4 JUN 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

 4 JUN 22 Saturday SOAPS DEVO

...having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word. Ephesians 5:26

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 107:33-43; Ezek. 36:22-27; Ephesians 6:10-24; Matthew 9:18-26

S- Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. Ephesians 6:18

O- It is important not to listen to the world and its ways that say, don’t pray because it is worthless.  Do something else.  Stop praying is more harmful to us and to the world because our prayers bring eternal change to people’s lives and brings down strongholds and cause demons to flee and healing to happen.  It gives power for living and overcoming sins of all flavors.  

A- I will keep praying to my Lord and Savior for all kinds of reasons and seasons of life.  I pray for those that say don’t pray or curse me for following God.  I will trust the one that created everything seen and unseen and holds everything together.

P- Lord, I give you thanks for who you are and that you want to be in a relationship with me. I’m glad that you want to hear from me and that our communication lines are open.  Forgive me for not talking to you more for the topics and situations are endless. Bless those that don’t know you by sending your Holy Spirit on them to change that.  Amen.

S-Ks, DBS 

3 JUN 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

 3 JUN 22 Friday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 102; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Ephesians 5:1-20; Matthew 9:9-19

S- Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children.  Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God’s people. Ephesians 5:1, 3

O- God calls us to a higher standard that cannot be accomplished without his help and power.  We are to live like him and imitate him.  That means living a holy and loving life.  He lets us know what should be a part of our lives and what should not.  Sexual immorality, impurity, and greed plague all humanity and are our most troubling and common sins.

A- I will live in a manner that reflects my Savior and Lord.  I will lean on fellow brothers in Christ for accountability to live holy and loving.  I will repent of any sexual immorality, impurity, and greed so that I might not hinder or grieve the Holy Spirit’s work in my life.

P- Lord, while I see the sins mentioned here in the world, they are also in me.  Cleanse my thoughts, and desires, and renew my mind to conform to your ways and will.   May my life bring you glory and give me the will to be steered by you and not sin.  Amen.

S- J, K

 

2 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

 2 JUN 22 Thursday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 105:1-22; Isaiah 4:2-6; Zechariah 4:1-14; Matthew 9:1-8

S- Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand. Zechariah 4:10

O- We can get discouraged at how small or slow the process of disciple-making or church planting takes.  The size and fruitfulness are determined by the Spirit of the Lord and not by our own energy, plans, or tools.  The Lord is pleased by our faithful proclamation of truth and investment in others.  We can have joy in the little things and new beginnings too.

A- I will remind myself of the word of God when I get discouraged when things are not progressing the way that I like.  I will remember that while I labor, he gives the increase and makes things come to life and multiply.

P- Lord, thank you for your encouraging words.  I get discouraged from time to time and need both affirmation and assurance in the things you have me doing.  My courage and determination are strengthened by your wisdom.  Thank you for the new beginnings you give, amen.

S- R, Ks

1 JUN 22 Wednesday Soaps Devo

 1 JUN 22 Wednesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 101; Isaiah 4:2-6; Ephesians 4:1-16; Matthew 8:28-34

S- I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar.  I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them. I will reject perverse ideas and stay away from every evil.  Psalm 101:3-4

O- God is holy and he has expectations that we are to be holy too.  The psalmist is committing his life to love what God loves and hate what God hates.  Righteousness takes offense to evil and calls us to renounce it.  It also calls us to embrace the ways of God.  Starting with what the eyes see is a good place to start and the most difficult since we must intentionally stop feeding on trash visually.

A- I will commit to the practical way of not engaging in vile and vulgar media and setting up my profiles not to be exposed to such material.  I will pray for those that engage and promote perverse ideas and evil, and share the good news with them.

P- Lord, you call us to be in the world and not of it.  Help us to stand firm in our faith against vile and perverse things.  Help us to engage the lost where they are and help us not to affirm their ways, but shine in their darkness. Amen.

S- K, L, E

31 May 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

 31 MAY 22 Tuesday SOAPS DEVO

(Scripture, Observation, Apply, Pray, Share)

Reading Plan: Psalm 97, 99; Proverbs 31; Ephesians 4:14-21; Matthew 8:18-27

S- Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those being crushed.  Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice. Proverbs 31:8-9

O- This is a painful reality in our world that people who cannot defend themselves are treated badly.  Whether it is the murder of the unborn child or the homeless being beaten, there are evils that happen which can be protected.  We are called to stand up for the most vulnerable.

A- I will seek to do good to others and speak up for those that cannot speak for themselves.  I will support the work of those that are most vulnerable in our country.

P- Lord, we see where the brokenness is in our society.  Help us to love and support them through the spread of the gospel, basic needs, and as defenders.  Give us strength and boldness to do so, amen.