I love journals and I love devotional books.
I love writing down my thoughts and I love going back through old journals
to see what I was thinking and praying about at different seasons of my life.
It is often through journals that I am able to see God's plans
and hand-prints on difficult times in my life.
I think journals are little scrapbooks of our lives- that often live on beyond us.
I have three or four devotional books and start every single day reading at least one.
They help me to focus on what truly is important and to think about
what God is calling me to do that day.
So when you put together a devotional book that includes space for journaling?
That is perfection!
Below are three GORGEOUS 365 devotional journals perfect for 2019.
I love all three of them and am having a hard time deciding on my favorite.
(Not done shopping? They would make a fabulous Christmas or Happy New Year gift!)
All three have beautiful covers but the true beauty is on the words inside!
Each of the dated pages has a short devotional and then a lined space below
to write your thoughts or prayers.
They are the perfect way to start a day focusing
on what is truly important- Jesus!
Description: We pray for peace. We beg for it from others. We make speeches about it. But in the end, the only peace most of us can control is that little portion we display for the world to see. If we are at peace, the chaos around us seems to calm down. Our peace affects others. And the giver of peace awaits to give us the gift that can change our world. It begins with a prayer. It begins with me.
What I Love About It:
- The blue and green cover with gold foil accent is so pretty, serene and calming!
- Each page has a devotional and Bible passage to read
- There are lines after each devotion to write your thoughts or prayers (I love lines!)
- It has a lay-flat binding so it's easy to write on either side of the journal
- The devotions in this journal are focused on peace and finding peace in our lives and in our hearts. It's visually calming and not busy at all.
- The journal has a ribbon to mark your spot
- Each day ends with a prayer
- It has a pretty green closure band so you can keep it in your purse or bag without worrying the pages will get wrinkled
Who Should You Buy This For?: This devotional journal would be perfect for anyone you know who needs a little more peace in their life.
Where can you purchase it?
Description: From the small whisper of a snowflake to the large circumference of a baobab tree, all of nature is the creative expression of God. When we embrace His creative nature by taking the time to stop, notice, and connect, our hearts are encouraged and souls refreshed. Respond to the devotions, add your own creative writing, or keep track of prayers on the journaling lines.
- The peacock artwork on the cover is gorgeous! I would definitely have picked it up in a store- it's truly beautiful!
- Each page has a devotional and Bible passage to read
- There are lines after each devotion to write your thoughts or prayers (I love lines!)
- It has a lay-flat binding so it's easy to write on either side of the journal
- The devotionals in this journal seem very sweet and almost old-fashioned. They focus on nature and how it's all created by God.
- The journal has a ribbon to mark your spot
- Each day ends with a prayer
- It has a pretty turquoise closure band so you can keep it in your purse or bag without worrying the pages will get wrinkled
Who Should You Buy This For?: This devotional journal would be perfect for those who love being outdoors in nature.
Description: When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget to spend time with God. This 365-day devotional journal offers encouraging meditations to help you spend a few moments turning your eyes on Jesus before your hectic day begins. After short devotions and Scripture for each day of the year, you will also find light journaling lines and ample space to record your thoughts, hopes, and prayers—just what you need to start each and every day with the reminder that God is always by your side.
- The floral cover is so pretty! I would definitely have picked it up in a store- it's truly beautiful!
- Each page has a devotional and instead of a Bible verse there is a song lyric written out at the beginning and a scripture reference at the end (not written out)
- There are lines after each devotion to write your thoughts or prayers (I love lines!)
- It has a lay-flat binding so it's easy to write on either side of the journal
- The devotionals in this journal are my favorite of the three and are all over faith.
- The journal has a ribbon to mark your spot
- Each day ends with a prayer
- It has a pretty blue closure band so you can keep it in your purse or bag without worrying the pages will get wrinkled
Who Should You Buy This For?: This devotional journal would be perfect for anyone who loves worshiping the Lord through music.
Where can you purchase it?
Ellie Claire produces beautifully crafted journals, devotionals, and other creative gift and paper expressions. These remarkable products are sold in such national accounts as Barnes & Noble, Books A Million, Cracker Barrel, Walmart, Sams, Costco, and LifeWay Stores. At the heart of Ellie Claire is a passion to share the unchanging truth of God’s love in irresistibly creative new ways, infusing into our gifts and books a fresh expression of faith.
