1. REMEMBER His past faithfulness (Deuteronomy 26:7-10)
2. RE-EXAMINE His exceptional kindness (Ephesians 3:20)
3. RECOUNT His tender mercies (Lamentations 3:21-35)
4. RECALL His extraordinary goodness (Psalm 30:2-5)
5. REFLECT on His unfailing love (Romans 5:3-8)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
5 for the Dust-Covered Wanderer
1. He KNOWS full-well the origin of my sorrow (Psalm 103:14)
2. His PRESENCE is indicated by the cloud of present circumstance (Nahum 1:3)
3. He is the MIRACLE MAKER during my journey (Isaiah 43:18-19)
4. His PROMISE is trustworthy (Matthew 19:27-29)
5. His instruction on rejection is to MOVE ON (Matthew 10:14)
2. His PRESENCE is indicated by the cloud of present circumstance (Nahum 1:3)
3. He is the MIRACLE MAKER during my journey (Isaiah 43:18-19)
4. His PROMISE is trustworthy (Matthew 19:27-29)
5. His instruction on rejection is to MOVE ON (Matthew 10:14)
Monday, July 29, 2019
5 for Casting Cares
1. He HEARS my distress (Psalm 18:6)
2. He PROVIDES for me (Psalm 21:3)
3. He CARES for me (Isaiah 49:15-16)
4. He DELIGHTS in me (Psalm 18:19)
5. He LOVES ME! (Jeremiah 31:3)
2. He PROVIDES for me (Psalm 21:3)
3. He CARES for me (Isaiah 49:15-16)
4. He DELIGHTS in me (Psalm 18:19)
5. He LOVES ME! (Jeremiah 31:3)
Sunday, July 28, 2019
5 for Fear-Abating Focus
1. FOCUS is foundational (Nehemiah 2:20)
2. FOCUS expands perspective (Genesis 15:3-6)
3. FOCUS strengthens faith (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. FOCUS empowers supernaturally (Matthew 14:27-29)
5. FOCUS brings down giants (1 Samuel 17:45)
2. FOCUS expands perspective (Genesis 15:3-6)
3. FOCUS strengthens faith (Hebrews 12:2-3)
4. FOCUS empowers supernaturally (Matthew 14:27-29)
5. FOCUS brings down giants (1 Samuel 17:45)
Saturday, July 27, 2019
5 for Promised Potential
1. PRESENCE is promised (John 14:18)
2. PROVISION is provided (Matthew 6:25-32)
3. GROWTH is guaranteed (Psalm 1:3)
4. SUPPLY is sanctified (Philippians 4:19)
5. The NEED is not neglected (2 Corinthians 9:8)
2. PROVISION is provided (Matthew 6:25-32)
3. GROWTH is guaranteed (Psalm 1:3)
4. SUPPLY is sanctified (Philippians 4:19)
5. The NEED is not neglected (2 Corinthians 9:8)
Friday, July 26, 2019
5 for Navigational Assurance
1. He CHARTS the course in the wilderness of my fear (Isaiah 40:3-5)
2. He rains PROVISION from the drought of my disbelief (Isaiah 41:18-20)
3. He BRINGS water from the rock of my doubt (Isaiah 58:10-12)
4. He CALMS the raging sea of my circumstance (Psalm 107:28-40)
5. He PROTECTS me THROUGH the peril (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. He rains PROVISION from the drought of my disbelief (Isaiah 41:18-20)
3. He BRINGS water from the rock of my doubt (Isaiah 58:10-12)
4. He CALMS the raging sea of my circumstance (Psalm 107:28-40)
5. He PROTECTS me THROUGH the peril (Isaiah 43:1-5)
Thursday, July 25, 2019
5 for Peace-Filled Promises
1. His LOVE SHAPES my life (Psalm 119:41)
2. His PROMISE is provision in times of lack (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
4. He GUARDS my life (Psalm 91:4)
5. He will CHANGE my perspective (Psalm 61:2)
2. His PROMISE is provision in times of lack (Isaiah 43:19)
3. He will COMPLETE His plan for me (Philippians 1:6)
4. He GUARDS my life (Psalm 91:4)
5. He will CHANGE my perspective (Psalm 61:2)
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
5 for Sufficiency
1. His WISDOM is all-encompassing (Isaiah 46:9-10)
2. His POWER is life-giving (Colossians 1:16-17)
3. His GRACE is mountain-moving (Zechariah 4:7)
4. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. His PLAN IS PERFECT! (Isaiah 14:24)
2. His POWER is life-giving (Colossians 1:16-17)
3. His GRACE is mountain-moving (Zechariah 4:7)
4. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
5. His PLAN IS PERFECT! (Isaiah 14:24)
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
5 for Action-Taking Attitude
1. PRAY, knowing He is on your side (2 Chronicles 20:12)
2. CHOOSE an attitude not reliant on circumstance (Philippians 4:11-13)
3. MOVE forward even when fear is paralyzing (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. REST, He will see you safely through the storm (Mark 4:35-40)
5. BELIEVE you will cross the Finish Line a winner (Hebrews 12:1-2)
2. CHOOSE an attitude not reliant on circumstance (Philippians 4:11-13)
3. MOVE forward even when fear is paralyzing (Exodus 14:13-15)
4. REST, He will see you safely through the storm (Mark 4:35-40)
5. BELIEVE you will cross the Finish Line a winner (Hebrews 12:1-2)
Monday, July 22, 2019
5 for Powerful Praise
1. SING, it exhibits a grace-filled heart (Colossians 3:16)
2. SING, it encourages those around you (Ephesians 5:19)
3. SING, praise marches first into the battle (2 Chronicles 20:21)
4. SING, it can bring an earthquake against your prison of circumstance (Acts 16:25-26)
5. SING, join the chorus of Angels when our prayers are heard! (Revelation 5:8-11)
2. SING, it encourages those around you (Ephesians 5:19)
3. SING, praise marches first into the battle (2 Chronicles 20:21)
4. SING, it can bring an earthquake against your prison of circumstance (Acts 16:25-26)
5. SING, join the chorus of Angels when our prayers are heard! (Revelation 5:8-11)
Sunday, July 21, 2019
5 for Seasonal Sabbaths
1. Circumstances are SEASONAL (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
2. BELIEVE, He can be counted on (Genesis 15:5-6)
3. PEACE is a position of the faithful (John 16:33)
4. REST, He knows what He’s doing (Psalm 43:19)
5. It came to PASS, it did not come to stay (Psalm 37:4-11)
2. BELIEVE, He can be counted on (Genesis 15:5-6)
3. PEACE is a position of the faithful (John 16:33)
4. REST, He knows what He’s doing (Psalm 43:19)
5. It came to PASS, it did not come to stay (Psalm 37:4-11)
Saturday, July 20, 2019
5 for Holding On
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)
Friday, July 19, 2019
5 for the Harvest
1. He DESIGNED me to be fruitful (John 15:16)
2. He INVITES my participation (Matthew 9:37-38)
3. He is RESPONSIBLE for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
4. He rewards my PERSEVERANCE (Matthew 13:8)
5. The harvest results in PRAISE! (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)
2. He INVITES my participation (Matthew 9:37-38)
3. He is RESPONSIBLE for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)
4. He rewards my PERSEVERANCE (Matthew 13:8)
5. The harvest results in PRAISE! (2 Corinthians 9:10-11)
Thursday, July 18, 2019
5 for Blessed Hope
1. I am BLESSED when I am poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3)
2. I have a BLESSED assurance (1 John 5:14-15)
3. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
4. I am seen as one who is BLESSED (Isaiah 61:9)
5. I wait with BLESSED HOPE! (Titus 2:13)
2. I have a BLESSED assurance (1 John 5:14-15)
3. I am BLESSED with every spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:3)
4. I am seen as one who is BLESSED (Isaiah 61:9)
5. I wait with BLESSED HOPE! (Titus 2:13)
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
5 for Precious Pursuit
1. He is addressing me personally for specific PURPOSE (Luke 19:2-5)
2. He EMPOWERS me though I feel unqualified (Jeremiah 1:6-8)
3. He COMES AFTER me when I’ve lost my way (Luke 15:4-5)
4. He is my STRENGTH at my lowest point of weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
5. He is RUNNING toward me filled with love! (Luke 15:20)
2. He EMPOWERS me though I feel unqualified (Jeremiah 1:6-8)
3. He COMES AFTER me when I’ve lost my way (Luke 15:4-5)
4. He is my STRENGTH at my lowest point of weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
5. He is RUNNING toward me filled with love! (Luke 15:20)
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
5 for Right Believing
1. I am created to SPEAK - I will say out loud what He says about me (Romans 4:17)
2. I have the blessings of Abraham (beauty, renewed youth, riches, long life, vitality, influence with God) (Romans 4:16)
3. NONE of my problems or issues are too hard for Him (Romans 4:21)
4. I am perfect in the sight of God (Hebrews 10:17)
5. I can TRUST God (Romans 4:18)
2. I have the blessings of Abraham (beauty, renewed youth, riches, long life, vitality, influence with God) (Romans 4:16)
3. NONE of my problems or issues are too hard for Him (Romans 4:21)
4. I am perfect in the sight of God (Hebrews 10:17)
5. I can TRUST God (Romans 4:18)
Monday, July 15, 2019
5 for Joy in the Journey
1. He DIRECTS my steps (Proverbs-6:9)
2. He PROVIDES the pathway (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. He GUARANTEES I’ll get through the circumstance (Isaiah 43:2-5)
4. He instructs me to MOVE FORWARD even when it’s overwhelming (Exodus 14:13-16)
5. He is calling me to STEP OUT (Matthew 14:27-29)
2. He PROVIDES the pathway (Isaiah 43:18-19)
3. He GUARANTEES I’ll get through the circumstance (Isaiah 43:2-5)
4. He instructs me to MOVE FORWARD even when it’s overwhelming (Exodus 14:13-16)
5. He is calling me to STEP OUT (Matthew 14:27-29)
Sunday, July 14, 2019
5 for Sacrificial Serving
1. He ENCOURAGES my small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10)
2. He NOTICES my service (Acts 10:31)
3. He RESPONDS to my intercession (Job 42:10)
4. He CHERISHES my sacrifice (Matthew 26:10-13)
5. He receives PRAISE for my effort (2 Corinthians 9:12-15)
2. He NOTICES my service (Acts 10:31)
3. He RESPONDS to my intercession (Job 42:10)
4. He CHERISHES my sacrifice (Matthew 26:10-13)
5. He receives PRAISE for my effort (2 Corinthians 9:12-15)
Saturday, July 13, 2019
5 for Loss
1. He REPAYS what was forfeited in service (Matthew 19:27-30)
2. He REDEEMS what was lost to choices (Romans 8:28)
3. He RESTORES what was stolen by circumstance (Joel 2:25-27)
4. He RENEWS where sorrow has prevailed (Psalm 30:4-5)
5. He REJOICES in our weakness with a show of strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
2. He REDEEMS what was lost to choices (Romans 8:28)
3. He RESTORES what was stolen by circumstance (Joel 2:25-27)
4. He RENEWS where sorrow has prevailed (Psalm 30:4-5)
5. He REJOICES in our weakness with a show of strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
Friday, July 12, 2019
5 for Fear-Conquering Confidence
1. His FORGIVENESS is immeasurable (Psalm 103:12)
2. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
3. His POWER is undeniable (Romans 6:10-11)
4. His GIFTS are irrevocable (Romans 11:29)
5. His GRACE is enough (Zechariah 4:7)
2. His LOVE is everlasting (Jeremiah 31:3)
3. His POWER is undeniable (Romans 6:10-11)
4. His GIFTS are irrevocable (Romans 11:29)
5. His GRACE is enough (Zechariah 4:7)
Thursday, July 11, 2019
5 for Such a Time
1. Your past does not impede His present PLAN for you (Acts 22:4-21)
2. Your OBEDIENCE impacts and influences (Acts 26:19)
3. Your POSITION is part of His plan (Esther 4:14)
4. Your little is NOT LACK in His hands (Matthew 14:15-21)
5. Your FAITH is promised not to fail (Luke 22:32)
2. Your OBEDIENCE impacts and influences (Acts 26:19)
3. Your POSITION is part of His plan (Esther 4:14)
4. Your little is NOT LACK in His hands (Matthew 14:15-21)
5. Your FAITH is promised not to fail (Luke 22:32)
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
5 Because it's Not About Us
1. Before I took a breath, He set me apart for a PURPOSE (Jeremiah 1:5-8)
2. Before I was born, He had a PLAN for my life (Psalm 139:14-17)
3. Before I chose a career path, He had a PROJECT (Ephesians 2:19)
4. Before I pray, He KNOWS the need and the answer (Matthew 6:25-32)
5. Before I did anything right, He LOVED me! (Romans 5:8)
2. Before I was born, He had a PLAN for my life (Psalm 139:14-17)
3. Before I chose a career path, He had a PROJECT (Ephesians 2:19)
4. Before I pray, He KNOWS the need and the answer (Matthew 6:25-32)
5. Before I did anything right, He LOVED me! (Romans 5:8)
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
5 for Holding the Line
1. He is PRESENT in the fight (Isaiah 43:1-5)
2. He has RESOURCES you don’t realize (2 Kings 6:16)
3. He is fighting on YOUR BEHALF (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He is GREATER than those who oppose (1 John 4:4)
5. He is ON YOUR SIDE! (Romans 8:31)
2. He has RESOURCES you don’t realize (2 Kings 6:16)
3. He is fighting on YOUR BEHALF (2 Chronicles 20:15)
4. He is GREATER than those who oppose (1 John 4:4)
5. He is ON YOUR SIDE! (Romans 8:31)
Monday, July 8, 2019
5 for Mountain Moving
1. Be CONVINCED, He is who He says He is (Matthew 21:22)
2. Be CONFIDENT, He rejoices over small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10)
3. Be ASSURED, Grace is a powerful arsenal (Zechariah 4:7)
4. Be PRAYERFUL, He will reveal the next step (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. Be READY, Faith makes a Way Forward (Mark 11:23)
2. Be CONFIDENT, He rejoices over small beginnings (Zechariah 4:10)
3. Be ASSURED, Grace is a powerful arsenal (Zechariah 4:7)
4. Be PRAYERFUL, He will reveal the next step (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)
5. Be READY, Faith makes a Way Forward (Mark 11:23)
Sunday, July 7, 2019
5 for Commitment to the Cause
1. Prepare with PRAYER, you will be unconquerable (Nehemiah 1:4-11)
2. Be bold for the request, His FAVOR is with you (Nehemiah 2:5-9)
3. Expect opposition, ADVANCE against all odds (Nehemiah 2:19-20)
4. Equip and engage, the team needs ENCOURAGEMENT (Nehemiah 4:9-15)
5. Stand your ground, His assignment is a HOLY CALLING! (Nehemiah 6:15-16)
2. Be bold for the request, His FAVOR is with you (Nehemiah 2:5-9)
3. Expect opposition, ADVANCE against all odds (Nehemiah 2:19-20)
4. Equip and engage, the team needs ENCOURAGEMENT (Nehemiah 4:9-15)
5. Stand your ground, His assignment is a HOLY CALLING! (Nehemiah 6:15-16)
Saturday, July 6, 2019
5 for a Shift in Circumstance
1. The present trials and tribulation, make room for JOY and PRAISE (James 1:2-4)
2. The present overwhelming fear, reveals the reality of His PROTECTION (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. The present doubt and disbelief anchors FAITH for the future (John 20:24-29)
4. The present perceived lack, leads to bountiful BLESSING of multitudes (Matthew 14:15-21)
5. The present drought in despair will become a pool of HOPE for many (Isaiah 35:7-10)
2. The present overwhelming fear, reveals the reality of His PROTECTION (2 Kings 6:15-17)
3. The present doubt and disbelief anchors FAITH for the future (John 20:24-29)
4. The present perceived lack, leads to bountiful BLESSING of multitudes (Matthew 14:15-21)
5. The present drought in despair will become a pool of HOPE for many (Isaiah 35:7-10)
Friday, July 5, 2019
5 for Royal Assurance
1. The King SPEAKS my name (Isaiah 43:1)
2. The King calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
3. The King identifies me as BELOVED (Song of Solomon 2:4)
4. The King DIRECTS me (Isaiah 30:21)
5. The King IS WITH ME (Matthew 28:20)
2. The King calls me FRIEND (John 15:15)
3. The King identifies me as BELOVED (Song of Solomon 2:4)
4. The King DIRECTS me (Isaiah 30:21)
5. The King IS WITH ME (Matthew 28:20)
Thursday, July 4, 2019
5 for Dependence!
1. When the pressure of responsibility overwhelms, He PROVIDES miraculously (Matthew 14:15-21)
2. When life throws you overboard, He has a PLAN (Jonah 2:2-10)
3. When opposition overruns you, He AFFIRMS the cause (Acts 4:18-20)
4. When grief overtakes you, His PRESENCE comforts (Matthew 28:5-10)
5. When circumstances imprison you, His Truth sets you FREE! (John 8:31-32)
2. When life throws you overboard, He has a PLAN (Jonah 2:2-10)
3. When opposition overruns you, He AFFIRMS the cause (Acts 4:18-20)
4. When grief overtakes you, His PRESENCE comforts (Matthew 28:5-10)
5. When circumstances imprison you, His Truth sets you FREE! (John 8:31-32)
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
5 for Hopeful Expectation
1. He EMPOWERS me for the healing of the hurting (Acts 3:6-9)
2. He RESTORES a double portion for the loss (Isaiah 61:7)
3. He MULTIPLIES my little for the blessing of the many (Matthew 14:16-19)
4. He RESPONDS with extraordinary abundance (Ephesians 3:20)
5. He LOVES, He LOVES, He LOVES ! (John 3:16)
2. He RESTORES a double portion for the loss (Isaiah 61:7)
3. He MULTIPLIES my little for the blessing of the many (Matthew 14:16-19)
4. He RESPONDS with extraordinary abundance (Ephesians 3:20)
5. He LOVES, He LOVES, He LOVES ! (John 3:16)
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
5 for Optimism
1. He PROMISES He holds nothing against you (Isaiah 43:25)
2. He PROMISES provision (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. He PROMISES His presence (Matthew 28:20)
4. He PROMISES you’re on the side that wins (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. He PROMISES to work it all out! (Romans 8:28)
2. He PROMISES provision (Matthew 6:31-34)
3. He PROMISES His presence (Matthew 28:20)
4. He PROMISES you’re on the side that wins (2 Corinthians 2:14)
5. He PROMISES to work it all out! (Romans 8:28)
Monday, July 1, 2019
5 for a Way Forward
1. Pay attention to His encouragement (Matthew 26:46)
2. Don’t look back (Isaiah 43:18-18)
3. Keep moving with purpose (Philippians 3:13-14)
4. Share the vision (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
5. Stay the course! (Hebrews 12:1-3)
2. Don’t look back (Isaiah 43:18-18)
3. Keep moving with purpose (Philippians 3:13-14)
4. Share the vision (Habakkuk 2:1-3)
5. Stay the course! (Hebrews 12:1-3)






























