The Gift of Written Word... How important is it to write out our thoughts and feelings? I�m so glad God decided to put His thoughts and feelings into the written word! I love to know that He thinks about us constantly and carries us in the palm of His hand. I�m thrilled to learn about His character and read about the experiences others have had in His presence. Words have power�and we have the privilege of preserving them in our journals every day. When we take time to record memories, journal our prayers, and write down our thoughts, we truly give ourselves a gift to be opened over and over again. We can recall times of laughter, be encouraged by God�s faithfulness in difficult situations, and feel a sense of comfort by expressing and managing the emotions He�s given to us. It feels good to revisit the joys and even the struggles in our lives, because God is working in us and building our trust through every circumstance. We never outgrow His gentle and wise instruction. We never graduate from the learning process. As another school year begins, we might all use it as a little nudge to begin an �essay� on the days God gives us on earth. No due dates, no grading scales, simply an opportunity to appreciate the gift of the written word�and a chance to allow God to encourage our hearts and remind us of His unconditional love and continued faithfulness. Our journals can become one of our favorite reads�and perhaps one of our greatest teachers. So.., happy blog-ing, hppy journal-ing! :)