Bethlehem United Methodist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Growing as Christians...Reaching Out to Others
The University of the Holy Spirit
Bethlehem United Methodist Church
 
Life Journaling Technique
www.lifejournal.cc for more info or
www.nashvilleareajournal.org for info and online journaling
 
 
Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your Bible bookmark (also available at www.lifejournal.cc/bible/). Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. When you are done, look for a verse that particularly spoke to that day, and write it in your journal.
 
Observation
 What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal.
 
Application
Personalize what you have read by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps, it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today.
 
Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.