Journaling with Jesus
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
By Julie Lockyer, Scheduler and Receptionist
I love to journal in the morning when I am doing my devotions. I enjoy sitting outside as God’s day comes to life. I get to watch the beautiful colors of the sky as the sun rises. All of God’s majestic colors like a painting in the sky. I get to hear the birds singing and welcoming the morning with song. It brings me to a place of peace.
When I am journaling I ask God to speak to me through His word. I write down the things that jump out as I read my devotions. Things that inspire me and give me hope. I talk to God and let Him know what I am going through and thank Him that He will talk to me through His words and promises. These are the things that will get me through the trials I am facing or sometimes just through the day.
One of the things I like most about writing in my journal is that I can look back and see how God has brought me through difficult situations. I see Him answering me and know He hears my cries. It brings me joy when I see God speaking back and encouraging me to have hope. I know God is here for me, I know God loves me, I know I am a child of God and that He will answer my prayers when I call on Him and seek Him.
I want to share a few of the things I’ve written in my journal that hopefully will encourage you to journal as well.
June 27: Lord, You are amazing! You forget our sins and forgive us! I am sorry for wanting to please myself and walk away from you. Lord, please restore me. Help me to focus on You and block out the distractions of this world. Amazing Grace, I was lost but now I am found. My chains are gone and I am now free because of Your unending love!
July 2: Lord, I need to come to You every morning and give my day to You. I need to remember that my life belongs to You and You are in charge. You, God, want the best for me. I need to live it well for you.
July 10: My devotion starts off with “Relax in my Peaceful Presence,” God’s confirmation that He is with me! I need to be in a true friendship with Him. He knows all of me.
I want to inspire you to start journaling. Let your words become a letter of love and thanksgiving to our God who created us, loves us, and wants the best for us. The Father who takes the weight off our shoulders and speaks words of encouragement and hears our prayers!
1 John 4:16 tells us: “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in His love. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for loving us! Thank You for Your word and promises that remind us we are Your children and that You want the best for us. Thank You for using others to encourage us through devotions. Help us to draw closer to You! In Jesus Name, Amen.
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