Comments on: Journaling: A Monument of God’s Faithfulness http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:46:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Michelle ;D http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-504685 Michelle ;D Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:09:17 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-504685 I really agree with Sophia! I scrolled down all the comments to see if anyone mentioned the way Brett insulted himself. Sometimes people don't realized that their words have power. It's disrespectful to yourself, Brett, and disrespectful to God (your creator) to call yourself that name!! To take a leaf from Alex's page, I prefer words like "procrastinator," "straggler," and "inexperienced-shopper" for the article. Thanks! ;D I really agree with Sophia! I scrolled down all the comments to see if anyone mentioned the way Brett insulted himself.

Sometimes people don’t realized that their words have power. It’s disrespectful to yourself, Brett, and disrespectful to God (your creator) to call yourself that name!!

To take a leaf from Alex’s page, I prefer words like “procrastinator,” “straggler,” and “inexperienced-shopper” for the article.

Thanks! ;D

]]> By: Sophia:) http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-385560 Sophia:) Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:17:42 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-385560 don't call yourself a loser! lol don’t call yourself a loser! lol

]]> By: Thoughts on Journaling « Alabaster Box http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-209359 Thoughts on Journaling « Alabaster Box Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:25:53 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-209359 [...] Awhile back I was reading the Rebelution Blog and found this great post on journaling. In this post was a quote from Don Whitney’s Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life which would be good to write in the front of your journal as a reminder of the importance of journaling to monument God’s faithfulness: [...] [...] Awhile back I was reading the Rebelution Blog and found this great post on journaling. In this post was a quote from Don Whitney’s Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life which would be good to write in the front of your journal as a reminder of the importance of journaling to monument God’s faithfulness: [...]

]]> By: Julia http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-186470 Julia Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:30:46 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-186470 >Do you journal or have you in the past? I started my first diary when I was about 4 1/2. I loved it! I wrote off and on for years, entries mainly focused on activities and what I ate for lunch. When I was about 13, I started writing more about God--which makes sense, because I was beginning to truly know Him. I've hit a few journaling speedbumps (or standstills) since then, but I've journaled diligently for about a year and a half. >What has been the purpose of your journaling? To put it simply: I journal to know Christ. Looking back, I see that my journals are a chronicle of God's hand gently drawing me unto Himself. I love looking back and finding answers to a prayer that I forgot I prayed, to see God fulfilling the needs I didn't even know I had. I journal so that I don't ever forget the amazing things the Lord is teaching and speaking to my heart. I journal to chart my spiritual growth. I journal to pour my heart out before God. >Describe your journal. I use spiral-bound college ruled notebooks with pretty covers. I used to buy fancy journals, but as a perfectionist, I was bothered that they were differently sized and didn't line up on the shelf neatly (my friends think I'm crazy, but they love me anyway). When I started journaling in earnest, I switched to spiral notebooks, and I'm very pleased with them--they're pretty, durable, affordable (important since I go through them fast), functional, I can write on both sides of the page, and they all line up on the shelf! =) I write with my favorite black Zebra F-301 pens. Journaling is an integral part of my God time in the mornings. After I read my Bible, I write about what God is teaching me both in my daily reading and in every aspect of my life. I write about what I'm reading in God's Word, books I'm reading, quotes I find, struggles I'm going through, and where I'm growing (especially in my walk with the Lord), among other things. Also, my journals are sprinkled with prayers and poetry. Journaling has been a huge blessing in my life. I would strongly encourage anyone who doesn't journal to at least give it a try. If you don't know what to write, simply ask the Lord! God is good. >Do you journal or have you in the past?

I started my first diary when I was about 4 1/2. I loved it! I wrote off and on for years, entries mainly focused on activities and what I ate for lunch. When I was about 13, I started writing more about God–which makes sense, because I was beginning to truly know Him. I’ve hit a few journaling speedbumps (or standstills) since then, but I’ve journaled diligently for about a year and a half.

>What has been the purpose of your journaling?

To put it simply: I journal to know Christ. Looking back, I see that my journals are a chronicle of God’s hand gently drawing me unto Himself. I love looking back and finding answers to a prayer that I forgot I prayed, to see God fulfilling the needs I didn’t even know I had. I journal so that I don’t ever forget the amazing things the Lord is teaching and speaking to my heart. I journal to chart my spiritual growth. I journal to pour my heart out before God.

>Describe your journal.

I use spiral-bound college ruled notebooks with pretty covers. I used to buy fancy journals, but as a perfectionist, I was bothered that they were differently sized and didn’t line up on the shelf neatly (my friends think I’m crazy, but they love me anyway). When I started journaling in earnest, I switched to spiral notebooks, and I’m very pleased with them–they’re pretty, durable, affordable (important since I go through them fast), functional, I can write on both sides of the page, and they all line up on the shelf! =) I write with my favorite black Zebra F-301 pens.

Journaling is an integral part of my God time in the mornings. After I read my Bible, I write about what God is teaching me both in my daily reading and in every aspect of my life. I write about what I’m reading in God’s Word, books I’m reading, quotes I find, struggles I’m going through, and where I’m growing (especially in my walk with the Lord), among other things. Also, my journals are sprinkled with prayers and poetry.

Journaling has been a huge blessing in my life. I would strongly encourage anyone who doesn’t journal to at least give it a try. If you don’t know what to write, simply ask the Lord!

God is good.

]]> By: Journaling « Created to be a Help http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-179646 Journaling « Created to be a Help Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:45:25 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-179646 [...] As another week of 2008 begins, I encourage you to start a journal if you do not already do so. And if you already keep a journal, resolve to keep it even more faithfully. Over at The Rebelution, you will find a very encouraging post that explains a purpose of a journal and will further motivate you in your journaling pursuits. [...] [...] As another week of 2008 begins, I encourage you to start a journal if you do not already do so. And if you already keep a journal, resolve to keep it even more faithfully. Over at The Rebelution, you will find a very encouraging post that explains a purpose of a journal and will further motivate you in your journaling pursuits. [...]

]]> By: Noel http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-175181 Noel Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:15:36 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-175181 Hi! I just saw this post and thought I'd comment. I've been journaling since I was about nine, and I love it! I journal all the time, in all seasons, and for any reason whatsoever. :) I keep completed journals handy so that I can look back and see what God has been doing in my life. It is a great tool to diagnose your spiritual condition, and to remember that God is indeed faithful. When I'm in a tough spot, it's good to be able to look back and remember that God has never left me alone. God's faithfulness is a thread that I can clearly follow all the way through my journals! I would encourage anyone who is starting a journal to remember that journaling comes in seasons. For a while you may need the commitement of saying, "I'm going to journal once a week.", but after it becomes habit, don't force yourself to write when you have nothing to say, or when it's just plain boring. :) There will be times when you write once a week, or once a month, or everyday for two weeks. Let journaling be a help, not something you feel guilty about. Journaling is fun! Hi! I just saw this post and thought I’d comment. I’ve been journaling since I was about nine, and I love it! I journal all the time, in all seasons, and for any reason whatsoever. :) I keep completed journals handy so that I can look back and see what God has been doing in my life. It is a great tool to diagnose your spiritual condition, and to remember that God is indeed faithful. When I’m in a tough spot, it’s good to be able to look back and remember that God has never left me alone. God’s faithfulness is a thread that I can clearly follow all the way through my journals!

I would encourage anyone who is starting a journal to remember that journaling comes in seasons. For a while you may need the commitement of saying, “I’m going to journal once a week.”, but after it becomes habit, don’t force yourself to write when you have nothing to say, or when it’s just plain boring. :) There will be times when you write once a week, or once a month, or everyday for two weeks. Let journaling be a help, not something you feel guilty about. Journaling is fun!

]]> By: Danielle http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174930 Danielle Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:49:32 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174930 I've been journalling since I was eight years old--that makes it 19 years now! I journalled the most during my mid teen years, and this year has been so crazy that I've only written a little. But in 2008 I am hoping to make more time for regular journalling as I believe it's a rich spiritual and creative discipline. The act of writing and reflection--even if one never re-reads what's written--alone makes the journalling practice a valuable one. When we journal, the world slows down and we're able to see more clearly what God is going in our lives and how He wants us to grow. After filling many many notebooks, I am quite the connoisseur and I must say that Moleskines are totally the way to go! Moleskines, I love you. I’ve been journalling since I was eight years old–that makes it 19 years now! I journalled the most during my mid teen years, and this year has been so crazy that I’ve only written a little. But in 2008 I am hoping to make more time for regular journalling as I believe it’s a rich spiritual and creative discipline. The act of writing and reflection–even if one never re-reads what’s written–alone makes the journalling practice a valuable one. When we journal, the world slows down and we’re able to see more clearly what God is going in our lives and how He wants us to grow.

After filling many many notebooks, I am quite the connoisseur and I must say that Moleskines are totally the way to go! Moleskines, I love you.

]]> By: Holly http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174590 Holly Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:48:33 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174590 So now that it's Christmas, did you end up getting a journal, Brett? :-) Merry Christmas everyone! ~Holly So now that it’s Christmas, did you end up getting a journal, Brett? :-)
Merry Christmas everyone!
~Holly

]]> By: Lydia D. http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174543 Lydia D. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 00:02:55 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-174543 I do not like writing at all! Hence the reason I have about seven journals that have only half of the pages written in. I have been journaling off and on since I was about 8 years old. I have to admit I haven't always written about subjects to be proud of, but I'm trying to start a prayer journal. I recently received a journal from a friend. It is purple with a teapot and teacup on the front. Underneath it has this neat quote. I'm trying to recall it, but at the moment it is not coming to me. I will have to get my journal out and come back here and write it. Thanks for the post! :) Lydia D. I do not like writing at all! Hence the reason I have about seven journals that have only half of the pages written in. I have been journaling off and on since I was about 8 years old. I have to admit I haven’t always written about subjects to be proud of, but I’m trying to start a prayer journal. I recently received a journal from a friend. It is purple with a teapot and teacup on the front. Underneath it has this neat quote. I’m trying to recall it, but at the moment it is not coming to me. I will have to get my journal out and come back here and write it. Thanks for the post! :)
Lydia D.

]]> By: brie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-173336 brie Sun, 23 Dec 2007 01:53:40 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2007/12/journaling-a-monument-of-gods-faithfulness/#comment-173336 lol .. So I was reading this post, and was like- oh look. That's what my church did- they got me a journal as a staff gift....and then I was like wait- its the same church.... That being said, I agree twas an awesome idea.... I love my journal.... :) lol .. So I was reading this post, and was like- oh look. That’s what my church did- they got me a journal as a staff gift….and then I was like wait- its the same church….

That being said, I agree twas an awesome idea…. I love my journal…. :)

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