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Welcome to Face to Face. Face to Face is time with the Lord each day....The purpose of Face to Face is to help everyone develop a deeper relationship with Jesus and His Father through the Spirit by being immersed in His Word and His presence.
"This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3)
There is no "one-size-fits-all" when it comes to journaling. It will look different from person to person, so do what works best for you!
- Bible: Get your Bible, whichever translation fits best for you (English Standard Version (ESV), New American Standard Bible (NASB95), New International Version (NIV), etc).
- Notebook/Pen: Then pair your Bible with something to record your thoughts, this could be any type of notebook (nothing fancy required!) or even your computer and get started!
SOAP- A practical Guide to Reading and Journaling
Scripture – As you read through a section of scripture, zero in on one specific passage that strikes you in a special way. Make this passage the focal point for reflection.
Observation – What do you observe about this key passage? What is God saying in His Word? What are your thoughts about what you observe?
Application – In light of what God says in this passage, what is He calling you to do in response? This may be obvious or it may take some serious consideration. Take the step to be a doer of God's Word, and not just a hearer (James 1:22).
Prayer – As you have heard God speak to you, respond by speaking back to Him. Ask Him to open your eyes. Thank Him for speaking to you. Ask Him for strength to respond rightly to His truth.
Adapted from The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro, Chapter 7
20/20/20 – A Practical Guide to Practicing Face to Face
1. Meet with a group of people. After opening in prayer, spend the first 20 minutes reading through the assigned passages as individuals.
2. After you have all read, spend the next 20 minutes journaling, following the SOAP principles.
3. Finally, spend the final 20 minutes sharing with one another how you met with God and how He spoke to you. You can read your journal or sum up your thoughts.
Adapted from The Divine Mentor by Wayne Cordeiro, Chapter 10