17 MAY 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 17 MAY 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 61, 62; Proverbs 17; 1 Thes. 5:1- 11; Matt. 6:7-15

S- Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. Proverbs 17:9

O- Love is the hardest thing at times to do, but it is the most rewarding.  Things happen in relationships and it can be difficult.  If a wound is not tended to it will grow into an infection that will cause more problems.  Forgiveness and reconciliation is the hard word and is the evidence of love.  When this happens love becomes deeper and stronger for both people.

A- I will not let offenses become anger and bitterness, but seek to forgive and restore.  I will do the work of relationships to keep them healthy and growing in love.

P- Lord, you demonstrated how to love people that are difficult and offensive both in day-to-day life and ultimately laying down your life.  Give us the wisdom to love others like you have loved us and make our relationships strong. Amen.

S- G, J

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, 

14 MAY 22 SATURDAY SOAPS DEVO

 14 MAY 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 20; Proverbs 14; Exodus 17:1-16; John 16:16-33

S- There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 14:12

O- People create all kinds of philosophies and ideologies in order to live their lives, but they leave people with false hope and dissatisfaction.  Ultimately, it becomes the path to death.  There is a narrow path that leads to happiness, satisfaction, and life that has been set by God himself.  We have to help people get on that path.

A- I will be mindful of those paths that people take to live their lives and seek to find on-ramps from that to the narrow path that leads to life.  

P- Lord, we have all been on our own path and some still are.  Be merciful to those that are self-deceived living for themselves.  Give them eyes to see the truth and ears to hear the good news, in your name amen.

S- S, A, L

13 MAY 22 FRIDAY SOAPS DEVO

 13 MAY 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 16, 17; Proverbs 13; Exodus 16:23-36; John 16:1-15

S- Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 13:20

O- Having the right role models and mentors is paramount, but so is having a community that is on the right path.  It is necessary for growing your faith and becoming a disciple-maker to surround yourself with people who are practitioners and seeking God’s will for their lives.  If you do, you will become wise and happy as you experience God in your life.

A- I will seek to have the right people in my life so that I continue to grow into the person that God wants me to be.  I will be a model for others.

P- Lord, thank you for the models and mentors that you continue to put in my life.  Help me to be that model and mentor for others.  Thank you for helping me steer from trouble and stay in your way. Continue to give me wisdom and guidance, amen.

S- K, E