When People Pray: Unlocking a Passionate Prayer LifeEsimerkki

Key 11: Journal

Journal to remember what God has revealed to you through Scripture. 

Record promises He gives you and celebrates answered prayers. 

When you get discouraged, read your journal, and let it remind you of God’s past faithfulness and give you strength and hope for your current challenges. 

Whether your journal is in a fancy leather-bound book or the notepad app on your phone, the type is not nearly as important as the practice. 

Habakkuk 2:2 says, “Write down the vision: write it clearly on clay tablets so whoever read it can run to tell others.” 

Journal to document your journey and inspire future generations to serve God. 

You can do it: Write in your Journal.  

Key 12: Be Accountable

Having a spiritual growth partner to support you and hold you accountable makes all the difference. Your primary accountability partner might be your spouse, your best friend, or your brother or sister. 

Pray together regularly and hold each other accountable. 

Who is holding you accountable and who are you in turn holding accountable? 

King Solomon speaks to the importance of accountability in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, “Two are better than one… If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up” Be Accountable. 

You can do it:  Call up a friend and ask them to hold you accountable.  

There they are! 12 Keys to better your daily pursuit of God.  Make these your routine.  

But also...

Feel free to Mix It Up. 

While Humans are creatures of habit and daily habits are essential, adding variety to your quiet time keeps it fresh. Some days you might want to spend more time in prayer and less time reading. 

Others may feel drawn to study the Word and won’t have much time to pray.

Sometimes you will worship God the whole time. Be flexible. 

AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE PRAY TO AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD!