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Happiness Is a Choice: What Journaling Taught Me About God’s Faithfulness

Recently, I opened my old journals—pages filled with prayers, tears, and quiet testimonies—and I was reminded just how faithful God has been. Some entries held my lowest moments, others carried raw prayers, and many revealed the beauty of His answers.

One line stood out again: “Happiness is a choice.” I first underlined those words while reading Joel Osteen’s 'Every Day A Friday'. That reminder settled deeply in me. Happiness isn’t found in circumstances, people, or fleeting moments. True joy is rooted in God—steady and unshaken.

Looking back, journaling quietly became a gift. It:

  • Gave me space to pour out emotions without judgment.
  • Recorded prayers that later turned into testimonies.
  • Reminded me that even in silence, God was carrying me.

Through journaling, I began to trace the thread of grace woven through every season of my life. It reminded me of the words of the psalmist:

"I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds." — Psalm 77:11–12

If you’ve never journaled before, I encourage you to try. It doesn’t have to be pages long—even a few lines each week can reveal God’s presence and remind you of His faithfulness in your own story.

As I read back through mine, I thought of this beautiful truth:

"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." — Lamentations 3:21–23

This is the heartbeat of Stories of Faith & Grace—to remind us that His grace truly meets us in every season.

đŸ’œ Do you journal your walk with God? I’d love to hear how it has encouraged you.

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