Category: SOAP Daily Devotionals
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SOAP: I should work to please God, not people
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4 (partial) …Our purpose is to please God, not people. He is the one who examines the motives of our hearts. Observation: I should work to honor God, not people. Only God can truly understand my motives. And my motives should be to please him alone. Application: Too often I find myself…
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SOAP: What do I focus on first?
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3 As we talk to our God and Father about you, we think of your faithful work, your loving deeds, and your continual anticipation of the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Observation: Paul, Silas and Timothy think of how the Thessalonians are serving the Lord whenever they pray for them. Rather…
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SOAP: I want total reliance
Scripture: Psalm 71:7 My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. Observation: This is a beautiful psalm about complete reliance on the Lord and the peace that comes from that. This verse is something for me to strive toward. Application: There were so many parts of this psalm…
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SOAP: He wants true repentance, not empty ritual
Scripture: Psalm 51:17 The sacrifice you want is a broken spirit. A broken and repentant heart, O God, you will not despise. Observation: God wants us to see our own brokenness and go to him for forgiveness. Application: There seems to be a lot of pageantry associated with religion, but what God truly desires is…
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He will hear me in times of trouble
Scripture: Psalm 20:1 In times of trouble, may the Lord respond to your cry. May the God of Israel keep you safe from all harm. Observation: When you really need it, may the Lord hear you and respond, keeping you safe. Application: I worry about my personal safety and that of my family more than…