An excerpt from my journal…

Nearly 2 months have gone by since journaling or really paying much attention to Scripture… and 2 months later I can certainly feel myself out of joint, out of rhythm, and out of sync. I’m amazed at how this discipline and this time truly helps me to slow down my thoughts, focus on the day and the tasks ahead and settle into the rhythms that God has created in me.

Journaling isn’t just for my relationship with God, but it’s also for my own sanity…

I’ve always enjoyed journaling, always found it rewarding and exciting to fill up page after page with my thoughts and reflections… but that might just be because I really do like to write more than anything. It wasn’t until a few days ago that I was able to finally put my finger on exactly what the benefit of journaling is for my life… and why it’s such an important discipline for me to undertake. This is one of those journal entries that I will undoubtedly come back to time and time again, and more than likely repeat in some form throughout the next several months as this discipline truly takes root in my heart, mind and soul.

My journal has a lot of pages dripping with anger, angst, emotion and remembrance. I really enjoy going back through it and seeing just how much God has done throughout my life, especially in just short amounts of time. I think this discipline is a keeper.