16 MAY 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

 16 MAY 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 56, 57; Proverbs 16; 1 Thes. 4:13- 18; Matt. 6:1-6

S- We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.  Proverbs 16:33

O- The world looks at the idea of luck, chance, or fate, but that is not a biblical concept.  God is provident over all that happens and everything goes through his fingers before it happens.  Nothing takes God by surprise nor does anything happen at random.  This gives us confidence through the circumstances of life that his purposes are done.

A- I will trust in the Lord and seek his face through all kinds circumstances of life.  I will look to better understand what God is doing and ask him to develop me through the trials as he completes his purposes.

P- Lord, we don’t see the entire picture of what is going on in life.  Help us to trust in your providence as all things pass through your hands.  Give us peace when we don’t understand and the resilience to stay the course until we see our destiny, amen.

S-S, J

15 MAY 22 SUNDAY SOAPS DEVO

 15 MAY 22 Sunday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 24, 29; Proverbs 15; Hebrew 12:1-14; Luke 4:16-30

S- Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! Proverbs 15:23

O- It is not about thinking quickly on your feet in order to give a sarcastic reply or witty saying.  It is about giving good wisdom or encouragement.  Everyone benefits from a good word at the right time especially when the Holy Spirit speaks through you.  

A- I will seek to share the hope that I have in Jesus with others and look for opportunities to speak when it is needed the most.  I will actively listen to conversations and bring a word that builds up rather than tears down.

P- Lord, help me to be mindful of what is going on in other people’s lives and be a person that brings encouragement.  Give me the opportunity to share wisdom and my faith in my daily life. Let it be received with well or even with joy, amen.

S- DBS, chapel,