Month: July 2009

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…