I haven’t successfully kept a prayer journal for a long time. Mind you, I pray and I see miraculous answers to prayer. But I’m not good at recording these answers in any sort of methodical way. And I want to. I ran across an excellent article by Christian writer and speaker Crystal McDowell that talks about prayer journaling and growing closer to God. Below I’ve listed her 7 points; there is much more in the article. Check it out. 1. Begin with prayer for God’s guidance 2. Find a quiet place for reflection and meditation 3. Search for a scripture(s) that correspond with your prayer request and write it out…

Why listen to God?  God says to listen; we ache to know God and to be known and loved by God. The God of all things wants to talk to you. To hear that He loves us; to be intimate with God; to know that you matter to God. Guidance; clarity in place of confusion. When we hear and obey we experience miracles and answered prayer. Spiritual and personal growth and maturity; a rich inner life.  

Imaging prayer can help you to walk in the pages of the Bible. You can talk with Jesus, laugh and cry with Jesus. God isn’t bound by time. When we see ourselves speaking and walking with Jesus, we really are. It’s really happening. Meeting Jesus in this way is a very old form of Christian prayer: simple, powerful, and life-changing. This kind of prayer, imaging prayer, can help you to: Personally encounter Jesus. Experience healing and restoration. Break through your blocks and resistance to Christ’s work in you. When we were children, our imaginations were on fire. The richness and depth and possibility of life were amazing, astounding. It was…