4 MAY 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

 4 MAY 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 28, 28; Proverbs 4; Exodus 19:16-25; Matthew 3:13-17

S- Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.  Proverbs 4:23

O- The heart is the center of who we are and contains our identity.  When you were a child, your parents guarded your heart against the world, the flesh, the devil, and imprinted on you the ways of God in hopes that you might become a child of God.  When you left their care, it is up to you to use the tools given to embrace God’s identity for you.  Everything else will fight that so you must actively guard your heart.

A- I will guard my heart, my identity in Christ, and your ways with God’s help.  I will remain devoted to the development of my life, to your will, and seek you above all.

P- Lord, you give us wisdom so that we can navigate through life and respond to the adversaries we face even our own desires.  You call us to die to self and follow and love you with all our hearts.  Help us to guard our hearts and defend us day by day. Amen.

S- V, A, K

3 May 22 Tuesday SOAPS Devo

 3 MAY 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 26, 28; Proverbs 3; Exodus 19:1-16; Matthew 3:7-12

S- My child, never forget the things I have taught you.  Store my commands in your heart.  If you do this, you will live many years, and your life will be satisfying.  Proverbs 3:1-2

O- My mom has taught me many things about the Lord.  Frankly, I wouldn’t be here without her guidance and care.  She instilled in me the love for God’s word and encouraged me to read and memorize it from an early age.  Unfortunately, I didn’t understand that early enough and lived unsatisfying life for a season.  I understand now that God is my satisfaction and joy.

A- I will continue to read and memorize the Scriptures and remember the things that my mom has taught me.  I will be thankful that God has shown me how to be satisfied in him and find my true identity and purpose in him.

P- Lord, I thank you for the love of my mom to invest your wisdom in my life.  Thank you that your word took root in my life and that I have satisfaction in you.  Lord, help me to invest in others and encourage my children in your ways.  Amen.

S-M, D, R

2 MAY 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

 2 MAY 22 Monday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 25; Proverbs 2; Exodus 18:13-27; Mark 1:1-17

S- So follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous.  Proverbs 2:20

O- The benefits of studying the proverbs help you chart the narrow path of holiness and righteousness.  There are times in life when you can barely tell how to proceed or are just blind.  It is given to you when you seek righteousness, and faith becomes your eyes as you walk through difficult times or decisions.

A- I will seek the wisdom of God so that it becomes light on my path.  I will trust it even though the world and culture around me think it foolish.  

P- Lord, life is difficult, filled with wicked and evil people, and there are difficult choices to be made every day.  Give me the wisdom to navigate this life and the faith to endure.  May you be glorified and I fortified.  In your name, Amen.

S- J, E, M, T

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