How to Bible Journal for Beginners & Christian Journaling - Watch Me Write!

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[@anniethompson9207]

You are a breath of fresh air..writing words in a notebook to pray over..listen to God speaking to you.. Thank you for sharing..🙏🙏

[@abbieruth8373]

Once I started adding journaling to my daily devotions, I feel like my devotions have gotten that much sweeter. I love to journal and it makes me extra excited to get up in the morning to spend time with God.

[@WhitneyMeade]

I love having that feeling too, Abagail!

[@nanahmendoza4819]

This video is 2 years ago, but i recently watched this while scrolling looking for a christian podcast. I cried watching & learning from this video. God bless you 🙌❤️

[@WhitneyMeade]

Thank you Nanah! I’m so glad you found the video and that it was helpful to you! ❤️

[@ManjieTee]

Why I like this? Coz it doesn't have to be colorful like those with lettering complexities. Thanks Whitney :) you just encouraged me to buy a simple notebook :)

[@WhitneyMeade]

This made me smile so big! :) Thanks for watching!!

[@beckymadden956]

Whitney Meade, I’ve been journaling with the Lord for a few years now. Granted, when I first started, it wasn’t everyday. But,I love ❤️ it...and my style changes from time to time. Like recently, I’ve been SOAP Bible journaling. But, Thank you for this great video.

[@kathymagana9819]

Thank you so much Witney for this simple but loaded information and easy to make everyday journaling. God bless you and may His Sovereign protection be with you and your family.😇

[@laZyTo0N7]

At my church I got a devotional book and I don't know where to start the vid helped thank you!

[@WhitneyMeade]

So glad it helped!! :)

[@mhba9047]

I love your videos. And thank you for encouraging me to start again Bible journaling. You made it so easy and simple. Pray for me that I will start and continue this time. Thanks again.

[@odessarosario023]

I'm new to doing devotions. Thank you for this. And hey, your voice is so pleasant to the ears. ❤️

[@ggesman7811]

Thank you. I needed to hear from an experienced mature jounaler. Good suggestions.

[@WhitneyMeade]

Thank you!

[@samanthawhite1202]

Bible journaling has become more and more of a desire for me and I love it! I'll doodle or decorate the pages and the bible app I have gives daily verses of the day and it makes me curious everyday what new scripture I can read through. Love your videos even though im 20 something with no children!

[@WhitneyMeade]

I love the idea of decorating the pages of your Bible! I have a friend who does that, too :) And girl -- so glad you're here. It doesn't matter that you're 20! One day, you'll be 30... and you'll be so prepared! xoxo

[@olwethumaseti8666]

Hi Whitney. I am over 50 with more years of being born again. I did not know about bible journaling until I enrolled with one of the international Bible school. I learned about journaling last week and your video gave more insight into journaling. I started practicing it and amazingly for the first time, I feel my faith being uplifted in the Word. Your video answered rest of my questions about journaling. I love it!

[@WhitneyMeade]

Hello Olwethu! What a blessing that God has gifted you with journaling! I'm so glad my video helped you :) Blessings to you!! Thank you for watching!

[@ashleyreeze5816]

Thank you for this video. I have been revived recently and I don't know how to start reading the Bible again. Thank you so much. This is so inspiring❤️💞 May God bless you🥰

[@VercenGetorix525]

Hey Whitney, just found your channel today. I searched "how to pray" and found a video of yours that brought me here. My parents are both Catholics but I wasnt really "raised" Christian myself. They both stopped going to church when I was young and I had no interest in any of this. Fast forward to my 20s and I had tried to accept Jesus into my life multiple times but never stuck with it. I have trouble being around people bc I feel uncomfortable so these days I keep to myself for the most part. But back to what I was saying, I've always found difficulty in kneeling down and praying for some reason. It's not a pride thing, but more that I'm uncomfortable doing something out of the ordinary. Praying out loud is hard for me to do consistently and thinking it to myself feels kind of phony too as well. Not to mention that my mind tends to wander, so that doesnt help with the silent prayer approach either. Reason I say all of this is bc the whole "prayer journal" idea seems like a really good idea/solution for me. I've found temporary comfort in writing letters to people but theres something about doing so that makes me feel insane to be honest. I'll spare you the details, but I'm sure you can see why I think the idea of a prayer journal seems more fulfilling and promising, especially from a consistency stand point. So yeah, just wanted to say thanks for sharing this and that I'm going to give it a try shortly. I'm 30 years old now, and I'm hoping I can finally let Jesus into my life completely and that he'll help me navigate the chaos in my head that I refer to as a brain haha (just poking fun at myself). I subbed and rang the bell so I'm looking forward to seeing your videos in the future. Thanks again and take care

[@WhitneyMeade]

Hey Brad! (I'm assuming that's your name bc of your handle.) Anyway, I'm glad you found the video and I hope that you enjoy exploring journaling with the Lord! I think it's a wonderful way to talk to Him, and He is a very creative God :) He loves when we try new stuff with Him. So enjoy!!

[@LadySpeaks]

Thank you so much Whitney, for this wonderful video! I needed this!

[@WhitneyMeade]

+Melissa Marie you're so welcome Melissa!! :)

[@wendyboggs757]

This is awesome for me. I do something very similar and many times I go back to read what I had in my journals even years back and each time I see and learn more. This is a big confirmation for me. Also, what you spoke of on boundaries with hurtful people has answered a prayer I've had for a while. Bless you and your ministry

[@WhitneyMeade]

Wendy Boggs - Hi Wendy!! So glad you're here!! Yes, don't you love it when God confirms things to you through other people? It's the BEST!! :)

[@Alph1711]

Thank you Whitney. Very helpful indeed. Bless you.

[@ruthtieman7636]

Love this! So excited to try this. I’ve been looking for different ways to journal with my Bible and quiet time with God.

[@WhitneyMeade]

I'm so glad!

[@mmmmlllljohn]

I’m not a “30 somethings” ... so I wonder why you said that? No worries, you have good info and I appreciate your video.

[@dinulirangikapererawarnaku1585]

Thank you witney....i thank god for you also......this most usefully video .thank you God.....

[@bailjoun]

I appreciate this !!! Thank you

[@raitoyagami1169]

WOW. Its the first time I think I'll write an actual "prayer" in my journal. I used to do the MPCWA pattern. So now I guess my pattern will be: Written Prayer + Exegesis. Short but sweet. Thank you so much for this.

[@benxkoopa583]

I love this video it is really helpful

[@margaritawidwidan2782]

I love it i got someone i treat her as a sister every have her a problem she share on me i help her but but behind in my back she is talking negative on me she could not apprecieted o grateful who someone who save her

[@kyriarowenachua8619]

Thanks for sharing it's creative

[@mariad4183]

Love this! I refer to multiple Bible versions to get a better understanding Tyfs honey! xoxo

[@khrystell8806]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@mamatwinkstv6329]

Thank you for this video very very helpful

[@blurose2479]

Thank you, I never thought to say a prayer at the beginning of my journaling thank you. My Spiritual Renewal Teacher sent me here, thanks again.

[@luckyabiogen1338]

GOD bless us all

[@ericastarr9014]

This is wonderful, I can't wait to start:)

[@wendythomas9163]

Whitney, I'm over 70 something and I'm just trying to learn about the Bible and how to Journal and this has given me thoughts on how to Journal..But I have to admit I'm still really confused so I would love to hear from you with some more idea's that might help me..God Bless and thanks for your blessings...Wendy

[@randyramirez7015]

Thank you Whitney :)

[@WhitneyMeade]

You’re welcome!

[@jov6372]

I journalize in a notebook too, I track the moon cycle from a moon chart (the moon changes phases every seven days an there are four phases which is 28 days or about one month), I write down my daily schedule, and every day I listen to a different book through audio starting with Genesis an ending with revelation, then i also write in every page Bible verses starting with the minor prophets an ending with Paul's letters. So I end up listening through audio the old an new testament about every 28 days..an there are also the seven heavenly virtues that I work on every week..also the Sabbath day is every seventh day..

[@adenafrances1048]

LOVE LOVE these tips! I just started a Christian Girls Channel as well. But I love what you do! Thanks so much.

[@WhitneyMeade]

+Girls Desiring God thank you so much!! Good luck with your channel - consistency is key!

[@adenafrances1048]

Thank you!

[@aliciagriego7922]

New subby! Tfs, I'm excited to get started on my new journaling !!!! Blessings!!!❤️

[@WhitneyMeade]

Welcome!! Excited that you're here!

[@crystalsensabaugh7656]

Thank you 😊!

[@WhitneyMeade]

Crystal Sensabaugh you're so welcome!!

[@GirlyTipsEtc]

New subscriber, love your channel!

[@moniquegardner5280]

Great video with amazing content. New subbie excited for what God is doing. I believe all churchs should incorporate bible journaling.

[@WhitneyMeade]

Thanks Monique!! ❤️

[@barbarahogan44]

I started writing to god in a journal a few months back. I would write my prayers for family and friends, and would ask for forgiveness. Now that I have found my bible I want to add special verse that speaks to me. Thank you for making this video.

[@WhitneyMeade]

You're so welcome Barbara! And thank you for leaving a note :) I love hearing from my subscribers. I hope that you find that special verse that speaks to you -- I know that God will lead you to it! :)

[@esgp2868]

I was so blessed from this video. Keep it up! Your being used by God to help others have a closer deeper relationship with Him. GOD BLESS YOU SIS,.COMING FROM A 40YEAR OLD. LOL. 👍🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@WhitneyMeade]

ES GP oh gosh, at one point in time, I called my channel “Life Starts at 30-Something.” Then I learned that I had more 40-60-somethings watching!! 😂

[@blessedbythebest1003]

My face when you said 30 somethings. “””🤩”””

[@WhitneyMeade]

🥰 When I filmed this video, my channel was called “Life Starts at 30-Something!” But then I got a lot of feedback from ladies who weren’t 30ish that they felt excluded... so I dropped it! 🙃

[@blessedbythebest1003]

@@WhitneyMeade AWW well that's a fun fact GBU!!

[@theproductivemommy8169]

This is so good! Thank you! Love the idea listening to the Lord and writing it down! I have never done it! I will absolutely try this! I am curious if you have a plan that you are reading or do you just chose any passage you want? Is it a longer or a shorter one or does it just depend on a day?

[@WhitneyMeade]

The Productive Mommy thank you so much!! That’s a great question! It all depends. There have been seasons where I’ve gone through a reading plan or read along with a devotional. I love Jesus Calling and Sparkling Gems of the Greek! Other times, I’ll feel like I need wisdom, so I go straight to Proverbs. Or I want to praise or just soak in the Lord, so I go to the Psalms. Or, I want to read about Jesus, so I go to the gospels! It’s very fluid for me and I’m not rigid in my quiet times. I just listen for what the Holy Spirit is leading me to that day... and then go for it! I always read until I feel a spark in my spirit, and then I meditate on the passage that made it spark!

[@nytrayfl2]

This is great stuff. How do you choose which scripture to journal on? Thanks.

[@WhitneyMeade]

That's a great question! I actually have an entire video dedicated to how to choose scripture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCnZKCurJWkmbc

[@bonfer20]

Just watched your video and really loved the simplicity of it. What Bible are you using? Thanks!

[@WhitneyMeade]

Hi Bonnie! Thanks so much for your comment :) This is the NIV Study Bible!

[@anniethompson9207]

What study Bible are you using?? 🙏☺️

[@catheirnerayen6276]

What's the version of your Bible? Please upload link if you can to purchase

[@mayraking2454]

Hi, I came across your video and I love it. I want to start my walk with God but I feel so lost. I don’t even know where in the Bible to start. I have the Bible app and they have devotionals are those ok to use too while journaling?

[@WhitneyMeade]

Yes! You can absolutely use the Bible app's devotionals along with your journal. I also recommend "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. It's a fantastic devotional!

[@catheirnerayen6276]

Can you please do a video on forgiveness? I have a question forgiveness is a decision right ? Does this mean you need to associate eople who hurt you

[@GilbertNichols]

I appreciate your encouragement, though I'm 30 years older than your initial greeting. I have tried journaling in the past, which as a man I don't get much confirmation that other men are doing it. My experience has been like my driving in heavy traffic: start, stop, start, stop, park...forget where I parked, etc. Do you find that writing, versus typing on the computer, is easier? Thanks for your consideration hereafter.

[@WhitneyMeade]

Yes, for me, writing is more personal!

[@quejesuseselsenor]

Thank you for this video! for opening so much to show us this method. I have a question though, what do you suggest is the best time to have a devotional for me? Taking into account that I'm a mom to a baby and a toddler and I don't wake up before they do, so since the morning they are with me, but in the afternoon when my husband arrives I do have time just for me, do you think the afternoon would be fine, or do you think it must be the mornings?? Thank you!

[@WhitneyMeade]

Hi there! Thanks so much for watching! It's super tough to find alone time with little ones underfoot, isn't it? I used to put my kids in front of the TV for about 20-30 minutes in the morning so that I could go in another room to do my quiet time. Sometimes, you just gotta do what you've gotta do!! Hope this helps :) (It definitely does not have to be in the morning, but I like to do it in the AM because it gets my head and my heart right for the day!)

[@quejesuseselsenor]

@@WhitneyMeade thank you for taking the time to answer! It didn't work in the evening haha, so I'm doing it in the morning, outside in the backyard, while my kids play. Blessings from Chile!!

[@taraharper7446]

?How do I choose a scripture to use as my devotional piece

[@WhitneyMeade]

Hi Tara! I have a video all about how to choose quiet time scripture: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apCnZKCurJWkmbc

[@MsDenver2]

That’s very good what you doing is always useful to your growth and to help other. But some people decorate there Bible , they don’t know that Gods word is Holy and must be treated with respect , it’s not an art book it’s life and death.

[@WhitneyMeade]

I don't think there's anything wrong with people worshiping God through creating art with their Bibles. I know many awesome Christians who do! Let's remember that God is the MOST CREATIVE being in the whole universe, and He inspires creativity in us!

[@mim9708]

When I'm meditating/communing with God I see stars and ripping water. Is that him or just my brain?

[@WhitneyMeade]

That's Him! He's teaching you how to "see" with Him. In our prayer life, God speaks to us through our imaginations. Next time you meditate with the Lord, ask Him to show you something, or share with you why He's showing you stars and rippling water! SO EXCITING, FRIEND!

[@mim9708]

@@WhitneyMeade thanks so much! Much appreciated. And will do. 😊

[@drescorpio1114]

What Bible is that?

[@WhitneyMeade]

This is the Life Application Study Bible in the NIV translation

[@leegary3941]

I have a friend of 30 years now with a strong faith. A few years ago he was in church, and told the congregation that the Lord spoke to him. He was physically grabbed by two men from the congregation and escorted roughly out of the church where the police were waiting to pick him up. After they took him for questioning, he was then taken to the phyc ward at the hospital where they wanted to drug him up as they thought he was crazy. Just nasty if you ask me. The whole ordeal. Disgraceful behaviour from a huge congregation of Christians.

[@WhitneyMeade]

Lee Gary that's very sad!

[@lauraannebevan1198]

Sorry to hear

[@annagutierrez4373]

@@lauraannebevan1198 wow. Unbelievable and crazy

[@christy9995]

Cool journaling but what you pray should be private b/t you and God.

[@esgp2868]

I thinking she knows this. Her aim was and is to show people How to journal What It looks like to journal Ideas of what to write about when journaling. I hope you got something from this video other than just telling her to keep your prayers private. How about telling her Thanks Keep it up Being positive. When you journal tonight, journal about how positive and uplifting you were towards your fellow brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. God bless I was so blessed from this video. Keep it up! Your being used by God to help others have a closer deeper relationship with Him.

[@annagutierrez4373]

@@esgp2868 I agree with u. I know she wrote it as an example using her own prayer tji show us that are knew 2 journaling. And I still dont get it