My Polka-Dotted and Striped New Year's Friend

It’s amazing!  I get to talk to the King of the Universe.  When I write in my journal, a wonderful new chapter continues in my relationship with Christ. God speaks so that I can hear His secrets hidden in my heart.  It’s a strange type of communication, yet wonderfully felt.

In writing, God restores, gives direction, or soothes any unsettled places as I voice my innermost thoughts through pen.  An intimacy forms in these quiet word times.

In it, praise can be expressed or personal hurt or concern can be exposed where healing occurs.  Yes, amen! Amen.  God is strong enough to withstand the outburst of whatever I write!  Journaling indeed keeps my spiritual pipes cleaned out so the “flow can go.”  Then ultimately, divine worship rises to the top.  After all, that’s what I was created to do.

Take a look.  Here’s my wild 2012 journal cover. I wonder what words will be shared in these pages over the next 365 days. (if the Lord wills)

It’s January lst, time for me to write my first entry. 

So here I go. I’m headed to the lake for some alone time to kick off my relationship with my polka-dotted and striped new friend.