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)

5 for the Deficit

1. My deficit illustrates the source of my STRENGTH (Judges 6:12-16)

2. My deficit brings evidence to His POWER (Isaiah 54:1-3)

3. My deficit broken, brings PROVISION (Matthew 14:16-21)

4. My deficit is part of His PLAN (Luke 22:31-34)

5. My deficit is defined by the DIVINE (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

5 for Bringing it On!

1. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)

2. He is bringing forth NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)

3. He is OVERFLOWING with amazing things we can't imagine (Luke 24:1-6)

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

5. He is bringing JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3)

5 for the Furnace

1. He TRUSTS me with this trial (Luke 22:28-32)

2. I have been PREPARED with His truth (John 16:33)

3. Present problems happen in light of His PROMISE (Romans 8:17-18)

4. I am being REFINED (Isaiah 48:10)

5. He is PRESENT! (Isaiah 43:1-5)

5 for the Future

1. He knows the outcome of EVERYTHING (even elections) (Isaiah 46:8-10)

2. I have NOTHING to fear (Isaiah 44:6-8)

3. He turns sorrow into REJOICING (Revelation 21:3-5)

4. A DIVINE exchange awaits me (Romans 8:17-18)

5. Maranatha! (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

5 for Contentment

1. I am content in darkness, for there, He reveals TREASURES (Isaiah 45:3)

2. I am content with difficulties, knowing He has DEFEATED them! (John 16:33)

3. I am content with persecution, for He is PERFECTING my reward (Matthew 5:11-12)

4. I am content with distress, for He develops my JOY (James 1:2-4)

5. I am content in weakness, for He is my STRENGTH (2 Corinthians 12:9)

5 for the Next Step

1. He REVEALS Himself in the wilderness of my circumstance (Isaiah 40:3-5)

2. He is PRESENT in the peril (Isaiah 43:1-5)

3. He SATISFIES me in times of sorrow (Isaiah 58:10-12)

4. He BANDAGES my brokenness (Psalm 34:17-18)

5. He is MAKING A WAY where there is none (Isaiah 43:18-19)

5 for the Remnant

1. The remnant watches for REDEMPTION (Psalm 130:5-8)

2. The remnant brings HOPE (2 Samuel 22:18-44)

3. The remnant takes root and THRIVES (Isaiah 37:30-35)

4. The remnant unites and establishes PURPOSE (1 Kings 19:3-18)

5. The remnant shares in His JOY (Psalm 126:1-6)

5 for Fortification *

1. He FORTIFIES me for this particular fight (Jeremiah 1:18-19)

2. Resolve grounds itself with TRUTH (Isaiah 50:7-10)

3. The winning strategy is anchored in TRUST (2 Chronicles 20:12-20)

4. Although victory is currently obscured, it is GUARANTEED (Isaiah 49:25)

5. ADVANCE! (Exodus 14:13-19)

*Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, the recompose of God will come, but He will save you."  Isaiah 35:3-4

5 for the Journey

1. He ESTABLISHES my direction (Proverbs 16:9)

2. He KNOWS when I set out for the journey (Psalm 139:1-3)

3. He will INSTRUCT me in the path to take (Isaiah 30:21)

4. He SUSTAINS me for the trip (Isaiah 40:29-31)

5. He gives me a NEW PERSPECTIVE along the way (Psalm 61:2)

5 for Focus

1. Focus brings His PRESENCE (Philippians 4:8-9)

2. Focus brings INTIMACY (Colossians 3:2-3)

3. Focus brings HOPE (Hebrews 12:2-3)

4. Focus brings PROVISION (Matthew 6:30-34)

5. Focus brings PEACE (Isaiah 26:3)

5 for the Designated Representative*

1. As His Ambassador I represent His COMPASSION (2 Corinthians 5:20)

2. As His Ambassador I extend the work of RECONCILIATION (2 Corinthians 5:18)  

3. As His Ambassador I am fully EQUIPPED when unrest breaks out (Ephesians 6:10-18)

4. As His Ambassador I am PROTECTED on sovereign territory (Psalm 61:3; Proverbs 18:10)

5. As His Ambassador I have full AUTHORITY (2 Corinthians 5:20)

*Ambassadors do NOT live on the resources of the country they are in, but on the resources of The One they represent!

5 for Days of Labor

1. I am LED beside still waters (Psalm 23:2)

2. He RESTORES me (Psalm 23:3)

3. In Him I find REST (Matthew 11:28)

4. All the promises of God are YES AND AMEN in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)

5. He FINISHED the job at the Cross (Colossians 2:14)

5 for Surpassing Greatness!*

1. I have all kinds of trouble BUT He will not allow it to crush me 

2. I have no idea what to do next BUT He knows exactly what to do 

3. I have bee spiritually terrorized BUT He will never leave my side

4. I have been knocked down BUT He will see to it I'm not destroyed 

5. MY LIFE and persevering carries the evidence of HIS SURPASSING GREATNESS

*2 Corinthians 4:7-18

5 for the Effectual Fervent

1. He CHOSE ME for His great plans (John 15:16)
2. He is on my side (1 John 2:1)
3. Right now all over the world PEOPLE ARE PRAYING for ME (Colossians 1:9)
4. Right now The HOLY SPIRIT IS PRAYING for ME (Romans 8:26)
5. Right now JESUS IS PRAYING for ME (Luke 22:31)

5 for Mile 18 of the Marathon!

1. PRAISE is a "seam ripper" when troubles hem me in (Romans 5:3-4)*

2. TRUST your training (Hebrews 12:1-3)

3. STAY THE COURSE (Philippians 3:10-14)

4. VICTORY is not an outcome to be achieved, but steps to follow (2 Corinthians 2:14)

5. Results are GUARANTEED (Isaiah 46:8-11)

* There's more to come: We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit! Romans 5:3-5 The Message

5 for the Wreckage

1. Breaking brings room for PROVISION (Matthew 14:15-20)

2. Times of testing give birth to COURAGE (John 16:32-33)

3. Despair leads to DEPENDENCE (2 Corinthians 1:9-11)

4. Trials illuminate the level of TRUST (Job 2:2-3; Luke 22:31-32)

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

5 for the Catastrophic*

1. He PROMISES to get rid of my sorrow

2. He reminds me to LAY DOWN my burdens

3. He offers HEALING

4. He brings JUSTICE

5. He promises REUNION!

*“The accumulated sorrows of your exile will dissipate. I,  your God, will get rid of them for you. You’ve carried those burdens long enough. At the same time, I’ll get rid of all those who’ve made your life miserable. I’ll heal the maimed; I’ll bring home the homeless. In the very countries where they were hated they will be venerated. On Judgment Day I’ll bring you back home—a great family gathering! You’ll be famous and honored all over the world. You’ll see it with your own eyes— all those painful partings turned into reunions!” God’s Promise. 

Zephaniah 3:20 The Message

5 for Stumbling

1. Though I fall He will CATCH me (Psalm 94:17-19)
2. Though I fear He is FORVER (1 Kings 19:4-18)
3. Though I falter He is FAITHFUL (Luke 22:31-32)
4. Though I'm weak He is STRONG (Philippians 4:12)
5. Though I fail I PRESS ON (Philippians 3:12-14)

5 for Invigoration

1. I am FEARLESS (Psalm 27:1)

2. I am CALM (Psalm 27:3)

3. I have a MANSION (John 14:2)

4. I have my needs met according to HIS RICHES (Philippians 4:19)

5. I am already SINGING His praises (Psalm 27:6)

5 for Advancing!

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)

5 for Tenacity

1. He has ORDAINED ALL my days (Psalm 139:16-18)

2. He has COUNTED ALL my tears (Psalm 56:8-9)

3. His banner over me is BELOVED CHOSEN ONE (Song of Solomon 2:4)

4. He has set His angels charge over ME! (Psalm 91:11-12)

5. He will NEVER LET GO!! (Psalm 91:14-16)

5 for Imperturbability*

1. KNOW He sees the entire circumstance (Isaiah 55:8-9)

2. He has a PURPOSE in the pauses (2 Peter 3:8-9)

3. He is working on behalf of His BELOVED (Isaiah 43:18-19)

4. REMEMBER this too shall pass (Ecclesiastes 3:1-13)

5. Watching "WITH" Him is harder than watching "for" Him (Matthew 26:40-41)

*incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm: imperturbable composure

5 for Friendship

1. Friendship IMPROVES attitudes and actions (Proverbs 27:17)

2. Friendship is RECIPROCAL (Luke 6:31)

3. Friendship is HELPFUL in times of trouble (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10)

4. Friendship is FORGIVING (Colossians 3:12-14)

5. Friendship is SACRIFICIAL (John 15:12-15)

5 for the Wait

1. I can TRUST my Father with things I don't understand (Isaiah 55:8)
2. I can be TRUSTED with things I cannot explain (Hebrews 11:1)
3. I have PEACE available even when chaos is present (Philippians 4:7)
4. I know NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Jeremiah 32:27)
5. The TRAINING is the TRUSTING (Jeremiah 12:5)

5 for Elation

1. He is NOT ANGRY at me for ANYTHING (past, present, or future) (Isaiah 54:9)

2. He DOES NOT CONDEMN me for ANYTHING (past, present or future) (John 8:11)

3. I will forget the SHAME (past, present, future) (Isaiah 54:4)

4. I am HIS child (Galatians 3:26-27)

5. I am LOVED by Him FOREVER (Isaiah 54:9)