Comments on: Dashing Devotional~ How ‘SOAP’ Journaling Has Changed My Life!

By: Jamie Wyatt

Jamie Wyatt — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:40:39 +0000

Thanks for sharing SOAP! What a concise, non-threatening, and simple plan for getting started with prayer journaling! I’m pinning it!

By: Sara McGee

Sara McGee — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:38:38 +0000

I am using this (and getting inspiration from some of your recipes) on my blog. Thank you for sharing and unknowingly helping me grow closer to the Lord. I’d love it if you check out some of my devotions: http://saramcgee.wordpress.com/devotions/

you’re the best! God bless! -Sara

By: Nicole Pressey-Elev8MyFaith

Nicole Pressey-Elev8MyFaith — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:04:53 +0000

Thank you so much for this tip to journaling. Very timely! God bless.

By: Abby

Abby — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:17 +0000

Katie your website is so great! I started the journaling and it is incredible how I feel so much more at peace after pin-pointing how the bible translates into my own life in the largest and smallest of ways. I enjoy your whole site, thanks for the encouragement!

By: Katie Farrell

Katie Farrell — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:36:37 +0000

so true katherine!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:32:29 +0000

Thanks for the great idea. Spending time in God’s word every day is so important, and yet His words often float away from our thoughts when we get busy. A great way to meditate.

By: Madeline

Madeline — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:18:06 +0000

This is great! My Bible professor last semester taught us a practice very similar to SOAP, called “Lectio Divina.” I think it originally started as a Catholic practice, but it’s great for all believers. It includes:
1) Reading/Listening: Read through a short passage of Scripture several times (slowly), listening for a word or phrase that speaks to you. What is the Spirit drawing your attention to?
2) Meditating: Make connections between it and your life. What is God saying to you be means of this word or phrase?
3)Praying: Take those thoughts and offer them back to God in prayer, giving thanks, asking for guidance or forgiveness.
4)Contemplating: Simply rest in God’s presence. Listen and remain open to God. Allow His Spirit to assist you in living out this truth.

I love these organized devotionals. They really help to dig deeper into the Word and reflect on your relationship with God.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:31:16 +0000

This post was such a Godsend for me. Thank you so much for choosing to share your journaling method. I am so looking forward to starting this in the morning!

Thank you for being such an encouragement,

-Emily

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:01:26 +0000

I love this! I have never heard of it before but I totally going to try this while the youth group studies through Hebrews! Thanks for sharing!

By: Olviya Ivanov

Olviya Ivanov — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:04:47 +0000

I love this idea! I’m looking forward to trying it! Keep up the encouraging posts :)