Journaling Template
Here is a high level journaling template. You can modify to your needs as the Holy Spirit directs you.High Level Template
Please keep aside about 20 minutes around the same time every day. Choose a comfortable spot. Please do not be too rigid about these suggestions. Pray to the Holy Spirit and ask for forgiveness so we become worthy to be in His presence. Read today’s mass readings (5 Minutes) Make sure you have the journal binder or book with you.
Start with the Search Me section of your journal. Below, I have provided some suggested Bible verses that I got from a book on journaling. Write the verse in your journal or the at least the book and the verse number (ex: Psalm 51) . Write down whatever the Holy Spirit inspires you to write. (5 minutes).
Then, move on to Praise the Lord and Thank Him for His gifts. Train yourself to think through the previous day.
The third step is to get intimate with Jesus by praying for others. A suggestion list is provided below.
The Fourth step is a freestyle prayer. This is almost like the third step but less structured.
Search Me
This is the section where you quiet yourself before the Lord and ask Him to show you areas of sin in your heart that need to be addressed.
In your Journal record your reflections after reading the following verses.
Day 1: Psalm 51
Day 2: Matthew 5:8. Ask God to show you anything in your heart that does not please Him.
Day 3: Psalm 24. Ask God to show you any idols in your heart.
Day 4: Ezekiel 36:26. Ask for blessing mentioned in this verse.
Day 5: Psalm 78: Thank God for His mercy towards you.
Day 6: Proverbs 20: Ask the Lord to show you any un-forgiveness in your heart.
Day 7: Romans 12. Meditate on this chapter.
Praise and Thanksgiving
Day 1: Psalm 100:4
Day 2: Psalm 117. Think about a time when God has been good to you, and a time that He has shownHis faithfullness to you.
Day 3: Colossians 3:16.
Day 4: Psalm 127. Thank God for being the foundation that everything of worth is built upon in your life.
Day 5: Psalm 147. Replace Israel and Jerusalem with your name and your family’s name.
Day 6: Write a love letter to God
Day 7: Zephaniah 3:17. Thank the Lord for His promises outlined.
Get Intimate with Jesus
I no longer call you servants, becasue a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. – John 15:15
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