SOAP July 7, 2014

Scripture: And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. (1 Thessalonians 5:14, 15 ESV)

Observation: admonish, encourage, do good.  Notice the focus on positive action.

Application: There is much more power in encouragement than in discouragement.  Do good to each other, giving encouragement to one another along the way and admonishment as needed.

Prayer: Daddy, I pray that You would teach me/us to speak life, to let our words be of value and full of grace.  Amen!