Tonight we discussed the benefits of journaling at our men's bible study. For some, they like to read one chapter of Proverbs each day and use that reading to start the journaling. Many times the words would take on it's own direction as they wrote, it became a conversation between the writer and the Lord. Since there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, it is a great source for devotions for each day of the month. Others, used it to record what was going on that day and offer a prayer need or praise. In later entries it strengthens their faith when they saw those prior prayer request answered. Now that it is recorded, these words can remind us of God's faithfulness, helping us get through present struggles or doubts. When we are feeling down, it is sometimes hard to see a way out. Our ability to remember God's faithfulness is clouded by our despair. The journal can be the light that can replace hopelessness with hope.
It was at the prior meeting that we were first challenged to start journaling. Most of us did and tonights testimonies of the benefits were inspiring and encouraging. My own writing has been sporadic thus far. After tonight's meeting I received a stronger desire to continue with greater regularity. My time has been divided between writing this blog, Facebook, Live-journal and a written journal. I'm hoping in the next few weeks I will acheive an appropriate balance.
The gleaming I get from those who have been journaling for a while is that there is a special dynamic that takes place in writing the words out on paper that isn't quite as powerful in other formats. I will yield to their experience and wisdom and strive to put more effort in the written journal.
If you are journaling how has it benefited you? If you don't, will you consider joining me?
Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise in later life.
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4 years ago
I love journaling. It helps me grow. It's a time and place where i can really be completely honest and it's very personal. You can look back on your journals and see how you've grown over time. I didn't know you had a livejournal.
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