5 for the Downcast

1. My pain has PURPOSE (2 Corinthians 1:3-6)
2. He has COMPASSION for my circumstance (Matthew 9:36)
3. He REGARDS my condition (Matthew 9:27-29)
4. He is PRESENT in my brokenness (Psalm 34:17-18)
5. It came to pass... it did not come to stay! (Psalm 30:5)

5 for the Unanswered

1. He gives HOPE when all seems lost (Jeremiah 29:11)
2. He knows the PLAN he has for my life (Ephesians 2:10)
3. He brings PEACE in desperate times (Matthew 8:23-27)
4. He WILL COMPLETE the work guaranteed (Philippians 1:6)
5. He requires and rewards FAITH! (Hebrews 11:6; 13-16)

5 for the Expectation

1. Expect His GRACE (Romans 5:2-8)
2. Expect His ANSWER (John 16:22-24)
3. Expect His HEALING (Matthew 8:8-10)
4. Expect His PEACE (John 16:33)
5. Expect His RETURN! (Revelation 22:17-20)

5 for Dysregulation

1. Be CALM (Isaiah 30:15)
2. Be STILL (Psalm 46:10)
3. Be at PEACE (1 Corinthians 14:33)
4. Be PATIENT (James 1:4-5)
5. Be LISTENING (1 Kings 19:9-13)

5 for Finding the Way

1. The wilderness EDUCATES (Isaiah 45:2-3)
2. The wilderness bears GLORIFYING gifts (Exodus 36:1-2)
3. The wilderness holds GRACE (Jeremiah 31:2-3)
4. The wilderness contains PROVISION (Deuteronomy 2:7)
5. The wilderness is about to CHANGE! (Isaiah 35:1-10)

5 for the Hard Goodbyes

1. He PROMISES a day free from sorrow and pain (Revelation 21:4)
2. He personally NAVIGATES our journey of grief (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
3. His future SURPASSES our wildest dreams (1 Corinthians 2:9)
4. He is preparing a GLORIOUS welcome (John 14:1-3)
5. He KNOWS! (Psalm 116:15)

5 for Cradling

1. His CONCERN substantiates (Psalm 139:17-18)
2. His PROXIMITY validates (Matthew 10:30-31)
3. His PRESENCE consoles (Psalm 34:17-18)
4. His GENTLENESS comforts (Isaiah 46:4)
5. His LOVE RESTORES! (Psalm 23:1-3)

5 for Connection

1. PREPARE hearts with LOVE (John 13:34-35)
2. ENCOURAGE hearts with PRAISE (Ephesians 5:19)
3. SHAPE hearts with THE WORD (Colossians 3:14-16)
4. STRENGTHEN hearts with TESTIMONY (Luke 22:31-32)
5. HEAL hearts with PRAYER (James 5:13-20)

5 for Grief

1. He KNOWS the deepest darkest sorrow I have (Isaiah 53:3) 
2. He CARRIES my pain (Isaiah 53:4) 
3. He PURCHASED my healing (Isaiah 53:5) 
4. He BOUGHT my peace (Isaiah 53:5) 
5. He LOVES ME! (John 3:16)

5 for Fortitude

1. WITH HIM nothing is insurmountable (Jeremiah 32:17; 27)
2. His PROVISION for my problem is perfect (Isaiah 59:16-17)
3. His PRESENCE empowers me (Philippians 4:13)
4. He is PREPARED to act on my behalf (Psalm 68:28)
5. HE SHOWS UP! (2 Corinthians 12:9)