About LW 
Part of our culture at Living Water is reading God’s Word accompanied
with the Life Journal. It keeps all of us reading through the same scriptures
together. It’s fun knowing that you can talk with someone else in the church
about what they read that day and share how the Lord spoke to you.
We have decided to use the Bible Reading Software called YouVersion.
If you have a Smart Phone we encourage you to download the App so you
can take it with you wherever you go. Go to the YouVersion site to start
your free account today!
As we read God’s words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily
devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then when
we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond how He would.
Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It’s
also a useful tool to use at a later time, to reflect on and review some of the things the
Lord has spoken to you. Without writing them down, you may forget those important life
lessons and promises He has for you.
Here is how Life Journaling (SOAP) works.
S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today’s date in your life journal.
Take time to read and allow God to speak to you. When you are done,
look for a verse tht particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
O is for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit
to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture
down in your own words, in your journal.
A is for Application
Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your
life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new
promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this
scripture can apply to you today.
P is for Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it
may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you.
Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to
what God has to say. Now, write it out.
If this seems a little overwhelming, take it slow and keep it simple. No, matter how you
decide to do your devotions, the important thing is to show up for your daily appointment,
because God is always waiting for you.
with the Life Journal. It keeps all of us reading through the same scriptures
together. It’s fun knowing that you can talk with someone else in the church
about what they read that day and share how the Lord spoke to you.
We have decided to use the Bible Reading Software called YouVersion.
If you have a Smart Phone we encourage you to download the App so you
can take it with you wherever you go. Go to the YouVersion site to start
your free account today!
As we read God’s words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily
devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then when
we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond how He would.
Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It’s
also a useful tool to use at a later time, to reflect on and review some of the things the
Lord has spoken to you. Without writing them down, you may forget those important life
lessons and promises He has for you.
Here is how Life Journaling (SOAP) works.
S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today’s date in your life journal.
Take time to read and allow God to speak to you. When you are done,
look for a verse tht particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.
O is for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit
to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture
down in your own words, in your journal.
A is for Application
Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your
life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new
promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this
scripture can apply to you today.
P is for Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it
may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you.
Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to
what God has to say. Now, write it out.
If this seems a little overwhelming, take it slow and keep it simple. No, matter how you
decide to do your devotions, the important thing is to show up for your daily appointment,
because God is always waiting for you.
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