Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: I’m praying for you
Scripture: Romans 15:13 So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Observation/Application: (I am combining the two because I think this verse is pretty straightforward.) I write a lot…
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SOAP: Do the right thing
Scripture: Proverbs 22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold. Observation: It is more important to do what is right than to do what will bring money. Application: This is something that I really want my children to understand. Sure, money brings…
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SOAP: The Conversation with Christ test
Scripture: Romans13:13 (partial) We should be decent and true in everything we do, so that everyone can approve of our behavior. Observation: Do the right thing. You are representing Christ. Application: Everything I do should pass the Conversation with Christ test. If I was talking to Jesus, I would want to be able to talk…
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SOAP: Committing your work to God = Success
Scripture: Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed. Observation: Do everything for the Lord and success will follow. Application: Stopping and analyzing my motives, then committing my efforts and plans to the Lord, will bring true success. Prayer: Lord, you know that this is a struggle for me.…
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SOAP: Stay calm and make fewer mistakes as a result
Scripture: Proverbs 14: 29 Those who control their anger will have great understanding; those with a hasty temper will make mistakes. Observation: Stay calm and keep your anger in check and you will make fewer mistakes. Application: I need to keep working towards controlling my frustration when my children disobey. It’s humbling to admit that…