Prayer Journal

Inspired by my friend who wrote the book Confessions of a Prayer Slacker, to be released August 2010. (Shamelessly plugging her book because it has been such an inspiration to me.)

Anyway, after I finished her book and started working on getting a regular prayer time going, I knew my next step would be to get a special prayer journal. (I had been using a plain ol' wide lined spiral notebook.) I knew I wanted a pretty prayer journal and to set it up like her example in the book.

When we went to Walmart a couple days later, I figured I would start my search there. And, I managed to find one of the prettiest journals (3 ringed binder) and it was inexpensive and I was able to set it up just how I wanted it. I have attached pictures. I wish I had the patience of a photographer. Unfortunately my pictures don't do it justice.

I set it up just like she suggested in her book and used really pretty colored dividers and loose leaf paper. I keep a pen in my journal and use it for just that purpose. I keep my journal behind the couch. And almost every morning at 6:45, after I have had my shower, I get a cup of coffee, sit on the couch and reach for it and start praying, keeping track of my prayers.

Most mornings, I give thanks, ask for forgiveness for my multitude of sins from the day before, I pray for everyone in my immediate family. For the church, for my pastor and his family, for friends who need prayer. The country. And I just started praying over my to-do list (boy does that need prayer) and my homeschooling journey.

It is easy for me to get wrapped up in the "things" I am suppose to do. But, my prayer journal, is one thing that is really to help me develop and strengthen a deep and personal relationship with God.

It is still in its early stages, but it seems to be working . . .