Reflections: A Journal and Spiritual Companion for People Wanting a Closer Walk with God

By Dr. Anna Paige-DeSouza

Have you ever gone to church but, by the time you returned home, forgot the message of the day? Have you written notes from a sermon on a church bulletin, napkin, random piece of paper, or even in a notebook but struggled to fully appreciate what you had written because your notes were confused or scattered?

Reflections is designed to help you capture the essence of each spoken message and prompt you to reflect on them in a way that draws you closer to God. Reflections is not just a journal. It is a place for you to analyze, evaluate, and make sense of the teachings you receive and to develop a deeper meaning of the Word.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: May 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781982225612

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REFLECTIONS

A journal and spiritual companion

For people wanting a closer walk with God

This journal belongs to

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Welcome!

Have you ever gone to church, but by the time you returned home, forgot the message of the day? Have you written notes from a sermon on a church bulletin, napkin, random piece of paper or even in a notebook, but struggled to fully appreciate what you had written because your notes were confused or scattered? Reflections is designed to help you capture the essence of each spoken message and prompt you to reflect on them in a way that draws you closer to God. Reflections is not just a journal. It is a place for you to analyze and evaluate the teachings you receive and to learn more and gain a deeper meaning of the Word.

Reflections is a spiritual companion and laboratory notebook solely dedicated to YOU and to the Spirit within YOU! The journaling process employed in Reflections allows you to inquire, explore, and synthesize your experiences with God. It promotes self–reflection, encourages self–awareness, and helps you identify your spiritual strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Writing about your walk with God will enhance your awareness and awaken the Spirit within you. You will look critically at your relationship with God, with yourself, and with others. As you engage in reflective practice, you will take part in a process of writing–to–learn. The process is