Devotionals
Daily time in God’s word nourishes your soul, and strengthens you in your walk with God. Use the SOAP method as a practical tool to gain insightful reflections that will deepen your faith.
The S.O.A.P. Journaling Method
SOAP is an acronym and a method of studying God’s word, which teaches us to apply God’s word to our daily lives.
Scripture
Observation
Application
Prayer
Here’s how it works:
- Each day, there is a selection of scriptures which we read through as a church family. The Daily Bible Readings can be found HERE.
- After reading today’s scriptures, think about which verse(s) stood out to you the most. Write this verse down in your journal as the ‘S’ (Scripture)
- Take a few minutes to think about your Scripture, and what it is that caught your attention. Write this down in your journal as the ‘O’ (Observation)
- Think about how this verse applies to your life, keeping in mind the context of the surrounding chapter. Pray for insight, of how God would like to transform your daily decisions through this verse. Write this down in your journal as the ‘A’ (Application)
- Lastly write down a prayer ‘P’ in your journal, asking God for His help to live out the principles that you’ve learned today!
The Right Investments
I want to be the kind of leader that Moses was: flawed and imperfect, but with a desire to invest in those that have been entrusted to me! ============ Scripture Deuteronomy 34:9 “And Joshua the son of Nun was full…
Pain and Blessing
I have so much respect for Jacob! Despite his many flaws, and despite his own grief and anguish in this specific moment, he refused to let his son’s future be determined by misplaced blame. Instead he decided to man up,…
Choosing to Trust
I don’t want to be like Abraham: observing God’s power, but not certain if I can trust Him. I’d rather be a Peter: ready to jump out of the boat at a moment’s notice…imperfect and flawed, but with an almost…
The Value of a Soul
This week I choose to see eternal value in the people around me. Despite their flaws and imperfections, the Creator loves and values them–and so must I. =============================== Scripture Genesis 9:6 “Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man shall…
Sacred Moments
“My decisions become sacred, when I choose to honor God in the mundane tasks of daily life.” ========== Scripture Luke 310-14 10 And the crowds asked him, “What then shall we do?” 11 And he answered them, “Whoever has two…
SOAP Devotions 10-17-24 – Kingdom Results
Following God always costs something. It may cost time, money, popularity, relationships, comfort, or even my life-but there will always be a cost. The question is, what price am I willing to pay, for what result? ==================== Scripture Acts 7:…
Past Victories, Present Miracles
I choose to honor and remember miracles and victories from my past–but I choose to live in the miracle of what God is doing today. ================ Scripture Ezra 3:12 “But many of the priests and Levites and heads of fathers’…
Confirmation and Strength
How do I interact with those around me? Do I settle for shallow praise and flattery, or do I ‘confirm’ people in their calling? When I leave, do people feel challenged, encouraged, and strengthened…or criticized and discouraged? ====================== Scripture Daniel…
Family, not Guests
It’s far simpler and safer to merely be hospitable to people as guests–but God calls me to welcome people into the family. =============================== Scripture Ezekiel 47:21-22 “So shall you divide this land among you according to the tribes of Israel.…
Faithfulness
When others turn a deaf ear, I must keep speaking truth. When others turn away, I must choose obedience instead of discouragement. When others ridicule, I must be faithful. ==================== Scripture Ezekiel 2:7 “And you shall speak my words to…
