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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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) 

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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) 

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)

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)

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)

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)

5 for Perspective

 1. He has the ENTIRE view of my circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-9)

2. He is PRESENT in the unseen (2 Kings 6:16-17)
3. He IDENTIFIES Himself in the storm (Matthew 14:27)
4. He changes my VIEW of the problem (Psalm 61:1-2)
5. He uses me to CHANGE the perspective of others (Acts 26:18)

5 for Confidence

 1. He CALMS my fears (Matthew 8:26)

2. He ENCOURAGES me when I doubt (Matthew 14:24-32)
3. He AUTHORIZES me for greatness (Hebrew 4:16)
4. He EMPOWERS me for a purpose (2 Timothy 1:7)
5. He KNOWS me AND STILL He CHOSE ME!! (1 Timothy 1:12-16; John 15:16)

5 for Praise

 1. He HEARS (Psalm 102:18-22)

2. He is GREAT (Psalm 96:4)
3. He is GOOD (Psalm 100:4-5)
4. He is AWESOME (Psalm 99:3)
5. He REMEMBERS (Psalm 9:11-12)

5 for the Better Bargain

 1. My CONTENTMENT is not based on what I acquire (Philippians 4:11-12)

2. He KNOWS my real need (Matthew 6:28-33)
3. My TREASURE is not found at a sale (Matthew 6:19-21)
4. His MEASUREMENT is different (Luke 21:1-4)
5. I will be RICH toward Him (Luke 12:18-23)