Journaling for Spiritual Formation

How often do you find yourself saying, “Life is busy right now”? In our over-scheduled, noisy world, it’s easy to drift through days without ever stopping to reflect. But if we want to grow spiritually, we need space to process life with God—and journaling can be a powerful way to do just that.

In this new blog post, I explore how journaling helps us reflect honestly, bring clarity to our thoughts, deepen our prayer life, and recognize God’s faithfulness. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or simply curious, this post will give you practical tips to begin (or restart) the habit.

👉 Journaling for Spiritual Formation

Let your journal become a holy space where your faith deepens and your soul finds rest.

Journal Entry: God is Present

Here is an excerpt from my journal:

February 11, 2003

“God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble.” ~ Psalm 46:1

Today as I looked at the life of Joseph and the trials that he went through I am reminded of a truth: The way God helps is not always the way I want Him to help.

I am sure that Joseph would rather have had God deliver him from his brothers, but instead God allowed Joseph to be sold into slavery.  What was Joseph’s response?

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Journal Entry: Healing My Deepest Wounds

An excerpt from my journal. I wrote this last year during Creative Writing at the Koronis CFO.

August 7, 2012

J. Heinrich Arnold wrote; “Jesus alone can heal us and give us a new heart. He came to restore us through his blood, and every heart, however tormented, can find comfort and healing in him” (Freedom from Sinful Thoughts).

Part of the human condition is to look for life apart from God. At one time or another everyone resembles the church family at Laodicea. These Christians believed that because of their wealth, their continued prosperity, and their industry that they needed nothing. They clung to the belief that their hard work, their great economy, and their wonderful city provided for them everything they needed.

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