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.
Instructions for S.O.A.P. journaling...
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 Value of Friendship
Scripture 1 Kings 4:5 “Azariah the son of Nathan was over the officers; Zabud the son of Nathan was priest and king’s friend;” Observation What a fascinating detail to include in this list! Amid the names of King Solomon’s officers,…
Seeing Value, Lending Momentum
Scripture 1 Chronicles 22:9-10, 19 9 Behold, a son shall be born to you who shall be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his surrounding enemies. For his name shall be Solomon, and I will give…
Responding to Lawlessness
Scripture Matthew 24:10-12 10 And then many will fall away and betray one another and hate one another. 11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. Observation…
Stop Trying!
Scripture 1 Chronicles 13:9-10 9 And when they came to the threshing floor of Chidon, Uzzah put out his hand to take hold of the ark, for the oxen stumbled. 10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah, and…
Eyes On The Mission
Scripture Matthew 10:12-13, 17, 42 12 As you enter the house, give it your greeting. 13 If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. 17…
Right Heart, Right Actions
Scripture Matthew 9:12-13 12 But when Jesus heard this, He said, It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. 13 But go and learn what this means: `I DESIRE COMPASSION, AND NOT SACRIFICE,’ for…
Listen Closely
Scripture 1 Samuel 24:4 “Now’s your opportunity!” David’s men whispered to him. “Today the Lord is telling you, ‘I will certainly put your enemy into your power, to do with as you wish.’” Observation David had an incredible opportunity to…
No More Assumptions!
Scripture Joshua 22:26-27 26 Therefore we said, `Let us build an altar, not for burnt offering or for sacrifice; 27 rather it shall be a witness between us and you and between our generations after us, that we are to perform the…
A Hill To Die On, A Blessing To Give
Scripture Deuteronomy 32:48-50a – 48 The LORD spoke to Moses that very same day, saying, 49 Go up to this mountain of the Abarim, Mount Nebo, which is in the land of Moab opposite Jericho, and look at the land of Canaan,…
‘When’, not ‘If’
Scripture Deuteronomy 20:1 “When you go out to battle against your enemies and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the LORD your God, who brought you up from the…
