yes please! I actually went and checked out your channel after you first commented, because my hair is so dry all the time and I really have been neglecting it! But, mine is more of a 2C/ 3A(when I take care of it)
@@HowtoFaithALife awww thank you for checking out my content sis. Have you ever tried an oil treatment before washing followed by a Deep Conditioner with a tsp honey ? I think it would work so well for you. Always here if you need any hair advice. xo
I have been a saved Christian for a long time now but you have no idea how much I needed to hear everything you said about not worrying about “doing it wrong” and messing it up. I have recently started a read through the Bible plan and I have missed days worrying about this so thank you so much!! I am now going to spend time with God and read the Bible without worrying about messing it up.
I strugged with that, too. So what I did was divide my reading time to twice a day. Mornings I would start in the Old Testament in two places. Evening I would start in a gospel and then Paul's letters and read thru. If I miss a day, I don't have the date from a plan glaring me in the face and just do my best. On bad days it doesn't get done. On good days I accomplish twice as much, so it evens out. I don't get real specific in my prayer journal though. My husband has gotten into my journals and called me on the carpet for stuff that wasn't his business. God bless.
In the past, I created a prayer box using diaper boxes from when my middle child was young. I decorated them and wrote down my prayers to place inside. After a moving experience driven by faith, we left everything behind and forgot about the prayer box. Recently, my mother-in-law reminded me that she still has it and has been adding her prayers to it as well. This revelation reignited my passion for prayer, inspiring me to revive my prayer box and embrace Bible journaling once more. Thank you, Lord, for this motivation and for this beautiful channel by Faith.❤️
Thank you Faith, i kind of started this but then i think satan tried to sway me a bit. And i prayed about it last night and found this video today. My awesome Brother inlaw got me a prayer journal for Christmas and i haven't transfered my prayers into it cos of fear of making mistakes... Thank you for your video. Im starting now... 😍
I really love the envelope idea to totally surrender and move on! Thank you so much for your honest videos and advices for true worshippers. I always love all of them. ❤️
Like Debbie I had the same problem. Your video and another video taught me don't worry about messing up it doesn't have to be perfect. The lord doesn't care if you mess up he just cares it comes from your heart not how perfect it is.
Girl, I was so blessed with this video. The Lord knows so perfectly how to give us precious gifts. Thank you Jesus for this blessed sister you just gave me!
I loved the 'Leave it at the cross' envelope idea. I made one myself and put it in my prayer folder. I wrote a prayer on the actual envlope for God to do His will for what was in it. Anyway I just thought it was a really wonderful idea!
I started journaling in 2021, which was the year my dad’s health declined. He passed away in December of 2021 from kidney/liver failure. I continued to journal to help me through my grief and still do it to this day. I never thought about making my journal into a prayer journal. I always assumed I needed to keep it separate. I love the all-in-one idea, thank you for sharing! Also, I love your prayer journal idea for your children! I didn’t journal when my boys were babies. Would it be too late to make them a journal (ages 9 & 7)? Lol New subscriber, here! Now I’m going to be binge watching all of your videos🩷 God Bless!
I've never prayer journalled so this is helpful. When you were saying about Satan distracting us by wanting it to be perfect etc. I thought I keep getting that about praying so it was a lightbulb moment. I had been using my Celtic daily prayer book and some other prayers each evening. Today I felt tired from cleaning all day because I'm unwell. I just didn't feel like following the formulaic prayers. So I thought that I can't pray then because I wouldn't be doing it right. I have OCD too so I'm a perfectionist. I didn't realise that things like that could be Satan disuading me. Luckily I lighted some candles and just went for it!
Not a Christian but looking to start doing this, just for pagan gods instead. Your honesty and good advice is really welcome and made me feel welcome and happy. Also, I'm definitely getting a Bible made to be journaled in, so I can incorporate it into my daily life (because there's a lot of good to get out of that book, just like many holy texts around, and that's for everyone not just Christians). Edit: Also, I just wanted to add that something I've learned about the Christian God is that you cannot waste His time! That's impossible. He likes to listen to you and cares for you just like any other god. God's eternal after all and so has infinite amount of time on His hands.
Thank you for what you said at the beginning..it hits me so hard. I've been wanting to scripture write and prayer journal for months BUT I have to get the right "things"..supplies, pens, journals, etc. It is driving me crazy. Deep down I know all I need is a pen and piece of paper yet I strive so hard inside because it has to be perfect. I can't say I understand why I do this but thank you for putting that i your video. I love all your videos...I always learn and you may things so clear. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you!
I have been watching so many of your videos, and commented on one before this. You replied and I thought it was so sweet! But anywho, I am so thankful to have come across this video. I saw a newer one from this year and was wanting to ask for an explanation of what a prayer journal is. I think this video, along with a few others, has helped me paint a better picture. I have tried to create a journey with Jesus and God a few other times, but have always struggled with prayer. It feels awkward and weird, but I try and try each time. I’m going to let the idea of a prayer journal sit on my heart for awhile and decide if that’s something I want to do. I love Jesus and believe in him, I just want to feel him and be a better person for him. Having you and your videos has already made such an impact on me, I can’t wait to see what else is in store for us!
Christ is preeminent in ALL things!! My grocery list belongs here!! Eekkkkk I love this!! Faith yes!!! Funny u said your prayer journal and Bible Journaling have entertained bc my video was kinda Bible/prayer journaling today lol they were feeling very much one in this video :) I feel the RUclips video prayers lol ( I LIKE THE SHARING!!) Love the dollar treeeeee :-) Who can beat $1.00 I love your emphasis on the fact that it doesn’t need to be perfect!! Bc I love crafting but I’m not great at drawing at alll!! I love the reading a Psalm idea and actually applying this info not just watching these and doing nothing with it ya know ❤️ Anywho thx for the collab my sweet friend!!!! Love ur Channel you rock!! ~Amanda
IDEA: [I like your 'leave it at the cross' envelope....] On an entry where I have a question, or a concern or a need ....big deals to me....and it is written down in my journal. Then--or later-- Father gives me a word/Scripture dealing with that.....I take a piece of paper/3x5 card and write that input and then tape it OVER the request for the need/concern/question. There may be more coming or the prayer/promise hasn't come to pass but I surely found a way to 'leave it at the cross'!!!
I ‘ve been doing prayer journaling for a couple of years and it’s just that, I just write what comes in my mind and share with God. Like you said, I have had moments where I was afraid of being totally clear cause I was afraid someone might read it, but now I scribble everything. It’s helpful when you look back and it’s freeing knowing you offloaded everything.
I completely adore every word in this video, you have knowledge about the Bible..I have always wanted to start a prayer journal..you just gave me valuable info..I have a journal..and yes, Faith it is NOT about how pretty it is, it’s your conversation with God. Sitting writing this comment, I will be going home in a week or so Hudson Valley, NY, I have to close some doors, and move on..I am a mature lady, probably almost old enough to be your Grandmother..but something’s are still on the surface of being hurt..so when I go home, I will leave happy foot prints where I have closed doors for my complete happiness…🙏🙏🌞🌞🤗🤗💕💕
I know why I love your vids....it's like having my youngest son home without all drama. All the crazy sayings make me giggle. Thank you. You are far further on your walk with the Lord than I am, and I suspect I've got two decades on you. No one guided me through this stuff at any point, and I'm loving all the guidance on praying and studying that I've needed for a long time.
I love this! I love hearing people talk about their prayer journals because so often they realize God's hand in their lives where they didn't see it at that time and it's so wonderful and exciting!
Kia Ora Faith (Hello). Since I have found your channel I have been encouraged to pick up my craft again and soldier through. I had been through such a terrible spiritual war for the last couple of months.. I was like a fish out of water. That being said... I have been trying to get back on track with Jesus - well myself really - and watching a couple of videos you have encouraged me to continue in my personal quest to finish my Christian Journals AND my walk with Jesus. Thank you ever so much. Your journals have given me idea's on how to make different ones, different layouts and different styles but all in one. I shall post you once I have completed my journal. Thank you and I love your videos. Bless you always ♥
Thank you for this video. I am going to start really journaling this year 2021. My first 'diary' was from my sister when we were in high school in the 1960's. After graduation I re reread it and it was mostly about the guy I had a crush on. I burned it and didnt journal again until 2017. I have tried and tried but always felt it wasn't good enough.I don't want anyone else to read it. I am praying about those feelings and need to remember my journal is for me and my best friend God,and and if anyone else reads it maybe it will help them to know me more.
"My grocery list deserves space in my prayer journal" I needed this!!!! Thank you!! I've done for years but always appreciate being reminded that it does not have to be perfect and everything can be in it!
Loved the leave it at the cross envelope. Brilliant. Thank you for your honesty. I needed to hear what you said about journaling not being perfect and bringing everything back to God's glory. Love you and and love God 🙏 😊
You r darling- I was just looking thru u-tube and urs pop up and the Good Lord nudge me to take a look- soo glad I did- so many things you gave me to think about- this is awesome- I know was the Good Lord that crossed our paths- and for that I will praise Him- thank you-
Tried that when you are being honest with God tried to not all the time renege or be negative with God, tried to most of the time when you tell your feelings have this attitude of trusting that he can help you❤
Loved Loved Loved the realness in your video. Been watching RUclips videos on journaling and found all the artsy stuff so intimidating for I am soo not artsy. And YES, was letting it distract me from what I really need to focus on. This happens to me from time to time and I allowed all these artsy people, (not that there is anything wrong with making artsy journals, they are so fun to watch!) But I am so not artsy nor do I have the time to do so. Your video inspired me to just focus on His word and if I have a day I can get artsy, then enjoy the time! But it is okay NOT to be artsy too!! Thank you!!
Hello Faith. I’m new to journaling. This video was spot on with my concerns. You were the answer to my prayer and I thank the Lord for you and your wisdom. I love watching your videos. Thank you and God bless.
I love this! currently binge watching your channel. Everything you say is so encouraging and inspiring :) I feel like God is looking at me saying ,"see, that's what i've been trying to tell you." lol
Yes there’s no right or wrong way to journal! My good friend bought me a prayer journal this week and it’s one thats got questions in it and it’s so pretty and I’m so excited to incorporate it into my time with God. I also have a blank journal that I use too. Ah I feel the same about the someone finding it! Even though I keep it in my home. I’m not vague but not as detailed as I could be 🤗
Kaycee Peterson hehe I’m glad I’m not the only one that has been paranoid about someone finding it! 🤪 That’s so sweet of your friend to get you a prayer journal! 🥰
I want to thank you so much for this video. I write letters to God but have been overthinking putting them in my bigger book I have set up for my faith journey. I needed to hear this today. 🙌
I just started journaling in general. I have wanted to prayer journal but how? I have one journal I write about sermons I listen to. I write what verses was talked about and points that spoke to my heart. Your video just made me realize I was already prayer journaling. Journaling does SO much for your heart, mind and soul. 💜
First time watching your channel. I have started prayer journaling. The words sometimes dont come out right but i know HE knows. May God continue to bless you!
You are helping me get through the most difficult time of my life right now! You are truly a blessing and I can’t thank you enough for having this channel! I would love to have extended conversations with you about the Lord! Lol Thank you 🙏🏻 God bless!!
Haven’t started a prayer journal. Seems like I just feel inadequate and so uncreative. This helped and I have learned so much from your channel. So much more to learn. Thanks again to your guidance.
God brought me to your video this evening. I have recently been interested in Bible journaling and now I see that prayer journaling is an option as well. I have recently joined a Bible study and have noticed my faith is stronger and the hunger to read, study and talk about what about what I am learning has grown. Thank you for sharing your journals and tips on how to start. I needed that reminder that it doesn’t have to be perfect💗
Faith, you are the reason I started studying the word. I haven’t had someone to look up to or ask questions to about studying. You inspired me to fall in love with the scriptures. Thank you.
I really love your videos and this one especially is so wonderful ❤ how you make it sound so easy and simple to just do and that you don't have to make it fancy or anything but just make it you
I love how raw honest you are about your imperfect-perfect prayer journal. I’m better at writing my emotions and prayers but also had the fear of putting it to paper. This was so helpful
I had so much fun creating my prayer journal. I wanted to be more disciplined in having a stronger prayer life. In one of my section I have prayers for the United States, Israel & Jerusalem. Others sections are for "my Family",... "Salvation for unsaved family & friends",... "Prayer Needs,"..."Prayers for the Unborn" "Graditude"..."Holy Spirit"..., "Forgiveness(confession),".. "Worship(Praise)",..."Bible(scriptures to memorize)", .."Church( Pastor & his family, church members & missions." My prayer journal keeps me on track & my prayers aren't hit & miss! Enjoyed your videos! Very inspiring & uplifting!❤🙏❤🙌❤🕊❤🇺🇸❤
Love love love this!!! You inspire me in every way! I’m going back and watching all your videos! I’m a huge scrapbooker so this type of Bible journaling and prayer journaling speaks to my heart❤
I love seeing how other people prayer journal. My own journaling has evolved over time, but is so important to my prayer life and Christian walk. Thanks for sharing yours, Faith! 💕
@@HowtoFaithALife I’ve tried different layouts, dividing mine up into sections for gratitude, scripture, petitions, etc. - but ended up going with something simpler that works for me. I don’t have RUclips videos, but do have some prayer journaling vids on TikTok
I have only just found your channel and this video. Thank you for this. I struggle with this topic because I feel like if I don’t write a lot or make it pretty and artsy then it’s not good enough or worthy enough. This has helped me realize it’s ok if sometimes I struggle to get my thoughts on paper, because He still knows my heart and thoughts. And it’s more about spending the time.
I have tried. But I'm not artsy at all and I felt like my scribbles looked horrible do i stoped but this video made me realize that's not was what is important. So thank you
I have a prayer journal that's organized and broken up into things God's teaching me/answered prayer/prayer requests/things to be thankful for, etc. But if I just need to get something out with God and I know I'll never reread it, then I just scribble out my thoughts as fast and messy as possible, usually while I'm not even wearing my glasses, and I really can't see ANYTHING without them 😅
How to Faith A Life, Thank you for your video about prayer journaling. I think you just gave me the motivation I needed. My prayer life pretty much stinks. I'm not one that seems to have an easy time talking to God. But, Writing my thoughts out, NO problem. So, as of tomorrow....I'll just start writing!
Hi Faith, WOW!! What a blessing you are to me and so many others! Thank you…thank you…THANK YOU!! Faith, I was wondering if you could do a tutorial You Tube post on how you made the pocket at the back of your prayer journal focused here. I love the idea of praying for something/someone and putting it in the pocket entrusting it to God, knowing that He has heard that prayer and will respond/act accordingly. Love your videos. Love your inspiration. Love you ❤
Such an inspiration! I’ve wasted so much money on buying bible journaling stuff that I never use😬. I’d seriously like to get the interleaved bible, but I have a single column already. I love all the room to add in special devotions I love from Charles Stanley
Thanks for reminding me it doesn't have to be perfect. I've been procrastinating for VERY long time (around 3 years) , because I was afraid of ruining my Bibles.
I just discovered your videos and have watched one after another today. You have inspired me to start Bible and prayer journaling. I love to write and have always kept journals of my prayers and Bible studies, and I have felt very drawn to the creative kind of journaling you do, but i just didn't know how to get started. (I have to admit that I thought the point was just to make it prettier, which actually turned me off to the whole idea. UNTIL I watched your videos today!!) Your videos have been extremely helpful and have shown me how the point of journaling is to gain a deeper understanding of God and His Word. And to draw me into a deeper relationship with Him. Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing your journals with us!!
I am enjoying your videos so much! Thanks for "keeping it real" and reminding us that it doesn't have to be perfect. I am the kind that doesn't want to "mess up" a new journal or notebook. The only way I have gotten myself around it is to use a disc journal and making my dividers and inserts myself. I am almost finished setting it up and am looking forward to using it. Thanks ag as in for the inspiration!
Thank you for sharing your process. I love interactive journals like your envelope at the end of your journal. I REALLY loved your journals to your children. Wow! I'd love to begin doing that. My children are 22, 19, 16 and 11. I'd love for them to have them when I am gone., maybe sooner
I know this is what God wanted me to see today. I have been stuck in a lot of ways, and this video was the first thing suggested to me today. Thank you for posting this!
thank you for all you and your husband are doing to live for God, and encourage others....glad i stayed to the end, where imho the nectar was...from 16:00 on.....the real/practical tips you shared
Thank you so much !!! I think you covered everything I needed to hear to start my prayer journaling. Such great encouragement !!! May God bless you and your family.
I'm so glad I found this video. My new years resolution was to deepen my prayer with a prayer journal but I had no idea where to start. I have been watching so many videos and getting so overwhelmed and you reminded me JUST START. I do have a couple questions for you though, do you ever empty out the envelope in the back? Do you use this journal as like a preplanning page for your actual prayers or do you pray as you write?
I love this! I need the reminder that it doesn't have to be perfect or pretty or like everyone else's. I need to journal again. I tried before when I was going through something big but then I didn't keep up with it.
I love the idea of prayer journaling for your spouse and children. Great idea! I have prayer journaled off and on for year, but as another subscriber said, I, too, am binge watching your videos. So glad I found you. You're inspiring and have helped motivate me to get into my Bible and back to prayer journaling. I needed that. Thank you!
Wonderful! Praise the Lord! I am humbled that He could use my silly little videos and grateful that you'd spend your precious time watching my videos. Thank you. It means so much!
@@HowtoFaithALife good! my walk with god has always been a of and on kind of thing so when I heard about prayer journals I immediately stared looking for vidoes on how to make one I swear I was just sitting here for 20 mins looking for a good video when I was about to give up I saw your video and immediately new this was the on and it was! I just started working on my prayer journal right now thanks to you!
Binge watching you. I absolutely love your energy!! I desperately NEED a friend like you... I am 54 & ADHD along with other mental illness' 😔. The Holy Spirit is REALLY pulling on my heart every day. I'm not a smart woman & a H.S. drop out. I never learned to take notes or even how to study. I very much want a close, personal relationship with God but don't know how to pray properly...😔 Thank you so much for all your free printables!
I have a "gratitude journal" where I'm writing my prayers. Even if my prayers start out angsty, they nearly always morph into praise (like several of the Psalms) and gratitude. Like you said, I do not treat it as "this is my precious prayer journal" and restrict what goes in it. Case in point, a sweet 8 yr old friend came up to me in church and asked what it was in my bag. I told her, and she wanted us to write in it together. Sure, why not? We got pretty goofy together, and it turned out to be where I was kind of a news reporter writing down what she had to say about anything. Did I write it elsewhere? No. Did I tear it out of my journal and put it in my memory box instead? No. I figured it was fitting because it was a capture in time of a wonderful relationship with a little girl who is my friend and sister in Christ, and I am, indeed, thankful for her. I am grateful for that interaction. So, definitely an appropriate place for that interaction! :)
Oh, and I got her a gratitude journal of her very own and gave it to her at church the next time I saw her, explaining, once again, what a prayer journal is. So, she does know the concept, partly because I read to her some of the entries in my gratitude journal once the goofiness simmered down. :)
Hey just wanted to drop a comment to let you know your videos make such a big impact on my faith! Whether that be in motivation or curiosity or specific leading I dont know I'm looking for till you mention it, you're so impactful nd I just know you make God proud 🥺🤎 (Gotta love binge watching at night when the little one nd hubby sleep🤦🏽♀️😅)
I love the envelope idea. I feel like I have a hard time taking my hands off things like my prayer on getting married some day. I try to give it to God but it can be hard.
Awesome video! I prayer journal and I feel like someday my children will read them. So while I write scripture and prayers and thoughts I also like to be light hearted snd fun sometimes.
Binge watching all your vids. In my head we are bffs ha ha 💜
yes please! I actually went and checked out your channel after you first commented, because my hair is so dry all the time and I really have been neglecting it! But, mine is more of a 2C/ 3A(when I take care of it)
@@HowtoFaithALife awww thank you for checking out my content sis. Have you ever tried an oil treatment before washing followed by a Deep Conditioner with a tsp honey ? I think it would work so well for you. Always here if you need any hair advice. xo
I was thinking the same thing. I am also binge watching
Same lol !!! She's amazing!! ❤
I totally agree about being honest in your prayers. Prayer is about having a relationship with God.
Yes!! I think most people overlook the necessity of just being real with Him!
I have been a saved Christian for a long time now but you have no idea how much I needed to hear everything you said about not worrying about “doing it wrong” and messing it up. I have recently started a read through the Bible plan and I have missed days worrying about this so thank you so much!! I am now going to spend time with God and read the Bible without worrying about messing it up.
I strugged with that, too. So what I did was divide my reading time to twice a day. Mornings I would start in the Old Testament in two places. Evening I would start in a gospel and then Paul's letters and read thru. If I miss a day, I don't have the date from a plan glaring me in the face and just do my best. On bad days it doesn't get done. On good days I accomplish twice as much, so it evens out. I don't get real specific in my prayer journal though. My husband has gotten into my journals and called me on the carpet for stuff that wasn't his business. God bless.
In the past, I created a prayer box using diaper boxes from when my middle child was young. I decorated them and wrote down my prayers to place inside. After a moving experience driven by faith, we left everything behind and forgot about the prayer box. Recently, my mother-in-law reminded me that she still has it and has been adding her prayers to it as well. This revelation reignited my passion for prayer, inspiring me to revive my prayer box and embrace Bible journaling once more. Thank you, Lord, for this motivation and for this beautiful channel by Faith.❤️
Thank you Faith, i kind of started this but then i think satan tried to sway me a bit. And i prayed about it last night and found this video today. My awesome Brother inlaw got me a prayer journal for Christmas and i haven't transfered my prayers into it cos of fear of making mistakes... Thank you for your video. Im starting now... 😍
I really love the envelope idea to totally surrender and move on! Thank you so much for your honest videos and advices for true worshippers. I always love all of them. ❤️
Yay! Katherine, I’m so grateful that you found this helpful!
I love that view of a prayer journal as a war binder!
thanks! :)
Love your honesty and that you are so real. Many blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤❤
I have been struggling with a prayer journaling for the last 2 years. This video is so what I have needed. I don't have to be perfect. Thank you
I am so glad this encouraged you! Praise the Lord!
Like Debbie I had the same problem. Your video and another video taught me don't worry about messing up it doesn't have to be perfect. The lord doesn't care if you mess up he just cares it comes from your heart not how perfect it is.
Girl, I was so blessed with this video. The Lord knows so perfectly how to give us precious gifts. Thank you Jesus for this blessed sister you just gave me!
You are so welcome
I loved the 'Leave it at the cross' envelope idea. I made one myself and put it in my prayer folder. I wrote a prayer on the actual envlope for God to do His will for what was in it. Anyway I just thought it was a really wonderful idea!
Yay! I’m so glad! I pray that it has blessed you like it’s blessed me! 🙏🏻❤️ I love the idea of writing a prayer on the envelope itself!
I started journaling in 2021, which was the year my dad’s health declined. He passed away in December of 2021 from kidney/liver failure. I continued to journal to help me through my grief and still do it to this day. I never thought about making my journal into a prayer journal. I always assumed I needed to keep it separate. I love the all-in-one idea, thank you for sharing!
Also, I love your prayer journal idea for your children! I didn’t journal when my boys were babies. Would it be too late to make them a journal (ages 9 & 7)? Lol
New subscriber, here! Now I’m going to be binge watching all of your videos🩷 God Bless!
I've never prayer journalled so this is helpful. When you were saying about Satan distracting us by wanting it to be perfect etc. I thought I keep getting that about praying so it was a lightbulb moment. I had been using my Celtic daily prayer book and some other prayers each evening. Today I felt tired from cleaning all day because I'm unwell. I just didn't feel like following the formulaic prayers. So I thought that I can't pray then because I wouldn't be doing it right. I have OCD too so I'm a perfectionist. I didn't realise that things like that could be Satan disuading me. Luckily I lighted some candles and just went for it!
Not a Christian but looking to start doing this, just for pagan gods instead. Your honesty and good advice is really welcome and made me feel welcome and happy. Also, I'm definitely getting a Bible made to be journaled in, so I can incorporate it into my daily life (because there's a lot of good to get out of that book, just like many holy texts around, and that's for everyone not just Christians).
Edit: Also, I just wanted to add that something I've learned about the Christian God is that you cannot waste His time! That's impossible. He likes to listen to you and cares for you just like any other god. God's eternal after all and so has infinite amount of time on His hands.
Yush we are broken sinners equally redeemed by our Lord. Sooooo true!
MsPassiontea it’s so easy for me to forget that though and then the comparison bug sets in!
Thank you for what you said at the beginning..it hits me so hard. I've been wanting to scripture write and prayer journal for months BUT I have to get the right "things"..supplies, pens, journals, etc. It is driving me crazy. Deep down I know all I need is a pen and piece of paper yet I strive so hard inside because it has to be perfect. I can't say I understand why I do this but thank you for putting that i your video. I love all your videos...I always learn and you may things so clear. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you!
Thank you for taking the time to type that kind comment!
I have been watching so many of your videos, and commented on one before this. You replied and I thought it was so sweet! But anywho, I am so thankful to have come across this video. I saw a newer one from this year and was wanting to ask for an explanation of what a prayer journal is. I think this video, along with a few others, has helped me paint a better picture. I have tried to create a journey with Jesus and God a few other times, but have always struggled with prayer. It feels awkward and weird, but I try and try each time. I’m going to let the idea of a prayer journal sit on my heart for awhile and decide if that’s something I want to do. I love Jesus and believe in him, I just want to feel him and be a better person for him. Having you and your videos has already made such an impact on me, I can’t wait to see what else is in store for us!
Christ is preeminent in ALL things!! My grocery list belongs here!! Eekkkkk I love this!! Faith yes!!! Funny u said your prayer journal and Bible Journaling have entertained bc my video was kinda Bible/prayer journaling today lol they were feeling very much one in this video :)
I feel the RUclips video prayers lol ( I LIKE THE SHARING!!)
Love the dollar treeeeee :-)
Who can beat $1.00
I love your emphasis on the fact that it doesn’t need to be perfect!! Bc I love crafting but I’m not great at drawing at alll!!
I love the reading a Psalm idea and actually applying this info not just watching these and doing nothing with it ya know ❤️
Anywho thx for the collab my sweet friend!!!! Love ur Channel you rock!! ~Amanda
Thank YOU for the collab as well! :)
I love the pocket to leave things at the Cross! This will help me a lot!
IDEA: [I like your 'leave it at the cross' envelope....] On an entry where I have a question, or a concern or a need ....big deals to me....and it is written down in my journal. Then--or later-- Father gives me a word/Scripture dealing with that.....I take a piece of paper/3x5 card and write that input and then tape it OVER the request for the need/concern/question. There may be more coming or the prayer/promise hasn't come to pass but I surely found a way to 'leave it at the cross'!!!
I ‘ve been doing prayer journaling for a couple of years and it’s just that, I just write what comes in my mind and share with God. Like you said, I have had moments where I was afraid of being totally clear cause I was afraid someone might read it, but now I scribble everything. It’s helpful when you look back and it’s freeing knowing you offloaded everything.
I love how animated you are!!
I completely adore every word in this video, you have knowledge about the Bible..I have always wanted to start a prayer journal..you just gave me valuable info..I have a journal..and yes, Faith it is NOT about how pretty it is, it’s your conversation with God. Sitting writing this comment, I will be going home in a week or so Hudson Valley, NY, I have to close some doors, and move on..I am a mature lady, probably almost old enough to be your Grandmother..but something’s are still on the surface of being hurt..so when I go home, I will leave happy foot prints where I have closed doors for my complete happiness…🙏🙏🌞🌞🤗🤗💕💕
Thanks for sharing!
I know why I love your vids....it's like having my youngest son home without all drama. All the crazy sayings make me giggle. Thank you. You are far further on your walk with the Lord than I am, and I suspect I've got two decades on you. No one guided me through this stuff at any point, and I'm loving all the guidance on praying and studying that I've needed for a long time.
I love this! I love hearing people talk about their prayer journals because so often they realize God's hand in their lives where they didn't see it at that time and it's so wonderful and exciting!
Kia Ora Faith (Hello). Since I have found your channel I have been encouraged to pick up my craft again and soldier through. I had been through such a terrible spiritual war for the last couple of months.. I was like a fish out of water. That being said... I have been trying to get back on track with Jesus - well myself really - and watching a couple of videos you have encouraged me to continue in my personal quest to finish my Christian Journals AND my walk with Jesus. Thank you ever so much. Your journals have given me idea's on how to make different ones, different layouts and different styles but all in one. I shall post you once I have completed my journal. Thank you and I love your videos. Bless you always ♥
I am so glad I was able to share some helpful ideas! Thanks for watching my videos and I am praying that the Lord blesses you through the process!
This video is such a blessing. I feel like I’m not good at prayer and today I finally bought my prayer journal. I’m excited to start writing to God.
Thank you for this video. I am going to start really journaling this year 2021. My first 'diary' was from my sister when we were in high school in the 1960's. After graduation I re reread it and it was mostly about the guy I had a crush on. I burned it and didnt journal again until 2017. I have tried and tried but always felt it wasn't good enough.I don't want anyone else to read it. I am praying about those feelings and need to remember my journal is for me and my best friend God,and and if anyone else reads it maybe it will help them to know me more.
Yes! Just treat it like prayers that are recorded down, saved, for Gods glory!
I really enjoy watching your u tube channel! You are so down to earth, and I really don't know how to word this, so I will just say real! God Bless!
Awe, thank you! What a sweet compliment! That means so much!
"My grocery list deserves space in my prayer journal"
I needed this!!!! Thank you!! I've done for years but always appreciate being reminded that it does not have to be perfect and everything can be in it!
Yes! I am so glad I could be an encouragement! 😭🙌🏻💕
@@HowtoFaithALife and I found your fb group! ❤
@@KillingTheUnsaid good! Yay! I’m so glad!
@@KillingTheUnsaid what’s your Facebook name? I don’t see your request!
@@HowtoFaithALife Ashley Kmieciak 😉
Loved the leave it at the cross envelope. Brilliant. Thank you for your honesty. I needed to hear what you said about journaling not being perfect and bringing everything back to God's glory. Love you and and love God 🙏 😊
You r darling- I was just looking thru u-tube and urs pop up and the Good Lord nudge me to take a look- soo glad I did- so many things you gave me to think about- this is awesome- I know was the Good Lord that crossed our paths- and for that I will praise Him- thank you-
Tried that when you are being honest with God tried to not all the time renege or be negative with God, tried to most of the time when you tell your feelings have this attitude of trusting that he can help you❤
Aww, look at how fresh your Bible was back then. What a journey! Thanks for all the practical tips in this video.
Glad I watched! I’m always focused on the “proper” words or is this really worth saying. Now, I’m definitely going to open up more.
Loved Loved Loved the realness in your video. Been watching RUclips videos on journaling and found all the artsy stuff so intimidating for I am soo not artsy. And YES, was letting it distract me from what I really need to focus on. This happens to me from time to time and I allowed all these artsy people, (not that there is anything wrong with making artsy journals, they are so fun to watch!) But I am so not artsy nor do I have the time to do so. Your video inspired me to just focus on His word and if I have a day I can get artsy, then enjoy the time! But it is okay NOT to be artsy too!! Thank you!!
Yay, I’m so glad this inspired you- I totally agree and relate to you and the way you feel watching SUPER artsy videos!
Hello Faith. I’m new to journaling. This video was spot on with my concerns. You were the answer to my prayer and I thank the Lord for you and your wisdom. I love watching your videos. Thank you and God bless.
I love this! currently binge watching your channel. Everything you say is so encouraging and inspiring :) I feel like God is looking at me saying ,"see, that's what i've been trying to tell you." lol
I’m so glad I could be an encouragement! Praise the Lord!
Yes there’s no right or wrong way to journal! My good friend bought me a prayer journal this week and it’s one thats got questions in it and it’s so pretty and I’m so excited to incorporate it into my time with God. I also have a blank journal that I use too. Ah I feel the same about the someone finding it! Even though I keep it in my home. I’m not vague but not as detailed as I could be 🤗
Kaycee Peterson hehe I’m glad I’m not the only one that has been paranoid about someone finding it! 🤪
That’s so sweet of your friend to get you a prayer journal! 🥰
I want to thank you so much for this video. I write letters to God but have been overthinking putting them in my bigger book I have set up for my faith journey. I needed to hear this today. 🙌
I just started journaling in general. I have wanted to prayer journal but how? I have one journal I write about sermons I listen to. I write what verses was talked about and points that spoke to my heart. Your video just made me realize I was already prayer journaling.
Journaling does SO much for your heart, mind and soul. 💜
Tammy Hogan I agree! You totally already were! And I also have to agree- there’s something so therapeutic about journaling!
First time watching your channel. I have started prayer journaling. The words sometimes dont come out right but i know HE knows. May God continue to bless you!
Here is a video where I share a bunch of prompts you can use in your prayer journal to get the words flowing! ruclips.net/video/HKiSjvbDu6E/видео.html
I love how you are open and honest and share your life. I want to start a prayer journal, so this very helpful! Thank you!
You are so welcome!
You are helping me get through the most difficult time of my life right now! You are truly a blessing and I can’t thank you enough for having this channel! I would love to have extended conversations with you about the Lord! Lol Thank you 🙏🏻 God bless!!
I cherish your prayers, thank you for those kind words!
Thank u for allowing to be used by God❤
Praise the Lord!
Haven’t started a prayer journal. Seems like I just feel inadequate and so uncreative. This helped and I have learned so much from your channel. So much more to learn. Thanks again to your guidance.
God brought me to your video this evening. I have recently been interested in Bible journaling and now I see that prayer journaling is an option as well. I have recently joined a Bible study and have noticed my faith is stronger and the hunger to read, study and talk about what about what I am learning has grown. Thank you for sharing your journals and tips on how to start. I needed that reminder that it doesn’t have to be perfect💗
I am so glad it was helpful! Praise the Lord. Praying over you Tricia, and your journey with the Lord!
Faith, you are the reason I started studying the word. I haven’t had someone to look up to or ask questions to about studying. You inspired me to fall in love with the scriptures. Thank you.
I like hearing this. I would 100% watch more videos like this. Thank you for posting this video. This video helped me set up my own prayer journal.
I really love your videos and this one especially is so wonderful ❤ how you make it sound so easy and simple to just do and that you don't have to make it fancy or anything but just make it you
I love how raw honest you are about your imperfect-perfect prayer journal. I’m better at writing my emotions and prayers but also had the fear of putting it to paper. This was so helpful
I'm so glad! Praise the Lord. I am SO GLAD my video could help and encourage.
I had so much fun creating my prayer journal. I wanted to be more disciplined in having a stronger prayer life. In one of my section I have prayers for the United States, Israel & Jerusalem. Others sections are for "my Family",... "Salvation for unsaved family & friends",... "Prayer Needs,"..."Prayers for the Unborn" "Graditude"..."Holy Spirit"..., "Forgiveness(confession),".. "Worship(Praise)",..."Bible(scriptures to memorize)", .."Church( Pastor & his family, church members & missions." My prayer journal keeps me on track & my prayers aren't hit & miss! Enjoyed your videos! Very inspiring & uplifting!❤🙏❤🙌❤🕊❤🇺🇸❤
I love those ideas! Thanks for sharing!
I also have made a prayer box that I did a video about and I love my prayer box too!
OOOH! I love that idea! I am going to have to check that out!
How to Faith A Life it’s so much fun!!
Love love love this!!! You inspire me in every way! I’m going back and watching all your videos! I’m a huge scrapbooker so this type of Bible journaling and prayer journaling speaks to my heart❤
I love seeing how other people prayer journal. My own journaling has evolved over time, but is so important to my prayer life and Christian walk. Thanks for sharing yours, Faith! 💕
Yes! Do you have any tips or advice to add?
@@HowtoFaithALife I’ve tried different layouts, dividing mine up into sections for gratitude, scripture, petitions, etc. - but ended up going with something simpler that works for me. I don’t have RUclips videos, but do have some prayer journaling vids on TikTok
@@kimberlybartley7694 Oh wow! That's awesome! What's your name on Tiktok?! That's worth downloading the app!
@@HowtoFaithALife vm.tiktok.com/ZMe32tsMa/
My username is “the blessed creative”
Love that you share so much with us. I prayer journal as well. Have seen God answer so many of my prayers. Blessings keep on sharing 🙏
I have only just found your channel and this video. Thank you for this. I struggle with this topic because I feel like if I don’t write a lot or make it pretty and artsy then it’s not good enough or worthy enough. This has helped me realize it’s ok if sometimes I struggle to get my thoughts on paper, because He still knows my heart and thoughts. And it’s more about spending the time.
Do you prayer journal? What is your favorite practice in your prayer journal?
Being real and honest. Also writing and rewriting scripture.....if that counts
Ooooooo AND praying boldly
I have tried. But I'm not artsy at all and I felt like my scribbles looked horrible do i stoped but this video made me realize that's not was what is important. So thank you
Beth Hand I’m so glad that I could be an encouragement! Praise the Lord! That’s all Him! So what do you do, instead?
I have a prayer journal that's organized and broken up into things God's teaching me/answered prayer/prayer requests/things to be thankful for, etc. But if I just need to get something out with God and I know I'll never reread it, then I just scribble out my thoughts as fast and messy as possible, usually while I'm not even wearing my glasses, and I really can't see ANYTHING without them 😅
How to Faith A Life, Thank you for your video about prayer journaling. I think you just gave me the motivation I needed. My prayer life pretty much stinks. I'm not one that seems to have an easy time talking to God. But, Writing my thoughts out, NO problem.
So, as of tomorrow....I'll just start writing!
I'm so glad! Praise the Lord! Yay!
I love your videos. You make me laugh and you're so honest that it brings joy to my day. Thank you!
Hi Faith, WOW!! What a blessing you are to me and so many others! Thank you…thank you…THANK YOU!! Faith, I was wondering if you could do a tutorial You Tube post on how you made the pocket at the back of your prayer journal focused here. I love the idea of praying for something/someone and putting it in the pocket entrusting it to God, knowing that He has heard that prayer and will respond/act accordingly. Love your videos. Love your inspiration. Love you ❤
I love a prayer journal!!! It helps me just unload everything and cleanse my mind so I can pray creatively and not just words. 🥰🥰
Yes! That's such a good way to put it!
Such an inspiration! I’ve wasted so much money on buying bible journaling stuff that I never use😬. I’d seriously like to get the interleaved bible, but I have a single column already. I love all the room to add in special devotions I love from Charles Stanley
Yes! Exactly! You also could always technically make any bible an interleaved bible by taping in blank pages!
Sister, I love your Bible journaling videos you did a wonderful job God bless you sister Happy Monday 💞🙌🏾🔥
Miss K TeenTalks thank you! Happy Monday to you, as well!
How to Faith A Life you're welcome
Thanks for reminding me it doesn't have to be perfect. I've been procrastinating for VERY long time (around 3 years) , because I was afraid of ruining my Bibles.
You're so welcome!
I just discovered your videos and have watched one after another today. You have inspired me to start Bible and prayer journaling. I love to write and have always kept journals of my prayers and Bible studies, and I have felt very drawn to the creative kind of journaling you do, but i just didn't know how to get started. (I have to admit that I thought the point was just to make it prettier, which actually turned me off to the whole idea. UNTIL I watched your videos today!!) Your videos have been extremely helpful and have shown me how the point of journaling is to gain a deeper understanding of God and His Word. And to draw me into a deeper relationship with Him. Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing your journals with us!!
Thanks for sharing!
Love watching this video! I’ve been struggling with praying and prayer journaling. So this video is definitely helpful and a blessing.
I’m so happy to hear that it was helpful! Praise the Lord!
I am enjoying your videos so much! Thanks for "keeping it real" and reminding us that it doesn't have to be perfect. I am the kind that doesn't want to "mess up" a new journal or notebook. The only way I have gotten myself around it is to use a disc journal and making my dividers and inserts myself. I am almost finished setting it up and am looking forward to using it. Thanks ag as in for the inspiration!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and leaving such a sweet note! I am so grateful to be able to inspire you!
Thank you for sharing your process. I love interactive journals like your envelope at the end of your journal. I REALLY loved your journals to your children. Wow! I'd love to begin doing that. My children are 22, 19, 16 and 11. I'd love for them to have them when I am gone., maybe sooner
I'm so glad that you enjoyed! Yes, it's definitely never too late to start!
I know this is what God wanted me to see today. I have been stuck in a lot of ways, and this video was the first thing suggested to me today. Thank you for posting this!
Thanks for sharing!!
This was great, thanks from a 49 year old MALE ! 🙂
I love this. Thank you
thank you for all you and your husband are doing to live for God, and encourage others....glad i stayed to the end, where imho the nectar was...from 16:00 on.....the real/practical tips you shared
ooops...I meant from 14 minutes on
You are so welcome
Your handwriting is gorgeous!
Oh thank you!
This is amazing ideas for your kids and at the cross envelope❤
God truly uses u for His will
Ty so much for your videos
I have been blessed through your videos
Thank you so much !!! I think you covered everything I needed to hear to start my prayer journaling. Such great encouragement !!! May God bless you and your family.
I'm so glad I found this video. My new years resolution was to deepen my prayer with a prayer journal but I had no idea where to start. I have been watching so many videos and getting so overwhelmed and you reminded me JUST START. I do have a couple questions for you though, do you ever empty out the envelope in the back? Do you use this journal as like a preplanning page for your actual prayers or do you pray as you write?
Smiling and really blessed watching this. Glory to the King!😊😍so encouraged! Just what I really needed. This is an answered prayer from the Lord.❤
I’m so glad! Yes, all glory to God! :)
I love this! I need the reminder that it doesn't have to be perfect or pretty or like everyone else's. I need to journal again. I tried before when I was going through something big but then I didn't keep up with it.
Thanks for sharing!
You can also make a junk journal like things to have at home even cereal boxes hahha I love this
I joined in and subscribed to Amandas channel!
I’m starting to prayer journal today. You have inspired me to not worry about being perfect! Thank you so much. 💕📚🎶
Yay! I’m so glad! Praise the Lord!
Love this sis! Would you share more about your journal before you were married that u mentioned? Like the one you had for your future spouse? 😊♥️
I love the idea of prayer journaling for your spouse and children. Great idea! I have prayer journaled off and on for year, but as another subscriber said, I, too, am binge watching your videos. So glad I found you. You're inspiring and have helped motivate me to get into my Bible and back to prayer journaling. I needed that. Thank you!
Wonderful! Praise the Lord! I am humbled that He could use my silly little videos and grateful that you'd spend your precious time watching my videos. Thank you. It means so much!
This video helped so much I wached about 20 video before this but this was the one that really helped so hank you
veda brown wow! Praise the Lord! That’s probably the BEST compliment you could ever give me! Thank you so much for the encouraging comment!
your welcome! your faith and encouragement I feel like is bringing me closer to god. We need more people like you!
@@vedabrown2020 you're going to make me cry! I am sitting down now to film Friday's video and now I am all PUMPED UP!
@@HowtoFaithALife good! my walk with god has always been a of and on kind of thing so when I heard about prayer journals I immediately stared looking for vidoes on how to make one I swear I was just sitting here for 20 mins looking for a good video when I was about to give up I saw your video and immediately new this was the on and it was! I just started working on my prayer journal right now thanks to you!
@@vedabrown2020 Praise the Lord! That's awesome! I want to hear how it goes!
Binge watching you. I absolutely love your energy!! I desperately NEED a friend like you...
I am 54 & ADHD along with other mental illness' 😔. The Holy Spirit is REALLY pulling on my heart every day. I'm not a smart woman & a H.S. drop out. I never learned to take notes or even how to study. I very much want a close, personal relationship with God but don't know how to pray properly...😔
Thank you so much for all your free printables!
I have been watching your videos for months and I really enjoy them!
Glad you like them! Praise the Lord!
I use a prayer binder for my Bible time with the lord everyday and night it makes me feel so closer to God thanks for for the advice love you lots
Love that! :) Praise the Lord!
@@HowtoFaithALife np love watching your videos especially your bible study videos im very happy to call you my friend
Thanks for all you do!
I have a "gratitude journal" where I'm writing my prayers. Even if my prayers start out angsty, they nearly always morph into praise (like several of the Psalms) and gratitude. Like you said, I do not treat it as "this is my precious prayer journal" and restrict what goes in it. Case in point, a sweet 8 yr old friend came up to me in church and asked what it was in my bag. I told her, and she wanted us to write in it together. Sure, why not? We got pretty goofy together, and it turned out to be where I was kind of a news reporter writing down what she had to say about anything. Did I write it elsewhere? No. Did I tear it out of my journal and put it in my memory box instead? No. I figured it was fitting because it was a capture in time of a wonderful relationship with a little girl who is my friend and sister in Christ, and I am, indeed, thankful for her. I am grateful for that interaction. So, definitely an appropriate place for that interaction! :)
Oh, and I got her a gratitude journal of her very own and gave it to her at church the next time I saw her, explaining, once again, what a prayer journal is. So, she does know the concept, partly because I read to her some of the entries in my gratitude journal once the goofiness simmered down. :)
That is so special!
Oh my goodness, thank you I needed to hear all of this!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey just wanted to drop a comment to let you know your videos make such a big impact on my faith! Whether that be in motivation or curiosity or specific leading I dont know I'm looking for till you mention it, you're so impactful nd I just know you make God proud 🥺🤎
(Gotta love binge watching at night when the little one nd hubby sleep🤦🏽♀️😅)
I love this video, I needed the reminder to keep it about the Lord and not about the 'pretty' journal, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
I love the envelope idea. I feel like I have a hard time taking my hands off things like my prayer on getting married some day. I try to give it to God but it can be hard.
Love love love this video, thanks for being real🌺 God bless xxx
I am so glad! That makes it all worth it!
Awesome video! I prayer journal and I feel like someday my children will read them. So while I write scripture and prayers and thoughts I also like to be light hearted snd fun sometimes.
Love your channel learning a lot. Prayer journal feel say the say thing over and over
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing. I have spent so much time researching, and your reminder that it doesn't have to be perfect just struck my heart.
Glad it was helpful!
Your Dollar Tree is WAAAAY better than mine!