Comments on: Use S.O.A.P. – Simple tips for spending time with God. http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/ speaking outside the box....sometimes Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mrs. Phine http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 Mrs. Phine Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1244 I thank GOD for your site.  i really need to spend time with GOD so I'll be able to help someone going through. I'm going to try the S.O.A.P tip... Be bless I thank GOD for your site.  i really need to spend time with GOD so I’ll be able to help someone going through. I’m going to try the S.O.A.P tip… Be bless

]]> By: Shantrese http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1238 Shantrese Tue, 13 Dec 2011 05:31:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1238 Thanks for the tips...I really think this will work for me. ----Finding my way in Alabama Thanks for the tips…I really think this will work for me.

—-Finding my way in Alabama

]]> By: Sincerly_phanie http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1237 Sincerly_phanie Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:30:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1237 thank you so much , ineeded this !  thank you so much , ineeded this ! 

]]> By: Dan Morrow http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1235 Dan Morrow Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:01:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1235 Nice post. Additionally, I would recommend writing a one (maybe two) sentence summary of what you learned during your Scripture reading (whatever was most important or interesting to you). Then, if your regular meeting time is in the morning, review your sentence that evening before bed. If you read Scripture at night, then read your summary first thing in the morning. Repetition is important when trying to learn something, have something become part of you. You might even glance at it at lunch, or during another time of the day. It helps you stay reflective and keep God in perspective. Nice post. Additionally, I would recommend writing a one (maybe two) sentence summary of what you learned during your Scripture reading (whatever was most important or interesting to you). Then, if your regular meeting time is in the morning, review your sentence that evening before bed. If you read Scripture at night, then read your summary first thing in the morning. Repetition is important when trying to learn something, have something become part of you. You might even glance at it at lunch, or during another time of the day. It helps you stay reflective and keep God in perspective.

]]> By: Ahunter4256 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1232 Ahunter4256 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:07:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1232 I love this! So many Christians, whether babies in Christ or even those who are mature get sidetracked and don't know where to start in their study of God's Word. I end up jumping around so much that I don't retain anything. This is a much simpler way. I love this! So many Christians, whether babies in Christ or even those who are mature get sidetracked and don’t know where to start in their study of God’s Word. I end up jumping around so much that I don’t retain anything. This is a much simpler way.

]]> By: Megan LaPlaca http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1231 Megan LaPlaca Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:26:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1231 I love your tips!  :D I love your tips!  :D

]]> By: C-rouse http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1229 C-rouse Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:24:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1229 Thank you:) Thank you:)

]]> By: Anonymous http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1222 Anonymous Fri, 27 May 2011 13:11:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1222 I love your tips... #4 really hit me - I get too bogged down with the "distractions, burdens, and religion" part of devotions too often. It's really tiring and doesn't motivate me to spend more time with God. I appreciate this tip. The triggers tip is a really good idea I've never heard of before - I'll have to start using this. Thanks! I love your tips… #4 really hit me – I get too bogged down with the “distractions, burdens, and religion” part of devotions too often. It’s really tiring and doesn’t motivate me to spend more time with God. I appreciate this tip.

The triggers tip is a really good idea I’ve never heard of before – I’ll have to start using this. Thanks!

]]> By: Iowa Guest http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1219 Iowa Guest Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:37:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1219 Interesting how God works sometimes. I was reading Max Lucado's book "race for the Moment" (April 28) titled "Secondhand Spirituality." I did a Google search for "How to spend time with God" and the first link I followed was to this page. Then I read, "I was living vicariously through others’ relationships with God." This is sooooo true for me. Thank you for the practical and relevant tips. Interesting how God works sometimes. I was reading Max Lucado’s book “race for the Moment” (April 28) titled “Secondhand Spirituality.” I did a Google search for “How to spend time with God” and the first link I followed was to this page. Then I read, “I was living vicariously through others’ relationships with God.” This is sooooo true for me. Thank you for the practical and relevant tips.

]]> By: sarasalusso http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1218 sarasalusso Sat, 16 Apr 2011 21:35:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1218 For Londonl2010 The first step to prayer is to want to be better so your heart is good to want that. Then pray for a better prayer life. Solomon prayed for wisdom and got so much wisdom that you can read about it in Ecclesiastes. Open up to the Spirit side of God because He is the part of the Trinity that prays and intercedes for us when we do not know what to say. Start with something like the Lords prayer which opens with Praise to the Father, Asks for Forgiveness of our sins then Asks for Needs to be met. And closes again with Praise. Remember seek and you will find. Prayer is your way of seeking what you read about in the Bible. I actually personally like to sing my prayers. I also dance in a prayer when I am all alone. I consider this an action prayer and I perform it for a Loving Creator to please Him and entertain Him since I love to have His audience. When I notice that He wants only reverance then I will pray in honor on my knees. Read in the old testament about. "I will sing unto the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously the horse and rider fell into the sea". This was of course about conquering Pharaoh. He loves to conquer our enemies when they try to keep us from Him. Many of the Psalms are songs to God. Read them for Inspiration. I like Psalm 45, 100, 119. God is a King but also your best friend ever so speak with reverance and comfort at the same time. He will answer your prayer. For Londonl2010
The first step to prayer is to want to be better so your heart is good to want that. Then pray for a better prayer life. Solomon prayed for wisdom and got so much wisdom that you can read about it in Ecclesiastes. Open up to the Spirit side of God because He is the part of the Trinity that prays and intercedes for us when we do not know what to say. Start with something like the Lords prayer which opens with Praise to the Father, Asks for Forgiveness of our sins then Asks for Needs to be met. And closes again with Praise. Remember seek and you will find. Prayer is your way of seeking what you read about in the Bible. I actually personally like to sing my prayers. I also dance in a prayer when I am all alone. I consider this an action prayer and I perform it for a Loving Creator to please Him and entertain Him since I love to have His audience. When I notice that He wants only reverance then I will pray in honor on my knees. Read in the old testament about. “I will sing unto the Lord for He has triumphed gloriously the horse and rider fell into the sea”. This was of course about conquering Pharaoh. He loves to conquer our enemies when they try to keep us from Him. Many of the Psalms are songs to God. Read them for Inspiration. I like Psalm 45, 100, 119. God is a King but also your best friend ever so speak with reverance and comfort at the same time. He will answer your prayer.

]]> By: Anonymous http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1210 Anonymous Fri, 07 Jan 2011 05:20:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1210 Here is a link to an article I wrote that will answer your question. http://theresurgence.com/2010/02/02/prayer-6-tips-for-talking-to-god I would also search their site for more articles on prayer. I'm sorry I don't have more time, but you caught me right as I was about to got to bed. I hope it helps. Here is a link to an article I wrote that will answer your question.

http://theresurgence.com/2010/02/02/prayer-6-tips-for-talking-to-god

I would also search their site for more articles on prayer. I’m sorry I don’t have more time, but you caught me right as I was about to got to bed. I hope it helps.

]]> By: Londonl2010 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1209 Londonl2010 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 04:31:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1209 Well thanks these were really nice tips and seeing as how I've been having a hard time spending time with God and getting closer to him this gave me a guideine as to how to do it. Now when you say spend time in prayer with God im wandering are you saying just talk to him or really pray with him.Because I dont think I know how to pray that good I dont know what to say a lot of the times.So can you please comment as soon as possible and help me or anyone who can on this page. Well thanks these were really nice tips and seeing as how I’ve been having a hard time spending time with God and getting closer to him this gave me a guideine as to how to do it. Now when you say spend time in prayer with God im wandering are you saying just talk to him or really pray with him.Because I dont think I know how to pray that good I dont know what to say a lot of the times.So can you please comment as soon as possible and help me or anyone who can on this page.

]]> By: Steve Miles http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1207 Steve Miles Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:30:00 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1207 Nice article. I appreciate the knowledge of "triggers." I've been SOAPing for a couple of years and i do have a routine. I like having a handle for it. Thanks! Nice article. I appreciate the knowledge of “triggers.” I’ve been SOAPing for a couple of years and i do have a routine. I like having a handle for it. Thanks!

]]> By: Jamrateam http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1141 Jamrateam Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:57:51 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1141 I was spending time with God today... and He sent me to this page... wonderful tips! The link to Pastor Wayne's sermon is gone... but i'm going to try and find it on their website :) <br><br>Thank you again for your insight and tips! Great words of encouragement :) I was spending time with God today… and He sent me to this page… wonderful tips! The link to Pastor Wayne's sermon is gone… but i'm going to try and find it on their website :)

Thank you again for your insight and tips! Great words of encouragement :)

]]> By: 14 day reading plan « a daily pursuit http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1067 14 day reading plan « a daily pursuit Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:33:47 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1067 [...] are some great starter verses to read through to finish out our Private Practice Series.  Try the S.O.A.P. method and make it attempt to provide time to allow God to speak to you.  I started this method of [...] [...] are some great starter verses to read through to finish out our Private Practice Series.  Try the S.O.A.P. method and make it attempt to provide time to allow God to speak to you.  I started this method of [...]

]]> By: sw http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1050 sw Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:11:54 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1050 Lovely and concise post! Thanks alot - I'm sharing this with my cell group =) Lovely and concise post! Thanks alot – I’m sharing this with my cell group =)

]]> By: sandrar http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-1047 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:36:21 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-1047 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> By: Cathy Davis http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-502 Cathy Davis Fri, 01 May 2009 10:58:22 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-502 A friend of mine referred me to your site after I was asking for tips on quiet time. I was tickled to see you use S.O.A.P. and talk about Pastor Wayne. I had the opportunity to listen to him speak on this topic last year (how quickly I forget what I've heard). I posted most of your post into a post on my blog. Thank you for the assist. Godspeed! <abbr><em>Cathy Daviss last blog post..<a href="http://lattejust4me.blogspot.com/2009/05/got-soap.html" rel="nofollow">Got S.O.A.P.?</a></em></abbr> A friend of mine referred me to your site after I was asking for tips on quiet time. I was tickled to see you use S.O.A.P. and talk about Pastor Wayne. I had the opportunity to listen to him speak on this topic last year (how quickly I forget what I’ve heard).

I posted most of your post into a post on my blog. Thank you for the assist. Godspeed!

Cathy Daviss last blog post..Got S.O.A.P.?

]]> By: Susanne http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-501 Susanne Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:14:15 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-501 Great post!! I often refer to "SOAP" in blogs/twitter. Been looking for a reference that defines the process to help explain it to readers. Thanks for providing that!! This process totally changed how I spend my time with God, and I just love sharing about it! Great post!! I often refer to “SOAP” in blogs/twitter. Been looking for a reference that defines the process to help explain it to readers. Thanks for providing that!! This process totally changed how I spend my time with God, and I just love sharing about it!

]]> By: 26 Tips for Spending time with God…Hardcore Style http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-275 26 Tips for Spending time with God…Hardcore Style Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:22:20 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-275 [...] feel like I’m five and in a “time out”). I’ve written in the past on some tips and tricks that I use to do this daily. But just like in a marriage relationship, sometimes you just need to spend more than a few minutes [...] [...] feel like I’m five and in a “time out”). I’ve written in the past on some tips and tricks that I use to do this daily. But just like in a marriage relationship, sometimes you just need to spend more than a few minutes [...]

]]> By: The Daily Dish http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-96 The Daily Dish Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:55:59 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-96 [...] Keeping It Simple For those who have a hard time finding a workable plan for their personal study time, this is a great post. [...] [...] Keeping It Simple For those who have a hard time finding a workable plan for their personal study time, this is a great post. [...]

]]> By: Deveney Tucker http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Deveney Tucker Fri, 08 Feb 2008 01:21:42 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-76 GREAT IDEA!! God bless you for sharing this. Deveney GREAT IDEA!! God bless you for sharing this.
Deveney

]]> By: clanMcGraw.com » Blog Archive » Interesting Link Update: February 7th http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-75 clanMcGraw.com » Blog Archive » Interesting Link Update: February 7th Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:32:35 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-75 [...] Use S.O.A.P. - Simple tips for spending time with God. - From GregQualls.com. Great ideas. [...] [...] Use S.O.A.P. – Simple tips for spending time with God. – From GregQualls.com. Great ideas. [...]

]]> By: Spending Time With God | Scripture Zealot http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Spending Time With God | Scripture Zealot Thu, 07 Feb 2008 01:39:08 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-68 [...] Use S.O.A.P. - Simple tips for spending time with God. [...] [...] Use S.O.A.P. – Simple tips for spending time with God. [...]

]]> By: ESV Bible Blog http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-67 ESV Bible Blog Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:52:07 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-67 <strong>“SOAP” Time with God</strong> Greg at GregQualls.com writes a practical post about how to spend time with God regularly. He says of his devotions in the past: The reality was that I wasn’t going to the Father with my needs. I wasn’t going to Him and growing in my relationship w... “SOAP” Time with God

Greg at GregQualls.com writes a practical post about how to spend time with God regularly. He says of his devotions in the past:
The reality was that I wasn’t going to the Father with my needs. I wasn’t going to Him and growing in my relationship w…

]]> By: Tips for Time with God « Greg Qualls’ Daily Journal http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Tips for Time with God « Greg Qualls’ Daily Journal Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:21:34 +0000 http://gregqualls.com/2008/02/05/use-soap-simple-tips-for-spending-time-with-god/#comment-66 [...] Posted February 5, 2008 For those that are interested, I posted on my other blog some tips for spending time with God. This blog is my personal daily Bible journal (but feel free to read and comment), the other one is [...] [...] Posted February 5, 2008 For those that are interested, I posted on my other blog some tips for spending time with God. This blog is my personal daily Bible journal (but feel free to read and comment), the other one is [...]

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