LIFE JOURNALING FAQs | LIFE JOURNALING EXAMPLE
Life Journaling is an excellent tool for both recording and processing what God has spoken to you. It's also a useful tool to use at a later time, to review and reflect on some of the "gems" that you have received in your daily time with God. Without writing them down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! And while journaling is a very personal time with the Lord, you may want to share some of your daily journaling with your small group or mentors. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God is speaking to you, gain new insight, and even encourage others.
As we read God's words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then when we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond in the same way.
The following is a brief overview of the Life Journaling process using the acronym SOAP. More details on the why and how as well as an extensive FAQs section can be found here.
S is for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your reading plan (5 or 7 day plans can be found in the back of the Life Journals). Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to you that day and write it in your journal.
O is for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.
A is for Application
Personalize what you have read by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or correction for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.
P is for Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
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