5 for the Plan in Place*

1. His plan is bigger than your despair (Job 1:21)

2. His plan is bigger than your distress (Genesis 50:19-20)

3. His plan is bigger than your disappointment (Genesis 15:2-6)

4. His plan is bigger than your disobedience (Jonah 2:1-2)

5. His plan is bigger than your denial (Mark 14:30; 66-72)

*This is NOT Plan B

5 for the Elevated Inconsequential

1. Slave girls offer remedies (2 Kings 5:2-3)

2. Cupbearers rebuild hope (Nehemiah 1:11)

3. Errand boys take out giants (1 Samuel 17:17-18)

4. Youths take a stand (Daniel 3:16-18)

5. A praying person brings change! (James 5:15-18)

5 for Doubling Down

1. He PROMISES a double portion (Zechariah 9:12)

2. BLESSING isn’t bound by position (Ezekiel 47:13)

3. ASK in the face of perceived abandonment (2 Kings 2:9-11)

4. He RESTORES twice as much for the loss (Isaiah 61:7)

5. In the midst of grief GLORY! (Luke 24:1-6)

5 for Paying Attention

1. PAY ATTENTION, vision is expanded (Genesis 15:5-6)

2. PAY ATTENTION, favor has revelations (Revelations 4:1-2)

3. PAY ATTENTION, friendship has privileges (Matthew 17:1-7)

4. PAY ATTENTION, insight is to be shared (Jeremiah 33:3)

5. PAY ATTENTION, there are treasures in the dark (Isaiah 45:3)

5 for Keeping Watch

1. Keep watch, He blesses perseverance (Luke 12:35-38)

2. Keep watch, He provides strength (Luke 21:34-36)

3. Keep watch, He has something to say (Habakkuk 2:1)

4. Keep watch, He is praying (Mark 14:32-34)

5. Keep watch, He is coming towards you (Matthew 14:26-27)

5 for Perseverance

1. PERSEVERE for the sake of others (Galatians 6:9-10)

2. PERSEVERE with patience (Matthew 13:3-8)

3. PERSEVERE the answer is on the way (Daniel 10:11-12)

4. PERSEVERE you will not be disappointed (Romans 5:3-5)

5. PERSEVERE, PRAY and PRAISE! (1 Peter 4:7-13)

5 for Reasons Unrevealed

1. The opposition and obstacles are still OPPORTUNITY (Nehemiah 2:17-20)

2. The state of circumstances is still an OPPORTUNITY (Joshua 10:12-14)

3. The overwhelming odds are still an OPPORTUNITY (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)

4. The present peril is still an OPPORTUNITY (Daniel 3:15-18)

5. The unanswered questions are still an OPPORTUNITY (Hebrews 11:37-40)

5 for Senses in Solitude

1. HEAR the covenant promise (Deuteronomy 6:5-6)

2. REGARD the magnitude of His mercy (Exodus 14:13)

3. Reach out, a TOUCH can be life changing (Luke 8:43-48)

4. ENJOY and experience the blessing of His favor (Psalm 34:8-9)

5. Embody the FRAGRANCE of His love! (2 Corinthians 2:15)

5 for Abiding*

1. He IS with you, He’s a CALM COMFORTER (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

2. He IS with you, He’s a PROVISION PROVIDER (1 Kings 19:3-7)

3. He IS with you, He’s a PROMISE KEEPER (John 14:26)

4. He IS with you, He’s a VICTORY BRINGER (2 Chronicles 20:20-22)

5. He IS with you, AND HE IS ENOUGH! (Psalm 139:5-18)

*today marks 365 days since the initial shelter in place orders were set forth. He IS still with us 

5 for the Mighty Manifestations

1. Don’t give up, HE KNOWS your fear (1 Kings 17:12-14)

2. Don’t give up, HE KNOWS your doubts (Mark 9:16-24)

3. Don’t give up, HE KNOWS your lack (Matthew 14:15-20)

4. Don’t give up, HE KNOWS you’re working (John 21:5-6)

5. Don’t give up, HE KNOWS you’re obedient (Joshua 6:13-16)

5 for Wisdom in Waiting

1. The waiting is part of FAITH BUILDING (Hebrews 11:1)

2. The waiting is part of the RESPONSIBILITY (Habakkuk 2:3)

3. The waiting is part of the STRENGTHENING (Psalm 130:16)

4. The waiting is part of the ANTICIPATION (Titus 2:13)

5. The waiting is part of His PLAN (2 Peter 3:8-9)

5 for Cultivating Compassion

1. He knows the need overwhelms, and asks for TRUST (Matthew 14:14-20)

2. He listens to distress, and asks us to COMFORT (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

3. He hears the disappointment, and asks for PATIENCE (2 Peter 3:9)

4. He forgives, and asks us to show MERCY (Matthew 18:23-35)

5. He sees the situation, and asks for PRAYER (Matthew 9:36-38)

5 for Bolstering Belief

1. BELIEVE, fires are quenched (Daniel 3:15-18)

2. BELIEVE, giants will fall (1 Samuel 17:33-36)

3. BELIEVE, mountains will move (Mark 11:23)

4. BELIEVE, covenants are kept (Genesis 15:4-6)

5. BELIEVE, the tomb is empty! (Luke 24:1-9)

5 for Planned Purpose

1. Your purpose was PLANNED in advance (Ephesians 2:10)

2. Your purpose PROTECTS you (Jeremiah 1:4-8)

3. Your purpose POSITIONS you (Esther 4:14)

4. Your purpose is PROVISION for others (Isaiah 50:4-5)

5. Your purpose is PROMISED! (Jeremiah 29:11)

5 for Persistent Pleading

1. Keep asking, He RESPONDS to recognition (Matthew 8:8-10)

2. Keep asking, He RESPONDS to humility (Matthew 15:25-28)

3. Keep asking, He RESPONDS to persistence (Luke 11:5-10)

4. Keep asking, He RESPONDS to faith (Mark 10:47-52)

5. Keep asking, He RESPONDS to His promise! (John 15:16)

5 for Better Building

1. The FOREMAN is critical (Psalm 127:1-2)

2. FOLLOW the plan (Nehemiah 2:17-20)

3. FOUNDATION is everything (Matthew 7:24-25)

4. FIND suitable help (Nehemiah 4:14-20)

5. FAITH sees the project finished (Hebrews 3:3-6)

5 for Patience

1. Be patient, He’s expanding your vision (Genesis 15:5-6)

2. Be patient, He’s trusting you more (Job 1:8)

3. Be patient, He’s showing mercy (2 Peter 3:9)

4. Be patient, He’s revealing Himself (Psalm 27:13-14)

5. Be patient, He’s got a plan (Habakkuk 2:3)

5 for Fighting

1. Be COURAGEOUS, He is fighting for you (Deuteronomy 20:3-4)

2. Be EQUIPPED, He is the Weapon Maker (2 Corinthians 10:4-5)

3. Be BRAVE, He is faithful (1 Samuel 17:37)

4. Be ASSURED, He is victorious (Romans 8:37; 2 Corinthians 2:14)

5. Be EMPOWERED, He is unbeatable (2 Kings 6:15-17)

5 for Absolute Abandonment

1. Leave behind regret, He RESTORES (Matthew 19:27-29)

2. Leave behind anxiety, He CARES (1 Peter 5:7)

3. Leave behind fear, HE IS in control (Matthew 6:31-34)

4. Leave behind hesitation, He EQUIPS (Matthew 14:27-29)

5. Leave behind failings, there’s WORK to do (Philippians 3:12-14)

5 for Showing Up

1. Show up, a lonely friend needs comfort (Philemon 1:4-7)

2. Show up, a burden needs bearing (Galatians 6:2)

3. Show up, a weary crowd needs feeding (John 6:9)

4. Show up, a giant needs defeating (1 Samuel 17:18)

5. Show up, there is strength in numbers! (Matthew 18:19-20)

5 for Shaking the Shame

1. He redeems, be SECURE (Isaiah 54:4)

2. He rewards, be PATIENT (Isaiah 49:23)

3. He vindicates, be RESOLUTE (Isaiah 50:7-8)

4. He honors, be JOY FILLED (Jeremiah 30:19)

5. He forgives, be FREE! (Isaiah 62:1-4)

5 for "No 'Buts' About It"

1. Set out to SEEK the Source (John 12:21)

2. UNDERSTAND ‘with’ Him is the only safe place (John 6:67-69)

3. Listen and RESPOND without excuses (John 5:7-8)

4. EMBRACE the fully-equipped calling (Jeremiah 1:6-10)

5. KNOW the story isn’t over (Mark 5:40-41)

5 for Revel Remembrances

1. Each day He ERASES the slate of your flaws and failures (Hebrews 8:12)

2. Each day His mercy for you is RESET (Lamentations 3:21-23)

3. Each day He COUNTS all the hairs on your head (Matthew 10:29-31)

4. Each day He presents OPPORTUNITIES (Isaiah 50:4-5)

5. Each day He says make FIRST THINGS FIRST (Matthew 6:33-34)

 

5 for the Strain

1. He KNOWS how long you’ve been working (Luke 5:4-6; John 21:3-6)

2. He KNOWS how long others have disappointed (Romans 8:26-27)

3. He KNOWS how long you’ve been straining (Mark 6:48-50)

4. He KNOWS how long you’ve been suffering (Mark 9:17-29; Matthew 17:15-21)

5. He KNOWS how long you’ve been scared (Mark 4:38-40)

5 for the Wellspring

1. He is a WATER CALMER - relax (Mark 4:35-40)

2. He is a WATER PROVIDER- draw deep (John 4:10-15)

3. He is a WATER SOURCE - thirst no more (Psalm 36:8-9; Revelation 21:6; Isaiah 55:1)

4. He is a WATER PARTER - step forward (Exodus 14:13-15; 29)

5. He is a WATER WALKER - join Him! (Matthew 14:24-29)

 

5 for Baffled in Battle

1. Territory has been ESTABLISHED (Joshua 1:3; 5-7)

2. SEEK from the source (2 Chronicles 20:12)

3. UNDERSTAND the opposition and the opportunity (2 Corinthians 10:4-5; Ephesians 6:12)

4. Stuck? DELIVERANCE is already determined (2 Chronicles 20:17)

5. RALLY SUPPORT and keep fighting (Nehemiah 4:17-20)

5 for Finding a Way

1. He is the WAY in the wasteland (Isaiah 43:29)

2. In times of confusion REMEMBER He is not confused (1 Corinthians 14:33)

3. The OUTCOME is bigger than you can imagine (Genesis 15:5-6)

4. His PEACE calms the panic (Matthew 8:25-26)

5. He WILL NOT FAIL you! (Joshua 1:9)

5 for Perplexing Problems

1. Caught up in the coming chaos, open our eyes to Your PROVISION (2 Chronicles 20:12)

2. Overwhelmed by the onslaught, show us Your PRESENCE (2 Kings 6:15-17)

3. Frozen by fear, call us into Your CLOSENESS (Matthew 14:27-29)

4. Where hope is crushed by the unexpected, console us with redemptive COMFORT (John 20:11-16)

5. Silenced by unspeakable sorrow, reveal Your tender MERCY (Psalm 34:19)

5 Because All Means ALL!

1. He sees it ALL, much more than you know (Isaiah 55:8-9)

2. Cast ALL concerns, because He cares (1 Peter 5:7)

3. He receives ALL who are weary (Matthew 11:28-30)

4. He works ALL things for good (Romans 8:28)

5. He loves ALL (yes, even them)! (John 3:16-17)

5 for the Great Search

1. He’s looking for the lost (Matthew 18:11-14)

2. He’s looking for the lonely (Psalm 68:5-6; 145:18-19)

3. He’s looking for the loyal (2 Chronicles 16:9)

4. He’s looking for the faithful (Luke 18:8)

5. He’s looking for those who are looking! (Jeremiah 29:13-14; John 6:35)

5 for the Arduous Ascension

1. Keep climbing, He will SUSTAIN you (1 Samuel 23:26-29)

2. Keep climbing, His PROVISION is miraculous (Genesis 22:6-14)

3. Keep climbing, new REVELATION is rewarded (1 Kings 19:11-18)

4. Keep climbing, the journey is a PRIVILEGE (Mark 9:2-7)

5. Keep climbing, PERSPECTIVE is everything (Psalm 61:2)