Let’s talk first about why you should journal. What are the benefits for you? Unless you’re convinced that journaling is going to make a big difference in your life, you’re likely to give up on this great habit before it’s firmly established. But when the “WHY” gets big enough, the “HOW” will work itself out.

This morning I was woken up suddenly knowing the LORD wanted to use me as His scribe to share several messages with the world. I heard Him say clearly, “Let the Spirit flow.” I started singing a song with those lyrics, not certain where it was coming from. After praying on my knees a few minutes and taking communion, I began journaling.

Our churches today are filled with many who only have an outward profession of faith and have never surrendered their lives to the Lord. In the Parable of the Soils we can see how the Word and the Spirit interact in the lives of men with the goal of leading leading them towards repentance, surrender and faith in Christ. In this parable, I believe we can also see the reasons why some do not come to a saving faith, despite the illuminating and convicting work of the Holy Sprit.