September Recap! 🫶

The phrase 'medicate, meditate, swear your soul to Jesus' really resonated with me this past September, and I found myself exploring its depth through my Bible journaling. It's more than just words; it's a profound call to find solace, focus, and unwavering devotion in a world that often feels chaotic and overwhelming. For me, journaling became a sacred space to truly unpack what it means to spiritually 'medicate' and 'meditate' on God's truth. When I first encountered the idea of 'medicate meditate, *Pains' like Sweer your YOU... soul to Jesus' (as seen in some of my journal entries), it struck me as a powerful way to deal with life's inevitable challenges. We all experience 'Pains,' and journaling about them, bringing them before God, is a form of spiritual balm. It's about letting God speak His word about yourself, as one of my OCR entries reminded me from 1 Samuel 11. Instead of letting negativity fester, I found that pouring my heart onto the page, guided by scripture, allowed me to process emotions and find a divine perspective. It connects back to the idea of getting closer to God – as we do, we become more aware of our own imperfections, or as the OCR put it, 'get closer TO WE GOD MAY the more FEBL SIN FUL'. This isn't about shame, but about honest self-assessment and relying on His grace. The act of 'swearing your soul to Jesus' through journaling isn't a one-time event; it's a continuous commitment. It’s about daily surrender and trust. I often found myself reflecting on stories from 1 Samuel, such as the struggles and triumphs of figures like Samuel or David. Their lives, filled with 'ups and downs' (as another OCR snippet highlighted), served as powerful examples of finding strength and making 'strongest moral decisions' even when faced with immense pressure. John 3:16, a cornerstone of faith also present in my OCR, reminds us of the ultimate act of love and salvation, which underpins this commitment. My journaling process involved more than just writing; it was also about creative expression, using colors and illustrations to capture my reflections. This tactile experience helps to solidify the meditation, making the spiritual 'medication' even more potent. It's a way to truly immerse myself in the word and internalize its meaning, making the commitment to 'swear your soul to Jesus' more deeply felt and lived out. It brings to life the concept of leaning on Him when your brain just gets used to the pain, as one of my captured phrases suggests. It's about letting God be the 'cold water' that refreshes your soul. This continuous engagement helps make faith practical and personal, enriching my spiritual journey and helping me navigate life with more peace and purpose.