2 Peter 1:5 “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith…”
Journal Entries Nov 27-28, 2017
November 27, 2017
6:05a- BP 143/79 hr 77 Head hurts. Legs hurt. Low back aches. Hands ache. Tired. Eyes watering.
Crazy dream about riding a bike and accidentally hitting back end of semi-truck. Messed up both tires and had to get new ones.
6:36a- It warms the heart to hear children get excited during the song service at church.
10:42p – In spite of feeling a bit under the weather lately, I hit a milestone today in recovery…I was able to make my bed without help today. I was a bit out of breath afterwards, but with God’s help I did it. Thank you, Lord!
Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and my shield;
my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
and with my song I praise him.
6:10p- Head hurting on left side. Had Dezirae check. Actually have two sores. Took pictures. Had her clean them with peroxide. *I think they may be related to the lightning injury. Most think I’m silly for thinking so.
10:20p- Face is feeling flushed. Decided to check BP 147/100 hr 86. Have horrible burning indigestion. Took Ranitidine 150 mg.
10:54p- Rt hip throbbing. Skin is itchy. Eyes watering. Lower back achy. Stuffy nose. Feet and lower legs ache and have pins and needles sensation.
November 28, 2017
7:19a- Psalms 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Thankful that the Lord gives us challenges in order for us to grow. All the while, He is there the time guiding, nurturing, and protecting.
11:25a- Stinging needles pain in upper back. Skin feels flushed and is hot to the touch.
9:56p- Tired. Neck hurts. Head hurts. Rt hip hurts. Out of breath. Forgetfulness…finally paid phone bill 5 days late. Ugh!
What is Scripture Journaling?
It has been said that writing something out is the memory equivalent to reading it seven times. Research shows that while reading allows for better concentration, writing things out actually increases understanding and retention.
When we determine to meditate on Scripture we are choosing to allow it to penetrate into our thoughts, minds, and hearts. Committing to spending a little time each day to write out selected scripture passages will aid in penetrating God’s Word deep in your heart.
What is Scripture Journaling?
2 Timothy 2:15 says “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Studying your Bible is more than simply reading it every day. It is purposefully meditating upon specific passages, thinking about its meaning, and how you can apply it to your life.
Scripture Journaling is simply keeping a record of the spiritual lessons you learn as you study the Scriptures.
What Items are needed?
- Monthly Scripture Journaling Plan
- Spiral Notebook or 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper
- Pen
The easiest way to begin Scripture Journaling is to print out a monthly Scripture plan; get a spiral notebook or a 3 ring binder with loose leaf paper and a ball point pen that won’t bleed thru the paper; and a safe place to keep it. You can keep it as simple as you want or you can get as fancy as you want and design your own covers. This is your journal…make it personal.
I personally began my journey with Scripture writing because of my brain injury. For many years, I have had a goal to read the Bible through on a yearly basis.
Prior to my being struck by lightning, I had a goal of reading several books during the year. I loved to read and I used this to expand my horizons.
After my lighting strike, I not only struggled to remember things among other after effects, but also struggled to focus on things for very long. I was still able to read my Bible, but reading anything else was very difficult. It bothered me that I could read a specific passage of Scripture in the morning, but later if my husband asked me what I had read about I could not remember.
I began researching ways to help me remember things better and ways to help encourage my brain to heal. I found that Scripture Journaling helped me to focus on what I was reading as well as helped me to retain what I had read for longer periods of time.
Right now my journal is simple. It’s a place where I write down my thoughts as I study out specific passages of the Bible. It’s where I keep record of how I feel God is working in my heart and life at that precise time. It helps me to connect the Scriptures to everyday life events and circumstances.
How do I get started?
1. Pray for God to speak to you as you read the selected passage that day.
2. Write out the specific passage of Scripture chosen for that day.
3. Write any truths of the Scripture that stood out to you.
4. Write any questions you may have about the passage.
4. Write how you can apply the passage to your life at this moment.
Remember that Scripture Journaling is just a tool to help you as you develop or deepen in your walk with the Saviour. This is a time to meditate upon Scriptures, express yourself, seek out truths of the Scripture, and learn how to deepen your walk with God.
