There is no one right way to have a daily devotional time with God. For A Year In The Word we have chosen to use the Life Journal method designed by Wayne Cordiero from Newhope Church in Hawaii. The method is simple:
1. Read the daily Scripture passage listed in the Reading Program tab above. Read with an open heart, asking God to give you words of encouragement, direction, and correction. (2 Tim 3:16)
2. When Holy Spirit speaks to your life from the scripture, write down the life lesson using the S.O.A.P. format...
- Write todays date.
- Give the Lesson a title.
- Write down one or two verses that speak to you. (Scripture)
- Write down what you see in that scripture. (Observation)
- Write down how this lesson applies to your life. (Application)
- Write out your personal prayer for the day. (Prayer)
3. Add your entry to a table of contents on the front five pages of your journal.
4. Make a prayer list on the last ten pages of the journal. Add to this list at the end of each devotion any prayer you have for others and yourself. leave room next to the entry for the date you prayed and the date God answers the prayer.
