POST 400

WOWszer's, I've actually made it to my 400th post. Back in 2007, when a dear friend suggested that I start to blog, two thoughts went through my head. One; what will I blog about? and two; who will read it? Obviously number one hasn't been too much of problem seeing as how I am my 400th post. Number two, I've learned over that past few years, that yes, while I like to have people read & comment on my blog, I don't do it for that reason. I do it because I need to get my thoughts, ideas, hopes & dreams out of my head and on to paper, where it's concrete. How important is it to write out our thoughts and feelings? I'm so glad that 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 our 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 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.

So as I blog my 400th post, I want to remind us all to use our journals as 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.

My journal has become one my favourite reads..... and perhaps one of my greatest teachers.

Blessings