Friday, 19 August 2011

SOAP - August 19

Scripture
Luke 5:16 As often as possible Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer.

Observation
I'm guilty at times of reading too quickly - this extends to the bible. That can mean that I catch the main point of sentences but not always the totality & nuances.

First time round I started this verse at the word 'Jesus' & was taken with the challenge to withdraw for prayer. Second time around, I started at 'As' & was confronted with the fact that Jesus not only did this, but did it as often as He could.

Application
At 'my best' I crave God's presence through His word & prayer (including silence). I need to need that so as not to be able to exist outside of Him.

Prayer
Please make me more mindful of You & increasingly reliant on You

Thank you - Jonathan

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