I know you are probably wondering why I asked 'Do you use SOAP' but this kind of SOAP isn't the kind you clean with. The SOAP I am referring to is the kind you use to study God's Word with in a deeper way.

SOAP stands for S-Scripture, O-Observation, A-Application, and P-Prayer

Almost 7 years ago, it was beginning to be a trend in women's online bible studies around the internet.

I was sure this was just a silly trend until I tried it with my women's online bible study group.

One of the things I discovered is that God works on you through the verse. Whatever you are going through, will come through on it and God talks to you.

The best way to explain it is to show you through sharing one of my SOAPs from April 28, 2021 (I always try to date mine)

BTW, our pastor uses this method but he will SOAP a whole chapter at a time and even taught us on a Wednesday night how to do this.

Scripture - Colossians 3:15

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body and be thankful.

Observation

There is no higher honor than to be the bride of Christ. As such, I need to make Him number one in every area of my life. I need to not just "dress" like the bride but commit to the whole relationship and my actions are like His bride...daily!

Application

Daily - God is the most important time I spend with - FIRST! Just like a spouse, don't allow distractions from building our relationship (prayer time, studying His Word). I also need to try harder to memorize God's Word to hide in my heart and daily live it.

Prayer

Lord, thank you for choosing us to be your bride. Today I will work even more diligently to put you and your Word first in my life. Help me to be able to memorize your Word and recall it when I need it. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

I use a stalogy planner to write these in and I love looking back at them to see what I wrote and maybe what was going on in my life that the Lord was teaching me through His Word.

I hope you will give this a try. You can find it all over Pinterest or the internet. All you need is a pen and paper. (or if you are a digital person, computer/ipad)

Blessings!

Jen

Photo of my SOAP journal page