• Creating a Prayer Journal That Works for You (Without Over-complicating It!)
    Bible Journaling,  Bible Study,  Faith,  Prayer

    Creating a Prayer Journal That Works for You (Without Over-complicating It!)

    One of my goals this year was to start a prayer journal. If you’ve been following along, you might remember my post Battling Distractions: My Search for the Perfect Prayer Journal, where I shared my struggle in figuring out the best way to begin. Today, I want to walk you through the steps I took to set up my prayer journal—using what I already had on hand rather than buying a bunch of new supplies. Gather Materials I started by looking for a notebook and found one with three dividers. However, you can use whatever works best for you—a three-ring binder, a regular notebook, or even a folder with three-hole…

  • Battling Distractions: My Search for the Perfect Prayer Journal
    Bible Journaling,  Bible Study,  Faith,  Prayer

    Battling Distractions: My Search for the Perfect Prayer Journal

    One of my goals for this year was to start—and stick with—a prayer journal. But as soon as I set this goal, I ran into a problem. My quiet time with God has always been inconsistent. I know this. I try to fix it, but no matter what, I fall back into old habits. I do best when I’m in a Bible study with my women’s group at church or with friends. Why is that? I think it’s because I feel accountable—I “need” to get it done. I don’t want to fall behind! I learn a lot during those studies, but when they end, I struggle to continue on my…