“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets…” – Habakkuk 2:2(NKJV)
Have you ever felt like life is moving so fast that you can barely pause to see what God has done? Or maybe you’ve asked, “Lord, are You still working in my life?” In moments like these, journaling becomes more than writing—it becomes a spiritual lifeline.
One of the greatest spiritual practices I have grown to deeply appreciate over the years is journaling. It is more than just putting thoughts on paper; it is about capturing the whispers of God and the milestones of His faithfulness.
How It Began
My journaling journey started in 2020 after listening to Priscilla Shirer share how journaling draws us closer to God. Inspired, I decided to give it a try. Initially, I started by expressing gratitude—writing down things I was thankful for during the pandemic. By 2021, I started journaling prayers and dreams.
Now in 2025, as I revisit those pages, I am overwhelmed by what I see:
✔ Answered prayers I had forgotten about.
✔ Dreams that became reality.
✔ Patterns revealing God’s sovereignty.
✔ Promises still unfolding.
✔ Evidence of God’s faithfulness through seasons.
Journaling, I dare say, is like building an altar of thanksgiving to God—a sacred record we can return to in times of doubt or discouragement.
Why Journaling Matters
- It gives you momentum: When you see how far you’ve come, it fuels you to keep pressing forward.
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits” – Psalm 103:2 (NKJV)
- It renews your mind: Recalling your journey as a story, shifts your perspective and empowers better decisions as you walk with God.
“You will show me the path of life…” – Ps 16:11a (NKJV)
- It blesses you with the gift of memory: Gratitude grows when we recall God’s goodness.
“Return to your rest my soul, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you” – Ps 116:7 (NKJV)
- It brings clarity to your seasons: Journaling helps us understand where we are and what God is doing in us.
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” – Jer 29:11 (NKJV)
- It strengthens your faith for what is ahead: Seeing God’s past faithfulness gives us confidence in His future promises.
“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold I will do a new thing…” – Is 43:18-19a (NKJV)
- It helps you take inventory of your journey: By reflecting, we separate pain from purpose and find joy in God’s sustaining grace.
“Give thanks in all circumstances” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18a (NKJV)
A Call to Action
“Write the vision and make it plain on tablets…” – Habakkuk 2:2 (NKJV)
So today, I encourage you:
✅ Write that Dream
✅ Write that Testimony
✅ Write that Vision
✅ Write that Experience
✅ Write that Revelation
When you look back, you will see clearly and undeniably that God the Father loves you personally and He is faithful to His word.
By Sis Helen Egwu