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SOAP Day 38

(S)cripture, (O)bservation, (A)pplication, (P)rayer

"Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you."

O: If God already knows what's on the horizon, shouldn't I seek him through prayer and then trust in the answers he provides? I really don't know why I hardly think to seek out God first, instead of making my own plans and then expecting him to join me.

A: I will seek God first when decisions or plans need to be made. I will also trust in the answers he provides and then thank him when he blesses my obedience!

P: Thank you, Father, for tolerating my thick-headedness. I am often times a bit slow in catching on in understanding that my way really doesn't equal the best way. Please help me to seek you when decisions and plans need to be made. Thank you for your faithfulness to me

Posted January 27, 2011

SOAP Day 37

(S)cripture, (O)bservation, (A)pplication, (P)rayer

S: Psalm 36:5-7 NLT
"Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your justice like the ocean depths. You care for people and animals alike, O Lord. How precious is your unfailing love, O God! All humanity finds shelter in the shadow of your wings."

O: As deep as the oceans, as strong as the mighty mountains, and even higher than the clouds above and more vast than the heavens...your love and your faithfulness is far greater than these!

A: I will remember that my God, the mastermind of all creation, is far greater than any troubles I may have. When I feel the weight of the world pressing in on me, I will hold fast to his love and his faithfulness to me.

P: Abba, I love you. Thank you for loving me. There is a song* that comforts me; it's about you. I'm singing it to you now as my prayer...