Category: Scripture Journaling

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.

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Names of Jesus

JESUS – The name above every name

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Philippians 2:9

Something that has been lost in today’s society is the proper reverence for the name of Jesus. His name is often used flippantly in conversation as a euphemism. We have forgotten the commandments of Exodus 20 and have allowed other things to rule our lives.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Exodus 20:7

The Strong’s definition of “Vain” originates from the same as H7722 in the sense of desolating.  Its definition given is evil (as {destructive }) literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as {false} subjectively): uselessness (as {deceptive} objectively; also adverbially in vain).

We need to get back to giving God the proper respect He deserves.  One way we can show Him respect is to only use His name when we are talking to Him or about Him.  We do not need to use His name as if it’s just another word. 

Not only do we disrespect God in our language, but also in our actions.  We call ourselves Christians, but we do not always act like one.  We can’t just say that we believe.  We must live it.   It’s misleading when you say that you are a Christian when God has no part in your life.

Jesus’ name is the Name above all other names. Jesus is to be highly exalted.  As we declare His name, we are confessing that He alone is Lord.

Different names of Jesus

It has been exciting to search out the names of Jesus.  I would like to encourage you to search the Scriptures for yourself and dive into the Word.  Print the monthly Scripture Journal Calendar below.  It will help you get started.  The following list is only a handful of the names of Jesus…

  • Authority
  • Bright & Morning Star
  • Captain of Salvation
  • Deliverer
  • Everlasting Father
  • Fountain of Living Waters
  • Gate
  • High Priest
  • I AM
  • Jehovah
  • King of Kings
  • Last Adam
  • Mighty God
  • Nazarene
  • Only Begotten Son of God
  • Prophet
  • Resurrection and Life
  • Son of the Highest
  • Truth
  • Uncorruptible
  • Vine
  • Way
  • Excellent
  • Young Child
  • Zeal of the Lord of Hosts
Names of Jesus

What is Scripture Journaling?

It is simply reading a daily selected passage of Scripture, handwriting the passage, allowing Christ to speak to you, and then writing down the insights or spiritual lessons you learned from the passage. It also helps you more readily hide God’s Word in your heart.

Below is a printable list of the Names of Jesus with accompanying passages of Scripture. I trust you will enjoy journaling the names of Jesus as much as I have enjoyed this.

Names-of-JesusDownload

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For My Good

Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

What a glorious assurance that He who was willing to sacrifice His life for mine will have my best interest at heart. Thus, I must learn to trust that whatever He allows to come into my life will purposefully work out for His glory and my good.

Having this knowledge should spur us to be kind, be strong, and stand courageously against the wiles of the evil one. This should also encourage our faith and hope that God’s ways are perfect.

Praying you have a fantastic Friday!🍁🍂

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A Grateful Heart

Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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Fall in Love with Jesus

Deuteronomy 7:9 – Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

Are you wary about meeting new people or making new friends? I know that I am. 

Due to past experiences, I am very cautious about making new friends.  I tend to be very guarded at times because of the unknown and not wanting to get hurt.

Thankfully, there is One who always has our best interest at heart.  He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Hebrews 13:5 – Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Sadly, we tend to keep Him at arm’s length only calling on Him when we think we need His help. Or we call on Him when we have an urgent need.

It’s hard to love someone you don’t know.  In order to Fall in Love with Jesus, we must truly get to know Him.

Getting to know someone takes time and perseverance.  Keep a positive outlook and enjoy getting to know Him by spending time studying His Word.

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Back 2 School

Thanks to an unexpected provision our family is making some unforeseen transitions this year. My daughter will be attending Christian School. It was an amazing and unexpected last-minute blessing. She will be able to attend school with her cousin who has quickly become a close friend as well.

With attending traditional school this year, there have been a lot of emotions shared between us. While homeschool has its benefits and we enjoyed it (though the last few years have been difficult for me due to my lightning strike injuries), Dezirae had thought it’d be nice to attend a traditional school to help her get ready for college but was hesitant because of her dyslexia and uncertainty of unknowns. I told her to pray about it and if God wanted her in school that we might be able to do it next year for her senior year.

God had other plans. He provided the money the very next day!!! Praise the Lord!

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Ephesians 3:20

To help calm and encourage their hearts, God laid it on my heart to give the gals a Scripture verse for each day and to pray with and for them each day. In doing so, it spun this month’s Scripture Journaling theme. I hope it helps you as well.

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If There Be Any Virtue

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8

The word virtue has many different meanings these days. It can be a word used to describe a person or a situation or it can be a character trait.


The dictionary defined virtue as a conformity to the standard of right, morality, moral excellence.  The biblical definition of virtue is things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Philippians 4:8). It’s moral excellence that is judged by the standard of God’s principles alone.


Virtue causes a person to have a higher level of standards where few desire to obtain because it goes against human nature.  Self seeks to advance one’s desires at the expense of others. While virtue seeks to treat others fairly, esteem others better than themselves (Philippians 2:3), and seeks to live a godly life. 


Colossians 3:12-17 gives us a list of Christian virtues that we are to “put on” – mercy, kindness, humbleness, meekness, long-suffering, forbearance, forgiveness, and charity. These traits all operate within the boundaries of wisdom and peace.


Before virtue (moral excellence) can occur our heart, soul, and mind must be in line with the will of our Heavenly Father. We must actively seek a personal relationship with Him. We cannot exhibit virtue or any godly character trait if we are ignoring Him. 

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Whatsoever Things Are… Of Good Report

Good Report
Well spoken of; reputable

The Dictionary definition of a Good Report is a person’s high standing among others; dignity, honor, reputation

We live in an age where everywhere we turn seemingly has negative messages. The news is riddled with evil doings and malicious speech. It’s just plain depressing at times.

Have you ever thought to yourself the news you just watched made you feel better? Probably not! Hardly ever do they focus on good things in your area or across the country.

In computer science, there’s an old saying that states, “Garbage in, Garbage out.” If we fill our hearts and minds with garbage (evil things) eventually the things that come out of our mouth will be rubbish.

God wants us to fill our hearts and minds with good things.

Did you know that everything we say or do God hears it? When we watch the tv, God is right there with you. When you listen to music on the radio or a podcast, God is listening with you? What about when you tell your friends the latest news about —–, God hears it. God wants every aspects of our lives to bring glory to God that others may be won for Him.

Psalms 19:14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.

Are we meditating on things that are pleasing to God? Do our actions honor God? If someone were to be able to hear our thoughts, would they see Jesus or self?

1 Corinthians 10:31-33 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. Give none offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the church of God: Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved.

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Whatsoever things are. . . LOVELY

What do you think of when you hear the word “lovely”?

When I hear this word “lovely”, I think of waterfalls in nature, a field of flowers, children playing, or watching dolphins swim in the ocean at sunset.

Do you desire to see God at work around you?  Do you admire His handiwork (Psalm 19:1) in the world?

“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness therof; the world, and they that dwell therein.  For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.”   Psalm 24:1-2

“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in the earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers:  all things were created by him , and for him:”  Colossians 1:16

Everything was created by God and in Him alone do they exist.  In essence, the world is God’s picture book for humans.  Creation tells the story of our Creator and His love for us.  In return, the world serves God by praising Him.

“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fullness thereof.  Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.”  Psalm 96:11-13

The KJV dictionary defines the word “lovely” as amiable; that may excite love; possessing qualities which may invite affection.

Advanced English Dictionary says that “lovely” means appealing to the emotions as well as the eye.

The Greek word for lovely prosphiles which interpreted means pleasing, agreeable. 

Most scholars agree the word lovely carries the meaning of amiable, pleasing, and without ill feeling or anger.  Our Christian conducts needs to exemplify this virtue.  

If we go around with ill-tempered, begrudging manners, we will not only grieve Christ but we will also give a negative view of Christianity.  This in turn will injure and defeat the cause of Christ.  We must strive to portray a lovely disposition or else we lose our influence.  

A Christian’s thoughts should be focused on things that draw us closer to Christ.

“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength and my redeemer.”  Psalm 19:14

The apostle Paul understood that our thought tend to control our actions.  In Philippians 4:8, he gives us a list of things to keep our minds focused upon.

Philippians 4:8  Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

The command to “think on these things” requires more than just quick thought, but rather active continuous meditation.  The kind that translates thoughts into actions.  Actions that lead to growing spiritually in the Lord.

Rather than filling our minds with junk which causes us to worry we should set our affection on things that will matter for eternity (Matthew 6:33).

When our thoughts are filled with virtuous things, they will have no room for the cares of this life.  We will then be able to fully place our cares upon Christ, and the problems of this life will not have the ability to separate us from seeking God and hinder us from serving Him with all our hearts, minds, and souls.

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