SOAP...because cleanliness is next to Godliness

My girlfriends and I have decided to do our daily Bible reading together-ish. We read the same scripture, mull, chew, then email each other with the lesson God has for us. Our beloved Carol has made this much more do-able by suggesting that instead of trying to read for a specific length of time, or a prescribed number of verses, that we take a section of scripture, as divided by the editors. Some days that can be 15 or 20 verses; other days it might be only 5. But we have found that each section holds a complete truth to ponder. For us in this distracting, busy life, it's what we can do. And for us, it's working.

Here's a little how-to I found on another blog (sorry; I don't remember who to give credit to, so we'll just say it was God inspired, and leave it at that)

S for Scripture
Open your Bible to the section we're reading today. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. Highlight, underline or place a mark in the margin of your Bible, next to the scriptures that stand out. When you are done, reread the verses you marked, look for one 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.

With that, it's on to Acts 4 for me and my gals. Kay and Diane, I'll "e" you later this morning.