Journaling
For several years now I’ve had the habit of journaling.
Typically, I do it first thing in the morning before I start my day.
I’ve found that writing before the world has a chance to distract me means that my truer, unguarded self comes out on the page.
Sometimes, I vent about people and events.
Sometimes I remind myself I need to buy milk.
Always. by the end of the second page I find God there.
As I’m listing my thoughts I begin to think about and then ask the Lord’s opinion on things.
I begin to become aware of where He’s working in my life and where I need to pray and ask Him to intervene and help me.
Some days I write 3 pages, some days I write 10.
Always, I make a point of laying aside all pretenses and focusing on being my true self, writing my real feelings.