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If you'd like to grow....

Grow Spiritually

A step towards SPIRITUAL GROWTH is keeping a prayer journal:

-don't over think it!
-include dates of entries

-include scripture that stood out to you, that speaks to your heart, your situation. This will increase your knowledge of God's word. 

-record prayer request

-record answered prayers

-include friends & family request-pour your heart out, your thoughts, your frustrations, your happiness, sadness, joy

-don't feel guilty

-it may take days or a week to finish a page, write a little a day or a lot

-don't know what to write to get started, confess that. Start by stating you've come with an open heart not understanding just where to short journaling.

-use words ONLY

-bullet list

-use color...pens, pencils, crayon, markers

-look on Pinterest-"inspiration for prayer journaling" "prayer journal"

-use pictures

-use words, color, pictures together

-combo

-mix media

-be FREE-hear encouraging words write them down

-focus in on key words of your prayer, your concerns, note verses by that key word. Google the key word for verses ( ex. joy bible verse ) but then read them in your Bible, journal verse from the actual Bible. (openbible.com is good to find verse on by word) 

-expect God to speak to you

-journaling, getting in God's word is like recharging your soul, like recharging your cell phone

-it's not an artsy thing

-write what you hear in you quiet time

-writing in your journal helps your mind stay on track when praying

-helps you become closer to God

-more discipled in your prayer life

-increases your faith

-between you & God only

-no organization, God wants your heart

-tell God how you feel about Him

-what you need

-ask Him to show you areas He needs to deal with in changing you, changing your heart…growing you!

-George Washington, first president of the U.S. kept a journal even at the young age of 20

-take notes during a sermon, paste them in your journal

-a journal reflects your walk with God

-most important is it's written from the heart

-a place you can be real with God, confess your weaknesses and sins, draw close to you're Heavenly Father

-take time to dream and receive God's infinite love

-it can also be a place to "be still" before your maker and reflect, reflect on your life

-prayer journal is about both our relationship with God and our needs, also the needs of others

-transforms you in your daily life with God

-renewal what you're learning, Bible Study, verses, lesson

-listening, turn to scripture and listen when no one else can help

-learn to hear God's voice