Sometimes renewal comes in surrender. – Rob Bell

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! I pray that your week has been filled with love, peace, joy, and happiness. Today, I want to focus on an important topic – Journaling for Renewal. Now, tell me what is your breaking point? When do you just STOP and take a rest? When do you say “No” to others because you already have too much on your agenda? Believe it or not, most people do not make time for the renewal process to take place in their lives. We just keep going and going like the Energizer bunny, right?

DEFINE RENEWAL

Renewal is what happens when you realize that some of this stuff you’ve been carrying around doesn’t matter. – Rob Bell

Before starting any new project, I always take time to define the words that are included in the project. Why you ask? In order to truly grasp an understanding of your subject matter, you first must know the meanings of the words and how they are used in your context.

Renewal is a noun and can be defined as an instance of resuming an activity or state after an interruption; the action of extending the period of validity of a license, subscription, or contract; the replacing or repair of something that is worn out, run-down, or broken.

Synonyms: resumption, recommencement, continuation, re-establishment, renovation, restoration, modernization, improvement, reconditioning, overhauling, rehabilitation, rebuilding, regeneration

ADVANTAGES IN LIFE

Renewal and restoration are not luxuries, they are essentials. – Chuck Swindoll

As we go through life, it is important to realize when it is time for our renewal process to occur. Allowing time for renewal offers one so many advantages in life.

Time for renewal offers one:

• Personal growth and expansion from the inside out.
• A fresh start to something that will be much better, and in most cases, greater than what they were already experiencing.
• The ability to make necessary plans and allows their mind to think of resolutions that need to take place.
• Time to rest from the day to day hustle and bustle of life, which can interpret to self-reflection.
• An opportunity to transform one’s mind and body to a more refreshed state.

I encourage you today to really think about your personal journey and how important it is to make time for renewal. You will experience life awakening experiences that will allow for personal growth as well as an expansion of your creativity that only you can explore and enjoy.

Psalm 51:10 – Create in me a clean heart, Oh God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Here’s some ways to spend quality time during the renewal process:

MIND
• Meditate
• Read a motivational book/quotes
• Learn a new skill
• Take a mindful walk
• Listen to a positive podcast
• Stay off social media
• Create a vision board

BODY
• Exercise
• Practice yoga
• Get plenty of sleep
• Try a new healthy recipe
• Take a dance class
• Get some sun
• Rest

SPIRIT
• Read God’s Word
• Pray and meditate
• Spend a day in nature
• Listen to spiritual music
• Start a gratitude journal
• Count your blessings
• Read a spiritual/inspirational book

SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS

Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances. – Maya Angelou

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. Upon entering the journaling process, you will find that you are able to reflect freely without judgement.

Now, take a few minutes every day to pour out your soul. Be open and honest. Set goals, make plans to achieve them, and check your progress throughout the process. Ready, set, write!

Close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Then, use these helpful journal prompts to help you enjoy the renewal process:

• How do you define renewal?
• How often do you spend time in the renewal process?
• Do you think the renewal process is necessary for your mind, body, and spirit?
• How are you feeling right now in this very moment?
• What do you need more of in your life?
• What do you need less of?
• What drains your energy?

TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

And suddenly you know, it’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings. – Meister Eckhart

Let’s talk. If we just be still and listen, we will hear the sigh of relief inside our hollow bodies. We will hear the quiet and slow beats of our hearts and the pleasant thoughts surrounding our busy minds! Now, let’s be honest. When was the last time you took time to write in your journal? Do you often take time to renew your mind, body, and spirit? If yes, how often? If no, why not? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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