Saturday, September 30, 2023

5 for Refreshing Renewal

 1. RELINQUISH anxiety, He is able (1 Peter 5:7)


2. FOLLOW Him, it will be restorative (Psalm 23:2-3)

3. PURSUE His presence, you’ll find rest (Matthew 11:28)

4. BE STILL, He IS who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)

5. KNOW, He KNOWS! (Isaiah 30:15) 

Friday, September 29, 2023

5 for the Visionary

 1. CAST the vision, people are in need (Proverbs 29:18)


2. CAST the vision, obedience matters (John 21:6)

3. CAST the vision, He has more in store (Isaiah 64:4-5)

4. CAST the vision, with great expectation (Ecclesiastes 11:6)

5. CAST the vision, move forward in faith (Exodus 14:12-15)

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

5 to Get the Job Done

 1. Work with ETERNAL purpose (John 15:16)

2. Ask for WISDOM (James 1:5)
3. TRUST Him for the outcome (Matthew 25:34-40)
4. Take COURAGE He is present (Joshua 1:5-6)
5. The God-appointed shout VICTORY! (Judges 7:7) 

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

5 for Robust Reliance

 1. ASK for anything with confidence (John 16:23)

2. ASK for assistance with acceptance (Judges 6:36-40)
3. ASK for an expanded perspective (Genesis 15:3-6)
4. ASK for the fulfillment of promises (Isaiah 43:25-26)
5. ASK for help with hope ! (Mark 9:22-23) 

Monday, September 25, 2023

5 for Valuation*

 1. His love RECONCILES me (Hebrews 5:18)

2. His love REFINES me (1 Peter 1:7)
3. His love for me is PERSONAL (Isaiah 43:1)
4. His love for me is PRECIOUS (Isaiah 13:12)
5. His love for me brings PEACE (Isaiah 26:3)

*the awareness or acknowledgement of the quality, nature, excellence, or the like of something.
~Random House Unabridged Dictionary

Sunday, September 24, 2023

5 for Writing in Stone

 1. He DOES NOT REMEMBER my failures (Hebrews 10:17)

2. He DOES NOT REMEMBER my faults (Isaiah 43:25)
3. He is NEVER DISAPPOINTED in me (2 Corinthians 5:21)
4. He is NEVER MAD at me (Romans 8:1)
5. He LOVES me! (Jeremiah 31:3)

Saturday, September 23, 2023

5 for Habitation*

 1. I will praise You in PLEASURE (1 Thessalonians 5:18; Ecclesiastes 7:14)

2. I will praise You in PAIN (2 Corinthians 1:4-6)
3. I will praise You in POVERTY (Philippians 4:12-13)
4. I will praise You in PROVISION ( Philippians 4:19)
5. I will PRAISE YOU for You are WORTHY to be praised ! (Psalm 18:3; Psalm 145:3)

*Psalm 22:3

Friday, September 22, 2023

5 for Weathering the Storm

 1. He is my STRONGHOLD in the days of trouble (Nahum 1:3-7)

2. He is with me in ALL circumstances (Isaiah 43:2)
3. He is a SHIELD against all that comes against me (Psalm 3:3-6)
4. He will DELIVER me to His destination for my life (Mark 4:35-40; Acts 27:22-25)
5. He is speaking PEACE in the storm (Matthew 14:24-27)

Thursday, September 21, 2023

5 for Going the Distance

 1. ATTITUDE sets an example (1 Thessalonians 1:2-8)

2. ENDURANCE brings a blessing (James 5:7-11)
3. The PURPOSE is worth the pain (Colossians 1:24-29)
4. The smallest task can GLORIFY God (1 Corinthians 10:31)
5. He NOTICES! 

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

5 for Navigation*

 1. He ENTERS my wilderness of doubt

2. The valleys of sorrow will RISE to the occasion
3. The mountains of despair will DISAPPEAR
4. The rough circumstance will be SMOOTHED over
5. The rugged terrain of trials will open up OPPORTUNITY!

*Isaiah 40:3-4

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

5 for Insight for Impetus*

 1. Your low self esteem does not change His ASSIGNMENT (Jeremiah 1:7-10)

2. Your past does not prevent His PLAN (1 Timothy 1:12-16)
3. Your hesitation will not alter the DIVINE OUTCOME (Exodus 4:10-12)
4. Your failures do not stop His INTENTIONS for you (Luke 22:31-32)
5. The giant of circumstance DOESN'T STAND A CHANCE! (1 Samuel 17:42-45)

*the force that makes something happen or happen more quickly

Monday, September 18, 2023

5 for Refreshed Purpose

 1. Change drowning into DELIVERANCE (Matthew 14:24-32)

2. Change the fear into BATTLEFIELD ADVANCING (Judges 7:7-18)
3. Change the PERSPECTIVE of those who are afraid (2 Kings 6:17)
4. Change the prayers of doubt into PRAISE FOR PROVISION (2 Chronicles 20:12-22)
5. Change the HISTORY of those who come after you (Isaiah 58:12)

Sunday, September 17, 2023

5 for Sacred Selection

 1. Choose LAUGHTER it is the best medicine (Proverbs 17:22)

2. Choose JOY things are improving (Psalm 126:5-6)
3. Choose AFFIRMATION it changes people (Isaiah 50:4)
4. Choose PRAYER, He is listening (Luke 18:3-8)
5. Choose FAITH, it matters! (Hebrews 11:6)

Saturday, September 16, 2023

5 for the Right Choice

 1. Be PRAYERFUL when emotions are in play (Nehemiah 1:3-11)

2. Be HOPEFUL, He delights in your love (Hebrews 11:13-16)
3. Be INTENTIONAL about service (Joshua 24:15)
4. Be LISTENING, options change (Genesis 22:11)
5. Be PATIENT, the answer is forthcoming (Daniel 10:12)

Friday, September 15, 2023

5 for Beginning Steps

 1. I am moving FORWARD, leaving the past behind (Philippians 3:13-14)

2. I am watching and waiting for the NEW WAY He is making for me (Isaiah 43:18-19 The Message)
3. I am a NEW PERSON for what He has done for me (2 Corinthians 5:17)
4. One day EVERYTHING will be made new! (Revelation 21:5)
5. His love NEVER FAILS, His mercy is new EVERY DAY! (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Thursday, September 14, 2023

5 for Hope in Happy Endings

 1. He will NEVER STOP doing good for me (Jeremiah 32:40)

2. He takes DELIGHT in me (Jeremiah 32:41)
3. He PROMISES good toward me (Jeremiah 32:42)
4. NOTHING IS TOO HARD for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
5. A day of REJOICING and LAUGHTER is coming (Psalm 126:2)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

5 for the Glorifying Gain

 1. Weakness doesn't lessen the power of His GLORY (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)

2. Doubting won't interfere with His GLORY (Jeremiah 1:7-8)
3. Lack of confidence doesn't stop His GLORY (Judges 6:13-17)
4. Genetics don't hinder His GLORY (John 9:1-3)
5. Catastrophe can't preclude GLORY! (Romans 14:11)

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

5 for Facts over Feelings

 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) 

Monday, September 11, 2023

5 for His Sufficiency in My Weakness

 1. His WISDOM is all-encompassing (Isaiah 46:9-10)

2. His POWER is life-giving (Colossians 1:16-17)
3. His GRACE is mountain-moving (Zechariah 4:7)
4. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. His PLAN IS PERFECT! (Isaiah 14:24)

Sunday, September 10, 2023

5 for His Mercy in My Madness

 1. In lack, the BEST is soon revealed (John 2:3-10)

2. GRACE is always in stock (John 1:16)
3. WORSHIP, it sustains in suffering (Job 1:21)
4. His PLAN is not Plan B (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
5. Each day holds new MERCIES! (Lamentations 3:22-23)

Saturday, September 9, 2023

5 for the Better Plan

 1. He has a plan, COUNT on it (Romans 8:28)

2. He has a plan, EMBRACE it (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. He has a plan, FOLLOW it (Proverbs 3:5-6)
4. He has a plan, CONTINUE in FAITH (Ephesians 2:10)
5. He has a plan, He has ALWAYS had a plan! (Ephesians 1:4-7)

Friday, September 8, 2023

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)

Thursday, September 7, 2023

5 for Pain Passing

 1. This hardship was allowed for a PURPOSE (Isaiah 54:16-17; Luke 22:31-32)

2. This circumstance will result in the establishment of HOPE (1 Peter 5:10)
3. This difficulty cannot compare with the FUTURE prepared (Romans 8:18)
4. This suffering will be survived and REDEEMED (1 Peter 4:13)
5. This experience is producing an eternal GLORY! (2 Corinthians 4:17)

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

5 for a Reassured Résumé

 1. He EMPLOYS me for a job greater than myself (Ephesians 2:10)

2. He EQUIPS me for the unattainable (Acts 1:8)
3. He EMPOWERS the impossible (Acts 3:6)
4. He EXPECTS the unexpected (Matthew 5:39)
5. He EXEMPLIFIES sacrificial service (John 15:12-14)

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

5 for Confident Direction

 1. He STRAIGHTENS the crooked road of choices (Isaiah 42:16)

2. He CLEARLY INSTRUCTS me to move forward (Exodus 13:21-22)
3. He has access to UNUSUAL and UNEXPECTED provisions (1 Kings 17:3-9)
4. He is FAITHFUL (Exodus 14:11-16)
5. I will be STILL and KNOW He IS WHO HE SAYS! (Psalm 46:10) 

Monday, September 4, 2023

5 for the Whirling Wheel

 1. My surrender is SECURED with His promise (Mark 10:28-31)

2. My life is SHAPED for His pleasure (Jeremiah 18:3-4)
3. My humanity brings opportunity for His GLORY (2 Corinthians 4:6-10)
4. My PURPOSE is His plan (Romans 9:20-21)
5. PATIENCE is required (Habakkuk 2:3-4)

Sunday, September 3, 2023

5 for Feasting

 1. ATTITUDE is a fit appetizer (Proverbs 15:17)

2. With HIM there is always enough (Mark 6:35-42)
3. My JOY will be evident (Proverbs 15:15)
4. I am INVITED to His Banquet (Isaiah 55:1-2)
5. The FEAST will be beyond compare (Isaiah 25:6-9) 

Saturday, September 2, 2023

5 for Timely Tarrying

 1. REMEMBER the vision (Habakkuk 2:3)

2. His PATIENCE is not punishment (2 Peter 3:9)
3. ENDURE, the Truth is known (Hebrews 11:27)
4. Live in HOPEFUL expectation (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
5. HOLD ON, He IS coming soon (Revelation 22:20)

Friday, September 1, 2023

5 for Sacrificial Praise

 1. Praise Him for HEARING the need (Exodus 33:13-14)

2. Praise Him for those SENT to help (Hebrews 6:10-12)
3. Praise Him for RESTORING strength (Isaiah 40:29-31)
4. Praise Him for being ENOUGH (Deuteronomy 31:6-8; Isaiah 45:2-55)
5. Praise Him for a place of REST 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

5 for Effective Efforts

 1. I am PREQUALIFIED for the mission (Jeremiah 1:5-10)

2. Being in the "right place at the RIGHT TIME" isn't accidental (Esther 4:14)
3. REINFORCEMENTS are on the way (Isaiah 40:3-10)
4. My loss can bring VICTORY for others (Luke 22:31-32)
5. An insignificant assignment can turn into EXTRAORDINARY opportunity (1 Samuel 17:17-26)

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

5 for Fortitude

 1. OBEDIENCE supplies the service (2 Corinthians 9:12-14)

2. ENCOURAGE those who fear (Ephesians 5:19-20)
3. SUSTAIN the weary (Isaiah 50:4-5)
4. Express HOPE to others (Isaiah 35:3)
5. Remember He is PRESENT! (Isaiah 41:9-10)

Monday, August 28, 2023

5 for the Unfolding Future

 1. He encourages the NEXT STEP, and doesn't dwell on the misstep (Mark 14:41-42)

2. He supplies the WISDOM I need (1 Corinthians 3:9-10)
3. He is preparing an INHERITANCE I cannot imagine (Isaiah 64:3-4)
4. He DEFINES my life (1 Corinthians 15:10)
5. His future SURPASSES my wildest dreams (1 Corinthians 2:9)

Sunday, August 27, 2023

5 for Renewal

 1. He PURSUES me for renewal (Luke 15:4)

2. He PROMISES my renewal (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. He is COMMITTED to my renewal (Joel 2:25-27)
4. He RENEWS me day after day (2 Corinthians 4:16)
5. He gives REST as a source of renewal (Matthew 11:28)

Saturday, August 26, 2023

5 for Shared Suffering

 1. He KNOWS abandonment is disappointing (Mark 26:40-46)

2. He KNOWS betrayal is heartbreaking (Luke 22:45-48)
3. He KNOWS obedience is excruciating (Matthew 26:38-39)
4. He KNOWS the cost of service (Mark 1:33-41)
5. He KNOWS sacrifice is costly (Mark 10:44-45)

Friday, August 25, 2023

5 for Help!

 1. I feel worthless, HELP me comprehend Your love for me (Ephesians 1:17-19)

2. I can't see how You will keep Your promise, HELP my vision (Genesis 15:1-6)
3. I am scared, HELP me find my courage (Judges 6:12-14)
4. I am broken, HELP me rebuild (Isaiah 48:10-12)
5. I believe, HELP my unbelief! (Mark 9:22-24)

Thursday, August 24, 2023

5 for Fast Forward Faith

 1. Facing the UNEXPECTED can cause fear (Matthew 28:5)

2. Confronting the void brings CLARITY (John 20:11-18)
3. He TRUSTS me with the trial (Job 2:3-6)
4. Heading toward the unfamiliar takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:8)
5. Intimacy brings EXPANSIVE INSIGHT (Genesis 15:1-6)

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

5 for the Wearisome Wait

 1. He sees and saves, WAIT (Psalm 34:15-18)

2. He hears and heals, WAIT (Psalm 40:1-4)
3. He restores and renews, WAIT (Isaiah 40:29-31)
4. He responds and redeems, WAIT (Psalm 130:5-8)
5. He acts on your behalf, WAIT (Isaiah 64:4)

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

5 for Outlook

 1. The call on my life is IRREVOCABLE (Romans 11:29)

2. The trauma I live through SHAPES my service (Romans 5:3-5)
3. The pain I experience EQUIPS me for ministry (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)
4. The suffering I ENDURE is nothing compared to His (Hebrews 12:2-4)
5. The HOPE I have is forever! (Ephesians 1:18-19)

5 for Outlook

 1. The call on my life is IRREVOCABLE (Romans 11:29)

2. The trauma I live through SHAPES my service (Romans 5:3-5)
3. The pain I experience EQUIPS me for ministry (2 Corinthians 4:8-10)
4. The suffering I ENDURE is nothing compared to His (Hebrews 12:2-4)
5. The HOPE I have is forever! (Ephesians 1:18-19)

Monday, August 21, 2023

5 for the Sheer Gift*

 1. Intercession for enemies expands BLESSING (Job 42:10)

2. PRAYERS of the penitent pave the path for purpose (Jonah 2:1-10)
3. INSIGHT for the incidents bring perspective (James 1:2)
4. Acceptance of the aggravation promotes PEACE (Colossians 1:24-25)
5. Hold your ground, He IS Who He says He is! (Daniel 3:16-18)

*"I experienced this suffering as a sheer gift, God's way of helping me serve you, laying out the whole truth." Colossians 1:24-25)

Sunday, August 20, 2023

5 for What HE Brings to the Table

 1. He is bringing HEALING in broken places (Malachi 4:2)

2. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He is bringing forth NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)
4. He is bringing JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3)
5. He is OVERFLOWING with amazing things we cannot imagine (Luke 24:1-6)

Saturday, August 19, 2023

5 for the “Even So”

 1. Even so, pain has PURPOSE (Hebrews 11:37-40)

2. Even so, stand firm in FAITH (Daniel 3:16-18)
3. Even so, PRAY expectantly (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)
4. Even so, VICTORY is inevitable (Romans 8:37)
5. Even so, MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:16-17)

Friday, August 18, 2023

5 for the Undeniable Ache

 1. Pain has significant PURPOSE (John 19:30)

2. He is PRESENT in the pain (Psalm 34:17-18)
3. He makes a PATH through the pain (Proverbs 3:5-6)
4. He will give REST from the pain of this world (Isaiah 14:3-4)
5. He KNOWS pain! (Matthew 26:34-46)

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

5 to Go in Strength

 1. His example shapes my ENDURANCE (Hebrews 12:1-3)

2. He gives strength for the CALLING (Judges 6:14)
3. His strength is PROVISION (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
4. PATIENCE produces the strength needed (Isaiah 40:29-31)
5. Suffering is temporary, but PERFECTING (1 Peter 5:10)

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

5 for the Frightened

 1. He is my ROCK! I can take down any giant I am facing (1 Samuel 17:37)


2. He is my SHIELD! The enemy can shoot but nothing can penetrate the strength of His love for me (Isaiah 54:17)

3. He is my FORTRESS! When the storm is too severe I find refuge in Him (Psalm 18:2)

4. He is with me ALWAYS! (Isaiah 41:9-10)

5. He WILL NOT FAIL ME! (Joshua 1:9) 

Monday, August 14, 2023

5 to Summon Solace

 1. When I call, He HEARS (Psalm 4:3; Psalm 5:1-3)

2. When I call, He shares WISDOM (James 1:5)
3. When I call, He shares SECRETS (Jeremiah 33:3)
4. When I call, He ANSWERS (John 14:13-14)
5. When I call, He DELIVERS me for His GLORY! (Psalm 50:15; Psalm 34:17)

Sunday, August 13, 2023

5 for the Days Ahead

 1. I don't have to be anxious because He KNOWS my NEED (Philippians 4:6-7)

2. I don't have to be afraid because He HEARS my PRAYERS (Philippians 4:6-7)
3. I don't have to feel unprotected because He IS my FORTRESS (Psalm 32:7-8)
4. He is my PROVISION (Psalm 34:17)
5. He is my PEACE (John 14:27)

Saturday, August 12, 2023

5 for His Ways

 1. He has an ESTABLISHED PLAN in place (Jeremiah 29:11-14)

2. He is PRESENT in the storm and brings peace (Mark 4:35-39)
3. He UNDERSTANDS my weakness and does not abandon me (Matthew 26:36-46)
4. He knows where I will falter and a PRAYS me through (Luke 22:31-34)
5. He CHOSE ME because of who HE is (John 15:16)

Friday, August 11, 2023

5 for Revivifying

 1. In WILLINGNESS I am sustained (Psalm 51:10-12)

2. In SERVICE there is satisfaction (Isaiah 58:10-12)
3. In time comes RESTORATION (Joel 2:25-30)
4. In His mercy I am RENEWED (Titus 3:4-6)
5. In waiting there is NEW STRENGTH (Isaiah 40:30-31)

*To impart renewed energy and strength to a person

Thursday, August 10, 2023

5 for Anticipating

 1. I will WAIT in faith knowing the goodness of God (Habakkuk 2:3)

2. I will REST knowing His Spirit is working on my behalf (Romans 8:26)
3. I will let PATIENCE do its work (James 1:4)
4. I will live ON THE LOOKOUT for the Kingdom of God (Mark 15:43)
5. MARANATHA! (Revelation 22:20)

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

5 for the Difficult

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

2. HE is calling ME by NAME (Isaiah 43:1)
3. He throws me a LIFELINE (Isaiah 43:2)
4. I am PRECIOUS in His sight (Isaiah 43:4)
5. My life is His WITNESS (Isaiah 43:10) 

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

5 for Total Sufficiency

 1. His supply is PREPARED (Nehemiah 9:20-21)

2. His supply is ABUNDANT (Philippians 4:17-19)
3. His supply is MORE than I need (Mark 6:37-43)
4. His supply can be COUNTED ON (Psalm 37:24-26)
5. His supply is PROMISED (Matthew 6:25-34)

Monday, August 7, 2023

5 for Exertion

 1. He NOTICES my effort (Luke 19:5-7)

2. He APPRECIATES my acknowledgement (Luke 17:12-19)
3. He REMEMBERS my work (Hebrews 6:10)
4. He REWARDS my faithfulness (Luke 19:26; Hebrews 11:6)
5. He DELIGHTS in my devotion (Psalm 91:14-16)

Sunday, August 6, 2023

5 for Erasure

 1. He has paid the price for NO MORE PAIN (Isaiah 53:4-5)

2. He has NO MEMORY of my failure (Psalm 103:12)
3. He keeps NO RECORD of my shortcomings (1 Corinthians 13:5)
4. He has NO ACCOUNT of my sin (Colossians 2:13-14)
5. He has promised a plan of NO MORE TEARS! (Revelation 21:4)

Saturday, August 5, 2023

5 for NOW!

 1. There is HOPE to strengthen me (Romans 8:18)

2. There is SUSTENANCE for my current circumstance (Isaiah 43:18)
3. There is PROVISION for my wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:15-18)
4. There is DIRECTION for my confusion (Isaiah 30:21)
5. There is TRUTH to sustain me (Revelation 21:4)