SOAP: Be encouraging

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Observation: God wants us to reassure each other and be encouraging so that we won’t be led astray. Application: Encouragement is a very strong tool—as is doubt. Satan would [...]

SOAP: Gotta keep from being tempted to rush my time with God

Scripture: Mark 14: 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. Observation: Stay on guard against temptation Application: I’ve been focusing my SOAP posts on my husband lately, as I am working through the Power of a Praying Wife. I have to [...]

Blast away Boredom with a Lemonade Stand

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Host a Lemonade Stand Host an old-fashioned lemonade stand today. Mix up some lemonade, pop some popcorn and see what sells. [...]

SOAP: Praying about temptation

Scripture: Luke 22:40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” Observation: Jesus instructed the disciples to ask for strength from God that they would not be tempted. Application: God wants us to call on him for help. And he knows the power Satan can have. Jesus [...]

Blast away Boredom with Television (Yes, it is okay.)

Check back every Monday through Thursday for ideas to have more fun all summer long. Need more ideas? Try this one to get you set for anytime boredom sets in… On with today’s idea… Scheduled/  intentional television Television can be a mind-numbing escape route or a well-used tool. Find shows your family enjoys and schedule [...]

SOAP: What are his needs?

Scripture: Philippians 2:4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. Observation: Don’t be selfish and just concern yourself with your needs and interests: Consider others, too. Application: The Power of a Praying Wife uses this verse in the chapter about affection, and shows [...]

SOAP: Praying for *blush* my husband’s sexuality

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7: 4-5 4The wife’s body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband’s body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. 5Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote [...]

Welcome BlogHoppers!

Welcome to Mom’s Toolbox, BlogHoppers and everyone else who is visiting! This summer I’ve been on the go a lot more than I realized I would be, so my blog posts haven’t been as regular as I had anticipated. And, because of that, I’m releasing myself from my self-imposed blogging deadlines for awhile. If you [...]

SOAP: Praying about finances

Scripture: Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; The Lord delivers him in times of trouble. Observation: God will help those who also help those who need it. Application: The chapter of The Power of a Praying Wife I read and prayed today discusses prayers for your husband in terms of [...]

Prayer for the Praying Wives

Tonight I am hosting the second meeting of our Power of a Praying Wife study group. We will discuss the book through chapter two, His Work. As I was studying this morning, I began to pray for our group, and any others who might also be meeting in person, as well as our virtual group [...]

SOAP: I’ve been busy and yet lazy

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18 Because of laziness the building decays, and through idleness of hands the house leaks. Observation: Being lazy brings destruction Application: I’ve been going through The Power of a Praying Wife to use as a guide in my devotional/ SOAP time lately and finding many ways to pray for my husband. This verse, [...]

SOAP: Treating my husband with respect, not hot-headedness

So hot-headeness is not a word…. I hope you’ll let that one slide today. Scripture: Ephesians 5:33 So again I say, each man must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Observation: God wants me to have respect for my husband. Application: I would bet He also wants [...]

SOAP: Guidance at work for my husband

Scripture: Psalm 90:17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; Establish the work of our hands for us— Yes, establish the work of our hands. Observation: We want to follow the Lord’s direction for our work, and for the Lord’s favor to be on us. Application: I think my husband does [...]

Making a Powerful, Prayerful SOAP Change

I’m planning to change my Bible reading schedule for a few months, which will impact my SOAP devotional. Since some of you may be reading with me, I thought I should alert you to the change. I’ll still be using the SOAP format, I just won’t be using the Bible in a Year reading plan [...]

SOAP: Pray with belief, not exasperation

I’m deviating from the original Bible reading plan. I hope to explain later. Here’s what I have for today: Mark 11: 24 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Observation: Have some faith in your prayers: believe they will be answered [...]

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