5 for Shaking Off Shame

1. The Shepherd SEEKS without rebuking (Matthew 18:12-14)

2. The Healer INSPIRES without shaming (Mark 1:40-42)
3. The Teacher ENCOURAGES without condemning (John 8:4-11)
4. The Divine Spouse REDEEMS without regret (Isaiah 54:4-5)
5. The King WAITS with anticipation (Hebrews 4:16; John 14:12-14)

5 for Attitude Adjusting

1. Fearful of your inadequacy? He CARES (John 5:5-8)

2. Worried about provision? He CARES (Matthew 14:14-20)
3. Overwhelmed by “to do?” He CARES (Luke 10:40-42)
4. Navigating crushing circumstances? He CARES (Mark 4:38-40)
5. He cares, He cares, HE CARES! (1 Peter 5:7)

5 for the Work

1. You have a God-given ASSIGNMENT (Jeremiah 1:5)

2. You have a God-given ABILITY (Deuteronomy 8:18)
3. You have a God-given PURPOSE (Ephesians 2:10)
4. You have a God-given GIFT (Exodus 31:3; 35:31-35)
5. You have a God-given OPPORTUNITY (Colossians 3:23-24)

5 for Childlike Wonder

1. BE CHILDLIKE, consider the stars (Psalm 8:3-4)
2. BE CHILDLIKE, observe the birds (Matthew 6:26)
3. BE CHILDLIKE, delight in spring flowers (Matthew 6:28-29)
4. BE CHILDLIKE, it shows humility (Luke 9:47-48)

5. BE CHILDLIKE, KNOW Daddy knows! (Luke 12:29-32)

 

5 for the Lingering Limbo

1. It’s OKAY to not be okay (Mark 9:24)
2. TRUST enough to be directed (Proverbs 3:5-6)
3. Ask for a new PERSPECTIVE (Psalm 61:2)
4. Look around, TREASURE can be discovered (Isaiah 45:3)
5. PRAY, watch for the next thing as the answer (Acts 16:25-31)

5 for Unrestrained Advance

1. Uncharted paths? MOVE FORWARD (Isaiah 35:8)

2. Seas of circumstance? MOVE FORWARD (Exodus 14:13-16)
3. Overwhelming odds? MOVE FORWARD (1 Samuel 14:6)
4. Unconquerable armies? MOVE FORWARD (2 Chronicles 20:2-12)
5. Debilitating details? MOVE FORWARD (2 Corinthians 4:8-16)

5 for Adopted Ambassadors

1. APPOINTMENT is to share His Truth (2 Corinthians 5:20)

2. ASSIGNMENT utilizes His resources (Ephesians 1:18; 3:16-20)
3. FULL ACCESS is granted by Sonship (Hebrews 4:16)
4. RELATIONSHIP is expressed through love (Romans 8:14-16)
5. INHERITANCE is evident by His Spirit (Ephesians 1:13-14)

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)