S.O.A.P. for 09-21 Doing Good

S: Galatians 6:9-10

9Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

O: Paul is encouraging us to remain steadfast in our deeds. To continue doing good at all costs, for there is a reward for us. We must not give up. He entreaties us to do good, especially to our brothers and sisters in Christ, who are there as a family to uphold, encourage, strengthen, and share the blessings of the Lord. It would seem in that statement, that he is encouraging us to always to good to everyone...friend or foe.. believer or non-believer.

A: I must remember that there is something good to come of this life. Something amazing and indescribable and I must not falter in revealing my heart to those around me. They must never need question who I am or what I believe in. It should be revealed in my actions, my words, my walk..Lord help me to remember this. How easy it is to be good and do good things for those who are good and do good things for us? How fulfilling and enriching it is to be in an environment that would nurture those things and make them almost "second nature" that it would just be a part of who we are..but what of the other side of the coin? I do know that there are people who I once considered friends who have revealed a side of themselves that forces me to pull back. They treat us maliciously , with malcontent, and vile words, Lord.. They behave as though we are beneath them. Lord, give me strength to show them goodness and love, despite how they treat us. I have noticed, that although I do not retaliate, I DO keep my distance. For I fear the words, I fear to be treated poorly. Who wants to walk into the lion's den of their own volition??


P: Lord God, Give me STRENGTH to see this through!! Lord, I pray for this man, you know who he is and why he's on my heart.. What have we done to deserve this treatment? We thought him a friend, Lord, and I think that is why it pains us worse and is harder to pull away. Lord, please reveal to HIM what he's doing, and temper his heart, Lord, fill it with Your love! Bring him to You Lord, for he does not know You! Help us remember to show good in all things, to shine Your light in all things, that maybe one day he will be won over. Lord, God, however, if his heart is hardened, only You would know this, please light a path to deliver us Lord!! Please deliver us! Reveal a new job for my spouse that he does not have to work under such oppression hostility... That situation is not nurturing the fruits of the spirit Lord.. I know that You know best, and I leave it to Your will and omnipotent understanding, I just ask that Your hand be upon it...and through this, give us the courage to keep "doing good"....

In Jesus Name
AMen