Meditating on Scripture and the Benefits of Keeping a Prayer Journal

Meditating on Scripture and the Benefits of Keeping a Prayer Journal

By Joanne Guillard

What is Meditation? 

Meditation is focusing your thoughts, studying, and reflecting on God’s word and it’s meaning. Having a peaceful mind and being filled with God’s word. Being led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will guide and enlighten the passage for you. 

“Meditation is reflecting, considering, pondering and contemplating.”

“Meditation is learning to think of God in the busyness of real life.”

How to Meditate on Scripture?

Read the passage several times

Write the scripture down

Look up words you don’t understand

Read a different translation or version

Post verses around the house

Benefits of Keeping a Prayer Journal

Personal Accountability

A journal can help you keep track of your prayer requests. You will feel motivated to pray more often, if you haven't prayed for awhile.

Draws You Closer to God

No matter how you pray, prayer brings you closer to God. Whether you’re speaking or writing it down, it helps grow your relationship with God.

Your Testimony and Gratitude

You can look back and see how you’ve grown and be more thankful. It will allow you to reflect on what's good and more to look forward to.

A prayer journal is also a great way to pray for others. Writing down your prayers helps you remember what and who to pray for.

Bible Verses:

Joshua 1:8

Philippians 4:7-8

Psalm 1

Romans 12:1-2

Deuteronomy 8:2

Psalm 143:5

Colossians 1:10

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