Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals

  • What is SOAP? Or how do I journal my journey

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    This post was originally shared in July of 2008. I think it is important, though, so I am re-posting as part of the Works for Me Wednesday “greatest hits.” Hope you enjoy and are inspired to try it for yourself… My church’s senior pastor shared a simple, yet meaningful journaling format called SOAP back in December…

  • SOAP: Stop doubting. Just believe.

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    Scripture: Mark 9:23-24 23“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.”24 The father instantly replied, “I do believe, but help me not doubt!” Observation: In this passage a man has asked Jesus to free his son of an evil spirit within him. The disciples were unable to…

  • SOAP: What does HE want me to do with my time?

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    Scripture: Psalm 90:12 Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may grow in wisdom Psalm 90:17 And may the Lord or God show us his approval and make our efforts successful. Yes! Make our efforts successful Observation: Guide me. Show me what to do. Help me to use time wisely…

  • SOAP Acts 28

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    Scripture: Acts 28:30-31 For the next two years, Paul lived in his own rented house. He welcomed all who visited him, proclaiming the kingdom of God with all boldness and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ. And no one tried to stop him. Observation: During this time, Paul was still under guard awaiting trial in…

  • SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

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    Scripture: Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him. Application: Just this morning I was in a…

  • SOAP: Do the right thing

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    Scripture: Numbers 25: 9 Then Festus, wanting to please the Jews, asked him, “Are you willing to go to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there?” Numbers 25:25 (partial) But in my opinion he has done nothing worthy of death…. Numbers 25:26 (partial) But what shall I write the emperor? For there is no real…

  • SOAP: Stop doing nothing

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    Scripture: Numbers 24:25 (partial) As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified… Numbers 24:27 (partial) … And because Felix wanted to gain favor with the Jewish leaders, he left Paul in prison. Observation: Paul is telling Felix about life with Jesus Christ and this stirs Felix’s…

  • I must stop talking and get back to doing

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    Scripture: Acts 17:21 (All the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spent their time doing nothing but talking about and listening to the latest ideas.) Observation: I’m skipping this section today. Application: I don’t know much about these people, except that they were idol worshippers, worshipping a whole collection of things, including an unknown…

  • Seeking self-control, patience and more good stuff

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    Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23 22But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self control… ** I am deviating from the reading schedule this morning. But I feel this needs focus from me. Hope you don’t mind. Observation: If…

  • All good things are from God, my master

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    Scripture: Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Master! All the good things I have are from you.” Observation: God is in charge of him (me) and all the good thing is his life (my life) are gifts from God. Application: On my first reading this morning I glossed right over this…

  • Can our pleading change the big stuff?

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    Scripture: Exodus 32:11, 14 11But Moses pleaded with the Lord his God not to do it. “O Lord!” he exclaimed. “Why are you so angry with your own people whom you brought from the land of your Egypt with such great power and mighty acts?” 14So the Lord withdrew his threat and didn’t bring against…

  • Why all the details?

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    Scripture: Exodus 28-29 I’m taking a break from the regular SOAP format this morning because I have a question: Why did God set aside so many elaborate details for Aaron, his clothes, offerings and the like? There must be a good reason because it is in the Bible and a lot of space is dedicated…

  • Could I amaze with boldness?

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    Scripture: Acts 4:13 The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. Observation: Peter and John were regular guys proclaiming and doing extraordinary things.…

  • No more maggots from my manna

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    (I hope I didn’t gross you out with my title.  It is kind of icky.) Scripture: Exodus 16:17-20 17So the people of Israel went out and gathered this food-some getting more, and some getting less. 18By gathering two quarts for each person, everyone had just enough. Those who gathered a lot had nothing left over,…

  • When the storms don’t let up

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    Scripture: Exodus 7:3 But I will cause Pharaoh to be stubborn so I can multiply my miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt. Observation: I really want to get everyone’s attention, so I am going to perform lots of miraculous signs. Application: If you are reading along (I still have free bookmarks with…