Tool for the Toolbox

This summer I was given a new tool to add to my Christian Life Skills Toolbox. It has helped me so much and I have enjoyed doing SOAP notes through the book of Romans and now working on getting through Psalms. Thank you God for the opportunity to counsel at Camp MACC, and thank you Pastor Heath for sharing SOAP notes with us.

So this is how it goes....

S(scripture)~write down the main scriptures that stood out to you.
O(observation)~write what you see in the scriptures.
A(application)~write how can I apply this directly to my life, how will I be different today because of these verses.
P(prayer)~close with a written prayer asking God for change, permanent change in your life because of these verses.

So here it is one of my SOAP notes that has caused change in my life. :)
S ~ "I long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong -that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith." Romans 1:11-12
O ~ Giving and receiving. Sharing with each other brings fellowship, growth and comfort.
A ~ Mentoring - allows impartation of life experiences and to encourage and be encouraged. Give and receive, but giving your all without the intent of receiving. 
P ~ God,
           Thank you for mentoring. Thank-you for giving me a Paul(Pam B) in my life to show me how to live out Romans 1:11-12 and 2 Timothy 2:2, and how to give without the intent of receiving. Poured out! May I be the Paul in the lives of Molly and Tegan especially, but also in the lives of teens and young women that you allow to cross my path of influence. Continue to blow me away at how much of an impact Christian influence and mentoring has in the lives of your people. May this opportunity to mentor bring permanent change in my life for Your Glory.


And there is one of many SOAP notes for me. This tool in my toolbox has just inspired and encouraged me to read more and to be excited about what I am reading.