November 28, 2024 • 13 mins
50 Devotional Journal Prompts
Ever wonder how everyday moments can be a reflection of divine love? Clara Penrose from Listallion brings us an array of devotional journal prompts that may just change how you see the world around you. Through Clara's poignant storytelling, we explore the tender theme of God's love and how it can be felt in small gestures and peaceful moments. Together, we reflect on the times when doubt creeps in and the powerful role gratitude plays in dispelling uncertainty. Clara encourages us to spot these divine interactions woven into the fabric of our daily lives, turning even the most mundane moments into spiritual awakenings.
Dive deeper as we tackle the trials of trusting in God's plan, especially when things don't align with our own timelines. Clara's insights remind us that what we perceive as a detour might be part of a grander design. Her stories serve as a gentle nudge to relinquish control and find peace amidst life's chaos. We also unpack the idea of "resting in God's peace," discovering pathways to inner calm even when the external world spins with stress. Join us on this spiritual journey where faith is not just a feeling but a practice of surrender and trust.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hey everyone, welcome to our deep dive today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
It's great to be here .
Speaker 1 (00:03):
We're diving into 50 devotional journal prompts.
A blog post by Clara Penrosefrom Listallion.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Oh, I read that one.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
Yeah, it was published on October 11th.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Very recently yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
I thought it'd be interesting to go through some
of these prompts because youknow they're designed to kind of
strengthen your faith and helpyou connect more deeply with God
.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
For sure not just random prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Right, and they're grouped by theme.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Like God's love.
Okay, trusting God's plan,seeking peace, strengthening
faith through prayer andembracing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
It's almost like they take you through the different
stages or different aspects ofyour walk with God and I like
how they all really tie back tothat inner reflection and prayer
and gratitude, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
It feels like there's something here for everyone, no
matter where they are in theirfaith journey.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
So should we start with God's love?
Sure, some of these prompts areso powerful, like how have you
experienced God's love this week?
Or what does God's love mean toyou personally?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
They really make you stop and think about those
little things where you can seeevidence of God's love Right.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
It's not just about the big, life-changing moment.
Exactly it's about seeing it ineveryday life.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
Right, maybe someone helped you out when you really
needed it.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Or you had a moment of peace.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
When you were feeling super feeling super stress.
Even just taking a moment toappreciate nature.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
All those little things can be signs of God's
love.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
I love that.
And there's this other promptthat I think is important.
Okay, it asks when was the timeyou struggled to believe in
God's love?
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Because we all have those moments right.
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Absolutely.
We're human, we doubt, wequestion Exactly, but it's about
how we deal with those momentsthat really matters, and that's
what Clara emphasizes in theblog post.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Thinking back to the times when you did feel God's
love strongly and being thankfulfor those experiences that can
help you get through the toughertimes.
You know, her blog postactually says God's love is
always present, even when wefeel distant.
It's through moments ofreflection and gratitude that we
begin to understand the depthof his love.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
That is so beautiful.
It is Okay, so getting into thenext section, trusting God's
plan.
Okay, I think this one willresonate with a lot of listeners
.
How do you remain patient whenGod's timing doesn't match your
own?
Speaker 2 (02:29):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Especially in today's world right.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Where everything is so fast-paced.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
We want things to happen right now.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Exactly, but sometimes God has a different
plan.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Right, and that requires us to let go.
Yeah, which Sometimes God has adifferent plan.
Right, and that requires us tolet go.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Yeah, which can be hard, so hard.
But I think that's thechallenge here Trusting that
God's timing is perfectAbsolutely, even when it doesn't
make sense to us.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Clara shares a really powerful story in the blog post
about how God's plan can be somuch bigger than what we
initially hoped for.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Really.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, it's a good reminder that we don't always
have the full picture.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
That's so true.
We only see a small part of it.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
And she says in the blog post trusting in God's plan
means having faith that his wayis greater than our own.
Surrendering control bringspeace even when the path is
unclear.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Letting go of that need to micromanage everything,
to control every outcome, andhaving faith that we're being
guided, even if we don't knowexactly where we're going.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It's all about trust.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
It is.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
I love that.
Okay, the next section isseeking peace in God's presence.
Okay, I think this is reallyrelevant to our lives today,
because so many people aredealing with stress.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Yeah, it's everywhere it is yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
And one prompt that stands out to me is how do you
find peace in God's presenceduring stressful moments?
Speaker 2 (03:54):
It's about finding that quiet space within that
inner stillness.
Clara calls it resting in God'speace.
I like that.
It's not that the stress goesaway completely.
Speaker 1 (04:04):
Right.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
But you find a way to be calm even in the middle of
it all, right, and these promptshelp us do that.
By connecting with God.
Yeah, through prayer,meditation, spending time in
nature.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
It's like hitting pause on all the craziness.
Yeah, and finding that quietspace where God is.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
And now I want to talk about strengthening faith
through prayer.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
I'm really curious about this prompt.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Which one?
Speaker 1 (04:31):
What is one way you've seen God answer your
prayers?
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Oh, that's a great question.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
Yeah, because it makes you look back and think
about how God has worked in yourlife.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
We all have those stories, I think.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
I think so too.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It reminds us that prayer is a two-way street.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
We're not just talking to God.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
He's talking to us too.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
We just need to be open to hearing his answers.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
And they come in different ways too.
Sometimes it's a direct yes towhat we've asked for.
Sometimes it's more subtle, agentle nudge in the right
direction, maybe a newopportunity that appears, or
even just a feeling of peace,and sometimes God's answer is no
.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Or not yet.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah, it's about holding on to our faith even
when we don't get the answer wewant.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Exactly, and Clara makes a really important point
in the blog post.
What's that?
She says prayer is thefoundation of a strong faith.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Through prayer we stay connected to God, trust in
his will and open our hearts tohis guidance.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
That's so powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
It is.
Speaker 2 (05:33):
It's about surrendering to something bigger
than ourselves.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Right, trusting that God knows what's best.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Even when we don't.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
That's hard.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
It is Okay, let's move on to the last section,
embracing gratitude in faith.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
And I love this prompt.
What is one thing you'regrateful for in your faith
journey today?
Speaker 2 (05:53):
It's about choosing to see the good even when things
are tough.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Yeah, it's a shift in perspective.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
It is, and Clara really believes in the power of
gratitude.
She says, it brings more joyand peace into our lives.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
And it's something we can all do.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
Absolutely.
It's as simple as taking amoment each day to appreciate
the good things we have.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
Even the small things .
Speaker 2 (06:15):
That's such a great point and it's so connected to
our faith too, because gratitudeis about recognizing that
everything we have is a giftfrom god.
Wow, that's a powerfulrealization it is.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
It's humbling, definitely okay.
So we've gone through theseprompts and talked about how
they can strengthen ourconnection with God.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
I'm amazed by how practical they are.
They make you really look atyour life and see the evidence
of God's presence.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
They're not just vague concepts.
They give you somethingconcrete to think about.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
And I like how Clara doesn't just tell us to be more
faithful or grateful.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
She actually gives us tools to do it.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Yeah, she gives you the how-to.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
It's like a roadmap.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Yeah, it's like a guide.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
And it's a journey that anyone can take.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
No matter where you are in your faith.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It's about making that personal connection in a
way that feels real andmeaningful to you.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Right, and there's no right way to do this.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Some people might journal in the morning, yeah,
others at night.
Some might write pages andpages Right, some just a few
lines.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It doesn't matter.
What matters is finding whatworks for you, yes, and making
it a habit.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
Living a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Yeah, make a big difference.
I agree, it's all aboutconsistency.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
That's what can lead to those big changes in our
lives.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Yeah, that's where the transformation happens.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
It's like those small steps add up over time they
build on each other.
And, before you know it, you'vemade real progress.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
You're in a different place.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And it's a better place.
Yes A place of deeper faith andconnection.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I love that.
Well, we're going to take aquick break.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Sounds good, but we'll be back soon to continue
our deep dive into devotionaljournaling.
Looking forward to it so staytuned.
It's like taking a moment eachday to just check in with your
soul.
Yeah, Connect with God.
Reflect on your blessings andseek guidance.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
I love that and you know, I bet, as people make this
a regular practice, they mightstart to notice patterns in
their lives.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
Or areas where they need to grow.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Maybe even discover a deeper sense of purpose.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Yeah, it's like you're tapping into this deeper
wisdom that's always been there.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
You're just uncovering it.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
It's amazing how these prompts can really bring
that out.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
It is, they're so powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
And what's interesting to me is how
interconnected they all are.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Like they all point towards this better
understanding of ourselves andour relationship with God.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Right, it's like they're all pieces of the same
puzzle.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Exactly, and as we delve deeper into these prompts,
yeah.
They all seem to connect backto each other.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
They do Like, for example, when we trust God's
plan.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
It encourages us to let go of control Right, which
often leads to peace.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
And that peace allows us to experience god's love
more folly.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Wow, it's like a beautiful cycle it is, it all
comes full circle.
Yeah it's a holistic spiritualexperience yeah, where
everything supports andstrengthens each other, that's
pretty powerful it is and itshows you the real power of
devotional journaling.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
It's not just about writing down your feelings.
It's about actively engagingwith your faith and allowing it
to change you from the insideout.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
I love that.
It's like creating this spacefor reflection, for growth, for
being guided by something biggerthan ourselves.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Exactly, and I think that's what makes these prompts
so special.
Speaker 1 (09:41):
What do you mean?
Speaker 2 (09:42):
They're so accessible oh yeah.
They're written in a way thatanyone can understand.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Right, no matter your background or how experienced
you are with your faith.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
Exactly it makes it feel less intimidating.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Like anyone can do this.
I like that.
It's about creating thatpersonal connection with God in
a way that resonates with you.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And, as we mentioned before, there's no one right way
to do this.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Some people might journal in the morning.
Yeah, others might prefer theevening.
Some might write a lot, othersjust a little.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
The key is to find what works for you.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah, what feels right and stick with it.
Exactly, make it a habit.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
Even if it's just a few minutes each day.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Yeah, even a few minutes can make a big
difference.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
So you know we've been talking about connecting
with God and all these prompts,and I'm curious do you think
they can lead to like realchanges in our lives?
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Oh, absolutely.
I mean one thing about them isthey really encourage you to put
your faith into action?
Yeah, it's not just aboutthinking about it.
It's about actually doingsomething.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Right, like there are prompts about showing God's
love to others.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
And trusting in his plan.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
It's about taking what you believe and living it
out.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Yeah, it's not just a feeling.
Exactly, and when we do that,it makes a difference not just
in our own lives but in theworld around us, so like it has
a ripple effect.
Yeah, exactly, that's prettyamazing.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
It is, and that's why I think devotional journaling
can be so powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Mm-hmm.
So what would you say tosomeone who's like, hesitant to
start journaling?
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Hmm, I'd say don't overthink it.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Yeah, just start writing.
Yeah, clara even suggests somejournals in her blog post.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Oh right.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
You could get one of those if you want, yeah.
Or just use any notebook, finda quiet spot and choose a prompt
that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's about being honest with yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Exactly, yeah, don't be afraid to be vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
And remember, this is for you.
It's your private conversationwith God.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
It's a safe space to work through anything.
I like that your doubts, fearshopes.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Yeah, it's all welcome here.
It's like creating this sacredspace.
It is when you can connect withyour faith.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
And Clara's blog post doesn't shy away from the tough
stuff either.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
What do you mean?
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Well, she encourages you to face your doubts, deal
with difficult emotions, to seewhere you need to grow.
Speaker 2 (12:08):
And that's what makes it so relatable right.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
Yeah, because faith isn't always easy.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
There are going to be times when you question things.
Yeah, but that's okay.
Yeah, it's part of the journeyand those challenges, they can
actually make us stronger.
Speaker 2 (12:20):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
It's like when we go through tough times and we come
out on the other side, we'remore resilient.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
We've grown.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
And I think it reminds us that our faith is a
lifelong journey.
Right, it's not about reachingsome destination, it's about
embracing every step along theway.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
I love that.
So, as we wrap up, yeah, I wantto leave our listeners with
this thought Okay.
What if everyone took the timeto connect with their faith,
reflect on their blessings, seekguidance.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
What do you think the world would be like?
Speaker 1 (12:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:55):
That's a beautiful question.
Yeah, I think we would see morecompassion, more understanding
more peace, more kindness.
Definitely more kindness.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
It's a world worth striving for.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
And maybe devotional journaling could be a part of
that.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Even in a small way.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Yeah, even in a small way.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
It can make a difference.
It can.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Well, this has been a great deep dive into devotional
journaling.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
We hope it's given you some inspiration for your
own spiritual journey.
And remember keep seeking, keepgrowing.
Speaker 1 (13:26):
Keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
Exactly.
See you next time.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
See you next time.
Hey everyone, welcome to our deep dive today.
Speaker 2 (00:02):
It's great to be here .
Speaker 1 (00:03):
We're diving into 50 devotional journal prompts.
A blog post by Clara Penrosefrom Listallion.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
Oh, I read that one.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
Yeah, it was published on October 11th.
Speaker 2 (00:14):
Very recently yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:16):
I thought it'd be interesting to go through some
of these prompts because youknow they're designed to kind of
strengthen your faith and helpyou connect more deeply with God
.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
For sure not just random prompts.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Right, and they're grouped by theme.
Speaker 2 (00:26):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:27):
Like God's love.
Okay, trusting God's plan,seeking peace, strengthening
faith through prayer andembracing gratitude.
Speaker 2 (00:37):
It's almost like they take you through the different
stages or different aspects ofyour walk with God and I like
how they all really tie back tothat inner reflection and prayer
and gratitude, yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:48):
It feels like there's something here for everyone, no
matter where they are in theirfaith journey.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (00:54):
So should we start with God's love?
Sure, some of these prompts areso powerful, like how have you
experienced God's love this week?
Or what does God's love mean toyou personally?
Speaker 2 (01:04):
Yeah, that's a good one.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
They really make you stop and think about those
little things where you can seeevidence of God's love Right.
Speaker 1 (01:11):
It's not just about the big, life-changing moment.
Exactly it's about seeing it ineveryday life.
Speaker 2 (01:16):
Right, maybe someone helped you out when you really
needed it.
Speaker 1 (01:19):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
Or you had a moment of peace.
Speaker 1 (01:21):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
When you were feeling super feeling super stress.
Even just taking a moment toappreciate nature.
Speaker 1 (01:27):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:28):
All those little things can be signs of God's
love.
Speaker 1 (01:31):
I love that.
And there's this other promptthat I think is important.
Okay, it asks when was the timeyou struggled to believe in
God's love?
Speaker 2 (01:39):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Because we all have those moments right.
Speaker 2 (01:42):
Absolutely.
We're human, we doubt, wequestion Exactly, but it's about
how we deal with those momentsthat really matters, and that's
what Clara emphasizes in theblog post.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:53):
Thinking back to the times when you did feel God's
love strongly and being thankfulfor those experiences that can
help you get through the toughertimes.
You know, her blog postactually says God's love is
always present, even when wefeel distant.
It's through moments ofreflection and gratitude that we
begin to understand the depthof his love.
Speaker 1 (02:14):
That is so beautiful.
It is Okay, so getting into thenext section, trusting God's
plan.
Okay, I think this one willresonate with a lot of listeners
.
How do you remain patient whenGod's timing doesn't match your
own?
Speaker 2 (02:29):
Oh yeah.
Speaker 1 (02:30):
That's a tough one.
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Especially in today's world right.
Speaker 1 (02:33):
Totally.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
Where everything is so fast-paced.
Speaker 1 (02:35):
Yes.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
We want things to happen right now.
Speaker 1 (02:38):
Exactly, but sometimes God has a different
plan.
Speaker 2 (02:42):
Right, and that requires us to let go.
Yeah, which Sometimes God has adifferent plan.
Right, and that requires us tolet go.
Speaker 1 (02:46):
Yeah, which can be hard, so hard.
But I think that's thechallenge here Trusting that
God's timing is perfectAbsolutely, even when it doesn't
make sense to us.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
Clara shares a really powerful story in the blog post
about how God's plan can be somuch bigger than what we
initially hoped for.
Speaker 1 (03:02):
Really.
Speaker 2 (03:02):
Yeah, it's a good reminder that we don't always
have the full picture.
Speaker 1 (03:06):
That's so true.
We only see a small part of it.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Right.
Speaker 1 (03:08):
And she says in the blog post trusting in God's plan
means having faith that his wayis greater than our own.
Surrendering control bringspeace even when the path is
unclear.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Letting go of that need to micromanage everything,
to control every outcome, andhaving faith that we're being
guided, even if we don't knowexactly where we're going.
Speaker 1 (03:32):
It's all about trust.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
It is.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
I love that.
Okay, the next section isseeking peace in God's presence.
Okay, I think this is reallyrelevant to our lives today,
because so many people aredealing with stress.
Speaker 2 (03:44):
Yeah, it's everywhere it is yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:47):
And one prompt that stands out to me is how do you
find peace in God's presenceduring stressful moments?
Speaker 2 (03:54):
It's about finding that quiet space within that
inner stillness.
Clara calls it resting in God'speace.
I like that.
It's not that the stress goesaway completely.
Speaker 1 (04:04):
Right.
Speaker 2 (04:05):
But you find a way to be calm even in the middle of
it all, right, and these promptshelp us do that.
By connecting with God.
Yeah, through prayer,meditation, spending time in
nature.
Speaker 1 (04:16):
It's like hitting pause on all the craziness.
Yeah, and finding that quietspace where God is.
Speaker 2 (04:21):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:22):
And now I want to talk about strengthening faith
through prayer.
Speaker 2 (04:27):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
I'm really curious about this prompt.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Which one?
Speaker 1 (04:31):
What is one way you've seen God answer your
prayers?
Speaker 2 (04:34):
Oh, that's a great question.
Speaker 1 (04:36):
Yeah, because it makes you look back and think
about how God has worked in yourlife.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
We all have those stories, I think.
Speaker 1 (04:42):
I think so too.
Speaker 2 (04:43):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:43):
It reminds us that prayer is a two-way street.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
It is.
Speaker 1 (04:46):
We're not just talking to God.
Speaker 2 (04:47):
Right.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
He's talking to us too.
Speaker 2 (04:49):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (04:49):
We just need to be open to hearing his answers.
Speaker 2 (04:52):
And they come in different ways too.
Sometimes it's a direct yes towhat we've asked for.
Sometimes it's more subtle, agentle nudge in the right
direction, maybe a newopportunity that appears, or
even just a feeling of peace,and sometimes God's answer is no
.
Speaker 1 (05:12):
Or not yet.
Speaker 2 (05:12):
Yeah, it's about holding on to our faith even
when we don't get the answer wewant.
Speaker 1 (05:17):
Exactly, and Clara makes a really important point
in the blog post.
What's that?
She says prayer is thefoundation of a strong faith.
Speaker 2 (05:24):
I love that.
Speaker 1 (05:25):
Through prayer we stay connected to God, trust in
his will and open our hearts tohis guidance.
Speaker 2 (05:31):
That's so powerful.
Speaker 1 (05:33):
It is.
Speaker 2 (05:33):
It's about surrendering to something bigger
than ourselves.
Speaker 1 (05:37):
Right, trusting that God knows what's best.
Speaker 2 (05:39):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Even when we don't.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
That's hard.
Speaker 1 (05:42):
It is Okay, let's move on to the last section,
embracing gratitude in faith.
Speaker 2 (05:48):
Okay.
Speaker 1 (05:48):
And I love this prompt.
What is one thing you'regrateful for in your faith
journey today?
Speaker 2 (05:53):
It's about choosing to see the good even when things
are tough.
Speaker 1 (05:57):
Yeah, it's a shift in perspective.
Speaker 2 (05:59):
It is, and Clara really believes in the power of
gratitude.
She says, it brings more joyand peace into our lives.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
And it's something we can all do.
Speaker 2 (06:08):
Absolutely.
It's as simple as taking amoment each day to appreciate
the good things we have.
Speaker 1 (06:14):
Even the small things .
Speaker 2 (06:15):
That's such a great point and it's so connected to
our faith too, because gratitudeis about recognizing that
everything we have is a giftfrom god.
Wow, that's a powerfulrealization it is.
Speaker 1 (06:28):
It's humbling, definitely okay.
So we've gone through theseprompts and talked about how
they can strengthen ourconnection with God.
Speaker 2 (06:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (06:36):
I'm amazed by how practical they are.
They make you really look atyour life and see the evidence
of God's presence.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
They're not just vague concepts.
They give you somethingconcrete to think about.
Speaker 1 (06:48):
And I like how Clara doesn't just tell us to be more
faithful or grateful.
Speaker 2 (06:52):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:52):
She actually gives us tools to do it.
Speaker 2 (06:54):
Yeah, she gives you the how-to.
Speaker 1 (06:56):
It's like a roadmap.
Speaker 2 (06:57):
Yeah, it's like a guide.
Speaker 1 (06:58):
And it's a journey that anyone can take.
Speaker 2 (07:01):
Absolutely.
Speaker 1 (07:01):
No matter where you are in your faith.
Speaker 2 (07:03):
It's about making that personal connection in a
way that feels real andmeaningful to you.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Right, and there's no right way to do this.
Speaker 2 (07:12):
Exactly.
Speaker 1 (07:15):
Some people might journal in the morning, yeah,
others at night.
Some might write pages andpages Right, some just a few
lines.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
It doesn't matter.
What matters is finding whatworks for you, yes, and making
it a habit.
Speaker 1 (07:23):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:24):
Living a few minutes each day.
Speaker 1 (07:26):
Yeah, make a big difference.
I agree, it's all aboutconsistency.
Speaker 2 (07:29):
It is.
Speaker 1 (07:30):
That's what can lead to those big changes in our
lives.
Speaker 2 (07:32):
Yeah, that's where the transformation happens.
Speaker 1 (07:35):
It's like those small steps add up over time they
build on each other.
And, before you know it, you'vemade real progress.
Speaker 2 (07:42):
You're in a different place.
Speaker 1 (07:43):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (07:44):
And it's a better place.
Yes A place of deeper faith andconnection.
Speaker 1 (07:48):
I love that.
Well, we're going to take aquick break.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Sounds good, but we'll be back soon to continue
our deep dive into devotionaljournaling.
Looking forward to it so staytuned.
It's like taking a moment eachday to just check in with your
soul.
Yeah, Connect with God.
Reflect on your blessings andseek guidance.
Speaker 1 (08:09):
I love that and you know, I bet, as people make this
a regular practice, they mightstart to notice patterns in
their lives.
Speaker 2 (08:16):
Oh, for sure.
Speaker 1 (08:17):
Or areas where they need to grow.
Speaker 2 (08:18):
Definitely.
Speaker 1 (08:19):
Maybe even discover a deeper sense of purpose.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Yeah, it's like you're tapping into this deeper
wisdom that's always been there.
Speaker 1 (08:27):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:27):
You're just uncovering it.
Speaker 1 (08:29):
It's amazing how these prompts can really bring
that out.
Speaker 2 (08:31):
It is, they're so powerful.
Speaker 1 (08:33):
And what's interesting to me is how
interconnected they all are.
Speaker 2 (08:36):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (08:36):
Like they all point towards this better
understanding of ourselves andour relationship with God.
Speaker 2 (08:41):
Right, it's like they're all pieces of the same
puzzle.
Speaker 1 (08:43):
Exactly, and as we delve deeper into these prompts,
yeah.
They all seem to connect backto each other.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
They do Like, for example, when we trust God's
plan.
Speaker 1 (08:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (08:55):
It encourages us to let go of control Right, which
often leads to peace.
Speaker 1 (08:59):
Right.
Speaker 2 (09:02):
And that peace allows us to experience god's love
more folly.
Speaker 1 (09:04):
Wow, it's like a beautiful cycle it is, it all
comes full circle.
Yeah it's a holistic spiritualexperience yeah, where
everything supports andstrengthens each other, that's
pretty powerful it is and itshows you the real power of
devotional journaling.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
It's not just about writing down your feelings.
It's about actively engagingwith your faith and allowing it
to change you from the insideout.
Speaker 1 (09:28):
I love that.
It's like creating this spacefor reflection, for growth, for
being guided by something biggerthan ourselves.
Speaker 2 (09:37):
Exactly, and I think that's what makes these prompts
so special.
Speaker 1 (09:41):
What do you mean?
Speaker 2 (09:42):
They're so accessible oh yeah.
They're written in a way thatanyone can understand.
Speaker 1 (09:46):
Right, no matter your background or how experienced
you are with your faith.
Speaker 2 (09:50):
Exactly it makes it feel less intimidating.
Speaker 1 (09:53):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (09:54):
Like anyone can do this.
I like that.
It's about creating thatpersonal connection with God in
a way that resonates with you.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
And, as we mentioned before, there's no one right way
to do this.
Speaker 2 (10:06):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:07):
Some people might journal in the morning.
Yeah, others might prefer theevening.
Some might write a lot, othersjust a little.
Speaker 2 (10:14):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
The key is to find what works for you.
Speaker 2 (10:16):
Yeah, what feels right and stick with it.
Exactly, make it a habit.
Speaker 1 (10:19):
Even if it's just a few minutes each day.
Speaker 2 (10:21):
Yeah, even a few minutes can make a big
difference.
Speaker 1 (10:25):
So you know we've been talking about connecting
with God and all these prompts,and I'm curious do you think
they can lead to like realchanges in our lives?
Speaker 2 (10:33):
Oh, absolutely.
I mean one thing about them isthey really encourage you to put
your faith into action?
Yeah, it's not just aboutthinking about it.
It's about actually doingsomething.
Speaker 1 (10:43):
Right, like there are prompts about showing God's
love to others.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
Right.
Speaker 1 (10:48):
And trusting in his plan.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
It's about taking what you believe and living it
out.
Speaker 1 (10:52):
Yeah, it's not just a feeling.
Exactly, and when we do that,it makes a difference not just
in our own lives but in theworld around us, so like it has
a ripple effect.
Yeah, exactly, that's prettyamazing.
Speaker 2 (11:03):
It is, and that's why I think devotional journaling
can be so powerful.
Speaker 1 (11:08):
Mm-hmm.
So what would you say tosomeone who's like, hesitant to
start journaling?
Speaker 2 (11:15):
Hmm, I'd say don't overthink it.
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Yeah, just start writing.
Yeah, clara even suggests somejournals in her blog post.
Speaker 2 (11:22):
Oh right.
Speaker 1 (11:23):
You could get one of those if you want, yeah.
Or just use any notebook, finda quiet spot and choose a prompt
that speaks to you.
Speaker 2 (11:31):
It's about being honest with yourself.
Speaker 1 (11:33):
Exactly, yeah, don't be afraid to be vulnerable.
Speaker 2 (11:35):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:36):
And remember, this is for you.
It's your private conversationwith God.
Speaker 2 (11:40):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (11:40):
It's a safe space to work through anything.
I like that your doubts, fearshopes.
Speaker 2 (11:46):
Yeah, it's all welcome here.
It's like creating this sacredspace.
It is when you can connect withyour faith.
Speaker 1 (11:52):
And Clara's blog post doesn't shy away from the tough
stuff either.
Speaker 2 (11:56):
What do you mean?
Speaker 1 (11:58):
Well, she encourages you to face your doubts, deal
with difficult emotions, to seewhere you need to grow.
Speaker 2 (12:08):
And that's what makes it so relatable right.
Speaker 1 (12:10):
Yeah, because faith isn't always easy.
Speaker 2 (12:12):
No, it's not.
Speaker 1 (12:13):
There are going to be times when you question things.
Yeah, but that's okay.
Yeah, it's part of the journeyand those challenges, they can
actually make us stronger.
Speaker 2 (12:20):
Oh, absolutely.
Speaker 1 (12:21):
It's like when we go through tough times and we come
out on the other side, we'remore resilient.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
We've grown.
Speaker 1 (12:27):
Exactly.
Speaker 2 (12:28):
And I think it reminds us that our faith is a
lifelong journey.
Right, it's not about reachingsome destination, it's about
embracing every step along theway.
Speaker 1 (12:37):
I love that.
So, as we wrap up, yeah, I wantto leave our listeners with
this thought Okay.
What if everyone took the timeto connect with their faith,
reflect on their blessings, seekguidance.
Speaker 2 (12:53):
What do you think the world would be like?
Speaker 1 (12:54):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (12:55):
That's a beautiful question.
Yeah, I think we would see morecompassion, more understanding
more peace, more kindness.
Definitely more kindness.
Speaker 1 (13:05):
It's a world worth striving for.
Speaker 2 (13:07):
It is.
Speaker 1 (13:08):
And maybe devotional journaling could be a part of
that.
Speaker 2 (13:11):
Even in a small way.
Speaker 1 (13:12):
Yeah, even in a small way.
Speaker 2 (13:13):
It can make a difference.
It can.
Speaker 1 (13:16):
Well, this has been a great deep dive into devotional
journaling.
Speaker 2 (13:22):
We hope it's given you some inspiration for your
own spiritual journey.
And remember keep seeking, keepgrowing.
Speaker 1 (13:26):
Keep diving deep.
Speaker 2 (13:27):
Exactly.
See you next time.
Speaker 1 (13:29):
See you next time.
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