5 for Courageous Announcement

1. Proclaim the impossible with ASSURANCE (Joshua 10:12-14)

2. My lack makes way for His SUPPLY (Matthew 14:15-21)

3. Enter the battle with PRAYER and PRAISE (2 Chronicles 10:12-22)

4. Move forward in FAITH (Exodus 14:10-22)

5. KNOW death is defeated (Isaiah 25:6-9; 1 Corinthians 15:51-58)

5 for Resuscitation

1. He creates CALM in the center of my chaos (Luke 8:35)

2. He brings HEALING to my hopelessness (John 5:4-8)

3. He REBUILDS in the midst of my ruins (Jeremiah 31:3-4)

4. He is ready to bring PEACE when I feel like I'm perishing (Matthew 8:25-26)

5. He gives REST when my burdens are too much to bear (Matthew 11:28)

5 for Passionate 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 (Matthew 11:28)

 

5 for Restoration

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)

5 for Pressed into Service

1. WILLINGNESS can lead to unforeseen service (Isaiah 6:8)

2. PROXIMITY can lead to strength-bringing service (Exodus 17:9-12)

3. POSITION can lead to life-changing service (Esther 4:14)

4. SIMPLE TASKS can lead to unparalleled victory (1 Samuel 17:17-18; 45-46)

5. PRESENCE can lead to unexpected service (Matthew 27:32)

 

5 for the Outnumbered Reality

 1. His estimations ensure the outcome (Judges 7:2-10)

2. He has calculated the enemy’s strength (Leviticus 26:8)

3. He reveals His protection (2 Kings 6:15-17)

4. He responds resoundingly (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)

5. HE IS your strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)

5 for the Fellowship of Suffering

1. He KNOWS what it is like to feel forgotten (Matthew 27:46)

2. He KNOWS what it is like to suffer (Isaiah 53:4)

3. He KNOWS what it is like to have friends let you down (Matthew 26:40)

4. He KNOWS what it is like to grieve (Isaiah 53:3; John 11:35)

5. He KN

OWS He KNOWS He KNOWS! (Isaiah 46:9-11) 

5 for the Nomad

1. Delays in the wilderness give time for LEARNING (Exodus 35:31-35)

2. Forge a path in the wilderness —WORK (Isaiah 40:3-5)

3. Take time in the wilderness —REST (1 Kings 19:7-18)

4. The path in the wilderness is for PROTECTION (Exodus 13:14)

5. In the wilderness RECOGNIZE this is not home! (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5 for Companionship

1. Be AVAILABLE, companionship stands ready (Isaiah 6:8-9)

2. Be ENGAGED, companionship takes action (John 15:14-16)

3. Be ALERT, companionship takes courage (Matthew 26:36-46)

4. Be PRESENT, companionship knows when to prioritize (Luke 10:38-42)

5. Be ASTOUNDED, companionship holds revelation (Matthew 17:1-8)

5 for Initiative Instructions

1. Sent as a WITNESS (Acts 1:8)

2. Sent as a WARNING (Jeremiah 1:7-10)

3. Sent as a TEACHER (Acts 8:30-40)

4. Sent as a HEALER (John 14:10-14; Acts 3:6)

5. Sent as a RECONCILER (John 20:21; 2 Corinthians 5:18)

 

5 for Prudence*

1. Be prepared, foundation is fundamental (Matthew 7:24-25)

2. Be prepared, fatigue can mean failure (Matthew 25:2-5; 13)

3. Be prepared, questions need a response (2 Timothy 4:2)

4. Be prepared, gifts and talents are to be used (Matthew 25:20-29)

5. Be prepared, He IS coming quickly! (Revelation 22:20)

* the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason 

5 for Facing Fear

 5 for Facing Fear

1. Ask for identification, He’s ready to reach out (Matthew 14:28-31)

2. Ask for confirmation, He is familiar with doubt (Judges 6:13-24)

3. Ask for clarification, He expands vision (Genesis 15:2-6)

4. Ask for hope, His delays have purpose (John 12:21-43)

5. Ask for help, HE IS ENOUGH! (2 Corinthians 12:8-10)

5 for Character Development

1. He CONTROLS circumstantial conflict (Isaiah 54:16)
2. REFINING rids imperfections (Malachi 3:3)
3. Character is HONED in difficulty (Proverbs 27:17)
4. PATIENCE is purifying (James 1:2-4)
5. Remember the POWER of grace! (Zechariah 4:7)

5 for Special Skills

1. I'm LEARNING skills in the wilderness for His glory (Exodus 31:3-6)
2. I'm GIFTED with talent for a purpose (Matthew 5:14-16)
3. I'll use what I've been BLESSED with and receive more to give (Luke 6:38; Matthew 25:29)
4. I KNOW He has given me all I need (Exodus 4:11)
5. I will enter the JOY of the King (Matthew 25:21)

5 for the Greatest Valentine

1. His LOVE for me NEVER changes (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. His DESIRE for me NEVER weakens (Psalm 147)
3. His CARE for me NEVER quits (1 Peter 5:7)
4. His CHOICE of me is NEVER revoked (Jeremiah 1:5; John 15:16; Isaiah 41:9)
5. His PRESENCE with me NEVER stops (Matthew 28:20)

5 for Directional Focus

1. Look up, the Creator is revealing (Isaiah 40:26)

2. Look up, help comes divinely (Psalm 121:1-4)
3. Look up, believe He is able (Genesis 15:5-6)
4. Look up, His perspective brings hope (Isaiah 55:8-9)
5. Look up, time is running out (Luke 21:28)

5 for Freaky Forecast

1. His command of weather can be for my ESCAPE (Exodus 14:21)
2. His command of weather can be for my PROVISION (Numbers 11:31)
3. His command of weather can be for my INSIGHT (1 Kings 19:11-13)
4. His command of weather can be for my PEACE (Mark 4:39)

5. His command of weather can be for my AWE (Job 40 - Job 42:6)

 

5 for Time Passages

1. He is PATIENT that none should perish (2 Peter 3:9)
2. He has PREPARED a city for me (Hebrews 11:16)
3. He is BUILDING a mansion for me (John 14:2-3)
4. He will bring me to a GREAT REUNION (Zephaniah 3:20)
5. HE IS COMING! (Luke 21:27)

5 for Assistance

1. He is NEAR to me when I am broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18)
2. I will call on Him and He will ANSWER me in the day of trouble (Psalm 91:5)
3. He is PRESENT to help in my trouble(Psalm 46:1)
4. I may be sad for a night but I have the promise of JOY (Psalm 30:5)

5. He is the FORTRESS where I will not be shaken (Psalm 62:2)

 

5 for Greatness

1. Greatness understands and identifies power (Matthew 8:8-10)
2. Greatness doesn’t fear groveling (Matthew 15:23-28)
3. Greatness is using what He has given (Acts 3:6)
4. Greatness invests wisely (Matthew 25:20-21)
5. Greatness exhibits childlike qualities (Matthew 18:1-4)

5 for the Prepared Way

1. Even in the circumstantial wilderness, He is CLEARING the WAY (Isaiah 45:2-3)
2. Plan, knowing He DIRECTS (Proverbs 16:9)
3. LISTEN, He directs definitively (Isaiah 30:21)
4. He PROTECTS the path ahead (Exodus 23:20)
5. Do your part, MOVE FORWARD (Exodus 14:13-15)

5 for Leadership

1. When confronted by suffering, know He EQUIPS (Acts 3:6)

2. When opportunities arise, speak with AUTHORITY (Acts 17:22-23)
3. When exhausted, call for REINFORCEMENTS (Exodus 17:11-12)
4. When overwhelmed by responsibilities, DELEGATE (Exodus 18:14-24)
5. When positioned in power, know there is a PURPOSE (Esther 4:14)

5 for Reversed Logic

1. He became a baby to reveal His GLORY (Philippians 2:7; John 1:14)
2. He is patient with people to show His MERCY (2 Peter 3:9)
3. He allows antagonists to reveal His RESCUE (Exodus 14:4)
4. He delays responses to reveal His POWER (John 11:32-43)
5. He submitted to the horrific to reveal His REDEMPTION (Isaiah 53:2-5)

5 for the Irreconcilable

1. He became a baby to reveal His GLORY (Philippians 2:7; John 1:14)
2. He is patient with people to show His MERCY (2 Peter 3:9)
3. He allows antagonists to reveal His RESCUE (Exodus 14:4)
4. He delays responses to reveal His POWER (John 11:32-43)
5. He submitted to the horrific to reveal His REDEMPTION (Isaiah 53:2-5)

5 for the Fraught

1. He is NEVER ashamed of me (Hebrews 11:16)
2. He is PREPARING a place for me (John 14:1-3)
3. He created me for the ETERNAL CITY (Hebrews 11:16)
4. This world is NOT MY HOME (John 17:14; Hebrews 11:13)

5. The One who LOVES ME has the LAST WORD in every trouble and trial I face! ( John 16:33)

 

1. He uses me to bring the CHANGE everyone and everything needs
2. He expects an EXTREME commitment to be ready to go!
3. He takes me on a JOURNEY to pull others out of darkness
4. He makes me part of a GRAND STORY
5. He calls me to be a SOLDIER -

because SOLDIERS CHANGE THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD!

*Mark 1:14-20 

 

5 for the Prevailing Need*

1. When He has something to say, He says it
2. When He has an assignment, He calls
3. When I hear the call, I respond
4. When there is a need, I will ask
5. The news of His power spreads immediately!

*Mark 1:18-42

5 for Cultivating Calm

1. Worry will not choke the HOPE (Mark 4:19)

2. Want will not rob me of SATISFACTION (Mark 4:19)
3. Small seeds of kindness reap JOY (Mark 4:32)
4. Small seeds of hope PROVIDE SANCTUARY for the hopeless (Mark 4:32)
5. WORSHIP will water the goodness! (Psalm 126:5-6)