Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

June 22: 2Kings 8,9; 2Chronicles 21; 1Timothy 4

Scripture: 1Timothy (NIV) 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

Observation: While physical training has some value, having a nature that is like God has value in all things. A holy and loving nature makes interaction with people and life in general much more pleasing.

Application: There is nothing in my life that will not improve if I become more like God in my thinking, attitude and choices. There is no relationship that will not benefit—at home, at work, at school, with my neighbors. Of course there is no hope for me to be perfectly like Jesus; Jesus must live in me and be Himself in me. His life in me benefits me in this present life and guarantees my place in eternity.

Prayer: Lord, there are many things that I may do to improve my life, but there is nothing that has more value than letting you live your life in me. Jesus, be Jesus in me! Amen

Pastor Leon

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