20 May 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

 20 MAY 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 106:1-18; Proverbs 20; 2 Thes. 2:1-17; Matt. 7:1-12

S- The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. Proverbs 20:23

O- Being honorable in society is a major value for the Lord.  When we do things that profit us at the expense of others, it dishonors the Lord.  We need to treat people better than we treat ourselves and to be consistent with the standards we set showing no partiality.

A- I will do the hard work of being honorable to my fellow man.  I will seek to treat others with the same dignity and love that I would do for myself.  I will honor God by honoring others.

P- Lord, many problems happen when we treat others with contempt and dishonor them in our relationships whether business or personal.  Help me to do the right thing and treat others with the dignity and respect they deserve.  Expose in me the places that are dishonorable so that I can deal rightly in the future, amen.

S- DBS, MG

19 May 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

 19 MAY 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 70; Proverbs 19; 2 Thes. 1:1-12; Matt. 6:25-34

S- To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper.  Proverbs 19:8

O- Wisdom is much more than knowledge, it is the experience of a tested life.  We see successful people in their field whether in sport, military, or business, and want to pick their brains on how they got there.  We do that because they are practitioners that faithfully progressed through failing.  We are doing ourselves a real favor in getting this wisdom.

A- I will seek guidance and mentorship from God in his word and the faithful practitioners who progress through failure.  I will seek to do things necessary to be faithful and fruitful.

P- Lord, you have given us one life to live so that we can be pleasing and glorifying to you.  When we live for you and are obedient to your word and ways, we will be fruitful and happy.  Help us to faithfully labor as we do your will and regularly seek your wisdom, amen.

S- R, J 

18 MAY 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

 18 MAY 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 72; Proverbs 18; 1 Thes. 5:12-28; Matt. 6:19-24

S- Intelligent people are always ready to learn.  Their ears are open for knowledge. Proverbs 18:15

O- We search the word daily for the wisdom and instruction of the Lord and we also hear things spoken by godly people.  Being teachable is essential throughout your life since God is continually developing us.  At the same time, we need to discern the teachings by the witness of the Holy Spirit and the Word.  This will help us to know what is good and right.

A- I will be open to learning and be ready to receive knowledge, for all truth is God’s truth.  I will also compare knowledge heard with the Word of God as the authority and plumbline of truth.

P- Father, we are constantly hearing and reading loads of information on a daily basis.  I have devoted myself to your word and prayer, but require the wisdom to discern and filter that information.  Help me to be teachable and use knowledge for your glory, amen.

S- T, C

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