11.02.08
I’ve been trying out this new way of doing my Qt’s and I think it is really helping me with being focused and really digging into what I’m reading. I read over it in this book, which talks about the process in more depth than I really need to know honestly. I just heard about it from a friend, and browsed over it the other day in the bookstore.
Here’s the basics: It’s foundation is the SOAP method. I’m not sure if you’ve heard of it before, but it merely stands for the order of how you take scripture in. Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. I think the most important part of this whole process is how you start. Before you even open your Bible, take a moment to pray that God would show you one thing. Just one thing. Just one piece of something that you can really focus on and try and unfold. That’s where my problem has been. My mind wanders a lot, ask SB. So, when I can really focus on something, it helps immensely, and this process not only allows me to really take in what I’m reading, but It encourages me to apply what I read to my life.
If this all doesn’t make sense, allow me to share with you my entry from tonight . . .
Scripture: Mark 10:43-44 “Instead, whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all” (NIV).
Observation: This was a revolutionary idea. I don’t think anyone have ever emphasized or encouraged servanthood as a way to lead or to build up leaders. Using serving as your motivation to lead eliminates pride, envy, and other destructive things ego fosters. As a servant, your focus is helping and coming alongside/under who ever you are serving. Serving lightens the load for someone and encourages/elevates others. When people can see that your motive is to help and serve themselves and others, they feel appreciated and respected.
Application: When I think “Is this my job?”, I need to refocus and serve. No questions asked. I want to be able to see where I can serve daily. I need to stop hesitating and asking questions and just start doing. This won’t be easy or fun, but it is essential to becoming a leader that is focused on Christ.
Prayer: Jesus, I ask that You would open my eyes to opportunities where I can serve. How can I do more than just slide by? Give me places to offer more to You and others. Allow me to love the people I couldn’t on my own. Le my motives come form a desire to serve. Show me what hold me back from being able to fully allow myself to serve, so that I can work and grow.
One.Love
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