5 for Counted Joy

1. Distressed—count it all joy (1 Peter 1:6-7)

2. Trials—count it all joy (James 1:2)

3. Suffering—count it all joy (Romans 8:18)

4. Enduring—count it all joy (James 5:11)

5. Keep learning—count it ALL JOY (Philippians 4:11-14)

5 for Obedience

1. Obedience isn’t always pleasant (Jeremiah 12:1-5)

2. Obedience serves as a witness (Ezekiel 24:16-18)

3. Obedience precedes answers (Genesis 22:2-18)

4. Obedience is always better than sacrifice (Micah 6:7-8)

5: Obedience is life shaping! (Hebrews 5:8)

5 for Participation Pleasure

1. He established this work, He’s in charge (Colossians 3:23-24)

2. He crafted this work, for His purpose (Ephesians 2:10)

3. He created this work, for His pleasure (Philippians 2:13)

4. He remembers your work, press on (1 Corinthians 15:58)

5. HE WILL FINISH this work! (Philippians 1:6)

5 for Doubt Relief

1. I will fix my eyes on the NEXT STEP not the distance left (Proverbs 4:25-26)

2. I will FOCUS on HIM not on my doubt (Hebrews 12:2)

3. I will FOCUS on HIM not on the storm of circumstance (Matthew 14:27-31)

4. I will focus on GIVING THANKS (Philippians 4:6-8)

5. I will fix my eyes on the PROMISED LAND! (Hebrews 11:13-16)

5 for Dubiety*

1. He RESPONDS to seekers (Judges 6:37-40)
2. He ENGAGES those who question (Mark 9:23-25)
3. He EMBRACES the inquirer (John 20:25-28)
4. He brings and EXPANDED perspective (Genesis 15:5)
5. He knows, He knows, He KNOWS! (Genesis 18:12-14)

*the state of being unsure of something

5 to Lift my Head

1. He GUIDES me through places of lack (Isaiah 58:11)

2. He LIFTS my head when I face discouragement (Psalm 3:3)

3. He changes my PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:2)

4. He uses me to REPAIR and RESTORE the broken (Isaiah 58:12)

5. He is on the way! (Luke 21:28)

5 for the Deficit

1. My deficit illustrates the source of my STRENGTH (Judges 6:12-16)

2. My deficit brings evidence to His POWER (Isaiah 54:1-3)

3. My deficit broken, brings PROVISION (Matthew 14:16-21)

4. My deficit is part of His PLAN (Luke 22:31-34)

5. My deficit is defined by the DIVINE (2 Corinthians 12:7-10)

5 for Bringing it On!

1. He is bringing PROVISION from unexpected places (Isaiah 43:19)

2. He is bringing forth NEW GROWTH (2 Samuel 23:4)

3. He is OVERFLOWING with amazing things we can't imagine (Luke 24:1-6)

4. He is bringing HEALING in broken places (Malachi 4:2)

5. He is bringing JOY from unspeakable sorrow (Isaiah 61:3)

5 for the Furnace

1. He TRUSTS me with this trial (Luke 22:28-32)

2. I have been PREPARED with His truth (John 16:33)

3. Present problems happen in light of His PROMISE (Romans 8:17-18)

4. I am being REFINED (Isaiah 48:10)

5. He is PRESENT! (Isaiah 43:1-5)

5 for the Future

1. He knows the outcome of EVERYTHING (even elections) (Isaiah 46:8-10)

2. I have NOTHING to fear (Isaiah 44:6-8)

3. He turns sorrow into REJOICING (Revelation 21:3-5)

4. A DIVINE exchange awaits me (Romans 8:17-18)

5. Maranatha! (Zephaniah 3:14-20)

5 for Contentment

1. I am content in darkness, for there, He reveals TREASURES (Isaiah 45:3)

2. I am content with difficulties, knowing He has DEFEATED them! (John 16:33)

3. I am content with persecution, for He is PERFECTING my reward (Matthew 5:11-12)

4. I am content with distress, for He develops my JOY (James 1:2-4)

5. I am content in weakness, for He is my STRENGTH (2 Corinthians 12:9)

5 for the Next Step

1. He REVEALS Himself in the wilderness of my circumstance (Isaiah 40:3-5)

2. He is PRESENT in the peril (Isaiah 43:1-5)

3. He SATISFIES me in times of sorrow (Isaiah 58:10-12)

4. He BANDAGES my brokenness (Psalm 34:17-18)

5. He is MAKING A WAY where there is none (Isaiah 43:18-19)

5 for the Remnant

1. The remnant watches for REDEMPTION (Psalm 130:5-8)

2. The remnant brings HOPE (2 Samuel 22:18-44)

3. The remnant takes root and THRIVES (Isaiah 37:30-35)

4. The remnant unites and establishes PURPOSE (1 Kings 19:3-18)

5. The remnant shares in His JOY (Psalm 126:1-6)

5 for Fortification *

1. He FORTIFIES me for this particular fight (Jeremiah 1:18-19)

2. Resolve grounds itself with TRUTH (Isaiah 50:7-10)

3. The winning strategy is anchored in TRUST (2 Chronicles 20:12-20)

4. Although victory is currently obscured, it is GUARANTEED (Isaiah 49:25)

5. ADVANCE! (Exodus 14:13-19)

*Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble. Say to those with anxious heart, "Take courage, fear not. Behold, your God will come with vengeance, the recompose of God will come, but He will save you."  Isaiah 35:3-4

5 for the Journey

1. He ESTABLISHES my direction (Proverbs 16:9)

2. He KNOWS when I set out for the journey (Psalm 139:1-3)

3. He will INSTRUCT me in the path to take (Isaiah 30:21)

4. He SUSTAINS me for the trip (Isaiah 40:29-31)

5. He gives me a NEW PERSPECTIVE along the way (Psalm 61:2)

5 for Focus

1. Focus brings His PRESENCE (Philippians 4:8-9)

2. Focus brings INTIMACY (Colossians 3:2-3)

3. Focus brings HOPE (Hebrews 12:2-3)

4. Focus brings PROVISION (Matthew 6:30-34)

5. Focus brings PEACE (Isaiah 26:3)

5 for the Designated Representative*

1. As His Ambassador I represent His COMPASSION (2 Corinthians 5:20)

2. As His Ambassador I extend the work of RECONCILIATION (2 Corinthians 5:18)  

3. As His Ambassador I am fully EQUIPPED when unrest breaks out (Ephesians 6:10-18)

4. As His Ambassador I am PROTECTED on sovereign territory (Psalm 61:3; Proverbs 18:10)

5. As His Ambassador I have full AUTHORITY (2 Corinthians 5:20)

*Ambassadors do NOT live on the resources of the country they are in, but on the resources of The One they represent!

5 for Days of Labor

1. I am LED beside still waters (Psalm 23:2)

2. He RESTORES me (Psalm 23:3)

3. In Him I find REST (Matthew 11:28)

4. All the promises of God are YES AND AMEN in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20)

5. He FINISHED the job at the Cross (Colossians 2:14)

5 for Surpassing Greatness!*

1. I have all kinds of trouble BUT He will not allow it to crush me 

2. I have no idea what to do next BUT He knows exactly what to do 

3. I have bee spiritually terrorized BUT He will never leave my side

4. I have been knocked down BUT He will see to it I'm not destroyed 

5. MY LIFE and persevering carries the evidence of HIS SURPASSING GREATNESS

*2 Corinthians 4:7-18

5 for the Effectual Fervent

1. He CHOSE ME for His great plans (John 15:16)
2. He is on my side (1 John 2:1)
3. Right now all over the world PEOPLE ARE PRAYING for ME (Colossians 1:9)
4. Right now The HOLY SPIRIT IS PRAYING for ME (Romans 8:26)
5. Right now JESUS IS PRAYING for ME (Luke 22:31)