WHY S.O.A.P. IT?
It’s one thing to simply read through scripture, but when you learn to slow down to REALLY read it, meditate on it, study it,  suddenly words start popping off the page. There is a big difference between getting through scripture and getting scripture through you. By S.O.A.Ping your verses you can dig deeper into scripture and “see” more than if you simply read the verses and went on your merry way. Let me encourage you to take the time to S.O.A.P. the daily verses and see for yourself how much more you get out of your daily reading……you’ll be amazed.

WHAT DOES S.O.A.P. MEAN?
S– The S stands for Scripture. You physically write out the scripture……you’ll be amazed at what God will reveal to you by taking the time to slow down and actually write out what you are reading!

O– The O stands for observation. What do you see in the verses you’re reading? Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you? What do other translations say?

A– The A stands for Application. This is when God’s Word becomes personal. What is God saying to me today? How can I apply what I just read to my personal life? What changes do I need to make? Is there an action that I need to take?

P– And finally P stands for Prayer. Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time in His Word, pray about it. Confess if He has revealed some sin that is in your life.

Studying God’s Word like this can take as little or as long as you have time to give. Some days it can take just 10 or 15 minutes, other days longer.