I've just begun my journey of Bible Journaling. I was never one to write in my Bible because I didn't want to 'ruin' it. However, I've come to realise that underlining, circling, highlighting, even colouring throughout the Bible is very helpful to my soul. I used to think that writing in my Bible was defacing it, but Jerimiah 15:16 says "When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart's delights, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty" - I think writing in our Bible's is a great way to honour God. 

Here are a few reasons, that I've discovered, about why writing in my Bible has become important: 

1. It helps me to see what is there. 

To read the Bible is one thing, to see is another. Underlining and decorating is a great way to place importance around particular repetition, keywords or phrases and to show you how God's word holds importance in your own life. 

2. It helps to process what you're reading. 

For me, writing through my Bible shows me how each book works together and stands alone from the others. 

3. It helps me to remember. 

I have a very creative brain and in order for it to store information, I must see bright and colourful designs around the pages. 

4. It makes reflecting a lot easier. 

There are many times where I have been flicking through a particular book in the Bible and couldn't find the exact verse I was looking for. However, when it's highlighted and decorated it's easy to spot in the margin. 

5. It's created a more personal relationship between God and myself. 

I know that we can worship God without writing in our Bibles, but for me when I have a pen in my hand and am scribbling down important verses along the margins of my bible, I feel a deeper connection with God. 

Here are some examples of Bible Journaling (these photos were all sourced from Pinterest):

much love,
XO