When I first started writing my blog, I would journal whatever was on my heart and then type it up on my computer and edit it. It was quite a lengthy process, and I struggled to find the time to complete it. But I love writing in a physical journal, so I would. I eventually transitioned into typing it on my phone instead of my journal. I noticed I had more time to sit for a minute on my breaks at work or out and about, and typing on my phone was faster and more convenient. Then emailed it to myself and finished editing it on my computer. Much faster and more convenient to write it as well.
Recently, I was taking notes after listening to a sermon. I tried to type it on my phone as I had before, but it felt awkward and cumbersome. So I returned to my journal and loved the process. Yes, it took twice as long, but I enjoyed it.
I found myself doing the same thing after listening to a podcast the other day. Feeling awkward taking notes on my phone, so I went back to my journal. For both messages, I brought my journal to work with me and wrote during my breaks or sometimes scrolled on my phone instead. I decided last week to do a social media fast, yes, some of you are reading this on Facebook. I post it from my blog website to Facebook, but I don't look at Facebook, check notifications or start scrolling. I simply post and leave.
The other day, I was going through my bookshelf and getting rid of some old books. I saw a handful of journals, both new and used and started longing for them in my soul. At work the next day, I was journaling a reflection of what God taught me through the recent podcast I listened to, and I thought about how kind God is. I am no longer mindlessly scrolling on social media; I'm redeeming the time and using it to journal instead. He has given me the desire of my heart back with journaling, and at the moment, I'm enjoying it during my breaks at work. That being said, there is nothing wrong with social media. It has its place. It's a tool, not a toy. And for the next little bit, I'm enjoying putting down that tool and picking up my pen and journal instead. There is something very therapeutic about journaling.
So friend, if this encourages, challenges or blesses you in any way, then that is a blessing to me aswell. So, lets put down our phones a little more often and pick up a book or a journal or whatever it is that God is calling you back to and see what God has in store for us.
Happy Sunday, friend
God Bless
~Hannah
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