S for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your reading schedule. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal.

O for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.

A for 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 how this scripture can apply to you today.

P for 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 may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.

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As we read the Bible, we begin to see how God wants us responds to things. Doing daily devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind.

Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. Without writing it down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! And while journaling is a very personal time with God, you may want to share some of your daily journaling with your small group or mentors. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God says to you, gain new insight and even encourage others.

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