The contents of my journal generally include these points, and when I come to write, I jot down these points in my journal:

• Gratitude: Remembering God’s goodness over the last 24 hours.
• Bible Verses: Jot down the Bible verse that jumped off the page and spoke volumes to you that day – a promise, a word of correction, a reminder of something the Spirit is bringing back to you, or even some warnings.
• Declarations: Use a few declarations, counteracting situations around you. It could also be a general declaration in awe and admiration of who God is.
• Confession: Recollect a moment and time, typically a time you failed miserably, said/did/thought/didn’t do/forgot/angry/miserable/helpless. Take this privilege to settle the account with God before it could sink deep and cause havoc and damage in the spirit. Confess to God about certain idols that you have found in yourself.
• Reflection: This is, to me, the cream of all the journaling I do. At times, this brings such elation to my spirit, a surprise during the day when God showed up in a way that is out of the blue.

In a Spirit-driven life, there are many things to learn. You come face to face with the reality of who you are, and if not you, then about who God is. Telling God our problems brings a lot of freedom. Even if you make a mistake, God knows who we are. He is the potter, and we are clay. It will shed light on the way about what God has done. You come to a realization that your futile thinking was wrong. This happens at times when looking back and reading.

Glean and bring back and make memories of life events. I would say, that is how my book, “Why Me Lord,” came to being – my autobiography.

Some needs need to be addressed to our God. God is not going to be offended, as the Bible says, “Acknowledge me in all your ways, and I will direct your paths.” We feel His presence always when we confess our need for Him, and He shows up for us. Thereby, you now have a glimpse of my journaling journey.