"Dear Jesus I love you..." is how I opened up my prayer journal entries for years. I am not sure where it came from but it seemed like a great way to remind Jesus that I loved him. I still remind him as often as possible about my love for him. How might you open your prayer journal? There is no rule of thumb, but I do recommend that you find something unique between you and God.
If you have never journaled, try it. You may find it useful in your daily quiet time with the Lord. I do recommend prayer journals. It is a great way to track your prayer requests, as well as a great way to track what God may be saying to you. Today there are all kinds of ways to journal. You can create a blog - an electronic journal and make it private or public, or you can do it the old fashion way, and purchase a journal. Than take time daily to write out your prayers. You can use anything from a notebook to an actual bound book or journal for your entries.
I began journaling in February 1990. I didn't really know what journaling would do for me when I began, but what I have learned over the years is that it is a great way for me to see the struggles I have been through, the successes I have experienced, and the answer to the prayers I have received over the years. My most important journal is missing, but I am ok with that 5 years later. I trust that it is either destroyed or someone is learning a lot about how to develop an intimate relationship with God.
If you are developing a prayer life, I encourage you to find a way to journal. You will find it to be a great release and a great way to track your progress on your journey with the Lord.
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