I confess that I once was a psychotherapist who gave out advice and never used it for myself. Just what am I talking about? I frequently asked people I was counseling to start a journal, though I rarely was committed to doing one myself.

That is, until I had kids. In fact, journaling has been a huge factor in helping me manage my depression. What kept me from being committed to writing before? I’m not sure, though I suppose the motivation of being healthy for my kids might have helped. I often imagine King David, on the run and hiding in caves, writing out his thoughts and feelings to God as they poured from him. There were times when he was in deep despair-I wonder if God used his writing to help him find peace and healing?

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