Why Journal? (Part one)

Part of our Carpe Diem spiritual growth initiative involves the spiritual discipline of journaling. In fact, the secondary tool which we are using (the primary tool is the Bible) is the LIFE Journal. Now at this point, you might be asking yourself, "So ... what's the big deal with journaling? Is it really all that important to do? Isn't simply reading the Bible enough? After all, I really don't have time to journal!"

I believe journaling is important (and I will get to the reasons in a moment). But the expectation in our Carpe Diem initiative is not that you journal every day ... but that you journal at least a few times a week (although the more you journal, the better!). SO ... why journal? David Jeremiah offers these compelling reasons:

1. A journal helps you retain your honesty. In order to grow, you must be honest about where you are right now in your spiritual journey. A journal makes you face where you are so you can move forward to where you need to be.

2. A journal helps you record your impressions. There are many incredible moments in your life when you are aware of the greatness of the glory of God. Don't forget to record those experiences.

3. A journal helps you register your progress. You can track your daily discipline. keeping a record of each date and time that you have interaction with the Lord.

4. A journal helps you regain lost momentum when you have become lost in the midst of your journey. If you don't have a mechanism for introspection, the devil will use your down times to destroy you. A journal is a place for you to go back and say, "Here we go again, Lord. Let's start this again."

Take a moment and look over these solid reasons for journaling. In part 2, I will give you his final four reasons.

Thanks for stopping by . . . and SEIZE THE DAY!