How to Journal

STEP 1
Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you.

STEP 2 
Read the Bible verses.  As you are reading, underline anything the Lord impresses on you as a personal word to be applied.  When you read with an open heart, the Lord will give you words of encouragement, direction and correction. (2 Timothy 3:16)

STEP 3
After you are finished with the daily reading, turn to a fresh page in your “Daily Pages” to record what God has shown you.

• Enter the date
• Title the page
• Write down a topic that generally describes what you have learned
• Use the acrostic S.O.A.P. to record what God has shown you.
• Scripture - Record the main Bible verse(s)
• Observation - Record the circumstances you observed in the Bible verses
• Application - Give application as to how you will be different today because of what you have just read
• Prayer - Record a prayer

STEP 4
Turn to the Table of Contents and catalog your entry by date, scripture, topic, title, and page.

STEP 5 
Conclude your daily devotional time by turning to the Prayer List and intercede for what you’ve written.

REMEMBER! This Life Journal is designed to serve you in your growth with Christ. You can be flexible in how you use it, but be sure to develop a healthy habit of spending time daily with the Lord. Some have asked, “When is the best time for my devotions? In the morning or the evening?” The answer to that is, “The best time is when you’re at your best!” If you’re a morning person, do your devotions in the morning.  If you’re an evening person, do your devotions at night.  The bottom line is: “Jesus deserves your best, so give Him the best part of your day!”

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