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Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

Scripture. Psalm 62:1-2, 5-8.  Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

I don’t know about you, but I find myself getting excited and putting confidence in lots of stuff.  Circumstances may seem great, so I am happy.  My team may be winning, so I am excited.  I feel successful in what I have accomplished, so I feel a little arrogant.  But then, whoooooof, everything can change with a phone call or text or message with bad news.

Observation. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

This passage tells us that my (and yours) salvation and glory depend completely on God.  King David, who writes this, says that his hope comes only from God, who is his rock and salvation.

A rock.  Hard.  Unmoving.  When I throw it against something, the something breaks, not the rock.  God is our rock.  We can have confidence in Him.  He will not fail.  Circumstances do not break Him.  He is unmoving, faithful, unchanging.

Just reread the passage a couple more times through.

Application. 

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P is there a promise for me to claim?

A Is there an attitude for me to change?

C Is there a command for me to obey?

E Is there an example for me to follow?

 

What specifically do you need to trust God for today?  A test?  Family struggle?  A friend stab you in the back?

 

Prayer. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.