Today’s thoughts are by Deborah Ard.

Habakkuk 2:2-3 NIV — Then the Lord replied: “Write down the revelation and make it plain on tablets so that a herald may run with it. For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; It will certainly come and will not delay.”

In today’s featured scripture, God tells Habakkuk to write down the revelation. This week I am sharing with you my experience with journaling and the benefits I have found with journaling.

My first journal was strictly a prayer journal. I wrote letters to God that spelled out my joys and prayer concerns. It was a lot like a diary to God. Over the years my journaling has consisted of bulleted or lists of prayer items, scriptures that have spoken to me at the time, or revelations I have experienced. Yesterday I shared that whatever format you choose for your journal that it all be kept together somehow. Just as Habakkuk wrote down the “revelation,” so it could be read later,  you will want to be able to go back to your journal to reflect on answered prayers. When I go back to my journal and reflect on past prayers, I like to use a different colored pen than I had used to make notes about the answered prayers. Reading and reflecting on my journals gives me the opportunity to see the hand of God and His works.

What has been your experience with journaling? Perhaps you have some pointers to share with us. We would love to hear from you through social media or email: waterwalkers29@gmail.com

Let’s pray. Dear God, guide and direct me as I write down my thoughts with You. May the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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