5 for the Reality Check

1. The CALLING can be crushing (Jeremiah 12:1-5)

2. OBEDIENCE isn't always pleasant (Luke 3:4)
3. There will be UNEXPECTED impact (Ezekiel 24:16-24)
4. FAITH isn't easy (Hebrews 11:36-40)
5. The Father's PRIDE remains (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5 for Solace in Sinking

1. I have NOTHING to fear for I am REDEEMED (Isaiah 43:1)

2. HE is calling ME by NAME, not "hey you over there" (Isaiah 43:1)
3. When I feel like I'm drowning He throws me a LIFELINE (Isaiah 43:2)
4. am PRECIOUS in His sight (Isaiah 43:4)
5. My life is His WITNESS (Isaiah 43:10)

5 for Disappointment

1. Familiarity does not guarantee ACCEPTANCE (John 1:9-12)
2. In obedience there is COURAGE (Ezekiel 2:5-7)
3. Take STRENGTH from His promise (Jeremiah 1:17-19)
4. Keep the DESTINATION in sight (Luke 9:51-56)
5. Rejection indicates Who I BELONG to! (John 15:17-21)

5 for Better Building

1. It takes a budget, but He has COUNTED the cost (Luke 14:27-29)

2. It takes planning, but He has a PLAN (Galatians 1:15-18)
3. It's messy, but He CHOOSES and equips (Exodus 3:7-12; 4:10-12)
4. It's disruptive but CONSTRUCTIVE (1 John 3:2; Jeremiah 1:10)
5. It takes committed work, but HE IS ABLE! (Philippians 1:6)

5 for Testing Tolerance

1. He walked among the unworthy (Mark 1:38-45)
2. He sat comfortably with sinners (Mark 2:16-17)
3. He lounged with lepers (Mark 14:3)
4. He dined with the despised (Matthew 9:9-10)
5. He brought PEACE to the problematic! (Romans 12:18-21)

5 for Maker's Delight

1. He MAKES the mountains of circumstance move (Mark 11:22-24)
2. He MAKES the crooked path of consequences straight (Isaiah 45:2-3)
3. He MAKES a way in certain destruction that is supernatural (Exodus 14:13-16)
4. He MAKES streams of life in the desert of loneliness (Isaiah 43:18-19)
5. He MAKES broken bones of despair dance! (Psalm 51:8)

5 for Prophetic Peace

1. He told of nature’s terror (Matthew 24:7)
2. He predicted pandemics (Psalm 91:6-10)
3. He prophesied persecution (Mark 13:12-13)
4. He warned about war (Mark 13:7)

5. He PROMISES peace! (Revelation 21:4)

 

5 for Faults and Failures

1. He is PRAYING me through the darkest journey (Luke 22:31-32)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)

5 for Facing Fear

1. KEEP following, He sets the course (Mark 10:32)
2. KEEP your wits, He is present (Mark 4:37-41)
3. KEEP praying, He fights the battle (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
4. KEEP believing, He fulfills the promise (Genesis 15:2-6)
5. KEEP the faith, He rewards! (Hebrews 11:6)

5 for Adjusting Self Image

1. It’s not about your family of origin, HE CALLED YOU (Judges 6:14-16)
2. It’s not about your age, HE CALLED YOU (Jeremiah 1:6-7)
3. It’s not about your ability, HE CALLED YOU (Exodus 4:10-12)
4. It’s not about your position, HE CALLED YOU (Esther 4:11-14)
5. It’s not about your qualifications or past, HE CALLED YOU! (1 Timothy 1:12-15)

5 for the Profit Loss Statement

1. Expect a forthcoming BLESSING (Mark 10:28-30)
2. CLARITY will come (1 Corinthians 13:12)
3. The GAIN is a game changer (Philippians 1:21-23)
4. This TOO shall pass (2 Corinthians 4:17-18)
5. Count it ALL JOY (James 1:2)

5 for Divine Delays

1. There is a PURPOSE in the pause (Deuteronomy 7:22)
2. There is a PATH THROUGH the pain (Isaiah 43:2-5)
3. There is a TESTIMONY in the test (2 Corinthians 11:23-30)
4. There is REDEMPTION, no regrets (Genesis 50:20)
5. There is TRIUMPH after the tears (Revelation 21:4)

5 for Weapons of Wisdom

1. Be VIGILANT always (Ephesians 6:12)

2. EQUIP yourself with His weapons (Ephesians 6:13-18)
3. Utilize GRACE for overcoming obstacles (Zechariah 4:7)
4. KNEEL to fight (Matthew 5:44-48)
5. Pronounce VICTORY with goodness (Romans 12:21)

5 for Choosing Wisely

1. Choose the right path, He will GUIDE you (Isaiah 30:20-21)

2. Choose the RIGHT response, in spite of the consequence (Daniel 3:16-18)
3. Choose MERCY over retribution, His justice will prevail (Romans 12:12-21)
4. Choose the right battle, KNOWING He is on your side (Psalm 18:32-36)
5. Choose love over hate, it GLORIFIES Him! (Matthew 5:38-48)

5 for Empowering

1. His POWER isn't diluted by my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9)
2. His STRENGTH is not diminished by my weakness (2 Chronicles 14:11)
3. Defeat isn't defined by my weakness (2 Corinthians 12:10)
4. His COMMAND isn't deterred by my weakness (Joshua 1:5-9)
5. The VICTORY isn't determined by my weakness (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)

5 for Present Priorities

1. Fear robs the TREASURE of joy (Luke 12:25-35)
2. STOP worrying about tomorrow (Matthew 6:34)
3. Spend TIME in fellowship (Luke 10:39-42)
4. PLEASURE is in His presence (Psalm 16:11)
5. All the rest is ADDED (Matthew 6:31-33)

5 for the Unconquerable

1. Tears are TEMPORARY (Revelation 21:3-7)
2. The enemy CANNOT CONQUER (Romans 8:37-39)
3. Death DOES NOT DEFEAT (Luke 24:1-9)
4. Grave DOES NOT HOLD (1 Corinthians 15:54-58)
5. VICTORY guaranteed! (2 Chronicles 29:15-17)

5 for Affirmative Attitude

1. I will not fear (2 Chronicles 20:15)
2. I will stand (Ephesians 6:13)
3. I will cast my cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. I will be at peace (John 14:27)
5. I will be still (Psalm 46:10)

5 for Sabbath Stillnes

1. He expands TRUST in stillness (Isaiah 30:15)
2. He is UNDERSTOOD in stillness (Psalm 46:10)
3. He SPEAKS stillness to my storm (Mark 4:38-39)
4. He LEADS to a place of stillness (Psalm 23:2-3)
5. He brings VICTORY in my stillness (2 Chronicles 20:17

5 for Over and Above

1. His PLAN is beyond my comprehension (1 Corinthians 2:9)

2. His response EXCEEDS my request (Ephesians 3:20)
3. His ABILITY doesn't depend on mine (1 Samuel 14:6)
4. His LOVE astonishes (Psalm 139:16-18)
5. His REWARD is guaranteed (Romans 8:18)

5 for More than Enough

1. His provision is for TODAY (Matthew 6:25)
2. His provision is MUCH MORE than needed (Mark 6:34-44)
3. His provision EXCEEDS expectations (Ephesians 3:20)
4. His provision is UNQUESTIONABLE (Luke 11:9-13)
5. His provision is EVERLASTING (John 3:16)

5 for Sufficiency

1. His PROVISION is bountiful (Philippians 4:19)

2. REMEMBER His faithfulness (Mark 8:16-21)
3. COMPASSION counts (Matthew 25:37-40)
4. Be generous, He has an ABUNDANCE (2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
5. GIVE, He is good (Philippians 2:4)

5 for the Gift of Guidance

1. Pay attention, He DIRECTS your steps (Proverbs 16:9)

2. Pay attention, He GUIDES faithfully (Isaiah 30:21)
3. Pay attention, He LEADS the journey (Psalm 32:8)
4. Pay attention, He KNOWS the way (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Pay attention, He MOVES mysteriously (Exodus 13:21-22)

5 for Confident Conquering

1. Through Him, COURAGEOUS (Hebrews 4:16)

2. Through Him, LIBERATED (John 8:36)
3. Through Him, DEBT FREE (Colossians 2:14-15)
4. Through Him, REVELING (2 Corinthians 2:14-15)
5. Through Him, VICTORIOUS! (Romans 8:37)

5 for the Turn Around

1. He was mocked to REDEEM curses (Isaiah 53:7-8)

2. He was tormented to REDEEM tragedy (Isaiah 53:5)
3. He was forgotten to REDEEM transgressions (Isaiah 53:4)
4. He was forsaken to REDEEM the abandoned (Matthew 27:46)
5. He was crucified to REDEEM ME (John 3:14-17; Isaiah 53:11-12)

5 for Better Days

1. The storm of doubt will grow a garden of FAITH (Mark 4:37-41)

2. The captivity of the world system teaches me to SURVIVE and THRIVE in the wilderness (Acts 7:22)
3. The tears I sow in sadness will reap a HARVEST of joy (Psalm 126:5)
4. The grief and loss I experience will enable me to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
5. The waves of circumstance threatening to overwhelm me I will SURF above! (Isaiah 43:1-2)

5 for Good Grief

1. Grieve for indifference to suffering (Mark 3:5)
2. Grieve for laws without compassion (John 8:3-11)
3. Grieve for failings of power (Matthew 27:18-26)
4. Grieve for the lost (Luke 13:34-35)
5. Grieve, then be about His business (Daniel 11:32b)

5 for Expanding Influence

1. Enlarge my FAITH for overcoming my fears (Joshua 1:8-9)
2. Enlarge my STEPS to keep me headed in the right direction (2 Samuel 22:37)
3. Enlarge my PERSPECTIVE to keep me focused (Psalm 61:1-4)
4. Enlarge my TERRITORY of influence for the Kingdom (1 Chronicles 4:10)
5. Enlarge my EFFORTS for the joy of the King! (Matthew 25:20-21)

5 for Fraility

1. He LOVES even before acceptance (Romans 5:8)
2. He LOVES beyond comprehending (Ephesians 3:17-20)
3. He LOVES even when faith falters (2 Timothy 2:13)
4. He LOVES even in the face of denial (Mark 15:14-15)

5. He REMEMBERS we are but dust (Psalm 103:11-14)

 

5 for Strange Storms

1. He alerted us, TRUST Him (John 16:33)

2. He uses trials, TRUST Him (1 Peter 1:6-8)

3. He provides for us, TRUST Him (James 1:2-4; Romans 8:18-19)

4. He comforts us, TRUST Him (2 Corinthians 1:4-11)

5. TRUST Him! (James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:10)

 

5 for Calculating Carefully

1. Face the challenge with AUTHORITY (Joshua 5:13-15)

2. DECIDE based on His faithfulness (1 Samuel 17:36-37)
3. FAITH overcomes fear (Daniel 3:16-18)
4. It is never who is against you, but who is FOR YOU! (Numbers 13:30-31)
5. PRAISE! It’s part of the process (Acts 16:25-31)

5 for Collective Impact

1. There is HOPE through prayer (2 Chronicles 20:12)

2. There is HEALING in faith (James 5:14-16)
3. There is PROVISION in unity (Acts 2:44-45)
4. There is STRENGTH in numbers (Joshua 6:3-5)
5. There is FORGIVENESS in fortitude (Mark 2:4-5)