1 MAY 22 Sunday SOAPS DEVO

 1 MAY 22 Sunday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 148, 149, 150; Proverbs 1; Exodus 18:1-12; Mark 16:9-20

S- Come and listen to my counsel.  I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise. Proverbs 1:23

O- God is the initiator of our relationship and invites us to come and follow him.  He desires to share the depths of his heart with us in order to establish relationships and to give us wisdom and purpose for this life. This gives us insight into living and peace in the midst of uncertain and fearful times.

A- I will devote myself to the study of the Scriptures in order to discover more of God.  I will apply his word to my life and rest in his wisdom though I don’t always see the future outcomes.  I will obey his word no matter the consequences either positive to me or negative.

P- Lord, I thank you for your word and the wisdom you impart so that we can live abundant lives that glorify you.  Give me the desire to read, mark, and inwardly digest your word and apply it.  Give me a passion for those that don’t know you and share with them the hope I have in you.  Amen.

S- Mosaic, A, B (note: people’s initials or groups to share with)

30 APR 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

 30 APR 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 20; Proverbs 30; 1 Peter 4:7-19; John 16:16-33

S- First, help me never to tell a lie.  Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.  For if I grow rich, I may deny you and say, Who is the Lord? And if I am too poor, I may steal and thus insult God’s holy name.  Proverbs 30:8-9

O- I’ve been with very little, have had a lot, and everywhere in between.  Learning to be thankful at every point of the spectrum built gratitude and contentment. The writer here knows himself and the struggle with discontentment and sin.  Being open with God for your needs and trusting him to provide is an opportunity to build your faith and see Him move in your life.

A- I will continue to ask God to provide for my needs and help me to be content with all that I have.  I will build an attitude of gratitude through thankfulness and generosity no matter how little or much I have.

P- Lord, thank you for caring for our family all these years and the memories and strength we have from our ups and downs.  You have always been faithful to us and in that we give thanks.  Lord my satisfaction is found in you because everything else pales in comparison and leaves me wanting.  Please give us more of you in our lives. Amen.

S- M, L