One of the core practices of what we preach at Replicate is how journaling through the Bible is essential to engaging with the Living Word daily. We call these a “
HEAR Journal.” While there are multiple methods to journaling through scripture, what we want to discuss this week is the
benefits that you see when you journal. What are the benefits of journaling through the Bible?
Helps you focus
When moving from just reading the Bible to journaling through the Bible, you will see immense benefits in your ability to focus while you read. Instead of just reading the Bible to check a box off that you read, journaling through the Bible will help you pick out key themes, consider how they apply to you, and consider how God wants you to respond to what you’ve learned.
A great way to share what you’re learning
If you are in a D-Group, your HEAR journal will be essential to your daily life. Even if you aren’t, a benefit of journaling through the Bible is that you’ll have something to share with those you come in contact with during your day. As God grows your faith through your daily reading and journaling, you’ll have key takeaways that you can weave into conversations with your co-workers, friends, etc.
Creates a record of your spiritual growth
The best time to start journaling through the Bible was ten years ago. The second best time is today. As you create a habit of journaling through scripture, you’ll have a written journey of how God was working in your life during that period of your life. If you are going through a difficult time one year, your journal will be a record of how God used His Word to sustain you.
Wrap up on benefits of journaling through the Bible
You use any notebook to start your journal, but we also offer a
Replicate branded journal that have dedicated spots for your HEAR journals. It’s been so popular since we released it, that we’re regularly selling out (more are on the way!).
Are you journaling through scripture? Leave a comment below on how it has impacted your life. Do you have any tips for those who are just getting started? Leave those below as well.
If you need a Bible reading plan to get you started in journaling through the Bible, we have two free plans. The
first one will take you through key 260 readings of the Bible across a year. The
second option is a 260-day reading plan for just the New Testament. We offer free PDFs of both plans, but there are books available if you want a hard copy as well.
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