5 for Faults and Failures

1. He is PRAYING me through the darkest journey (Luke 22:31-32)
2. He keeps NO RECORD of my faults (1 Corinthians 13:5)
3. He ENCOURAGES me to press on (Philippians 3:12-14)
4. He KNOWS in advance of my flaws and LOVES ME STILL (Mark 14:42)
5. He PROMISES all things-even my failures, work together for good (Romans 8:28-31)

5 for Divine Delays

1. There is a PURPOSE in the pause (Deuteronomy 7:22)
2. There is a PATH THROUGH the pain (Isaiah 43:2-5)
3. There is a TESTIMONY in the test (2 Corinthians 11:23-30)
4. There is REDEMPTION, no regrets (Genesis 50:20)
5. There is TRIUMPH after the tears (Revelation 21:4)

5 for the Sincere Search

1. He provides the EXAMPLE (Matthew 18:12-13)
2. ENGAGEMENT is expected (Matthew 7:7-8)
3. Be WHOLEHEARTED in seeking (Jeremiah 29:13-14)
4. Don’t panic, HE IS PRAYING (Mark 1:35-36)
5. SEEK Him, it’s not too late (Psalm 33:6-7)

5 for Reputation

1. For His Name’s Sake, He REFINES (Isaiah 48:9-11)
2. For His Name’s Sake, He SANCTIFIES (John 17:19-22)
3. For His Name’s Sake, He is PRESENT (1 Samuel 13:22)
4. For His Name’s Sake, He SENDS (John 20:21-22)
5. For His Son’s Sake, He REDEEMS! (John 3:16-17)

5 for the Harvest

1. Prepare with PRAYER, some are ready (Matthew 9:37-38)
2. EXPECT opposition, some are reluctant (Matthew 10:11-17)
3. SHARE words of wisdom, some are hungry (John 21:15-17)
4. Sow words of TRUTH, some will grow (Matthew 13:18-23)

5. Find common ground, some will be SAVED! (1 Corinthians 9:22-23)

 

5 for Ebenezer*

1. Remember, He is the God who CREATES (Isaiah 45:18)

2. Remember, He is the God who HEALS (Exodus 15:26)
3. Remember, He is the God who PROVIDES (Genesis 22:14)
4. Remember, He is the God who RESTORES (Zephaniah 3:17-20)
5. Remember, He is the God who SAVES! (Psalm 68:19-20)

*Ebenezer means “Thus far the Lord has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12)

5 for Immediate Impetus

1. When panicked, BE STILL (Psalm 46:10)

2. When afraid, PRAY (2 Chronicles 20:12)
3. When in doubt, ASK (Matthew 14:28)
4. When recognized, RESPOND (John 21:7)

5. When promoted, PRAISE! (2 Samuel 7:18-22)

5 for Intimate Intellect

1. KNOW He loved you first (1 John 4:19)

2. KNOW the origin of your empathy (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
3. KNOW where to place your expectation (Psalm 62:5-8)
4. KNOW the source or your strength (2 Corinthians 12:9-11)
5. KNOW what you know (Matthew 6:33)

5 for Unshakable Unction

1. He has ETERNALLY called you (Romans 11:28)

2. He has ETERNALLY inscribed you (Isaiah 49:16)
3. He has ETERNALLY changed you (2 Corinthians 5:17)
4. He has ETERNALLY forgiven you (Isaiah 43:25)
5. He has ETERNALLY loved you (Jeremiah 31:3)

5 for the Greater Calling

1. Called to be a WAY MAKER (Isaiah 40:3)
2. Called to be a TRUTH SHARER (Jeremiah 1:5-8)
3. Called to be a BREECH REPAIRER (Isaiah 58:10-12)
4. Called to be a PEACE PRODUCER (Matthew 5:9)
5. Called to be a WORLD CHANGER! (Matthew 28:19-20)

5 for Divine Determination

1. All is not lost, seek WISDOM (Nehemiah 1:11)

2. All is not lost, stay HOPE-filled (Genesis 41:19-14; 39-40)
3. All is not lost, be LOYAL (Ruth 1:16)
4. All is not lost, keep PRAYING (Jonah 2:1-9)
5. All is not lost, FULL STOP! (Luke 24:1-8)

5 for Setting the Pace

1. Keep the DISCIPLINE, the training is needed (Jeremiah 12:5; 2 Timothy 4:5-7)
2. Keep the GOAL in sight, He is faithful (2 Corinthians 6:4-10)
3. Keep the FAITH, the answer is coming (Daniel 10:11-12;19)
4. Keep the HOPE alive, it sets an example (2 Corinthians 4:7-17)

5. Keep the PACE, the prize awaits! (1 Corinthians 6:24-27) 

5 for Surrender

1. Surrender in body, CLEAR the Temple (1 Corinthians 6:17-20)

2. Surrender in soul, loss is REDEEMED (Matthew 19:27-29)
3. Surrender in mind, KNOW what you know (Matthew 16:15-19)
4. Surrender in heart, stay UNDIVIDED (Colossians 3:12-16)
5. Surrender in service, FAITH takes action (James 2:14-22)

5 for the Wilderness

1. In the wilderness of doubt, He REVEALS (John 20:25-28)

2. In the wilderness of confusion, He CLARIFIES (Genesis 15:5)
3. In the wilderness of hurt, He COMFORTS (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
4. In the wilderness of loneliness, He is PRESENT (1 Kings 19:9-15)
5. In the wilderness of loss, He is the WAY MAKER (Isaiah 35:3-10)

5 for Questions of the Inquisitive

1. Ask for GUIDANCE in choices (Psalm 25:4-8)

2. Ask for INSTRUCTION in mindfulness (Psalm 90:12)
3. Ask for WISDOM in speaking (Exodus 4:10-12)
4. Ask for HELP to influence generations (Judges 13:8-9)
5. Ask for ASSISTANCE in prayer (Luke 11:1)

5 for Unequalled Acceptance

1. He knows when I falter, and LOVES me still (Jeremiah 12:3-5)

2. He knows when I am fearful, and LOVES me still (Mark 6:48-50)
3. He knows when I am overcome, and LOVES me still (Matthew 25:41-46)
4. He knows when I am faithless, and LOVES me still (2 Timothy 2:13)
5. He knows when I will fail, and LOVES ME STILL! (Matthew 25:31-35)

5 for Weakness

1. Weakness in waiting is RESTORATIVE (Isaiah 40:31)
2. Weakness is the beginning of STRENGTH (Joel 3:10)
3. Weakness is a position for His PRESENCE (2 Corinthians 12:9-10)
4. Weakness is dwarfed by His ABILITY (Matthew 11:28-30)
5. Weakness doesn’t lessen the power of His GLORY! (2 Chronicles 20:12-15)

5 for Holding On

1. Hold on, He is POWERFUL (2 Kings 6:16-17)

2. Hold on, He is MERCIFUL (Lamentations 3:21-23)

3. Hold on, He is PATIENT (2 Peter 3:9)

4. Hold on, He is GOOD (Daniel 3:16-18)

5. Hold on, He is a PROMISE KEEPER (John 14:18-27)

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 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)