Comments on: On the Benefits of Writing Down Our Prayers

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 19:39:57 +0000

In reply to David C Brown. Yes, indeed! Thanks, David!

By: David C Brown

David C Brown — Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:15:14 +0000

There is a lot of teaching in the prayers recorded in the Scriptures; the Lord’s prayer in John 17 and Paul’s in Ephesians 1 and 3 being examples. My attempts at verse often have an element of prayer and praise in them.

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 20:55:00 +0000

In reply to Natalie.

“There is definitely something about writing out prayers that make them seem more real than if you don’t write them out or say them out loud. I also think that it’s a good way of seeing when you first prayed about something and seeing the progress of your prayer being answered.”
Exactly! Thanks, Natalie. And welcome to my blog!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 17:44:42 +0000

I have written out my favourite Bible verses and reflected on them for a few years now. But I never thought of writing out my prayers until now. There is definitely something about writing out prayers that make them seem more real than if you don’t write them out or say them out loud. It’s your personal time with God. I also think that it’s a good way of seeing when you first prayed about something and seeing the progress of your prayer being answered.

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 09:25:45 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. That's lovely. What you have describes sounds like a lovely, luxurious, pleasure-giving practice, one that I would enjoy! I must make more time for it. I used to pray using scripture as a diving board for years, and am slowly returning to it again. It's such a rich practice. Also, it sort of purifies the heart, ensuring that what we are praying for is in line with God's heart, and thinking.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 01:39:54 +0000

Yes! I often start writing out a scripture, then intercede paranthetically as my heart and the Spirit lead …I also have gotten into the habit of circling words, phrases, themes that repeat themselves in a given time period (banner, Be still, Gid is faithful, etc..), so they “jump” off the page. Then I can look back and see how God is moving in my life, what is on His big, beautiful heart…

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:42:10 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. How interesting! If prayer is talking to God then any form is legitimate as long as it's honest, surely? Ah, David! What a good example of helpful written prayer!

By: Anita Mathias

Anita Mathias — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 15:40:53 +0000

In reply to Freda. It is indeed fascinating to see how much we have learned and changed over the years! I like to compare myself with who I was 5 years ago when I feel discouraged about my slow spiritual progress!

By: Freda

Freda — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:37:15 +0000

Prayer Journalling is something I have done for many years. It is interesting to find others do the same. And of course you can look back and see what has been learned over the years. Blessed and peaceful journalling.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:18:51 +0000

I often write my prayers but struggle with the idea that it is a “legitimate” form of prayer. But following King David’s lead, I continue to write them down.