Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: The Lord gives wisdom
Today’s reading: Today I read through Proverbs 2. I will continue with a chapter of Proverbs a day until July 5 when I will begin the Bible in 90 Days. Scriprture: Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. Observation: The Lord shares true knowledge. Application: If you…
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Psalms SOAP: Have no fear
Day 46 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 110-113 (Thanks, Ruth in the Desert, for your great reading schedule!) Scripture: Psalm 112: 7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Observation: He who trusts in the Lord will have an eternal perspective and…
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Psalms SOAP: May the Lord be exalted!
Day 45 of the Psalms in 60 Days Today’s Reading: Psalms 108-109 Scripture: Psalm 108: 5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth. Observation: May the Lord truly be glorified and His amazing power be revered everywhere! Application: I do want the entire earth to revere…
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Proverbs SOAP: Help the poor or else be wicked
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 29:7 The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. Observation: Care for the poor or else you are wicked. Application: I’m not exactly sure just what my direct application for this today is, but I think God is working on…
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Proverbs SOAP: Give to the poor. Don’t ignore their requests for help
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will lack nothing, but he who closes his eyes to them receives many curses. Observation: Give to the poor and don’t ignore them. Application: I live in a city where I’ve been asked several times for money by people walking…
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Proverbs SOAP: Diligence, consideration and duty will be rewarded
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 27: 18 He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who looks after his master will be honored. Observation: Diligence, consideration and duty will be rewarded. Application: Perhaps God is saying here that we should tend to the tasks set before us diligently,…
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Proverbs SOAP: A call for your help on foolishness
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Ummm, I’m taking a break from SOAP for the day because, well, I’m a bit confused and thought maybe you could help. Scripture: Today we are to be reading and selecting a verse from Proverbs 26 that jumps out and I can’t seem to get past Proverbs 26: 4-5:…
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Proverbs SOAP: Don’t chase riches of the wrong kind
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 23:4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. Observation: Watch where you are placing your focus and be sure it is in the right places. Do not shoot for the wrong things and spread yourself too thin. Application: This one…
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Proverbs SOAP: Please help with my cheerful heart
Scripture: Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up bones. Observation: Having the right frame of mind can make all the difference… A happy outlook brings healing. Application: Today and tomorrow I and 12,999 cyclists are riding in a bicycle ride from Houston to Austin (about 180 miles) to…
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Proverbs SOAP: I’ve gotta watch my tone and words
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Observation: I think this refers both to the actual words spoken as well as to the tone used. Application: I could do a better job watching my tone and thinking before I speak.…
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Proverbs SOAP: On being neighborly and sharing….
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy. Observation: It is sinful to not care for those around you. Those who help others will be rewarded. Application: On first reading of this passage, I thought about my neighbors…
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Proverbs SOAP: Be diligent to get things done
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 13: 4 The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. Observation: Simply wanting something won’t get it for you. Working hard for it, bit by bit, will. Application: If I really want to achieve something I can’t just ‘want’ it……
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Proverbs SOAP: Listen to advice
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice. Observation: Only fools assume they have everything right on their own. Those who are wise (or long to be wise) seek out and listen to solid advice. Application: Seek out…
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Proverbs SOAP: Accept instruction and be wiser
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. Observation: Those who are wise and righteous will benefit from instruction. Application: Typically I would see this scripture, hop into mom/ helper mode and feel…
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Proverbs SOAP: Blessed is the one who pursues wisdom
A Chapter of Proverbs a Day… Scripture: Proverbs 8: 34 Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. Observation: This section of Proverbs is talking about wisdom. I believe the Bible is saying that those who fervently seek wisdom in the Lord will be rewarded. Application:…