a good habit to have

I have really been slacking so far this summer at keeping up with a consistent time with God.  I recently pulled out a journal that I got for Christmas that had entries from February - March in it...it was amazing to see how much had changed since then...and it's only June! I journaled every day in that three month period, and I remember it being very difficult to either keep it short and sweet or say anything at all. Needless to say, I saw growth and it was so encouraging to re - read battles and praises and seeing where God has been faithful and also areas that I can still be praying about.  


I decided that after reading through my old journal that I wanted to try and pick it back up again...I still have a lot of room in the one from Christmas.  Part of me is really excited to journal and actually (for the first time) fill up every page of a journal...but another part of me doesn't want to 'close the book' per say to my certain chapters of my life.  Is not writing in a journal a way to express what has happened throughout your days and in some cases give closure?  It is very never racking when I think about moving on, but the truth is a lot is changing in my life.  From people, places, job, school...its getting pretty crazy but I really do want to document it all...and let's face it...I'm not going to share everything on this blog...haha 


Well, this morning I had a wonderful quiet time; reading, praying, listening to worship music and just reflecting on God and the things He has been bringing to my attention.  It was a sweet time that I had to just be still and put my heart before the Lord. I wrote in my journal, and it felt good to see my feelings, thoughts, and favorite passages from my readings on the paper! 

Here is a little taste of one of the books I read, Daily Strengths for Daily Needs: 
"He will wave no longer a spotted life of shreds and patches, but he will live with divine unity. He will cease from what is base and frivolous in his life, and be content with all places, and with any service he can render. He will calmly front the morrow, in the negligency of that trust which carries God with it, and so hath already the whole future in the bottom of the heart." -          R.W.Emerson


John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world there will be troubles. But take heart, I have OVERCOME the world."