Write it Out

What do you do with all your angst?  Now don't tell me you don't have any - or if you don't, DO TELL ME how you do that.  

 

For the rest of us, we can - and should- pray.  It's hard to pray when you are down, or when you are overwhelmed.

 

An alternative way to talk to God, and to get it out ,is to write it out.

 

Journaling - I have to admit that I was a really good journaler for a long time.  Every day I would write.  Lately, I have been working on my two blogs and my newsletter and, well, the journaling has fallen by the wayside.  That has not been a good thing.

 

There are things you need to say.  They may not be nice things - but that's okay!  The paper is no harm, no fowl.  You don't have to get a fancy journal like the one pictured - a regular notepad or legal pad will do.  Just keep in mind it is for your eyes only - keep it in a safe spot, and pour your heart out.

 

You'll be amazed how cathartic it is - really!  You might be saying you don't have time to journal - I am saying it is worth making time to do.

 

I know when I peek into my old journals, sometimes I have to shout hallelujah when I see how far I have come, and the the work God has done in me.  I write prayers in my journals,and I can see the prayers He has answered.  

 

Sometimes you just want to cuss your ex out - well, write out your hurt and angry feelings.  It will get them off your chest instead of bottling them up, where they cause tension and can lead to more stress, which can lead to more illness.  So let 'er rip, as they say.  And then breathe.  And then pray.

 

God can handle it - He wants to hear from us, in whatever form we choose to communicate with Him.  Sometimes it's just hard to talk to Him.  Times like that, the journaling is a balm to the weary, hurting heart.

 

So I challenge you this week to get a journal and start writing, if you haven't already.  You can see my journal is blank - I am going to start writing.  Hold me accountable!

 

I also hope you are doing something positive for yourself - are you going for walks?  Are you getting out and doing things in nature?  Are you taking care of yourself?