1. The CALLING brings provision (2 Peter 1:10-11)
2. The need is supplied from HIS RICHES (Philippians 4:19)
3. POSITION places me in the path of provision (Mark 6:37-42)
4. His ABILITY far exceeds my imminent need (Ephesians 3:20)
5. PRAYER WORKS! (James 5:15-18)
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
5 for F.I.D.O.*
1. Darkness WILL NOT PREVAIL (Exodus 10:21-23)
2. Destruction clears a space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
3. Departures make way for REUNIONS (John 14:1-3)
4. Death is not the FINAL word (John 19:30)
5. Disaster has REDEMPTION (Mark 16:2-6)
*Forget It Drive On
2. Destruction clears a space for WORSHIP (John 17:4-13)
3. Departures make way for REUNIONS (John 14:1-3)
4. Death is not the FINAL word (John 19:30)
5. Disaster has REDEMPTION (Mark 16:2-6)
*Forget It Drive On
Monday, November 28, 2016
5 to Press On!
1. The calling MOTIVATES (Philippians 3:8-14)
2. FAITH charts the course (Hebrews 11:6-16)
3. Hardship is temporary - PERIOD (1 Peter 5:10)
4. The pain can't compare to the PAYOFF (Romans 8:18)
5. TRUST the training (Colossians 1:11-12)
2. FAITH charts the course (Hebrews 11:6-16)
3. Hardship is temporary - PERIOD (1 Peter 5:10)
4. The pain can't compare to the PAYOFF (Romans 8:18)
5. TRUST the training (Colossians 1:11-12)
Sunday, November 27, 2016
5 for the Impending Battle
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)
Saturday, November 26, 2016
5 for Aquisition Overboard
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)
Friday, November 25, 2016
5 for Purchased Power
1. My HEART was purchased (Ezekiel 11:19-20)
2. My HOPE was purchased (Colossians 2:13-14)
3. My HEALING was purchased (1 Peter 2:24)
4. My HELP was purchased (John 14:16)
5. My HARMONY was purchased (John 14:27)
2. My HOPE was purchased (Colossians 2:13-14)
3. My HEALING was purchased (1 Peter 2:24)
4. My HELP was purchased (John 14:16)
5. My HARMONY was purchased (John 14:27)
Thursday, November 24, 2016
5 for Thanksgiving
1. Thankful in ALL things (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
2. Thankful my sin is NOT COUNTED against me (Psalm 32:2)
3. Thankful my shame is REDEEMED (Isaiah 61:7)
4. Thankful I SHARE IN THE SUFFERINGS of Christ (1 Peter 4:13-14)
5. Thankful for the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE of Christ (John 20:21; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:15)
2. Thankful my sin is NOT COUNTED against me (Psalm 32:2)
3. Thankful my shame is REDEEMED (Isaiah 61:7)
4. Thankful I SHARE IN THE SUFFERINGS of Christ (1 Peter 4:13-14)
5. Thankful for the opportunity to SHARE THE LOVE of Christ (John 20:21; Mark 16:15; Romans 10:15)
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
5 to Believe
1. His promises are TRUSTWORTHY (Titus 1:2)
2. His promises are PLEASING (John 14:1-3)
3. His promises are FILLED WITH HOPE (Isaiah 41:10)
4. His promises are PRECIOUS (2 Peter 1:4)
5. His promises are ETERNAL (1 John 2:25)
2. His promises are PLEASING (John 14:1-3)
3. His promises are FILLED WITH HOPE (Isaiah 41:10)
4. His promises are PRECIOUS (2 Peter 1:4)
5. His promises are ETERNAL (1 John 2:25)
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
5 for Expeditiousness
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)
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)
Monday, November 21, 2016
5 for Taking the Hill!
1. He has a VICTORIOUS Battle Plan (2 Chronicles 20:12-18)
2. He gives me POSITION to take action (Daniel 11:32b)
3. NO WEAPON formed against me prospers (Isaiah 54:17)
4. HIS army is my PROTECTION (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He has my "BACK!" (Isaiah 52:12)
2. He gives me POSITION to take action (Daniel 11:32b)
3. NO WEAPON formed against me prospers (Isaiah 54:17)
4. HIS army is my PROTECTION (Psalm 91:11-12)
5. He has my "BACK!" (Isaiah 52:12)
Sunday, November 20, 2016
5 for Impetus
P1. I can say with CONFIDENCE I have nothing to fear (Hebrews 13:6)
2.I have a SHELTER that nothing can destroy (Psalm 18:2)
3. I know the ANSWER that none can dispute (John 14:6)
4. My battle IS THE LORD's BATTLE (2 Chronicles 20:15)
5. I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR (Romans 8:37)
2.I have a SHELTER that nothing can destroy (Psalm 18:2)
3. I know the ANSWER that none can dispute (John 14:6)
4. My battle IS THE LORD's BATTLE (2 Chronicles 20:15)
5. I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR (Romans 8:37)
Saturday, November 19, 2016
5 for the I Do!
1. Love ENCOURAGES patience (2 Peter 3:9)
2. Love EXHIBITS humility (John 15:12-13)
3. Love ENABLES forgiveness (1 Peter 4:8)
4. Love is the WITNESS of His goodness (John 13:34-35)
5. LOVE lasts! (1 Corinthians 13:8-13)
Friday, November 18, 2016
5 for Amazing Grace!
1. His GRACE doesn't change with my performance (Ephesians 2:8)
2. His GRACE abounds even in my wilderness (Jeremiah 31:2-3)
3. His GRACE is enough (2 Corinthians 12:8-9)
4. His GRACE is the path to mercy (Hebrews 4:16)
5. He provides GRACE upon GRACE upon GRACE! (John 1:16)
Thursday, November 17, 2016
5 for Influence
1. He applauds PERSISTENCE (Matthew 15:23-28)
2. He has CHOSEN me specifically (Esther 4:14)
3. He will APPOINT the audience (Proverbs 22:29)
4. He will give me the WORDS (Luke 12:11-12)
5. He authors circumstances to STRENGTHEN others! (Luke 22:31-32)
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
5 for Territorial Expansion
1. Move FORWARD with prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
2. Confront obstacles with CONFIDENCE (Joshua 5:13-15)
3. Don't let fear hinder the ADVANCE (1 Samuel 17:26-46)
4. Expect opposition but LEAD THE WAY (Numbers 14:24)
5. PRAISE marches forward FROM the guaranteed victory (2 Chronicles 20:15-22)
2. Confront obstacles with CONFIDENCE (Joshua 5:13-15)
3. Don't let fear hinder the ADVANCE (1 Samuel 17:26-46)
4. Expect opposition but LEAD THE WAY (Numbers 14:24)
5. PRAISE marches forward FROM the guaranteed victory (2 Chronicles 20:15-22)
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
5 for Securing Safety
1. He is my STRONGHOLD in the days of trouble (Nahum 1:7)
2. He is with me in ALL circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-5)
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)
2. He is with me in ALL circumstances (Isaiah 43:1-5)
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)
Monday, November 14, 2016
5 for Obedience
1. Obedience supersedes understanding (Ezekiel 24:16-18)
2. Obedience is required (1 Samuel 15:22)
3. Obedience brings favor (1 Corinthians 15:58)
4. Obedience is exalting (Hebrews 5:8-9)
5. Obedience will guide the next steps forward (Genesis 24:26-27)
2. Obedience is required (1 Samuel 15:22)
3. Obedience brings favor (1 Corinthians 15:58)
4. Obedience is exalting (Hebrews 5:8-9)
5. Obedience will guide the next steps forward (Genesis 24:26-27)
Sunday, November 13, 2016
5 for Enmity
1. His plan is PURPOSE FILLED (Jeremiah 29:11-14)
2. His plan is SUPERIOR (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. His plan is IN PLACE (Isaiah 46:8-10)
4. His plan is BIGGER (Luke 9:50-56)
5. His plan is ETERNAL (2 Peter 3:8-9)
2. His plan is SUPERIOR (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. His plan is IN PLACE (Isaiah 46:8-10)
4. His plan is BIGGER (Luke 9:50-56)
5. His plan is ETERNAL (2 Peter 3:8-9)
Saturday, November 12, 2016
5 to Propound
1. Fear not! He calls for COURAGE (Joshua 1:9)
2. Fear not! HE sets rulers in place (Romans 13:1)
3. Fear not! HE is on the Throne (Hebrews 3:14)
4. Fear not! He is in CONTROL (Isaiah 55:8-11)
5. Fear not! NOTHING is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
2. Fear not! HE sets rulers in place (Romans 13:1)
3. Fear not! HE is on the Throne (Hebrews 3:14)
4. Fear not! He is in CONTROL (Isaiah 55:8-11)
5. Fear not! NOTHING is too hard for Him (Jeremiah 32:27)
Friday, November 11, 2016
5 for Those Who Serve!
1. I will fight the good fight of FAITH (2 Timothy 4:7)
2. I will ENDURE hardship as a good soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. I won't be afraid, for the BATTLE isn't mine, it is The Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He has ORDERED HIS ANGELS to protect me (Psalm 91:11)
5. He laid down His life for me, His FRIEND (John 15:13)
2. I will ENDURE hardship as a good soldier of Christ (2 Timothy 2:3)
3. I won't be afraid, for the BATTLE isn't mine, it is The Lord's (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He has ORDERED HIS ANGELS to protect me (Psalm 91:11)
5. He laid down His life for me, His FRIEND (John 15:13)
Thursday, November 10, 2016
5 for Uncertain Transitions
1. HIS peace is our mandate (Hebrews 12:14)
2. HIS peace calms the chaotic (Mark 4:37-39)
3. HIS peace brings clarity (1 Corinthians 14:33)
4. HIS peace is supernatural (John 14:27)
5. HIS peace overcomes! (John 16:33)
2. HIS peace calms the chaotic (Mark 4:37-39)
3. HIS peace brings clarity (1 Corinthians 14:33)
4. HIS peace is supernatural (John 14:27)
5. HIS peace overcomes! (John 16:33)
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
5 for the Day After
1. Hold on to HOPE, the unseen is assured (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Hold on and ENCOURAGE, motivate each other toward righteousness (Hebrews 3:13)
3. Hold on to FAITH, He is still on the Throne (Hebrews 3:14)
4. Hold on and DRAW NEAR! (Hebrews 4:16)
5. Hold on to the PROMISE and endure to the end (Matthew 24:6-14)
2. Hold on and ENCOURAGE, motivate each other toward righteousness (Hebrews 3:13)
3. Hold on to FAITH, He is still on the Throne (Hebrews 3:14)
4. Hold on and DRAW NEAR! (Hebrews 4:16)
5. Hold on to the PROMISE and endure to the end (Matthew 24:6-14)
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
5 for the Election
1. Election brings forth EVIDENCE of His faithfulness (Romans 1:1-5)
2. Election is a DIVINE appointment (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
3. Election carries RESPONSIBILITY (2 Peter 1:10)
4. Election from His viewpoint is ETERNAL (Romans 11:28-29)
5. Election is DECIDED by The One on the Throne! (Romans 9:11-16)
2. Election is a DIVINE appointment (1 Thessalonians 1:4)
3. Election carries RESPONSIBILITY (2 Peter 1:10)
4. Election from His viewpoint is ETERNAL (Romans 11:28-29)
5. Election is DECIDED by The One on the Throne! (Romans 9:11-16)
Monday, November 7, 2016
5 for Watching
1. The Watchmen have RESPONSIBILITY (Psalm 130:5-8)
2. The Watchmen SPEAK warning (Ezekiel 3:17)
3. The Watchmen listen with PURPOSE (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
4. The Watchmen are STRENGTHENED (Nehemiah 4:9-14)
5. The Watchmen will be REWARDED (Micah 7:7; 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
2. The Watchmen SPEAK warning (Ezekiel 3:17)
3. The Watchmen listen with PURPOSE (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
4. The Watchmen are STRENGTHENED (Nehemiah 4:9-14)
5. The Watchmen will be REWARDED (Micah 7:7; 2 Timothy 4:5-8)
Sunday, November 6, 2016
5 for Fear
1. Move forward, He STRENGTHENS the weary (1 Samuel 30:6-8)
2. Move forward, He has PREPARED us (Ezekiel 3:5-10)
3. Move forward, He is calling for COURAGE (Matthew 14:26-29)
4. Move forward, He guarantees victory with PRAISE (2 Chronicles 20:17-22)
5. Move forward, He is in control of it ALL! (Exodus 14:13-15)
2. Move forward, He has PREPARED us (Ezekiel 3:5-10)
3. Move forward, He is calling for COURAGE (Matthew 14:26-29)
4. Move forward, He guarantees victory with PRAISE (2 Chronicles 20:17-22)
5. Move forward, He is in control of it ALL! (Exodus 14:13-15)
Saturday, November 5, 2016
5 for Vision
1. Vision takes FAITH (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Vision STRENGTHENS (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. AFFIRM the vision (Romans 4:17)
4. CAST the vision for others (Proverbs 29:18)
5. Share the vision for ACTION (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
2. Vision STRENGTHENS (Jeremiah 29:11)
3. AFFIRM the vision (Romans 4:17)
4. CAST the vision for others (Proverbs 29:18)
5. Share the vision for ACTION (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
Friday, November 4, 2016
5 for the Construction Zone
1. I REBUILD the breech that trouble has torn (Isaiah 58:12)
2. I PROCLAIM grace over the rubble of my circumstance (Zechariah 4:7)
3. I BUILD on the foundation of truth (Matthew 7:24-25)
4. I STAND on faith when the enemy tries to discourage me (Nehemiah 4:14-23)
5. I am READY AND EQUIPPED! (Ephesians 6:11-12)
2. I PROCLAIM grace over the rubble of my circumstance (Zechariah 4:7)
3. I BUILD on the foundation of truth (Matthew 7:24-25)
4. I STAND on faith when the enemy tries to discourage me (Nehemiah 4:14-23)
5. I am READY AND EQUIPPED! (Ephesians 6:11-12)
Thursday, November 3, 2016
5 for What's Next
1. He IMPARTS understanding of His Word (Luke 24:45)
2. He PROVIDES encouragement for the task at hand (Mark 16:20)
3. He is PRESENT in all my encounters (Matthew 28:20)
4. He EXPANDS my area of influence (Matthew 28:19)
5. He CHOSE me for this time and place (John 15:16)
2. He PROVIDES encouragement for the task at hand (Mark 16:20)
3. He is PRESENT in all my encounters (Matthew 28:20)
4. He EXPANDS my area of influence (Matthew 28:19)
5. He CHOSE me for this time and place (John 15:16)
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
5 for Remembering
- I am the EXQUISITE FRAGRANCE of Christ (2 Corinthians 2:15 The Message)
- My prayers are SWEET INCENSE rising (Psalm 141:2)
- I carry His POWER (Acts 1:8)
- I SHINE with His GLORY (Isaiah 58:8)
- I am HIS BELOVED (Colossians 3:12)
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
5 for Harvest Time
- My life BEARS FRUIT that will last (John 15:16)
- My life is "salty" PRESERVING and SEASONING the decaying circumstances around me (Matthew 5:13)
- My life is a LIGHT SHINING against the darkness of the world (Matthew 5:14-16)
- My life is a JOY and DELIGHT to my King (Zephaniah 3:17)
- My life is EQUIPPED! (Hebrews 13:21)
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