SOAP Daily Devotional: Focus on the Lord and bear fruit

When I’m not reading through the Bible in 90 Days, I use this reading plan to keep me in the Word daily.

If you aren’t already following a daily plan, or you are between plans, I hope you’ll consider joining me. Just jump in on today’s date.

Today’s Reading: John 15-18

Here’s what I heard today using SOAP:

Scripture:  John 15:7-8

7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

Observation:

Stay with me,  hear my words and remember them, let them be your guide and then what you ask for you will be given so that others will see my power through you.

Application:

Keeping the words of the God in my heart will help me to keep my focus on the Lord. Keeping my focus in the Lord will allow me to do extraordinary things, all for the glory of God.

Prayer:

Lord, please keep my focus on you.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday things, as well as in the hustle and bustle of serving you, sometimes it is easy to lose sight of your will and instead confuse it with mine. Thank you for this reminder to always place you first and to seek your will and guidance first. When I am in tune with you, you will grant me success and when I am in tune with you, you will be glorified through my efforts.

Lord, please guide me and the Bible in 90 Days lead team as we prepare for and then help all those who want to read your Word in its entirety with us in 90 days. When we get overwhelmed with life, help us to remember to stop, seek you and follow your lead.

I also pray for all those deciding to read with us and those who are already committed. Guide each one in staying close to you so that they may hear your prodding, your encouragement and your word for each of them.

Please, Lord, help each of us to bear much fruit for you. And help our hearts to be in the right place (focused on you) through all of our efforts. For when that happens, there is no doubt much fruit will blossom.

Thank you, Lord, for your love and guidance.