Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life Chapter 11 - Cameron Jungels - Wed, November 12, 2014

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

by Donald Whitney

 

Journaling…for the purpose of godliness: Chapter 11

 

Journaling Explained

Ø  A journal is a place in which a person records information important to him or her personally for preservation or consideration.

Ø  A Christian journal is a place to document the works and ways of God in your life.

 

Is Journaling Expected?

Ø  Journaling does not carry the same expectation in Scripture that many of the other disciplines do.

Ø  However, there is biblical precedent for journaling by faithful followers of God, as well as by many in church history.

 

Value of Journaling

Ø  Help in self-understanding and evaluation

Ø  Help in meditation

Ø  Help in expressing thoughts and feelings to the Lord

Ø  Help in remembering the Lord’s works

Ø  Help in creating and preserving a spiritual heritage

Ø  Help in clarifying and articulating insights

Ø  Help in monitoring goals and priorities

Ø  Help in maintaining the other spiritual disciplines

 

Ways of Journaling

Ø  Whatever works best for you

Ø  Whatever is most helpful in your pursuit of godliness

Ø  Frequency, method, occasions, type of content, and length can all vary

 

More Application

As with all the disciplines…

Ø  Journaling can be fruitful at any level of involvement.

Ø  Journaling requires persistence through the dry times.

Ø  You must start journaling before you can experience its value.