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Journaling for Encouragement

Journaling for Encouragement

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Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already. – Dave Willis

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I want to take this opportunity to share an encouraging word with you. Every situation in life is meant to be temporary. When life is going as planned, make sure to enjoy every moment. And when life is not going as planned, know that it will not last forever and better days are sure to follow.

Have you ever tried journaling for encouragement? For those of you who are not familiar with the term journaling, here is the definition:

Journaling can be defined as a record of experiences, ideas, or reflections kept regularly for private use (diary).

When you decide to do some journaling, make sure to start with the date and start with small talk. If you are stuck, just ask yourself a question to get started. For example, “what was the best thing that happened this week”?

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JOURNALING TIPS

Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open. -Natalie Goldberg

Here’s some wonderful journaling tips to help you get started:

• Tip 1 – Slow down and write down how you really feel – Be realistic, be honest and hold yourself accountable.

• Tip 2 – Journaling is a life worth living – Personal journey – Your life’s story – Be open and honest.

• Tip 3 – Journaling is time for reflection and to find out who you are – Open your heart to receive.

• Tip 4 – Journaling offers you an opportunity to leave a written legacy to those around you – Journaling makes the world go-round.

• Tip 5 – Giving yourself balance – putting everything on paper to get it out of your heart and mind.

I would love to hear some of your tips that you use or have learned throughout your journey!

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JOURNALING IDEAS

Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try. – Unknown Author

In addition to journaling tips, I wanted to share some journaling ideas with you as well. Whenever you feel stuck in a rut and have nothing to write, here are some journaling ideas:

• Reactions to personal situations and world events

• Goals you’re working toward (weight loss, career, personal)

• Inspiring quotes or affirmations

• Pictures from magazines or photos you love

• Websites to explore

• To do lists or reminders

• Topic research or exploration

• Travel plans or dreams to explore

• Personal feelings, thoughts, or emotions

Remember, journaling is a way to express yourself on paper. There’s no right or wrong way to do it. Just write. Write all the time no matter where you are. Write yourself out of creative blocks. Just don’t stop writing. It’s important to write what you want to write. Not what others expect you to write. Remember, this is your personal journaling experience so what are you waiting for? Let’s get journaling for encouragement!

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Sometimes when you’re in a dark place you think you’ve been buried, but actually you’ve been planted. – Christine Caine

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• Write down everything in life that gives you pleasure or joy.

• What in my life makes me feel alive and energized?

• What are your successes and struggles?

• How do you shine during difficult times?

• Dear body, I love you because…

• When I look in the mirror, I feel…

• How do I connect food with my body?

• What do I need more of in my life?

• What words do I wish someone would say to me right now?

• How can I give that to myself today…this week…this month…this year?

Remember, your actions will always reflect who you are so the closer you get to being who you are meant to be, the brighter you shine!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Living in the Presence of God

Living in the Presence of God

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We cannot attain the presence of God because we’re already totally in the presence of God. What’s absent is awareness. – Richard Rohr

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Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. (Psalm 139:7-8)

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! The presence of God is all around us. Can you feel God’s presence right now in this very moment? God inhabits every part of our lives except for the parts that we refuse to share with Him. Would you agree? When we don’t sense God’s presence in our daily routines, it’s not because God leaves us, but it’s because we have not developed a deep awareness of God’s presence in our lives. This process takes not only practice, but it also takes commitment and the willingness to surrender to God’s will throughout our lives.

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Here’s some steps to recognize the presence of God:

• Step 1: Do everything in your life for the love of God. It is important to give God your happiness and praises as well as your pain and suffering. God is always listening because He is your protector.

• Step 2: Look for God’s goodness in all things. Remember, it is important to notice God’s presence in both simple and great things. Acknowledge this fact often throughout your life.

• Step 3: Create stopping points in which to rest in God. Spend quality time throughout your day to pray, meditate and communicate with God.

Now, place yourself in the presence of God, breathe deeply and be aware of his loving kindness. Always remember to put God first in everything you do. Don’t forget to acknowledge God’s presence in the simple and more complicated things in life. Spending quality time in God’s presence has to be a priority in life. I want to leave you with this scripture, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you”. (Hebrews 10:22)

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Time for Reflection – Indications of God’s Presence in our Lives

Here’s some important qualities that are indications of God’s presence in our lives:

• Peace (Romans 15:33; Philippians 4:9) – When you know God’s presence, you can have inward calm despite chaos around you because He is the God of peace.

• Rest, Refreshment (Matthew 11:28; Acts 3:19) – When you acknowledge God’s presence within, you will always have rest and feel refreshed.

• Encouragement (Psalm 16:11; 21:6) – When you are aware of God’s presence, you can’t help but be full of joy and gladness because with Him come eternal blessings.

• Shelter (Psalm 16:8-11; 31:20) – When you acknowledge God’s presence, you can feel secure and protected at all times.

• Enlightenment (Psalm 89:15; 90:8) – When you get in touch with God’s presence, you will allow God to order your steps, then you will follow.

• Nearness (Psalm 145:18; James 4:8) – When you bask in God’s presence, you can feel a sense of comfort knowing that God accepts you right where you are and you feel Him close to you.

• Contentment (Hebrews 13:5) – When you experience God’s presence, you can be satisfied because you know you have all you need.

• Endurance (Psalm 46:1; Isaiah 41:10) – When you spend quality time in God’s presence, you can feel renewed as you find His strength to help move you forward.

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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