The last few weeks
have been challenging, to say the least.
On top of the pain in my feet, I’ve been facing some personal challenges
from my past: memories.
I love these lyrics
from Barbara Streisand’s song, The Way We Were.
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What’s too painful
to remember, we simply chose to forget………or we forget to survive………..
Funny thing about
memories….they’re always there, just below the surface……..when they emerge,
there can be
pain
denial
shock
confusion. 
I know.
I’ve been
there.
And survived.
Maybe one day, by
God’s grace, I can say I’ve thrived.
Maybe one day, you
too will say you’ve thrived.
Or perhaps you
already have.
On this part of my
journey,
I have spent much
time talking with God…but minimal time in His Word.
I have spent much
time listening to Praise and Worship music, listening to Him speak to me.
The pain is
deep.
The healing is deeper.
I’m taking my time.
He knows my heart.
S.O.A.P.
Now I’m ready to
spend time in His Word.
I need a new start,
a new way to be with
Him,
to reveal my raw,
tender emotions
and receive His
healing.
I’m ready.
Enter S.O.A.P
This is a Bible
study method to lather up and soak in God’s Word. I’m going to try it – yup – you guessed it –
for a month. 
As you can see,
S.O.A.P., stand for Scripture, Oberservation, Application, and Prayer. I agree with others - adding an “s” to make it S.O.A.P.S. – to
share what I’m learning. You can read
more about it here.
I’m not sure if I’ll
blog every day like I did with this challenge, but I do know my time with God
will be changing, evolving. He and I
have some deep work to do.
So, here goes!
Proverb of the Day:
Proverbs 3:1
Scripture:
Observation:
I am focusing on
verse one. Many times, I look at the verbs in verses. When I do
this, God’s message to me for that day really pops.
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart
Wow!
Application:
As I was reeling from the shock of painful, emerging memories, I
knew that I would not forget God’s teaching that He was faithful, loving and
kind. He was there – right there. I remembered His teachings, especially this
one:
Trust in the
Lord with all your heart.
Lean not on
your own understanding, in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your
paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
And keeping his greatest commands in mind – to love him with all
that we are and then to love our neighbor – even the one who hurt us.
Boy, I am sure not there – yet.
Prayer:
Lord, teach me how to love my neighbor – even the one who hurt
me. Help me to live up to Your command
and to remember Your teachings…..
Wow.
Powerful.
I have a lot to think about.
I have a lot of growing to do.
I’m not perfect.
I’m learning.
It’s tough…..
Thank God for this song…..
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