Scripture Writing

Scripture writing. What's that? That sounds a bit strange, doesn't it? No, I am not rewriting the Bible. I'm not even writing a new one. But, what I am doing, is following a plan to write down Scriptures on a daily basis. This website, www.swtblessings.com , publishes a monthly Scripture writing plan. Each month has a theme. This month the theme is "God is My Comfort."

When I first returned to the US, I needed something to help me keep focused during my prayer/quiet time with the Lord. I can always find a zillion other things to think about. But, this, this keeps me focused. Each morning, sometime during my prayer/quiet time with the Lord, along with drinking my morning coffee, I write down the Scripture for the day in a journal. Then, I reflect on it. I make it personal. I make it my prayer. I learn things from it. And, I write my prayers. It's amazing to look back to see where the Scripture for the day takes me. I seem to be able to be more honest with God, to go into the depths of my heart and soul when I journal as I meditate on God's word. There's a lot of "stuff" that comes out. A lot of heart prayers, not surface stuff. Prayers for myself and others. Praise to God my Lord and Savior and gratefulness for all He does.

There were a few months that life got busy or I was traveling or I was sick, whatever the excuse, I didn't write the Scriptures for the month. There was definitely something missing in my life. I needed to get back to it. Some days, it can be challenging. Yet, everyday it is life giving.

Do you need to "up" your quiet time? Try a Scripture writing plan. You will be glad you did!