Going to the Chapel- Spiritual Journaling.

Actually, I went to the Adoration Chapel yesterday. I saw a series on writing a spiritual journal which was very enlightening and I wanted to try it out.  The gentleman giving the lecture laid out some guidelines and said bring a notebook, black pen and red pen to Adoration so that you are right there in Christ's true presence. The black pen is for your own prayers, thanksgivings and such. The red is for when Jesus, (or God the Father, or the Holy Spirit,) speaks or directs us.

First I had to make sure I was in a state of grace so I went to confession. Then I went to Adoration with my notebook. I knelt and as was directed in the series, I said the name of Jesus over and over again in my head. I was supposed to do this till I "felt" something or "heard" something.

I must admit, I was very nervous. I'm in the presence of Jesus, how could I not be? I think I heard in my soul "don't be afraid" but that could have just been me. It was hard to tell. Suddenly, I felt prompted to pick up the bible. So I did wondering what I was supposed to read. I heard Luke Chapter 9
It wasn't this loud voice and it wasn't particularly distinctive. It was just there in a flash, I was prompted to pick up the bible and read Luke chapter 9.

So I read the whole chapter and picked up a few things from it. I think the verse that stuck out the most was verse 26
Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.

Then when I was done reading, I let what I read sink in. I heard in within, "Don't hide your faith."

I realized a few days ago I had favorited some religious videos on YouTube and it automatically posted them on my face book wall. I panicked when I saw that and deleted them from my wall because I didn't want everyone to know and think I was some kind of intolerant religious nut. I'll be honest, I was embarrassed.  The thing is, there are so many bad examples of Christians out there and I really didn't want to be associated with them. But the fact is, they are part of the Body of Christ and I have to accept them for who they are, even some of them think it's perfectly o.k. to burn the Q'uran. I shouldn't hide my beliefs regardless. It is up to me to try and be a good example to help counteract those that are not on their best behavior.

Dear Lord, I am so sorry! From now on I will gladly make a fool of myself for You. Give me time though. I know You're infinitely patient and merciful.

Here's the quickie lesson on keeping a spiritual journal.



For the full lesson check this channel and he has a 4 part series on spiritual journaling.