• Journal writing can be a helpful supplement to your daily devotions. It doesn't matter if your Christian leanings are Catholic or Protestant; writing covers any denomination or faith. The classic method is pen and paper, but thanks to technology, it's possible to keep an online or digital journal with a personal computer.
  
  

Prayers

• Prayer isn't only for church or before meals; there are many ways to pray to God. Using Scripture as inspiration, see how the writers of the Psalms cried out to God through their writing. They used the written word to express their innermost desires and troubles to God, and you can do this, too. If something is troubling you, tell God about it--only do so in your journal. Don't edit yourself, but let your stream of consciousness flow out onto the page as you write to the Lord. Practice writing a page each day.
  
  

Poetry

• If you have a creative spark, write a poem in your journal every day. It could be a rhyming poem like a song, or a free-form expression of your spiritual state. You may choose to write the poem to God, or you may simply write about a spiritual struggle or blessing you've recently experienced. Again, studying the Psalms may be useful, since they are songs to the Lord. If you are musically skilled, take your writing a step further and set it to music.
  
  

Set Goals

• A great way to challenge your spiritual life is to set goals for yourself. Use a daily journal to map your progress. Challenge yourself to memorize an entire book of the Bible, take extra-curricular Bible classes or do some charity work or community service. Use your journal to jot down the thoughts and feelings you have throughout the year. As you proceed toward your goals, look back on your journal to remember what you've learned along the way.