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)
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Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
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)
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)
Thursday, December 29, 2016
5 for Bolstering
1. He KNOWS my fears (2 Chronicles 20:12)
2. He KNOWS my heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
3. He KNOWS my effort (Hebrews 6:10)
4. He KNOWS my purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
5. HE KNOWS! (Psalm 139:1-18)
2. He KNOWS my heart (1 Samuel 16:7)
3. He KNOWS my effort (Hebrews 6:10)
4. He KNOWS my purpose (Jeremiah 1:5)
5. HE KNOWS! (Psalm 139:1-18)
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
5 for Resolution
1. He ENCOURAGES perseverance (Philippians 3:12-14)
2. He KNOWS the price (Matthew 19:27-30)
3. He is COMMITTED to my renewal (Joel 2:25-27)
4. He GUARANTEES my perfection (1 Peter 5:10)
5. He PROMISES a double portion (Zechariah 9:12)
2. He KNOWS the price (Matthew 19:27-30)
3. He is COMMITTED to my renewal (Joel 2:25-27)
4. He GUARANTEES my perfection (1 Peter 5:10)
5. He PROMISES a double portion (Zechariah 9:12)
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
5 for Superintendence
- He had the FIRST WORD in my life (Jeremiah 1:5)
- He has PLANS for my life (Jeremiah 29:11)
- He has a DIRECTION for my life (Isaiah 30:21)
- He has a FUTURE for my life (Revelation 3:12)
- He has the LAST WORD in my life (Psalm 139:16)
Monday, December 26, 2016
5 for the Day After
1. Today, He increases faith (Romans 1:17)
2. Today, He provides what is needed (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. Today, He supplies ample grace (John 1:16)
4. Today, He gives new mercy (Lamentations 3:22-23)
5. Today, is one day closer to His return (Revelation 22:7)
2. Today, He provides what is needed (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. Today, He supplies ample grace (John 1:16)
4. Today, He gives new mercy (Lamentations 3:22-23)
5. Today, is one day closer to His return (Revelation 22:7)
Sunday, December 25, 2016
5 for THE Birth
1. IMPORTANCE can start as insignificance (Micah 5:2)
2. DESTINY is often cloaked in disruption (Luke 2:1-19)
3. POWER begins with humility (Isaiah 9:6-7)
4. REDEMPTION has roots in rejection (Isaiah 53:2-5)
5. GLORY can shine through insufficiency (Luke 2:7)
Saturday, December 24, 2016
5 for Augmentation
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)
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, December 23, 2016
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)
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)
Thursday, December 22, 2016
5 for the Wait
1. Be STILL, it helps in hearing (Psalm 46:10)
2. Be PATIENT, He is working on it (1 Peter 5:10)
3. Be VIGILANT in listening (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
4. Be PRAYERFUL, persistence pays off (Daniel 10:12)
5. BELIEVE! (Hebrews 11:6)
2. Be PATIENT, He is working on it (1 Peter 5:10)
3. Be VIGILANT in listening (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
4. Be PRAYERFUL, persistence pays off (Daniel 10:12)
5. BELIEVE! (Hebrews 11:6)
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
5 for Mastery
1. I will not fear (2 Chronicles 20:15)
2. I will stand (Ephesians 6:13)
3. I will cast my cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. I will be at peace (John 14:27)
5. I will be still (Psalm 46:10)
2. I will stand (Ephesians 6:13)
3. I will cast my cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7)
4. I will be at peace (John 14:27)
5. I will be still (Psalm 46:10)
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
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)
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)
Monday, December 19, 2016
5 for the Witness
1. He gives UNPRECEDENTED opportunities of engagement (Luke 12:11-12)
2. He gives SUPERNATURAL understanding (1 Corinthians 2:15-16)
3. He gives BOLDNESS for the present circumstance (2 Timothy 1:7-9)
4. He gives COURAGE in the face of fearful situations (Daniel 3:16-18)
5. He gives PEACE that surpasses explanation (Philippians 4:5-9)
2. He gives SUPERNATURAL understanding (1 Corinthians 2:15-16)
3. He gives BOLDNESS for the present circumstance (2 Timothy 1:7-9)
4. He gives COURAGE in the face of fearful situations (Daniel 3:16-18)
5. He gives PEACE that surpasses explanation (Philippians 4:5-9)
Sunday, December 18, 2016
5 for Toiling
- 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)
Saturday, December 17, 2016
5 for the Indigent
1. I am STRENGTHENED out of His riches (Ephesians 3:16-17)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
Friday, December 16, 2016
5 for Elation
- He is NOT ANGRY at me for ANYTHING (past, present, or future) (Isaiah 54:9)
- He DOES NOT CONDEMN me for ANYTHING (past, present or future) (John 8:11)
- I will forget the SHAME (past, present, future) (Isaiah 54:4)
- I am HIS child (Galatians 3:7)
- I am LOVED by Him FOREVER (Isaiah 54:9)
Thursday, December 15, 2016
5 for the Impoverished
1. I am STRENGTHENED out of His riches (Ephesians 3:16-17)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
2. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
3. I will REJOICE in plenty or in need (Philippians 4:12)
4. When I PRAY and GIVE to the poor, it comes up as a memorial before the King (Acts 10:4)
5. ALL the PROMISES of God are YES, and Amen in Christ! (2 Corinthians 1:20)
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
5 for Gain
- My TREASURE is not found in a bank (Matthew 6:20-21)
- My true BEAUTY is not reflected by a mirror (1 Peter 3:4)
- My VALUE is not based on what I achieve (Philippians 3:7-8)
- My RIGHTEOUSNESS is not my good works (2 Corinthians 5:21)
- My FUTURE is not without hope (Jeremiah 29:11)
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
5 to Rise Up
1. His ASSIGNMENT is a privilege (Daniel 10:11-12)
2. His APPOINTMENT is time SPECIFIC (Esther 4:14)
3. His INSTRUCTIONS are trustworthy (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. His REVELATIONS are to be treasured (Isaiah 45:2-3)
5. His ADVANCEMENT is victorious! (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
2. His APPOINTMENT is time SPECIFIC (Esther 4:14)
3. His INSTRUCTIONS are trustworthy (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. His REVELATIONS are to be treasured (Isaiah 45:2-3)
5. His ADVANCEMENT is victorious! (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)
Monday, December 12, 2016
5 for Drowning
1. He KNOWS my circumstance (Revelation 3:8-12)
2. His STRENGTH will cover my deficit (2 Corinthians 12:9-11)
3. He extends His hand to RESCUE (Matthew 14:27-33)
4. His PRESENCE will protect me (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. His SPIRIT will usher in victory (Zechariah 4:6)
2. His STRENGTH will cover my deficit (2 Corinthians 12:9-11)
3. He extends His hand to RESCUE (Matthew 14:27-33)
4. His PRESENCE will protect me (Isaiah 43:1-5)
5. His SPIRIT will usher in victory (Zechariah 4:6)
Sunday, December 11, 2016
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)
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)
Saturday, December 10, 2016
5 for the Countdown
1. Healing is His PROMISE (Malachi 4:2-3)
2. The answer is EXPECTED (Micah 7:7-8)
3. RESTORATION is guaranteed (Zephaniah 3:17-20)
4. REDEMPTION awaits (Hosea 14:4)
5. WATCH! He IS on the way (Revelation 22:12)
2. The answer is EXPECTED (Micah 7:7-8)
3. RESTORATION is guaranteed (Zephaniah 3:17-20)
4. REDEMPTION awaits (Hosea 14:4)
5. WATCH! He IS on the way (Revelation 22:12)
Friday, December 9, 2016
5 for the Disconsolate
1. He UNDERSTANDS disappointment (John 2:24-25)
2. He has NOT LEFT (John 14:18)
3. His PURPOSE will be fulfilled (Psalm 33:11)
4. He is WITH ME (Matthew 28:20)
5. The Harvest is PROMISED! (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. He has NOT LEFT (John 14:18)
3. His PURPOSE will be fulfilled (Psalm 33:11)
4. He is WITH ME (Matthew 28:20)
5. The Harvest is PROMISED! (Psalm 126:5-6)
Thursday, December 8, 2016
5 for 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)
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)
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
5 for Conspiracy
1. He is WATCHING always (Psalm 139:2)
2. He KNOWS exactly what's going on (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. He is IN PURSUIT (Luke 15:4-7)
4. He does have a PLAN (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get away! (Romans 8:38-39)
2. He KNOWS exactly what's going on (Isaiah 55:8-9)
3. He is IN PURSUIT (Luke 15:4-7)
4. He does have a PLAN (Jeremiah 29:11)
5. It is IMPOSSIBLE for me to get away! (Romans 8:38-39)
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
5 to Defeat the Lie
1. He has plans for my future, HOPE not harm (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. He is working ALL things (even the most devastating, and including my own mistakes) for good (Romans 8:38)
3. All the PROMISES of God are YES, in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)
4. He is a REWARDER of those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6)
5. The accuser has lost! (Revelations 12:10)
2. He is working ALL things (even the most devastating, and including my own mistakes) for good (Romans 8:38)
3. All the PROMISES of God are YES, in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)
4. He is a REWARDER of those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6)
5. The accuser has lost! (Revelations 12:10)
Monday, December 5, 2016
5 for Image
1. He PROVIDES for me, in spite of me (Philippians 4:19)
2. He LOVES me, with full knowledge of my faults (Romans 5:8)
3. He has WON, the victory over my present battle (2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:37)
4. He COMPLETED my redemption (John 19:30)
5. As HE IS, SO AM I in this world TODAY! (1 John 4:16-19)
2. He LOVES me, with full knowledge of my faults (Romans 5:8)
3. He has WON, the victory over my present battle (2 Corinthians 2:14; Romans 8:37)
4. He COMPLETED my redemption (John 19:30)
5. As HE IS, SO AM I in this world TODAY! (1 John 4:16-19)
Sunday, December 4, 2016
5 for Understanding
1. ACCEPT the reality of your ability (Isaiah 55:6-9)
2. PRIORITIZING lessens anxiety (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. LISTEN to embrace peace (Psalm 46:10)
4. Delay should never dampen DETERMINATION (Daniel 10:12)
5. Stand on FAITH (Hebrews 6:10-15)
2. PRIORITIZING lessens anxiety (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. LISTEN to embrace peace (Psalm 46:10)
4. Delay should never dampen DETERMINATION (Daniel 10:12)
5. Stand on FAITH (Hebrews 6:10-15)
Saturday, December 3, 2016
5 for the Difficult
- I have NOTHING to fear, I am REDEEMED (Isaiah 43:1)
- HE is calling ME by NAME (Isaiah 43:1)
- He throws me a LIFELINE (Isaiah 43:2)
- I am PRECIOUS in His sight (Isaiah 43:4)
- My life is His WITNESS (Isaiah 43:10)
Friday, December 2, 2016
5 for the Expenditure
- He is able to do IMMEASURABLY MORE than I think I need OR have the courage to ask for (Eph 3:20)
- He is PROVIDING for me OUT OF HIS WEALTH not my poverty OR what I think I deserve (Phil 4:29)
- HE is praying for ME (Luke 22:32)
- He is using ME to STRENGTHEN others (Luke 22:32)
- He has made me a RIVER OF LIFE for others! (John 7:38)
Thursday, December 1, 2016
5 for the Day
1. FOCUS on today (Matthew 6:25-34)
2. ENCOURAGE one another (Hebrews 3:13)
3. LISTEN and learn (John 14:26-27)
4. Remember HE is not on your clock (2 Peter 3:8-9)
5. EMBRACE it ALL! (Romans 8:18)
2. ENCOURAGE one another (Hebrews 3:13)
3. LISTEN and learn (John 14:26-27)
4. Remember HE is not on your clock (2 Peter 3:8-9)
5. EMBRACE it ALL! (Romans 8:18)
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