I write down everything. I don't mean to say this lightly. I literally write down EVERYTHING- from my eating habits, my expenses, my social life, my work calendar, to most importantly, my prayers. I have been writing my prayers daily for about the past 7 or 8 years and it's one thing that I cherish in life.
Let me explain how this topic came to mind...
I took a notebook/journal in to work to have something to jot down my thoughts on. I found it in the masses of school-related things, and it just so happened that I came across this journal from Encouter 2009 (Junior year). I had written in a few of the front pages, but the majority of the back was left untouched. I took this journal to work and flipped through the first few pages only to find answered prayers, peace of mind, and a grateful heart for what God's given me.
I wrote a prayer on December 28, 2009 about the future. I asked for release over my desires for control over my future career and life. I asked for God's will to be done over mine and to not let my selfish amibitions get in the way. I asked for God to help my make the right decisions in dating, marriage, and my career...
I am in awe as I re-read this prayer from 2009, my Junior year. It's amazing to me that God hears our prayers and answers them in His time. I love that I can look back at my journals and see God working over the years in my life. He has been faithful to me in answering my prayers of giving up control, making wise decisions, and trusting in Him while entering into a career.
With all this said, I now have my little 'Junior year Encounter 2009' journal at work. It sits in my desk not only as a resource to write down random lists and thoughts, but also as assurance that God hears me when I call Him.
