‘Shout with joy to the Lord , all the earth! Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.’ Psalms 100:1-5 (NLT)
One practical way that we can learn more about worship is by engaging with Scripture. There is an easy framework we at Cross Timbers love to use when reading the Bible. It’s called the SOAP Method, which stands for:
Scripture–Read the passage. Then, pick a verse or two that speak to you and write them down.
Observations–What do you see in the verses you’re reading? Are there any repetitions of words or phrases? What ideas stand out to you?
Application–How does this passage apply to you? What does this passage say about how you can give hope or receive hope today?
Prayer–Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time, talk to Him about it.
from When Self-Help Doesn’t Help: It’s an Inside Job