Journaling

Journaling is not a biblical command per-say.

However, there is a biblical precedent.

No greater example of journaling can be found in Scripture than David.

The Psalms serve as records of David’s journals.

Journals often go by the term Diary. They serve asa record of the events and emotions that make up a singular individuals life.

Journals are personal accounts of what is happening in your mind and life.

Value of Journaling

1. Help in self-evaluation

Romans 12:3 NKJV

3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.

2. Help in Meditation

Psalm 1:1–3 NKJV

1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

3. Help in expressing thoughts and feelings to the Lord.

Psalm 62:8 NKJV

8 Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah

4. Help in remembering what God has done.

Deuteronomy 17:18 NKJV

18 “Also it shall be, when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write for himself a copy of this law in a book, from the one before the priests, the Levites.

5. Help in creating a spiritual heritage.

2 Timothy 1:5 NKJV

5 when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.

6. Help in clarifying and articulating insights.

1 Peter 3:15 NKJV

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;

7. Help in monitoring goals.

8. Help in personal accountability.

How Do I Journal?