5 for Strength in Suffering

1. With suffering, REFINEMENT is achieved (Isaiah 54:16)

2. While suffering, IDENTIFICATION is made (Philippians 3:10)

3. In suffering, FAVOR is revealed (1 Peter 2:19-20)

4. Through suffering, He confirms and establishes (1 Peter 5:10)

5. Present suffering, cannot compare to future GLORY! (Romans 8:18)

5 for Contentiousness

1. RESPOND with grace (Romans 12:19)

2. RECONCILE where possible (2 Corinthians 5:18)

3. REMEMBER mercy (Matthew 18:32-35)

4. PRAY for your enemies (Matthew 5:44)

5. PEACE serves as a witness (Romans 12:17-18)

5 for Counted Joy

1. Distressed—count it all joy (1 Peter 1:6-7)

2. Trials—count it all joy (James 1:2)

3. Suffering—count it all joy (Romans 8:18)

4. Enduring—count it all joy (James 5:11)

5. Keep learning—count it ALL JOY (Philippians 4:11-14)

5 for Meanwhile…

1. Meanwhile, fear overtakes faith (Matthew 14:26-31)

2. Meanwhile, chaos confounds (Matthew 8:24-27)

3. Meanwhile, tears are shed (John 11:32-35)

4. Meanwhile, we are not home yet (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5. Meanwhile, MARANATHA! (Revelations 22:20)

5 for Aliens and Immigrants

1. Remember the GRACE of His grafting (Romans 11:11-31)

2. Remember HIS POLICY (Leviticus 19:33-34)

3. Remember HIS DIRECTIVES (Matthew 25:40)

4. Remember we ALL are on the opposing side (Romans 3:23-24)

5. Remember THIS is not our home! (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5 for the Eternal Advocate

1. He is the Advocate when we need guidance (John 14:16)

2. He is the Advocate praying on our behalf (Romans 8:26-27)

3. He is the Advocate in THE Presence (Hebrews 2:16-17)

4. He is the Advocate when we fail (1 John 2:1)

5. He is the Advocate sacrificially! (Hebrews 9:14-24)

5 for Thanksgiving

1. Thankful in ALL things (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

2. Thankful my sin is NOT COUNTED against me (Psalm 32:2)

3. Thankful my shame is REDEEMED (Isaiah 61:7)

4. Thankful I SHARE IN THE SUFFERINGS of Christ (1 Peter 4:13-14)

5. Thankful for the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE of Christ (John 20:21; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:15)

5 for the Uttermost

1. To the uttermost—He is able to see (Psalm 139:7-12)

2. To the uttermost —He is able to forgive (Psalm 103:12)

3. To the uttermost—He is able to save (Hebrews 7:25)

4. To the uttermost—He is able to know you (1 Corinthians 13:12)

5. To the uttermost—He is able to finish (Jeremiah 32:27)

5 for Perfect Love

1. LOVE brings healing (Isaiah 53:5)

2. LOVE gives strength over fear (1 John 4:17-18)

3. LOVE holds no record of failure (1 Corinthians 13:5)

4. LOVE bears the worst in us (1 Corinthians 13:7-8)

5. LOVE IS the example! (John 3:16)

5 for Obedience

1. Obedience isn’t always pleasant (Jeremiah 12:1-5)

2. Obedience serves as a witness (Ezekiel 24:16-18)

3. Obedience precedes answers (Genesis 22:2-18)

4. Obedience is always better than sacrifice (Micah 6:7-8)

5: Obedience is life shaping! (Hebrews 5:8)

5 for the Search

1. He is searching for the lost, not the leaders (Matthew 18:12)

2. He is searching for rebuilders, not demolishers (Ezekiel 22:30)

3. He is searching for the faithful, offering strong support (2 Chronicles 16:9)

4. He is searching for obedience, to pour out blessings (Malachi 3:10)

5. He is searching, are you? (Isaiah 55:6)

5 for Unshakable Affirmations

1. Unshakable CALLING, assured and irrevocable (Romans 11:29)

2. Unshakable MERCY, new each and every day (Lamentations 3:22-23)

3. Unshakable FAITH, He is praying to ensure it (Luke 22:31-32)

4. Unshakable POSITION, my foundation is firm (Matthew 7:24-27)

5. Unshakable LOVE, His forever is FOREVER! (Jeremiah 31:3)

5 to Be in Awe

1. Be in AWE, He set boundaries for ALL the oceans (Proverbs 8:29; Job 38:8-11)

2. Be in AWE, He named ALL the stars (Psalm 147:4)

3. Be in AWE, He chose you knowing ALL about you (John 15:16)

4. Be in AWE, He keeps count of ALL of the hairs on your head (Luke 12:7)

5. Be in AWE, ALL of your sun He remembers NO MORE! (Hebrews 8:12)

5 for THE Righteous One

1. HE has enough faith for our fears (Mark 9:22-23)

2. HE is the offering for all hope (1 Peter 2:24-25)

3. HE is the cancellation of our debt (Colossians 2:14)

4. HE is our effectual righteous One (James 5:26)

5. HE IS our righteousness! (2 Corinthians 5:21)

5 for THE One Who Prays

1. HE is praying, He issues an invitation (Luke 21:36; Mark 14:38)

2. HE is praying, when we can’t (Romans 8:26-27)

3. HE is praying, He is providing (John 14:16-18)

4. HE is praying, your faith will not fail (Luke 22:31-32)

5. HE is praying, He lives for it! (Hebrews 7:25)

5 for Participation Pleasure

1. He established this work, He’s in charge (Colossians 3:23-24)

2. He crafted this work, for His purpose (Ephesians 2:10)

3. He created this work, for His pleasure (Philippians 2:13)

4. He remembers your work, press on (1 Corinthians 15:58)

5. HE WILL FINISH this work! (Philippians 1:6)

5 for Considerable Confidence

1. Be confident, He chose you on purpose (John 15:16)

2. Be confident, He designed meaningful work for you (Ephesians 2:10)

3. Be confident, you have intimate access (Hebrews 4:16)

4. Be confident, He finishes what He starts (Philippians 1:6)

5. Be confident, NOTHING can change your status (Romans 8:38-39)

5 for Dominion

1. ALL authority is under Him (Daniel 2:21)

2. Evil has an end (Jeremiah 1:13-19)

3. ASK for territorial expansion (Psalm 2:8; 1 Chronicles 4:10)

4. Death has NO DOMINION (1 Corinthians 15:54-55)

5. He IS coming soon! (Revelation 22:20)

5 for Perfection’s Promise

1. HE is composing my narrative (Hebrews 12:2)
2. HE is drafting plans for my hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. HE is giving purpose to my work (Ephesians 2:10)
4. HE is revealing Himself in me (Romans 8:18)
5. HE is not finished with me yet! (Philippians 1:6)

5 for Those Who Served

1. I will fight the good fight of FAITH (2 Timothy 4:7)

2. I will ENDURE hardship as a good soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. I won't be afraid, for the BATTLE isn't mine, it is The Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He has ORDERED HIS ANGELS to protect me (Psalm 91:11)
5. He laid down His life for me, His FRIEND (John 15:13)

5 for Identification

1. KNOW, He knows temptation (Hebrews 2:18)

2. KNOW, He knows aloneness (Mark 15:34)
3. KNOW, He knows betrayal (Luke 22:48)
4. KNOW, He knows grief (Isaiah 53:3)
5. KNOW, He KNOWS YOU! (1 Corinthians 13:12)

5 for Bolstering Belief

1. Believe it, it is faith’s foundation (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Believe it, Be is revealing greater (Genesis 15:5-6)
3. Believe it, He is present (Matthew 8:24-27)
4. Believe it, He is able (Mark 9:22-24)
5. Believe it, NOTHING is too hard for Him! (John 11:26-43)

5 for the Work

1. He knows what you’ve given for the job (Matthew 19:27-29)
2. The community benefits from your service (Philemon 1:7)
3. Be on guard against weariness (Galatians 6:9)
4. He will not forget your labor of love (Hebrew 6:10)
5. Start early, be listening, share daily! (Isaiah 50:4)

5 for Unprofitable Undertakings

1. Semantics can shut ears (2 Timothy 2:14)
2. Conspiracies don’t bear fruit (2 Timothy 2:23-26)
3. Avoid controversies, they are unprofitable and worthless (Titus 3:9)
4. The Kingdom advances through faith not fights (1 Timothy 1:4)
5. Remember the instruction and example (Matthew 5:44-46)

5 for Pursuing Proximity

1. Seek sanctuary, He’s waiting to be found (Jeremiah 29:13-14)
2. Actively pursue proximity (James 4:8)
3. Location provides supply (John 7:37-38)
4. Closeness comes with benefits (Matthew 11:28)
5. With the Rock, there is refuge (Psalm 18:1-3)

5 for Morning Meditations

1. Be available, others need to hear (Isaiah 50:4)
2. Be teachable, He will show the way (Psalm 143:8)
3. Speak openly, He is listening (Psalm 5:3)
4. Listen, hear His lovingkindness (Psalm 143:8)

5. Be encouraged, new morning, new mercies! (Lamentations 3:22-23) 

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 Purpose Accomplished

1. He reveals to you the bigger picture (Genesis 15:5)

2. He is on your side for deliverance (Psalm 124:1-5)
3. He stands with you for His purpose (2 Timothy 4:17)
4. He is invested in you for His plans (Ephesians 2:10)
5. He is committed to you for perfecting! (Philippians 1:6)

5 for Faltering Faith

1. He reveals VISION when the answer seems impossible (Genesis 15:2-6)
2. He HELPS when faith falters (Mark 9:23-24)
3. He brings ACTION though faith is small (Luke 17:5-6)
4. He REMAINS faithful even when we are faithless (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. He gives the gift - RECEIVE! (1 Corinthians 12:9)

5 for the Habitation of Righteousness

1. He IS our hiding place from trouble (Psalm 27:5; 32:7)

2. He IS our shelter from all storms (Isaiah 32:2)
3. He IS our strong tower of perfection (Proverbs 18:10; Psalm 61:3-5)
4. He IS our place of rest when weariness sets in (Matthew 11:28-30)
5. He IS our habitation of righteousness (Jeremiah 50:7)