Wednesday, May 31, 2023

5 for the Unconsolable

1. He ENTERS our sorrow (Psalm 34:18)

2. He RECORDS our tears (Psalm 56:8)
3. He TRUSTS us with the pain (Job 42:1-5)
4. He REDEEMS the worst days (Romans 8:28)
5. He KNOWS, HE KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:3) 

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

5 for the Needed Thing

1. Fears 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) 

Monday, May 29, 2023

5 for the Price of Freedom

1. He paid a high price for my FREEDOM (1 Corinthians 6:20)

2. He purchased my FREEDOM with His own blood (Colossians 1:20)
3. He FREED me from the debt I owe (Colossians 2:14)
4. He gave me FREE access to the very Throne Room of God (Hebrews 4:16)
5. I am FREE INDEED! (John 8:36) 

Sunday, May 28, 2023

5 for Memorial

1. My freedom was BOUGHT with a price (1 Cor 6:20)

2. The ULTIMATE HIGH PRICE was paid for ME to live in freedom (1 Cor 7:23)
3. I have FREEDOM as a Child of God (Romans 8:21)
4. I give freely because I received FREELY (Matthew 10:8)
5. I am FREE indeed (John 8:36) 

Saturday, May 27, 2023

5 for Territorial Advancement

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) 

Friday, May 26, 2023

5 for Satisfying Self-Assurance

1. You are designed uniquely NOT mistakenly (Psalm 139:14)

2. You are created purposefully not haphazardly (Psalm 139:15-16)
3. You are chosen specifically NOT second choice or last choice (John 15:16)
4. You are loved totally and perfectly EXACTLY AS YOU ARE RIGHT THIS MINUTE not how you hope you are one day some day (Romans 5:6-8)
5. You ARE exceedingly above average because that is who the Creator of the Universe SAYS you are!! (1 John 14:17-18) 

Thursday, May 25, 2023

5 to Lift my Head

1. He GUIDES me through places of lack (Isaiah 58:11)

2. He LIFTS my head when I face discouragement (Psalm 3:3)
3. He changes my PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:2)
4. He uses me to REPAIR and RESTORE the broken (Isaiah 58:12)
5. He is on the way! (Luke 21:28) 

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

5 for Ferocious Favor

1. He is watching over me (Genesis 28:15)

2. He is praying for me (Hebrews 7:25)
3. He is preparing a place for me (John 14:2)
4. He will NEVER LEAVE ME! (Matthew 28:20)
5. He is coming for ME (Revelation 22:12) 

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

5 to Combat Captiousness*

1. I am who He says I am (John 15:15-16; 1 John 4:17)

2. Know the real enemy (Ephesians 6:12)
3. Understand the enemy’s tactics (2 Corinthians 10:4; John 10:10)
4. Embrace the inevitable victory (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. He IS Who HE says HE IS! (Isaiah 44:6)

*calculated to confuse, entrap, or entangle in argument 

Monday, May 22, 2023

5 for Staying Strong

1. He EMPOWERS me in times of conflict (Matthew 24:6)

2. He STEADIES me when circumstances shake my world (Matthew 24:7)
3. He PROVIDES in times of famine (Matthew 24:7)
4. He is TRUTH in seasons of deception (Matthew 24:11)
5. He equips me to ENDURE! (Matthew 24:13)

Sunday, May 21, 2023

5 for More!

1. Be ASSURED by His presence (Exodus 33:12-23)

2. Be SPECIFIC and assertive with prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
3. Be BOLD and request a double-portion (2 Kings 2:9-10)
4. Be CONFIDENT with faith to receive (Mark 11:22-24)
5. Reach higher toward the INCOMPREHENSIBLE (Ephesians 3:20)

Saturday, May 20, 2023

5 for a Battlefield Mentality*

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

Friday, May 19, 2023

5 for Taking the Hill

1. Make this a day of ADVANCING (Exodus 14:13-15)

2. Move forward with FAITH (Daniel 11:32b)
3. CEASE commentary of "what ifs?!" (Matthew 6:34)
4. ACT on His prompting (James 4:14)
5. Persist, persevere, PRAY! (1 Peter 4:7-13)

Thursday, May 18, 2023

5 for Unplanned Unpleasantness

1. Insurmountable need, paves a path for supernatural PROVISION (Matthew 14:15-20)

2. Unbearable rejection may lead to future unbelievable PROMOTION (Genesis 50:17-20)
3. Unexplained illness can exhibit God's GLORY (John 9:1-3)
4. Obstacles you face may be His PROTECTION (Numbers 22:28-31)
5. Present imprisonment ushers opportunity for eternal FREEDOM (Acts 16:25-25)

Wednesday, May 17, 2023

5 for the Harvest Workers

1. Be faithful in the FIELD work (Matthew 9:37-38)

2. He REWARDS the laborer (Hebrews 6:10)
3. PERSEVERE with patience (Matthew 13:3-8)
4. Tears water the garden of FAITH (Psalm 126:5-6)
5. He is RESPONSIBLE for the Harvest (1 Corinthians 3:6-8)

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

5 for Sagaciousness*

1. Embrace the current trial as EQUIPPING (Luke 22:31-32)

2. Receive His comfort in preparation to COMFORT others (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
3. Comprehend the POWER available in every encounter (Acts 3:4-6)
4. Be patient, PERSEVERE, the answer is on the way (Daniel 10:11-12)
5. Keep the FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6; 13-16)

*utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight

Monday, May 15, 2023

5 for Maintaining Motivation

1. Regain STRENGTH with truth (1 Kings 19:5-18)

2. RESTORATION moves me forward (Matthew 26:46)
3. RECOVER at His direction (Matthew 12:13)
4. REDEMPTION is without condemnation (John 8:11)
5. Resurrection POWER is in me! (Romans 8:11)

Sunday, May 14, 2023

5 for His Presence

1. He is present at the BEGINNING (Psalm 139:13-16)

2. He is present on the JOURNEY (Genesis 46:4)
3. He is present in the PROCESS (1 Peter 5:10)
4. He is present in the PAIN (Psalm 34:17-18)
5. He is PRESENT at the end! (2 Corinthians 5:4-8)

Saturday, May 13, 2023

5 for a Step of Faith

1. Begin all with prayer (2 Chronicles 20:12)

2. Past failure doesn’t indicate future blessings (Luke 5:4-6)
3. Obeying is part of the healing (Luke 17:13-14)
4. Be brave, seas of circumstance part (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. Step out, supernatural power happens with a response (Matthew 14:27-29)

Friday, May 12, 2023

5 for Increasing Faith

1. Know He doesn’t judge doubt (Mark 9:22-24)

2. Ask for clarification (Genesis 15:2-6)
3. Recount His faithfulness (Matthew 16:7-10)
4. You are who HE says you are (Judges 6:12-14)
5. Remember a little goes a long way (Luke 17:5-6)

Thursday, May 11, 2023

5 for the Approaching Storm

1. His VOICE is the sound of many waters (Revelation 1:5)

2. He is in CONTROL of the flood (Job 38:25-30)
3. He is PRESENT in the flood (Isaiah 43:2)
4. His BLESSINGS overwhelm me like a flood (Malachi 3:10)
5. His LOVE pours out like a HURRICANE! (Romans 5:5)

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

5 for Confident Comfort

1. He will NOT turn me away in my hour of need (Luke 11:8-13)

2. He does NOT judge me (John 3:17-18)
3. He holds NO RECORD of my wrongs (1 Corinthians 13:5)
4. He does NOT condemn me (John 8:11)
5. He WILL NOT LEAVE ME! (John 14:18)

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

5 for Hope-filled Hearing

1. He speaks DIRECTION (Isaiah 30:21)

2. He speaks CHALLENGES (Isaiah 6:8)
3. He speaks HOPE (Isaiah 40:29-31)
4. He speaks the UNSEARCHABLE (Jeremiah 33:3)
5. He USES ME to SPEAK into the lives of others (Matthew 10:27)

Monday, May 8, 2023

5 for Calm in the Face of Terror

1. He is PRESENT in persecution (Psalm 124:1-8)

2. He is PRESENT in the problem (Psalm 137:1-5)
3. He is PRESENT in the pain (Psalm 130:1-8)
4. He is PRESENT with perspective (Psalm 61:1-5)
5. He is PRESENT with protection (Psalm 91:5-12)

Sunday, May 7, 2023

5 for the Nadir*

1. No matter who is against you—He is for you (Romans 8:31; Genesis 50:20)

2. No matter what overwhelms you—He fights on your behalf (2 Chronicles 20:17)
3. No matter when circumstances threaten you —He is with you (Isaiah 43:1-5; Mark 4:37-39)
4. No matter where you encounter evil—He prevails (1 John 4:4; Daniel 3:15-16; 6:20-23)
5. No matter—HE IS! (Isaiah 45:2-3; Revelation 1:3, 8 )

*the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization

Saturday, May 6, 2023

5 for Renewal of Purpose

1. He has access and INSIGHT I do not have (Isaiah 55:8-9)

2. He changes my VANTAGE point (Psalm 61:2)
3. He makes me part of a BIGGER picture and plan (Genesis 15:5)
4. Vision fosters HOPE (Proverbs 29:18)
5. I am created for an ETERNAL HOME (Hebrews 11:13-16)

Friday, May 5, 2023

5 for Strategizing

1. When I am outnumbered I will SEEK the source (2 Chronicles 20:3)

2. When I am overwhelmed I will REMEMBER all He has done (2 Chronicles 20:6-7)
3. When I am overcome I will FOCUS on my Deliverer (2 Chronicles 20:12)
4. When I am fearful of defeat I will CHANGE MY OUTLOOK (2 Chronicles 20:17-18)
5. When I am afraid I will OFFER PRAISE (2 Chronicles 20:21-22)

Thursday, May 4, 2023

5 for Awaiting Anxiously

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)

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

5 for Servant Leaders

1. Know your audience, show compassion not anger (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)

2. Follow His lead, He set the example (John 13:14-17)
3. Exhibit kindness, even towards adversaries (Matthew 5:42-45)
4. Stay humble, He promotes in His time (2 Samuel 7:16-18)
5. Focus anxiousness on the One who answers! (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

5 for What’s Needed

1. He gives me REST when life has overwhelmed me (Jeremiah 31:25)

2. He gives me SUPPORT when I feel hopeless (Matthew 11:29-30)
3. He gives me STRENGTH when I can lift no more (Isaiah 40:29-31)
4. He gives me POWER when I'm exhausted from circumstance (Isaiah 40:29)
5. He gives me POSITION to take action! (Daniel 11:32b)

Monday, May 1, 2023

5 for Established Value

1. You are so valued —He left His Heavenly Home (John 1:14; Philippians 2:7)

2. You are so valued—He numbers the hairs on your head (Luke 12:6-7)
3. You are so valued —He tracks your every move (Psalm 139:2-10)
4. You are so valued —He guards you with Angels (Psalm 91:11)
5. You are so valued —HE CHOSE YOU!!! (John 15:16)