TO BE CALLED A FRIENDShame and regret have been life companions. I sense their shadows constantly. Over and over I have tried to shake them. From their bondage, will I ever be free? Who am I that You should acknowledge me? Who am I that You should show me favor? You have given me entrance into Your family; given living water, daily bread and a Savior. I can never repay the gifts You've given, nor return an equal love. I can only watch in wonder, await eternity and stand in awe of Your gifts from above! First, it was Enoch, then Abraham, Moses, Elijah and David. How have I been adopted among such pedigree, the one that includes my Savior? To us, You have given the right to be the sons of God, redeemed and made clean, this is true. But, I stand here before You, only mortal, unable to earn a companion like You! With all Your benefits there is one that I covet, for this, I would sacrifice. To have You speak the words I would love to hear, my hands empty, holding no vice! "You've done well with my unmerited favor, the reason I visited man long ago. My sacrifice was well worth this moment; My image, I've trusted you to show. Come up now, just a little higher, let Me place My gentle arms around you. This space I saved to be special, for the ones I call friend, just like you!"
S.O.A.P: BIBLE STUDY METHODSCRIPTURE: Write down the bible verse or passage of scripture you will be readingOBSERVATION: What does this scripture say? Examine the text by asking the questions who, what, when, where, why, and howAPPLICATION: How can I apply this scripture to my life? What does God require of me from this WordPRAYER: Write a prayer to God, praying His Word back to him as you ask him to help you apply it
The SOAP bible study method is wonderful to help you to dig into the Word of God. This method is an effective way to study, without requiring a huge amount of time. In less than thirty minutes, you can study your bible in a powerful, yet simple and practical way, that will move you into a deeper relationship with God, and from being only a hearer of the Word, to becoming a doer of the Word. This, after all, is why we study the bible. This awesome journal is an excellent bible study tool! This beautiful watercolor journal features our original poem, To Be Called A Friend, which was inspired by the bible verse John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." We wrote this christian poem as a reminder to believers of the way God views us, and who we are to Him. This scripture devotional journal is great for men serving in christian ministry: pastors, church workers, Sunday school teachers, missionaries, worship ministers, youth pastors, and evangelists. This christian notebook will also be an encouraging gift to teen christian boys. Journals are thoughtful and useful gifts and are sure to be enjoyed by your family and friends.
FEATURES AND USES OF THIS JOURNAL

• 6"x9"- Fits easily in a backpacks, tote bags, handbags, and glove compartments

• 120 lined guided S.O.A.P. pages - 90 GSM white high quality paper

• SOAP explanation and helpful resources page included

• Premium Designed Matte cover - absorbs scratches and scuffs

• Great gift for Father's Day, Birthdays, and for Christmas

• Matching companion journals: 6x9 Blank Lined, To Do, Graph paper, Sermon Notes, ACTS Prayer and 8.5x11 Composition Notebook available to make a beautiful gift set