Do you write about your spiritual battles or victories in a journal? Today 8 reasons you should, from David Jeremiah.
According to Bible teacher David Jeremiah, a journal helps you remember God’s works….and that’s a powerful motivator to do what God wants of you. By recording spiritual victories as they come, you can set standing stones of triumph around your heart, preparing yourself for the next storm.
- A journal helps you grow in honesty. Think of your journal as a faithful friend. It might not always tell you what you want to hear, but its honesty unlocks the door to spiritual growth.
- A journal helps you increase your awareness. Writing down what happens to you in life allows you to reflect on them afterward.
- A journal helps you track your progress. Without such reflections, you will not experience the motivating power of incremental success.
- A journal helps you regain momentum where you lost it. Through journaling, you become more aware of the kind of things that tend to bog you down.
- A journal helps you reject bad habits. It is a progress report of how you are doing in areas where you have been struggling.
- A journal helps you reinforce good habits. The hardest part about creating good habits, like thankfulness, is mustering the discipline to continue.
- And A journal helps you reach your spiritual goals. As a Christian, your journal is a place to record the works and ways of God in your life. The Lord expects us to exercise personal discipline and take our relationship with him seriously.