For those of you reading along, I am so sorry to be posting my SOAP for chapter 2 late.
It has been an exceptionally full couple of days (or maybe months!!) and I hope not to keep you waiting again during this series. Thanks for hanging in there with me, though, and joining me in the reading. I’ve got my SOAP for chapter 2 ready to share below.
If you aren’t reading with me already, feel free to jump right in where we are and read with us from this point on. We are reading a chapter per week and this week we are reporting on chapter 2 and will read chapter 3. (You can read more about the process here.)
Using the SOAP devotional method, this is what stood out for me:
SCRIPTURE:
Philippians 2:13
For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. (New Living Translation)
for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. (New International Version)
OBSERVATION:
This is after were Paul says to continue obeying God with reverence and fear. He continues to encourage by saying that God is in us, guiding us, provided we have invited Him.
APPLICATION:
This is empowering to me, as it reminds me to look for the Holy Spirit’s leading and listen to it. God wants to guide us, we just need to listen and act.
PRAYER:
Oh, Father, so often I deviate from what you have set before me as your plan for me. Thank you for this reminder that you are always here, beckoning me, waiting on me to just seek you out, listen and follow. Please, Lord, keep this reminder on my heart and mind so that I will seek you more, glorify you more and live the life you have set for me.
So.. what about you? What did you hear God sharing with you in Philippians chapter 2? Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments or even share a link to blog post where you shared your thoughts on this reading.
What’s next?
This week we’ll read Philippians chapter 3 and compare notes next Monday, June 10. (I’m sorry I was late in posting this week. I’ll be better next week.))
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