Call
1. Go! He CHOSE you (John 15:16)
2. Go! He ORDAINED you (John 20:21)
3. Go! He EQUIPPED you (Jeremiah 1:5-7)
4. Go! He is WITH you (Matthew 28:18-20)
5. Go! He LOVES YOU! (2 Corinthians 5:14)
2. Go! He ORDAINED you (John 20:21)
3. Go! He EQUIPPED you (Jeremiah 1:5-7)
4. Go! He is WITH you (Matthew 28:18-20)
5. Go! He LOVES YOU! (2 Corinthians 5:14)
Monday, May 3, 2021
5 for the Unceasing Example
1. He prays, as a WITNESS (John 11:41-43)
2. He prays, as an ADVOCATE (Hebrews 7:21-25)3. He prays, as a MEDIATOR(John 17:21)
4. He prays, as an EXAMPLE (Luke 11:1)
5. He prays, as a REDEEMER! (John 23:34)
Sunday, May 2, 2021
5 for Stepping Out
1. FOCUS, it enables the supernatural (Matthew 14:26-29)
2. The Audience is ORDAINED (Proverbs 18:16; 22:29)
3. Speak with CONFIDENCE, He paved the way (Matthew 10:18-20)
4. He GIVES what will transcend and glorify (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. KNOW, “this” is for such a time as this! (Esther 4:14)
2. The Audience is ORDAINED (Proverbs 18:16; 22:29)
3. Speak with CONFIDENCE, He paved the way (Matthew 10:18-20)
4. He GIVES what will transcend and glorify (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. KNOW, “this” is for such a time as this! (Esther 4:14)
Saturday, May 1, 2021
5 for Transformative Truths
1. HOPE is verifiable daily (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
2. INTIMACY reveals and transforms (1 Corinthians 2:12-16)
3. PERSEVERANCE testifies to His truths (2 Corinthians 4:7-11)
4. WORSHIP renews and equips (Romans 12:1-2)
5. He WILL finish what He started (Philippians 1:6)
2. INTIMACY reveals and transforms (1 Corinthians 2:12-16)
3. PERSEVERANCE testifies to His truths (2 Corinthians 4:7-11)
4. WORSHIP renews and equips (Romans 12:1-2)
5. He WILL finish what He started (Philippians 1:6)
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