"I would like to write a beautiful prayer," writes the young Flannery O'Connor in this deeply spiritual journal, recently discovered among her papers in Georgia. "There is a whole sensible world around me that I should be able to turn to Your praise." Written between 1946 and 1947 while O'Connor was a student far from home at the University of Iowa, A Prayer Journal is a rare portal into the interior life of the great writer. Not only does it map O'Connor's singular relationship with the divine, but it shows how entwined her literary desire was with her yearning for God. "I must write down that I am to be an artist. Not in the sense of aesthetic frippery but in the sense of aesthetic craftsmanship; otherwise I will feel my loneliness continually . . . I do not want to be lonely all my life but people only make us lonelier by reminding us of God. Dear God please help me to be an artist, please let it lead to You." O'Connor could not be more plain about her literary ambition: "Please help me dear God to be a good writer and to get something else accepted," she writes. Yet she struggles with any trace of self-regard: "Don't let me ever think, dear God, that I was anything but the instrument for Your story." As W. A. Sessions, who knew O'Connor, writes in his introduction, it was no coincidence that she began writing the stories that would become her first novel, Wise Blood, during the years when she wrote these singularly imaginative Christian meditations. Including a facsimile of the entire journal in O'Connor's own hand, A Prayer Journal is the record of a brilliant young woman's coming-of-age, a cry from the heart for love, grace, and art.

Do you know how to pray? Do you have a hard time praying? Well this journal is perfect for you. This is an one year prayer journal. This journal allows you to write your prayers and pour out your heart to God daily. It will help you to develop a routine of prayer as well as teach you how to pray. As millennials (age 23 - 37) we are prepositioned for greatness. There has never been a generation like us before, we are unprecedented. The evolution in technology, agriculture and so many other thing that we have experienced is what sets us apart. We are millennials and we are perfect for such as this. We are created for such a time as this. ' For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance shall arise for the Jews from elsewhere, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows but that you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this and for this very occasion?'

Children enjoy having conversations. Prayer journaling encourages children to build meaningful early learning connections, to share their thoughts and feelings with their heavenly father. This prayer journal is the beginning of a close two-way relationship with God. Prayer journal for kids, serves as a guide to help children develop the habits for having daily heart2heart conversations with God. Children are given prompts to guide them on how to talk to/with God. Children are also given ideas for a starting place in their heart2heart conversations with God. Prayer journal for kids can be used for daily devotional activities, individually or in a small family group. Children are given space to read and reflect on God’s word, during their morning and evening devotions. Using this prayer journal will enhance children’s writing, and communication skills and help them to understand that prayer is the key, that leads to a fulfilling life. – Kids let’s talk to God. Hint: His rewards are great, if/when we seek Him with our whole heart.

Journaling is an intimacy between you and your thoughts. It allows you to transfer your thoughts onto paper, while releasing those things that cloud your mind and weigh lightly or heavily on your heart. A prayer journal reflects an intimacy between you and God. It allows you to focus on your prayers and keep track of your prayer requests and answers. Prayer journals can truly be a blessing in your spiritual life as you experience growth in prayer. Sometimes God speaks through dreams or otherwise. It is a good idea to journal those things in which God has spoken and keep track as they unfold. I was inspired to create this prayer journal through a vision God has revealed to me and placed on my heart. You will find that this journal will bless you and help you to experience spiritual growth and closeness with God. Whether you are having a good day or a bad day, or whether you have a prayer request for yourself or someone else, journal what you want and watch as the power of God unfolds. Remember, these are your personal thoughts, requests, and intimate time with God. Ask, be patient, and receive... As you journal your requests and pray, allow God some time to fulfill those requests as He will do so on His time and if it is His will for you.

Guiding girls toward a meaningful prayer life and a more intimate relationship with God. Prayer doesn't always come easy for kids. This guided journal helps pre-teen girls learn how to talk and listen to God. Each reading offers a new topic with a Bible verse, illustration from Bible characters or Christians, a sample prayer, and guided questions to help girls form their own prayers. There is also a special "Prayer Path" section for them to record their prayers and see God's loving answers. The cool design is appealing to pre-teen girls with a flex-cover and elastic band closure. Along with guided journaling pages, there are extra blank pages for die-hard journalists!

The Journal Book: Your Journaling Journey was created to introduce you to the world of journaling, to help you discover if journaling is indeed for you, and to decide which journal is best for you. Journals can help you relax, grow your mind, lose weight, and get richer. Even if you started a journal in the past and quit, you can gain insights in The Journal Book. Each of us has unique gifts and talents, and our purpose in life is to share those gifts and talents with others. The Journal Book will illustrate the many types of journals you can create and help you decide if you would like to start your journaling journey. My hope is that you read The Journal Book to discover the perfect journal for your thoughts and ideas. Not only will you benefit by documenting your life stories but also by sharing these stories, you will help others learn and grow.