As a believer and follower of Christ, it is important to spend time with God, learn to know Him, to love Him, and hear His voice. A simple process we suggest is using the S-O-A-P method.
SCRIPTURE
Open your Bible and take your time reading and allowing God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you and write it in your journal.
OBSERVATION
What do you think God is saying to you in the scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write it down in your own words.
APPLICATION
Personalize what you have read by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write it down.
PRAYER
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture or it may be a greater insight on what He’s revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two-way conversation. Listen to what God has to say and write it out.