Friday, December 31, 2021

5 for the Coming Days

1. Don’t be anxious - He KNOWS the NEED (Philippians 4:6-7)
2. Don’t be afraid - He HEARS PRAYERS (Philippians 4:6-7)
3. Don’t feel unprotected - He IS a FORTRESS (Psalm 32:7-8)
4. He is PROVISION (Psalm 34:17)
5. He is PEACE (John 14:27)


Thursday, December 30, 2021

5 to Cultivate Hope

1. SHARE the burdens (Galatians 6:2)
2. The effort is EFFECTIVE (2 Corinthians 9:12-14)
3. The work is WORTH it (Galatians 6:9)
4. GATHERING grounds us (Hebrews 10:24-25)
5. He is WITH US! (John 1:14)


Wednesday, December 29, 2021

5 for Purpose Refreshed

1. Change drowning into DELIVERANCE (Matthew 14:24-32)
2. Change the fear into BATTLEFIELD ADVANCING (Judges 7:7-18)
3. Change the PERSPECTIVE of those who are afraid (2 Kings 6:17)
4. Change the prayers of doubt into PRAISE FOR PROVISION (2 Chronicles 20:12-22)
5. Change the HISTORY of those who come after you (Isaiah 58:12)

 

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

5 for the Unimaginable

1. The groaning will give way to GLORY! (Romans 8:18-19)
2. The REWARD for service will be received! (Revelation 22:12)
3. The Creator of the Universe will be SEEN! (1 Corinthians 13:12; Job 19:25-26)
4. It will be UNBELIEVABLE! (Isaiah 64:3–4)
5. He will be WITH US! (Revelation 21:3-7; John 1:14)


Monday, December 27, 2021

5 for Getting Through

1. Get through by FAITH (Exodus 14:13-16)
2. He protects you THROUGH the circumstances (Isaiah 43:2-5)
3. He PROVIDES through others (John 6:9-12)
4. He shows MERCY through you (Matthew 25:35-40)
5. He WILL see you through! (Matthew 28:19-20)


Sunday, December 26, 2021

5 for Divine Nature

1. He is the PROVISION in a time of need (John 6:35)
2. He is a STRONGHOLD in the day of trouble (Nahum 1:7)
3. He is a FORTRESS against the onslaught (Psalm 18:2-3)
4. He is the CALMER during storms (Matthew 8:24-27)
5. He is the REDEEMER OF THE WORLD! (John 3:16-17)


Saturday, December 25, 2021

5 for Intentionality

1. Come, PROVISION is possible (Isaiah 55:1-2)
2. Come, REST is offered (Matthew 11:28-30)
3. Come, PEACE is a gift (John 14:27)
4. Come, JOY responds to the invitation (Revelation 3:20-21)
5. Come, WONDER at the King’s entrance (Luke 2:28-32) 


Friday, December 24, 2021

5 for Joy, Comfort and Peace

1. Whatever the test, JOY will return (James 1:2-4; Psalm 30:5)
2. Whatever the chaos, PEACE is promised (John 14:27)
3. Whatever the failure, VICTORY is guaranteed (Romans 8:37)
4. Whatever the sorrow, COMFORT is provided (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
5. Whatever the loss, count it ALL gain (Philippians 1:21; 3:8) 


Thursday, December 23, 2021

5 for Even Though

1. EVEN THOUGH I am overwhelmed (2 Chronicles 20:12)
2. EVEN THOUGH I cannot understand (Matthew 28:5-9)
3. EVEN THOUGH I am grieving (John 11:21-35)
4. EVEN THOUGH I am broken (Psalm 51:8)
5. Even though, I CHOOSE! (Job 1:21) 


Wednesday, December 22, 2021

5 for Anticipation

1. Look up, the skies declare His glory (Psalm 19:1)
2. Look up, the gift is there for the asking (2 Corinthians 6:2
3. Look up, the season is upon us (Matthew 24:32-33)
4. Look up, in a moment ALL is changed (1 Corinthians 15:51-52)
5. Look up, He is coming soon! (Revelation 22:20) 


Tuesday, December 21, 2021

5 for the Ultimate Assurance

1. He has TRUSTED you with the trial (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
2. He has purposefully POSITIONED you (Esther 4:14)
3. He has EQUIPPED you for the enemy you face (Judges 6:12-14)
4. He has given you a voice for LEADERSHIP (Exodus 14:13-15)
5. He is PRAYING NOW! (Luke 22:31-32) 


Monday, December 20, 2021

5 for Gone, Gone, Gone

1. One day all tears GONE (Revelation 7:17)
2. One day all pain GONE (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)
3. One day all sorrow GONE (Isaiah 35:10)
4. One day all lack GONE (Isaiah 55:1)
5. One day all death GONE GONE GONE! (Revelation 21:4) 


Sunday, December 19, 2021

5 for Silence

1. If you can’t say something NICE, still applies (Proverbs 15:1-4)
2. Arguments seldom ADVANCE (Amos 5:13)
3. KNOW there is much you don’t know (Job 42:1-6)
4. Know HE KNOWS! (Isaiah 55:8-9)
5. He CHOSE silence (Isaiah 53:7)

 

Saturday, December 18, 2021

5 for the Purchased Price

1. He KNEW the cost (Revelation 13:8)
2. He GAVE His deity and life (Philippians 2:6-11)
3. He deemed you WORTHY (John 10:15-18)
4. PRAISE is offered for the purchase (Revelation 5:9-12)
5. LIVE in light of the payment (1 Corinthians 6:19-20)


Friday, December 17, 2021

5 for Fear Fighting

1. He was born to bring JOY for all (Luke 2:10-11)
2. He was born to bring WORTHINESS for all (Colossians 2:13-14)
3. He was born to bring HEALING for all (Isaiah 53:5)
4. He was born to bring SALVATION for all (John 3:16-17)
5. He was born to REIGN!! (Isaiah 9:6-7)


Thursday, December 16, 2021

5 for the Unthwartable!

1. He has ESTABLISHED the plan for your life!(Jeremiah 29:11)
2. NOTHING is too hard for Him! (Genesis 18:14)
3. His plan is UNTHWARTABLE! (Job 42:2)
4. His plan is ALWAYS in place! (Isaiah 41:4)
5. He KNOWS! (Isaiah 46:10-11)


Wednesday, December 15, 2021

5 for Illumination

1. The WORD illuminates the journey (Psalm 119:105)
2. In darkness , keep seeking The LIGHT (John 8:12)
3. Position offers OPPORTUNITIES to shine (Matthew 5:14-16)
4. Keep moving forward, you light THE WAY (Isaiah 58:10-12)
5. Persevere, you reflect His GLORY! (Isaiah 60:1-3)


Tuesday, December 14, 2021

5 for Revelation

1. He is the BEGINNING and ENDING of all things (Revelation 1:8-9)
2. He holds the keys to LIFE and DEATH (Revelation 1:18)
3. He knows WHAT IS HAPPENING in your times (Revelation 3:8-12)
4. He SILENCES heaven to hear your prayers (Revelation 8:1-4)
5. He Himself, will END ALL suffering and sorrow (Revelation 21:4)


Monday, December 13, 2021

5 for Streams in the Desert

1. In the desert there are times of TESTING (Matthew 4:1-2)
2. In the desert there is a PLAN in place (Deuteronomy 8:2-10)
3. In the desert there are streams of PURPOSE (Isaiah 40:3-5)
4. In the desert there are streams of LOVE (Isaiah 35:3-7)
5. In the desert there are opportunities for PRAYER (Luke 5:16; 6:12)


Sunday, December 12, 2021

5 for Stone Pillows

1. He doesn’t condemn despair, PRAY (Matthew 26:40-46)
2. In desolation, expect REVELATION (Genesis 28:11-16)
3. Even with a “pillow” of problems, PRAISE (Psalm 36:10)
4. You may go to sleep a weakling, AWAKEN a warrior! (Judges 6:12; 37-40)
5. Remember, HE had no place to lay His head (Luke 9:58)

 

Saturday, December 11, 2021

5 to Press On

1. Press on in PRAYER (Luke 18:1-8)
2. Press for KNOWLEDGE (Hosea 6:3)
3. Press on, you have been CALLED (Philippians 3:10-14)
4. Press on for VICTORY (1 Corinthians 15:57-58)
5. PRESS ON! (Hebrews 12:1-3)


Friday, December 10, 2021

5 for the Bedrock

1. Faith BELIEVES (Hebrews 11:1)
2. Faith GROWS (Ephesians 3:17-20)
3. Faith SUSTAINS (Hebrews 11:24-25)
4. Faith OVERCOMES (1 John 5:4)
5. FAITH pleases! (Hebrews 11:6)


Thursday, December 9, 2021

5 for Food for Thought

1. FEAR seldom serves circumstance (1 John 4:18-21)
2. CONVICTION for self, does not mean condemnation of others (1 John 3:21)
3. Stumbling blocks break bonds of UNITY (Romans 14:13-19)
4. STRENGTH doesn’t supersede grace (Romans 14:20-23)
5. Silence is often a choice for PEACE (Romans 12:18-21)


Wednesday, December 8, 2021

5 for Grief

1. TEARS are regarded as precious (Psalm 56:8)
2. There is a greater TRUTH yet to be revealed (Psalm 116:15)
3. Take COURAGE understanding is on the way (Daniel 10:12)
4. It came to PASS, it did not come to stay (Psalm 30:5)
5. He KNOWS! (Isaiah 53:3-6)


Tuesday, December 7, 2021

5 for the Praise Worthy

1. He is our INTERCESSOR (Hebrews 7:25)
2. He is our HEALING (Isaiah 53:5)
3. He is our ADVOCATE (1 John 2:1)
4. He is our DEBT PAYOR (Colossians 2:14)
5. He is our PERFECTION (1 John 4:17)


Monday, December 6, 2021

5 for Never Ever

1. He will not stop working on your behalf, NEVER EVER (Romans 8:28)
2. He will not stop protecting you, NEVER EVER (Psalm 91:10-11)
3. He will not forget you, NEVER EVER (Isaiah 49:15)
4. He will never leave you, NEVER EVER (Matthew 28:20)
5. He will not stop loving you, NEVER EVER! (Jeremiah 31:3)


Sunday, December 5, 2021

5 for No Judgement

1. RIGHT-ness can be wounding (1 Corinthians 8:11-12)
2. Offered OPINION can be hurtful (Romans 14:13)
3. Impatience often APPEARS impertinent (1 Thessalonians 5:14-15)
4. QUICK judgment can be caustic (Matthew 7:1-4)
5. REMEMBER GRACE is a gift! (Colossians 3:12; James 5:19-20)


Saturday, December 4, 2021

5 for Keeping the Faith

1. Facing the problem of provision, KEEP THE FAITH (Matthew 14:17-20)
2. Facing the fire of unfairness, KEEP THE FAITH (Daniel 3:16-18)
3. Facing a giant of conflict, KEEP THE FAITH (1 Samuel 17:45-46)
4. Facing the lion’s den of injustice, KEEP THE FAITH (Daniel 6:10; 22-23)
5. Facing overwhelming obstacles, KEEP THE FAITH (2 Chronicles 20:12)


Friday, December 3, 2021

5 for the Prepared Table

1. Among friends, enjoy the FELLOWSHIP (Hebrews 10:24-25)
2. Among co-workers, He KNOWS your labor (Hebrews 6:10)
3. Among enemies, He orchestrated this OPPORTUNITY (Psalm 23:5)
4. Among strangers, some ENTERTAIN angels (Hebrews 13:2)
5. Among believers, CELEBRATE the coming feast (Isaiah 25:6)


Thursday, December 2, 2021

5 for Abiding Answers

1. Abiding brings HOPE that does not disappoint (Romans 5:5)
2. Abiding brings FRUIT from the labor (John 15:5)
3. Abiding brings JOY that becomes strength (Nehemiah 8:10)
4. Abiding brings PEACE in the midst of chaos (John 6:18-20)
5. Abiding brings ANSWERS to prayer (John 15:7)


Wednesday, December 1, 2021

5 for a Well-Fitting Wardrobe*

1. TRUTH enables swift movement through uncertainty
2. RIGHTEOUSNESS protects matters of the heart
3. PEACE illuminates walking in dark times
4. FAITH is a fit weapon against deception
5. SALVATION guides significant choices

*Ephesians 6:14-17


 

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

5 for Stewardship

1. Good stewardship requires DILIGENCE (Proverbs 10:4)
2. Good stewardship is ACCOUNTABLE (Luke 12:48)
3. Good stewardship INVESTS wisely (Matthew 25:20-21)
4. Good stewardship UTILIZES overflow (John 6:22)
5. Good stewardship PROVIDES for many (Genesis 41:33-40)


Monday, November 29, 2021

5 for Indisputable Attributes

1. It is HIS FAITH not mine (Mark 9;23-24)
2. It is HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS not mine (James 5:16; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
3. It is HIS POWER not mine (Zechariah 4:6)
4. It is HIS MINISTRY not mine (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)
5. It is HIS LOVE not mine (1 John 4:19)


Sunday, November 28, 2021

5 for the Perceived Pause

1. WAIT, understanding is forthcoming (Psalm 46:10)
2. WAIT, He is renewing strength (Isaiah 40:31)
3. WAIT, fulfillment is guaranteed (Habakkuk 2:3)
4. WAIT, He is always on time (2 Peter 3:8-9)
5. WAIT, He IS Who He says He is! (Revelation 22:12)


Saturday, November 27, 2021

5 for Exceptional Eyesight

1. Clarify the VISION, it changes perspective (Psalm 61:2)
2. Record the VISION, it informs of danger (Habakkuk 2:2)
3. Share the VISION, it offers hope (Proverbs 29:18)
4. Speak the VISION, it brings encouragement (Isaiah 50:4)
5. Embrace the VISION, it builds faith (Genesis 15:5-6)


Friday, November 26, 2021

5 for Falling Tears

1. Tears are not without PURPOSE (Psalm 126:5-6)
2. He is COUNTING and CONTAINING (Psalm 56:8)
3. He PROMISES their passing (Psalm 30:5)
4. He KNOWS and understands (Isaiah 53:3; John 11:35)
5. He, ONE DAY, will wipe them all away (Revelation 21:4)