What Writing in a Prayer Journal Taught me about Myself

Have you ever written in a prayer journal? If so, you’ll know that it’s healing because of how you changed after writing out each prayer. I remember when I was broken and a friend gave me a prayer journal. I found it easier to write out my thoughts, feelings, and prayers than I thought it would be. After spending months writing these things out, I learned that my focus changed. In this post I will show you what you need to know about writing in a prayer journal.

Beginning with an Inspirational Thought

Have you ever sat down to write and you find yourself looking down at an empty sheet of paper as you struggle to find something to say? I found that with guided inspirational thoughts, I could write statements or prayers about that part of my life in a positive, more rounded way. I found that as I was inspired, I began writing inspirational kinds of things.

Working It Out

In Philippians 2:12,13; Paul tells the Philippians to work out their salvation. This is what a prayer journal is in many ways. It is the working out of everything in quietude in the presence of the Lord. I found that it is His desire to work in me and on behalf of His good purpose for me. Invite Him to be present with you as you work out these thoughts, prayers, inspirations on paper.

Resolving in Myself

I have this one journal prompt that is an invitation to a thought-provoking song. I remember listening to this song with great conviction. It begged the very question in me so strongly that I was resolved to not only be inspired by it, but to let it be the impetus in me to get up and do those things that I had desired to do for a very long time. It brought me to a place of resolution in which I could no longer stay in what I call the sleep-walking mode of life.

Wake Up

If you haven’t read my articles about Nehemiah and how he grieved over the broken ruins of Jerusalem, take a look at those articles. Be inspired by the process of waking up out of brokenness. Be inspired by more than that. Wake yourself up and make that first move toward personal growth and spiritual growth. In your resolve, wake yourself up out of slumber and reach for healing and growth, being an inspiration to yourself and those around you.

Inspire Others

You won’t readily know this, but as you are quietly working out your salvation before the Lord, making resolutions within yourself, and working them out, the people around you are noticing the difference in you as you begin to grow. Some of them will be inspired by what they see in you.

Now that you know more about writing in a prayer journal, you’re ready to begin without worrying about being too self-conscious.

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