I am going to try something different this fall when it comes to my personal time with God. I found a great blog (goodmorninggirls.org) with an online Bible study that I’ve joined. We are getting ready to begin next week and I look forward to learning more about God’s Word through this medium.

In the preparation for this study to begin, I receive a daily email about what to expect and how to be ready when we do begin. This is an excerpt from an email I received this past week. I thought you might enjoy reading it.

“Each session we create a study guide that goes along with the verses we are reading, this study guide is to help you interact with God’s Word and learn to dig deeper…. slowing down to really read what God is saying to you that day.

Today I want to take the time and explain what the S.O.A.P. method is and WHY you should use it during your quiet time.

Why S.O.A.P. it?

It’s one thing to simply read scripture, but when you interact with it, when you learn to slow down to REALLY read it, suddenly words start popping off the page. By SOAPing your verses you are able to dig deeper into scripture and “see” more than if you simply read the verses and then 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 that what God will reveal to you just 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 that you’re reading. Who is the audience? Is there a repetition of words? What words stand out to you?

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 own 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.”

If you would like to read this from this website, click here and you’ll be taken to the Good Morning Girls website.

This form of Bible study isn’t for everyone, it may not even be for me. But there are over 7,000 women from around the world committed to study God’s Word through this website! God is using this form of communication to spread His Gospel and to teach women how to lives godly lives.

I pray that you are studying God’s Word on a daily basis. Whether it’s on your own, with a group at your church or even on the internet, I urge you study the Bible in some form.

I look forward to studying the Book of Colossians with some new friends and learning more of what God has to say to me through this book. Let’s get studying!

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna

If you’d like to leave a comment, please click here.