Is prayer journaling the same as praying?

[Eleknar]

Just curious to see what others have to say. Do you believe that writing a prayer in a prayer journal is the same as speaking out a prayer to God. Does God acknowledge a written prayer just the same as he acknowledges a spoken prayer? I seem to be able to pray longer when I write to God as opposed to speaking the prayer. I personally think that writing a prayer to God is no different than writing a love letter to your wife or girlfriend. Both come from the heart right and I think that's what matters most to God, that the prayer comes from the heart, wether it's written or spoken.

 

[heron]

I do this when I'm committed to intercede during a worship service -- it helps me stay focused and determined. I also write down what I hear back, and what scriptures come to mind that apply -- I end up with pages! And a feeling that something real was accomplished.

 

[JeCrois]

I've never been one for speaking my feelings aloud. I do pray by speaking to God, but my words probably look, sound, and speak to God so much better on paper. I think if it is truley from the heart, than it doesn't matter if you beltch the words...of course, in reverence--and to the edification of your soul!

 

[Eleknar]

Thank you for the help.

 

[heron]

I think if it is truley from the heart, than it doesn't matter if you beltch the words.

Yes, that was helpful to me.... we should start a new thread on this. (-; je crois...

 

[Jenniferloveschrist]

Yes..I pray to God on paper quite a bit. It is helpful.

 

[pinkstars19]

Yeah, a lot of thoughts just come out so much better sounding on paper!

 

[heron]

Yeah, a lot of thoughts just come out so much better sounding on paper!

I tend to pray half-thoughts too often, and this compels me to finish my sentences, finish my requests.

 

[theVirginian]

Write it down first, then when you're satisfied with wording, read it to God aloud. Keep the written version as a reminder and permanent record. Both techniques of prayer are effective, but the spoken word is more so.

 

[sinneD]

Eleknar...

Consider Psalms... all of those are prayers and/or songs written by David to God..

There are many ways to pray..

 

[Taylor43]

I pray to god in my Journal and talking to him

 

[FallingWaters]

Just curious to see what others have to say. Do you believe that writing a prayer in a prayer journal is the same as speaking out a prayer to God. Does God acknowledge a written prayer just the same as he acknowledges a spoken prayer? I seem to be able to pray longer when I write to God as opposed to speaking the prayer. I personally think that writing a prayer to God is no different than writing a love letter to your wife or girlfriend. Both come from the heart right and I think that's what matters most to God, that the prayer comes from the heart, wether it's written or spoken.

I think written and spoken prayers have equal sway with God.
One is not better than the other.
I have done both.

 

[jsimms615]

Just curious to see what others have to say. Do you believe that writing a prayer in a prayer journal is the same as speaking out a prayer to God. Does God acknowledge a written prayer just the same as he acknowledges a spoken prayer? I seem to be able to pray longer when I write to God as opposed to speaking the prayer. I personally think that writing a prayer to God is no different than writing a love letter to your wife or girlfriend. Both come from the heart right and I think that's what matters most to God, that the prayer comes from the heart, wether it's written or spoken.

I like to write out prayers a lot because it helps me think through what I want to say and concentrate on praying, but I also think there are variety of ways people do prayer journaling. Some people make up lists of what they want to pray for and some people write word for word.