Why Journal?

In December of 1969, nearly 50 years ago I started journaling about life, my life, and my search for life. Since March of 2010, I’ve been journaling daily in the Bible. My wife sits by the fire with me. Because it brings so much value to us, we devote two hours each day. It’s one of the best decisions we’ve made.
I currently coach several business leaders in daily journaling in the Word. Once they begin and remain consistent, they start experiencing amazing results in every area of life.

Here are some insights we’ve gleaned from journaling.

• Everything in your life starts in your spiritual life.

• Jesus, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and an accountability group are the best sources for spiritual transformation and continuous growth.

• It’s important to add the Bible into daily journaling.

• Journaling, rereading your journals, and applying what you’re learning is one of the fastest, most effective ways to weave Scripture into your thoughts, which transforms your mind and your life.

• Journaling is a way to capture visions and ideas and then develop them more deeply.

• Contributing your humble, sincere journals to the group gives us the gift of your uniqueness and weaves us together more deeply in Christ.

• Leaving a journal behind could be one of the greatest inheritances you can leave for you children and grandchildren.

• Practically everything we do in our company started as an idea that was written down: creative writing, ongoing developing plans, budgeting, designing—all forms of journaling.

• The book Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude shares stories of great leaders in history who drew their strength from solitude and journaling.

• Daily time with God is a behavior that leads to godliness.

Phillip Cohen, NACJW Professional Member