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10 Benefits of Bible Journaling (after 10 years of doing it)

Rebecca Ly

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10 years ago I started marking up my Bibles; here are just 10 benefits (out of an innumerable amount) of bible journaling that I've seen in my own life. ☺️ In this video, when talking about Bible journaling, I am referring more to the note-taking, studying, annotating, color-coding, etc. aspect of it and a little less on the art journaling side of it (though both are beautiful times to spend with the Lord)! 🥹

📖 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
— Romans 15:13

Thank you so much for being here. Stay humble. Be kind. 🤍

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED:
Isaiah 40:8
Hebrews 4:12

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✰ T I M E S T A M P S ✰
00:00 10 benefits of Bible journaling after I've journaled for 10 years
00:34 1. bible journaling slowed me down to actually hear God
01:42 2. bible journaling showed me who God really is
03:41 3. bible journaling improved my biblical literacy
05:33 4. bible journaling carried me through hard seasons of life
07:41 5. bible journaling made the bible more personal
09:28 6. bible journaling deepened my prayer life
11:30 intermission~
13:00 7. bible journaling strengthened my identity in Christ
14:28 8. bible journaling makes obedience more tangible
16:14 9. bible journaling is forming spiritual discipline in me
17:11 10. bible journaling changed my relationship with the bible itself
19:22 bonus: bible journaling is helping resolve my perfectionism
20:00 looking back on my journey and the importance of showing up

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20 Comments

@rebeccaly Creator 6 months ago

Like this comment if you'd like to see a pt. 2 to this video, focusing on the (neuro)science of writing things down and benefits backed by science 🤍

@rebeccaly Creator 6 months ago (edited)

Like this comment if you'd like to see a video on overcoming perfectionism in bible journaling! 🤍

update: it’s here
https://youtu.be/IwsPA0h_Y1Y 😇

@loislopez4159 6 months ago

Rebecca... you are a breath of fresh air... your videos always make me smile. Your authenticity and love of the Lord is palpable❤❤❤ thank you for sharing yourself with the rest of us❤❤❤

@cozyfaithdiaries 6 months ago

Rebecca!! You are such an inspiration. I love seeing your heart for the Lord and your gentle & humble spirit. He is using you in big ways!! Congrats on ten years! 🤍

@rebeccaly Creator 6 months ago (edited)

This is something that genuinely changed my life 🥹

I’d love to hear your experience!! What has helped you connect with the Bible more deeply? And if it’s been hard lately, you’re not alone. What’s been the biggest challenge? 🤍

@michelleschoppe5390 6 months ago

Gods word and my study of it is a breath of goodness and sanity in an increasingly insane world

@tamaramckenzie5968 6 months ago

Thanks for sharing your faith journey with us. I love to hear you talk about God and his word. You're truly an inspiration. May God bless and keep you! 🙏🏽

@silencingwhispers 6 months ago

@rebeccaly, you are such a beautiful soul that God is using to help and enhance our studies. ❤ I for one thank you for your generosity and dedication to your ministry! 🙌🏼❤️🙌🏼 I will be watching your videos as I give God the Glory for you! Thank you so much! Blessings ❤🙏🏼❤️

@cynthiasmart1650 6 months ago

Thank you so much Rebecca for sharing your life experiences! I love watching your videos! You are such an inspiration!😇

@robhumphrey04 6 months ago

Thank you for what you are doing for our brothers and sisters in Christ! Great video, as always. Please keep doing what you do. You are encouraging more people than you realize! 😇

@MameysMedley 6 months ago

You are the sweetest. So excited for you and your walk with God. 😇 🥳

@rebeccahelmkamp2897 6 months ago

I really enjoy your videos. You are genuine, true to you and our Lord, calm, encouraging, and gently convicting. Thank you! ❤❤❤

@valerieobrien487 6 months ago

Thank you for sharing this. Exactly what I needed today

@ariachasesbiblicaltruth 6 months ago

Rebecca these were all excellent points and such an encouragement to share with others! Love it! ❤

@abigailescobar22 6 months ago

God bless you always. I love watching your bible and videos so much. You not only inspire me to read my bible but also grow a true relationship with the lord and get to know him better through his word and prayer . May the lord use you and guide you each step you take. ❤ 😇😇

@shar__ 6 months ago

I love when you said the Bible became a place that you meet with God. That was so beautifully said. I’m so glad to be apart of Bible study with you I need to catch up but I wanted to share that my mom is doing well and her mind has been restored and she’s out of the hospital and now at a rehabilitation center where she will begin recovery to get back to her basis so I wanted to thank you again for taking the time to have seen my prayer request and praying with me at such a vulnerable point in our lives.
You are a light and I am so glad people like you exists, and that you overcame your own perfectionism to be a blessing to so many on this platform. God bless you 🙏💗

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@PLANNERMONKEYCO 6 months ago

I love your videos, I just started last year getting into reading the bible for the first time in my life and I have found great peace in doing so. Thank you! 😇 Great giveaway!