Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts
Showing posts with label encouragement. Show all posts

Thursday, January 26, 2023

5 for Rapid Response

1. In confusing times respond, “EXPAND my perspective.” (Psalm 61:1-2)
2. When faith falters respond, “HELP my unbelief.” (Mark 9:22-23)
3. Hearing a call respond, “SPEAK, I’m listening.” (1 Samuel 3:7-9)
4. When amazed respond, “Here I am.” (Exodus 3:3-4)
5. Overhearing a need respond, “I am AVAILABLE.” (Isaiah 6:8)


Wednesday, January 25, 2023

5 for Pressing On!

1. Stay FOCUSED, He understands (Hebrews 12:1-3)
2. Don’t give up, He REVEALS reinforcements (1 Kings 19:4; 14-18; 2 Kings 6:17)
3. HE has enough faith, when mine falters (Mark 22-23)
4. KNOW there are great things ahead (Philippians 3:12-17)
5. All is NEVER lost! (2 Chronicles 20:12-17)


Tuesday, January 24, 2023

5 for the Process

1. In the despair of darkness, TREASURE is revealed (Isaiah 45:3)
2. In the pain of suffering, OBEDIENCE is developed (Hebrews 5:8)
3. In the time of testing, PATIENCE is perfecting (James 1:3-4)
4. In the fires of refinement, WARRIORS are readied (Isaiah 54:16)
5. In the process of learning, PEACE is pronounced (Matthew 11:29)


Monday, January 23, 2023

5 for Optimal Harvest

1. Participate with PRAYER (Luke 10:2)
2. PREPARATION yields a Harvest (Matthew 13:3-8)
3. ENGAGE for an expanded vision (Genesis 15:2-6)
4. PATIENCE is perfecting (James 1:2-4)
5. The OUTCOME is His responsibility (1 Corinthians 3:6-9)


Sunday, January 22, 2023

5 for the In Between Times

1. REMEMBER the vision (Habakkuk 2:3)
2. His PATIENCE is not punishment (2 Peter 3:9)
3. ENDURE, the Truth is known (Hebrews 11:27)
4. Live in HOPEFUL expectation (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18)
5. HOLD ON, He IS coming soon (Revelation 22:20) 


Saturday, January 21, 2023

5 for Waiting Not Wasting

1. Be MINDFUL, it’s not about you (Isaiah 50:4-5)
2. Be WATCHING, remember the promises (Habakkuk 2:1-4)
3. Be OBSERVANT, this is a unique opportunity (Habakkuk 1:5)
4. Be PATIENT, His timing has purpose (2 Peter 3:9)
5. Be STILL! He IS who He says He is (Psalm 46:10)


Friday, January 20, 2023

5 for Advancing the Kingdom

1. UNDERSTAND this unique position (Nehemiah 1:11)
2. ENGAGE others for resources (Nehemiah 2:2-8)
3. ASSESS the present situation (Nehemiah 2:12-16)
4. ENLIST and encourage people to assist in the task (Nehemiah 2:17-20)
5. Be the REPAIRER OF THE BREACH! (Isaiah 58:8-12)


Thursday, January 19, 2023

5 for Carpe Diem

1. Today I may have a MOUNTAINTOP experience to prepare me for the valley (Matthew 17:1-9)
2. Today I may have a VALLEY experience to prepare me for the mountaintop (Psalm 23)
3. Today I will SHARE the hope of His vision (Proverbs 29:18)
4. Today I will HOLD ON in faith for things I can't see (Hebrews 11:1)
5. Today I will EMBRACE the Angels encamped around me (Psalm 91:11; 2 Kings 6:17)


Wednesday, January 18, 2023

5 for New Directions

1. EMBRACE His mercy (Lamentations 3:21-23)
2. WAIT for His timing (Isaiah 40:29-31)
3. LISTEN for the next step (Isaiah 30:21)
4. TRUST His direction (Proverbs 3:5-6)
5. REFLECT on His expansive LOVE! (Ephesians 1:18-19)


Tuesday, January 17, 2023

5 for the Power of Faith

1. Your faith can determine the OUTCOME (Matthew 21:21)
2. Your faith is RESTORATIVE (James 5:15)
3. Your faith INFLUENCES action (Matthew 9:2; 18; 22; 29)
4. Your faith is EXEMPLARY (Matthew 8:10)
5. Your faith COUNTS! (Genesis 15:6)


Monday, January 16, 2023

5 for His Willingness

1. OVERCOME fear, He is willing (Matthew 15:23-28)
2. LEAN IN when in doubt, He is willing (Mark 9:22-24)
3. ASK confidently, He is willing (Luke 11:9-13)
4. Approach with FAITH, He is willing (Matthew 8:2-3)
5. RECEIVE! He was, He is, He will forever be willing! (Mark 14:36; Hebrews 12:2)


Sunday, January 15, 2023

5 for Rock Solid Resilience

1. Ask for greater VISION (Psalm 61:2)
2. REMEMBER how far you have come (Isaiah 51:1-3)
3. BUILD on His firm foundation (Matthew 7:24-25)
4. Take REFUGE when necessary (Psalm 18:2)
5. PRAISE anchors hope! (1 Samuel 2:1-2)


Saturday, January 14, 2023

5 for Daily Duties

1. SERVE, even legitimate adversaries (John 13:11-17)
2. TEACH, expand the Harvest (Matthew 28:20)
3. ENCOURAGE, people need and notice (1 Thessalonians 5:11)
4. HEAL, words have power (Matthew 28:20)
5. He is invested in your SUCCESS (John 14:12-13)


Friday, January 13, 2023

5 for Treasure Hunting

1. The cost of following is COUNTED (Mark 10:29-30)
2. Perceived lack interrupts treasure SEEKERS (Matthew 6:31-33)
3. Find JOY in hidden discoveries (Matthew 13:44)
4. Seek WISDOM like a treasure hunter (Proverbs 2:1-6)
5. In darkness FAVOR and treasure is revealed (Isaiah 45:3)


Thursday, January 12, 2023

5 for Seeking Sight

1. INTERCEDE for revelation over fear (2 Kings 6:17)
2. Be PATIENT, He shows up (Luke 2:26-30)
3. The blessing is in BELIEVING (John 20:29)
4. Mine the darkness for TREASURES (Isaiah 45:3)
5. Remember FAITH keeps seeking before seeing (Hebrews 11:1)


Wednesday, January 11, 2023

5 for Silence in the Presence

1. SILENCE, while questioning the next move (Psalm 46:10-11)
2. SILENCE, when assessing circumstances (Genesis 24:21-26)
3. SILENCE, a spirit of trust waits (Lamentations 3:25-26)
4. SILENCE, He IS fighting for you (Exodus 14:14)
5. SILENCE, Heaven has received your prayers (Revelation 8:1-4)


Tuesday, January 10, 2023

5 for Altar Building

1. In the midst of REDEMPTION, build an altar (Genesis 8:16-22)
2. As an act of OBEDIENCE, build an altar (Genesis 22:9)
3. After an answer to PRAYER, build an altar (Genesis 35:1-3)
4. When wrestling with DOUBT, build an altar (Judges 6:15-24)
5. Acknowledge through WORSHIP, build an altar (Joshua 8:30-35)


Monday, January 9, 2023

5 for the Art of Negotiation

1. Negotiation takes POSITION (2 Corinthians 5:20)
2. Negotiation takes INITIATIVE (Genesis 18:22-33)
3. Negotiation takes COURAGE (Matthew 15:23-28)
4. Negotiation takes BOLD ACTION (Isaiah 43:26)
5. Negotiation takes AUTHORITY (Hebrews 4:16)


Sunday, January 8, 2023

5 for Kindness to Strangers

1. REMEMBER your own history (Exodus 23:9)
2. Greet strangers with ENTHUSIASM (Genesis 18:1-3)
3. Chance encounters can have DIVINE origins (Acts 8:26-39)
4. KINDNESS counts ! (Matthew 25:37-40)
5. An extension of HOSPITALITY may surprise you. (Hebrews 13:2)

Saturday, January 7, 2023

5 for Not Knowing

1. The vision takes FAITH, but He is trustworthy (Genesis 15:5-6)
2. The PROTECTION is promised, move forward (Exodus 14:13-15)
3. The VICTORY is guaranteed, keep marching on (Joshua 6:15-20)
4. No matter what, STAND on the known (Daniel 3:16-18)
5. The future is SECURE, advance with confidence (Hebrews 11:8)