1. Good stewardship requires DILIGENCE (Proverbs 10:4)
2. Good stewardship is ACCOUNTABLE (Luke 12:48)
3. Good stewardship INVESTS wisely (Matthew 25:20-21)
4. Good stewardship UTILIZES overflow (John 6:22)
5. Good stewardship PROVIDES for many (Genesis 41:33-40)
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
5 for Stewardship
Monday, November 29, 2021
5 for Indisputable Attributes
1. It is HIS FAITH not mine (Mark 9;23-24)
2. It is HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS not mine (James 5:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
3. It is HIS POWER not mine (Zechariah 4:6)
4. It is HIS MINISTRY not mine (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
5. It is HIS LOVE not mine (1 John 4:19)
2. It is HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS not mine (James 5:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
3. It is HIS POWER not mine (Zechariah 4:6)
4. It is HIS MINISTRY not mine (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
5. It is HIS LOVE not mine (1 John 4:19)
Sunday, November 28, 2021
5 for the Perceived Pause
1. WAIT, understanding is forthcoming (Psalm 46:10)
2. WAIT, He is renewing strength (Isaiah 40:31)
3. WAIT, fulfillment is guaranteed (Habakkuk 2:3)
4. WAIT, He is always on time (2 Peter 3:8-9)
5. WAIT, He IS Who He says He is! (Revelation 22:12)
2. WAIT, He is renewing strength (Isaiah 40:31)
3. WAIT, fulfillment is guaranteed (Habakkuk 2:3)
4. WAIT, He is always on time (2 Peter 3:8-9)
5. WAIT, He IS Who He says He is! (Revelation 22:12)
Saturday, November 27, 2021
5 for Exceptional Eyesight
1. Clarify the VISION, it changes perspective (Psalm 61:2)
2. Record the VISION, it informs of danger (Habakkuk 2:2)
3. Share the VISION, it offers hope (Proverbs 29:18)
4. Speak the VISION, it brings encouragement (Isaiah 50:4)
5. Embrace the VISION, it builds faith (Genesis 15:5-6)
2. Record the VISION, it informs of danger (Habakkuk 2:2)
3. Share the VISION, it offers hope (Proverbs 29:18)
4. Speak the VISION, it brings encouragement (Isaiah 50:4)
5. Embrace the VISION, it builds faith (Genesis 15:5-6)
Friday, November 26, 2021
5 for Falling Tears
1. Tears are not without PURPOSE (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. He is COUNTING and CONTAINING (Psalm 56:8)
3. He PROMISES their passing (Psalm 30:5)
4. He KNOWS and understands (Isaiah 53:3; John 11:35)
5. He, ONE DAY, will wipe them all away (Revelation 21:4)
2. He is COUNTING and CONTAINING (Psalm 56:8)
3. He PROMISES their passing (Psalm 30:5)
4. He KNOWS and understands (Isaiah 53:3; John 11:35)
5. He, ONE DAY, will wipe them all away (Revelation 21:4)
Thursday, November 25, 2021
5 for Passionate Pursuit
1. Pursue MERCY, accessible at the Throne of Grace (Hebrews 4:16)
2. Pursue JUSTICE, it pleases Him (Micah 6:8)
3. Pursue PEACE, solidify sanctification (He Rees 12:14)
4. Pursue RIGHTEOUSNESS, it is life enhancing (Proverbs 21:21)
2. Pursue JUSTICE, it pleases Him (Micah 6:8)
3. Pursue PEACE, solidify sanctification (He Rees 12:14)
4. Pursue RIGHTEOUSNESS, it is life enhancing (Proverbs 21:21)
5. Pursue KINGDOM concerns, all the rest is secondary (Matthew 6:33)
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
5 for a Daily Dose
1. Keep the MAIN THING the first thing (Matthew 6:31-34)
2. DISCIPLINE isn’t pleasant, but profits (Hebrews 12:11)
3. WISDOM takes study (Psalm 119:97-105)
4. ENCOURAGE others, it’s restorative (Isaiah 35:3-4)
5. PRAY, provision comes one day at a time (Matthew 6:11)
2. DISCIPLINE isn’t pleasant, but profits (Hebrews 12:11)
3. WISDOM takes study (Psalm 119:97-105)
4. ENCOURAGE others, it’s restorative (Isaiah 35:3-4)
5. PRAY, provision comes one day at a time (Matthew 6:11)
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
5 for Being in "The Way"
1. Direction comes through PRAYER (Psalm 139:23-24)
2. Direction comes through LISTENING (Isaiah 30:21)
3. Direction comes through OBEDIENCE (Genesis 24:27)
4. Direction comes through FAITH (Hebrew 11:8)
5. Direction is embodied IN Him! (John 14:6)
2. Direction comes through LISTENING (Isaiah 30:21)
3. Direction comes through OBEDIENCE (Genesis 24:27)
4. Direction comes through FAITH (Hebrew 11:8)
5. Direction is embodied IN Him! (John 14:6)
Monday, November 22, 2021
5 for Defining Actions
1. PREPARE with faith, you are trusted (Hebrews 11:7)
2. MOVE FORWARD in faith, fear is not an option (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. RESPOND in faith, it’s actions not outcomes (Daniel 3:16-18)
4. Be ALL IN, but maintain your focus (Matthew 14:28-29)
5. STAND YOUR GROUND, expect the unexpected (Joshua 5:13-15)
2. MOVE FORWARD in faith, fear is not an option (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. RESPOND in faith, it’s actions not outcomes (Daniel 3:16-18)
4. Be ALL IN, but maintain your focus (Matthew 14:28-29)
5. STAND YOUR GROUND, expect the unexpected (Joshua 5:13-15)
Sunday, November 21, 2021
5 for THE Word
1. He is PRESENT through THE Word (John 1:1-5; 14)
2. Devour the NOURISHMENT it offers (Ezekiel 3:1-3)
3. Understanding comes through FAITH (Hebrews 11:3)
4. Speaking TESTIFIES the power (Luke 12:11)
5. HE holds all things together! (Colossians 1:17)
2. Devour the NOURISHMENT it offers (Ezekiel 3:1-3)
3. Understanding comes through FAITH (Hebrews 11:3)
4. Speaking TESTIFIES the power (Luke 12:11)
5. HE holds all things together! (Colossians 1:17)
Saturday, November 20, 2021
5 for Now Faith
1. Keep FOCUSED, He is calling (Matthew 14:28-29)
2. Keep asking, He ANSWERS (Mark 9:23-24)
3. Keep BELIEVING, it’s foundational (Hebrews 11:1)
4. Keep hoping, He REWARDS (Hebrews 11:6)
5. Keep the FAITH, no matter what! (Daniel 3:16-18)
2. Keep asking, He ANSWERS (Mark 9:23-24)
3. Keep BELIEVING, it’s foundational (Hebrews 11:1)
4. Keep hoping, He REWARDS (Hebrews 11:6)
5. Keep the FAITH, no matter what! (Daniel 3:16-18)
Friday, November 19, 2021
5 for Words of Wisdom
1. COMFORT me when I am distressed (Psalm 119:49-50)
2. SUSTAIN me and give me hope (Psalm 119:116)
3. PRESERVE me when I am impatient (Psalm 119:81-90)
4. GUIDE me when I am lost (Psalm 119:105)
5. ILLUMINATE when I'm in darkness (John 1:1-5)
2. SUSTAIN me and give me hope (Psalm 119:116)
3. PRESERVE me when I am impatient (Psalm 119:81-90)
4. GUIDE me when I am lost (Psalm 119:105)
5. ILLUMINATE when I'm in darkness (John 1:1-5)
Thursday, November 18, 2021
5 for Resolute Repairing
1. No matter the rubble, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 4:2)
2. No matter the ridicule, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 4:1)
3. No matter the resources, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 4:2)
4. No matter the ruins, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 2:13)
5. I will REBUILD the breech that trouble has torn (Isaiah 58:12)
2. No matter the ridicule, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 4:1)
3. No matter the resources, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 4:2)
4. No matter the ruins, I will rebuild (Nehemiah 2:13)
5. I will REBUILD the breech that trouble has torn (Isaiah 58:12)
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
5 for No Matter What!
1. Be OBEDIENT, no matter what (Ezekiel 24:18)
2. Stick WITH HIM, no matter what (Luke 9:57-62)
3. ADVANCE because of who He is, no matter what (1 Samuel 17:45-48)
4. STAND FIRMin your conviction, no matter what (Daniel 3:16-18)
5. NO MATTER WHAT! Nothing is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
2. Stick WITH HIM, no matter what (Luke 9:57-62)
3. ADVANCE because of who He is, no matter what (1 Samuel 17:45-48)
4. STAND FIRMin your conviction, no matter what (Daniel 3:16-18)
5. NO MATTER WHAT! Nothing is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
5 for Stalwartness*
1. PRAY, the answer may surprise you (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
2. Move forward, it TESTIFIES (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. Don’t let challenges deter the MISSION (Isaiah 50:7)
4. Stand firm, faith PRESERVES (Hebrews 10:39)
5. STAY FOCUSED! He set the example (Hebrews 12:2-3)
*the property of being strong and resolute
2. Move forward, it TESTIFIES (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. Don’t let challenges deter the MISSION (Isaiah 50:7)
4. Stand firm, faith PRESERVES (Hebrews 10:39)
5. STAY FOCUSED! He set the example (Hebrews 12:2-3)
*the property of being strong and resolute
Monday, November 15, 2021
5 for Motivational Mindset
1. He has a PURPOSE established (Ephesians 2:10)
2. He has a PERFECTED plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. He has knowledge of it ALL (Isaiah 46:10)
4. He has made a PROTECTED way (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. He has it COVERED! (Jeremiah 1:12)
2. He has a PERFECTED plan (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. He has knowledge of it ALL (Isaiah 46:10)
4. He has made a PROTECTED way (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. He has it COVERED! (Jeremiah 1:12)
Sunday, November 14, 2021
5 Because He Lives
1. Because He lives, I am never alone (John 14:18)
2. Because He lives, I am PROTECTED (Psalm 91:10-11)
3. Because He lives, I am PRAYED for (Hebrews 7:25)
4. Because He lives, I have HOPE (Hebrews 6:17-20)
5. Because He lives, I LIVE! (Galatians 2:20)
2. Because He lives, I am PROTECTED (Psalm 91:10-11)
3. Because He lives, I am PRAYED for (Hebrews 7:25)
4. Because He lives, I have HOPE (Hebrews 6:17-20)
5. Because He lives, I LIVE! (Galatians 2:20)
Saturday, November 13, 2021
5 for Remembrance
1. He remembers your FELLOWSHIP (Malachi 3:16)
2. He remembers your GIVING (Acts 10:4)
3. He remembers your EFFORTS (Hebrews 6:10)
4. He remembers your PRAYERS (Revelation 8:3-4)
5. He remembers His love! (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. He remembers your GIVING (Acts 10:4)
3. He remembers your EFFORTS (Hebrews 6:10)
4. He remembers your PRAYERS (Revelation 8:3-4)
5. He remembers His love! (Jeremiah 31:3)
Friday, November 12, 2021
5 for Preserving Perseverance
1. PRESS ON, gaining maturity in (Hebrews 6:1)
2. PRESS ON, a prize awaits (2 Timothy 4:5-8)
3. PRESS ON, it is a high calling (Philippians 3:14)
4. PRESS ON, He is proud of you (Hebrew 11:13-16)
2. PRESS ON, a prize awaits (2 Timothy 4:5-8)
3. PRESS ON, it is a high calling (Philippians 3:14)
4. PRESS ON, He is proud of you (Hebrew 11:13-16)
5. PRESS ON, persevere in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Thursday, November 11, 2021
5 for Intentional Intercession
1. He has given GUIDELINES (Luke 11:1-4)
2. He PROVIDES assistance (Romans 8:26)
3. He INCLUDES adversaries (Matthew 5:44-48)
4. He INCLUDES authorities (1 Timothy 2:1-3)
5. He instructs on PERSISTENCE (Luke 18:1-7)
2. He PROVIDES assistance (Romans 8:26)
3. He INCLUDES adversaries (Matthew 5:44-48)
4. He INCLUDES authorities (1 Timothy 2:1-3)
5. He instructs on PERSISTENCE (Luke 18:1-7)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
5 for Restorative Rest
1. REST is mandated (Deuteronomy 5:12-14)
2. REST is an act of obedience (Hebrews 4:9-11)
3. REST is actively engaged (Matthew 11:28-29)
4. REST knowing His protection (Psalm 91:1-2)
5. REST is restorative (Isaiah 40:29-31)
2. REST is an act of obedience (Hebrews 4:9-11)
3. REST is actively engaged (Matthew 11:28-29)
4. REST knowing His protection (Psalm 91:1-2)
5. REST is restorative (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
5 for a Daily Dose
1. PERSPECTIVE is a daily choice (Matthew 6:34)
2. DISCIPLINE determines endurance (1 Corinthians 9:24-25)3. ENCOURAGE others, it prevents bitterness (Hebrews 3:13)
4. Faith is constructed with HOPE (Hebrews 11:1)
5. The path to PROVISION is through prayer (Luke 11:2-4)
Monday, November 8, 2021
5 for the Ultimate Makeover
1. He gives BEAUTY for ashes (Isaiah 61:3)
2. He guarantees INHERITANCE not debt (Ephesians 1:11-14)
3. He exchanged the profane for RIGHTEOUSNESS (2 Corinthians 5:21)
4. He offers REDEMPTION in place of rejection (Romans 5:6-8)
5. He promises LIFE not death (John 3:16)
2. He guarantees INHERITANCE not debt (Ephesians 1:11-14)
3. He exchanged the profane for RIGHTEOUSNESS (2 Corinthians 5:21)
4. He offers REDEMPTION in place of rejection (Romans 5:6-8)
5. He promises LIFE not death (John 3:16)
Sunday, November 7, 2021
5 for Disarming Decisions
1. DECIDE to diffuse the situation (Luke 6:27-36)
2. ACTIONS speak louder than words (Titus 3:2)
3. PEACE alters attitudes (Romans 12:21)
4. PRAYER changes everything (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. KNOW He is your defender (Romans 12:18-20)
2. ACTIONS speak louder than words (Titus 3:2)
3. PEACE alters attitudes (Romans 12:21)
4. PRAYER changes everything (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. KNOW He is your defender (Romans 12:18-20)
Saturday, November 6, 2021
5 for Overflowing Portions
1. Look for the OVERFLOW, no matter what (Psalm 23:5)
2. STRENGTH is accessible (Psalm 73:25–26)
3. OBEDIENCE has its benefits (Malachi 3:10)
4. Out of HIS riches comes supply (Ephesians 3:16-20)
5. He is the portion, have HOPE! (Lamentations 3:24-25)
2. STRENGTH is accessible (Psalm 73:25–26)
3. OBEDIENCE has its benefits (Malachi 3:10)
4. Out of HIS riches comes supply (Ephesians 3:16-20)
5. He is the portion, have HOPE! (Lamentations 3:24-25)
Friday, November 5, 2021
5 for Reflective Remembrance
1. REMEMBER, His mercy is new each day (Lamentations 3:21-23)
2. REMEMBER, His faithful provision (Deuteronomy 8:15-18)
3. REMEMBER, He knows more than you (Isaiah 55:8)
4. REMEMBER, He works ALL for the good (Romans 8:28)
5. REMEMBER, He LOVES YOU! (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. REMEMBER, His faithful provision (Deuteronomy 8:15-18)
3. REMEMBER, He knows more than you (Isaiah 55:8)
4. REMEMBER, He works ALL for the good (Romans 8:28)
5. REMEMBER, He LOVES YOU! (Jeremiah 31:3)
Thursday, November 4, 2021
5 for Confident Commitment
1. He is with you for DEFENSE (2 Chronicles 20:17)
2. He is with you for DELIVERANCE (2 Timothy 4:17-18)
3. He is with you for STRENGTHENING (1 Peter 5:10)
4. He is with you for TESTIFYING (Matthew 10:19-20)
5. HE is with you , He IS with you, He is WITH YOU! (John 14:18)
2. He is with you for DELIVERANCE (2 Timothy 4:17-18)
3. He is with you for STRENGTHENING (1 Peter 5:10)
4. He is with you for TESTIFYING (Matthew 10:19-20)
5. HE is with you , He IS with you, He is WITH YOU! (John 14:18)
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
5 for Hunger Busting
1. Crave the WISDOM of the Word (Matthew 5:6)
2. Dine on His DIVINITY (John 6:32-35)
3. His PROVISION is priceless (Isaiah 55:1-2)
4. Deliciousness comes in the DELIGHT (Psalm 34:8)
5. Feasting is a PROMISED future! (Isaiah 25:6)
2. Dine on His DIVINITY (John 6:32-35)
3. His PROVISION is priceless (Isaiah 55:1-2)
4. Deliciousness comes in the DELIGHT (Psalm 34:8)
5. Feasting is a PROMISED future! (Isaiah 25:6)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
5 for Being About His Business
1. Expect opposition, confidently CARRY ON (Jeremiah 1:17-19)
2. Take breaks when needed, then CARRY ON (Daniel 8:27)
3. He knows it’s overwhelming, still CARRY ON (Mark 14:40-42)
4. Keep the main thing the main thing, CARRY ON (Philippians 3:7-12)
5. He knows! CARRY ON!!! (Revelation 3:8-12)
2. Take breaks when needed, then CARRY ON (Daniel 8:27)
3. He knows it’s overwhelming, still CARRY ON (Mark 14:40-42)
4. Keep the main thing the main thing, CARRY ON (Philippians 3:7-12)
5. He knows! CARRY ON!!! (Revelation 3:8-12)
Monday, November 1, 2021
5 for Standing on Solid Ground
1. He is the AUTHORITY, forever (Revelation 1:8)
2. He is FAITHFUL, forever (2 Timothy 2:13)
3. He LOVES, forever (Jeremiah 31:3)
4. He is PRESENT, forever (Matthew 28:20)
5. He is the REDEEMER, forever! (John 10:28-29)
2. He is FAITHFUL, forever (2 Timothy 2:13)
3. He LOVES, forever (Jeremiah 31:3)
4. He is PRESENT, forever (Matthew 28:20)
5. He is the REDEEMER, forever! (John 10:28-29)
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