JOURNALING STORIES
SANDRA'S STORY
ANGELICA'S STORY
ANGELICA'S STORY
"For the better part of ten years, I have been journaling, pouring my thoughts and experiences onto the pages of countless notebooks."
ANGELICA'S STORY
ANGELICA'S STORY
ANGELICA'S STORY
"Hay momentos en los que no me gusta escuchar mi propia voz cuando oro. Pero siento que no basta con hablar mentalmente." (Spanish)
"Praying in a notebook is a liberating experience. There are times when I don't like to hear my own voice when I pray." (English)
KENIECE'S STORY
ANGELICA'S STORY
KENIECE'S STORY
"Also, many times, for me the Holy Spirit will actually lead me to ‘writing’ what he reveals to me on paper oppose to typing it in my phone."
KERRI'S STORY
KERRI'S STORY
KENIECE'S STORY
"I now know I can lay my heaviness down in my journal and pray out LOUD and he hears me."
"It is okay to feel the things I feel and with my journal I am not afraid to say them."
KISHA'S STORY
KERRI'S STORY
KISHA'S STORY
"My daughter and I use her journal for “love letters.” She is very much an introvert; so the journal provides us the space to address several topics from growing pains to goal setting."
SHAN'S STORY
KERRI'S STORY
KISHA'S STORY
"Lost – defeated - feelings of failure and doubt – emotions that were stealing my joy and my want."
"Honestly, this journal is where I lay everything down. The good, the bad, the ugly, you name it. "
VANESSA'S STORY
VANESSA'S STORY
VANESSA'S STORY
"This journal has allowed me to WRITE the vision that God has for me."
BRANDY'S STORY
VANESSA'S STORY
VANESSA'S STORY
"I knew that this was my journal for my eyes only so I begin to write about past childhood trauma and ended each trauma with how God has brought me out of it"
CHERYL'S STORY
VANESSA'S STORY
LEONETTA'S STORY
"Writing has been my sanctuary, allowing me to pour out my most intimate thoughts, release anger, sorrow, and even shed tears."
LEONETTA'S STORY
LEONETTA'S STORY
LEONETTA'S STORY
"I have been journaling since 2002 when I unexpectedly lost my father. That was the darkest moment in my life when I did not even believe I could go on without my daddy."
Sandra’s Story
The Journey of Journaling: A Testament of Faith
For the better part of ten years, I have been journaling, pouring my thoughts and experiences onto the pages of countless notebooks. Each entry is a window into my past, a testament to how far God has brought me. One entry, dated March 5, 2021, stands out vividly in my memory.
On that day, I wrote: "Sitting here in the exam room. I hear the doctor discussing my report with the radiologist, confirming a suspected lesion on my liver. I thank, you, Lord, for the peace you have placed over my soul right now. Thank you the tI feel your love within, no, panic, no fear, nor causing wave, but a peace that surpasses all of my worldly understanding!"
Reading these words now, I am filled with gratitude for the journey I have traveled. It was a journey not only through medical uncertainties, but also through a deepening of my faith. The peace I felt that day was a divine gift, a reminder that God's presence is constant, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
This sense of peace was something I was blessed to share in a testimonial at a local nursing home. Speaking to patients about my faith in God, I drew from the set a local nursing home. Speaking to patients about my faith in God, I drew from the sp inspiration, a way to communicate the profound impact of God's love in my life.
Journaling has been more than just a hobby; it has been a spiritual practice. It has allowed me to document my prayers, my praises, and my moments of doubt, creating a tangible record of God's work in my life. This practice has enabled me to see patterns of growth, to recall instances of divine intervention, and to remain steadfast in my faith.
The act of journaling is a sacred space where my heart's deepest feelings meet God's infinite wisdom. It is a vehicle through which I can express my gratitude, my fears, and my hopes. In moments of quiet reflection, I have found that journaling has become a conversation from my heart to His.
I owe a debt of gratitude to Journal Revolution for fostering my love of journaling. Their resources and encouragement have been instrumental in making journaling an integral part of my spiritual journey. Through journaling, I have been able to articulate my faith, to find peace in times of turmoil, and to share my experiences with others.
As I continue to journal, I am reminded that each entry is a step in my ongoing journey with God. It is a testament to His unwavering presence and a celebration of the peace He has placed within my soul.
Journaling not only documents my past, but it also illuminates the path ahead, guided by faith and filled with hope.
ANGELICA’S STORY
(SPANISH)
Me llamo Angelica Bennett. Conocí al señor Webb que me ha enseñado lo que significa tener un corazón para Dios. No solamente me ha enseñado a mi sobre la caridad de los humanos, sino a tantos estudiantes en esta escuela que trabajamos. Los cuadernos que él le dio de regalo a como cien estudiantes, han tomado esta bendición como un salva vidas en algunos casos. Yo miro los cuadernos llenos de notas de matemáticas y con dibujos. Los estudiantes reciben este regalo como prueba que alguien lo valora. Algo así puede transformar su vida. Los niños están escribiendo lo que ellos piensan que es lo más importante. Es importante para ellos aprender y leer sus propias notas aunque se les hace difícil retener la información.
Cada persona de mi familia recibió un cuaderno. No puedo decir que mis hijas lo tomen tan en serio de cómo los niños de la escuela pero para mí ha sido una bendición. Orar en un cuaderno es una experiencia liberadora. Hay momentos en los que no me gusta escuchar mi propia voz cuando oro. Pero siento que no basta con hablar mentalmente. Cuando está escrito puedo mirar mis palabras y se me hacen más sustanciales y con más intención a lo que estoy haciendo. De igual forma, además de no gustarme el sonido de mis oraciones, son muy pocas las veces que me gusta leer lo que escribo. Al mismo tiempo, puedo ver cuando fue la última vez que tomé el tiempo para hablar con mi Dios. No es mi única manera de orar pero si es mi favorita.
(ENGLISH)
My name is Angelica Bennett. I met Dr. Webb here at school and he has taught me what it means to have a heart for God. He has not only taught me about human charity, but also to so many students in this school that we work with. He gave out about a hundred notebooks to his students alone. Children have taken this blessing as a lifesaver in some cases. I look at the notebooks full of math notes and drawings. Students receive this gift as proof that someone values them. Something like this can transform their life. The children are writing what they think is most important to them. It is important for them to learn and read their own notes although it is difficult for them to retain the information. They believe their journal is the safest place.
Each person in my family received a notebook as well. I can't say that my daughters took it as seriously as the kids at school, but for me it is a blessing. Praying in a notebook is a liberating experience. There are times when I don't like to hear my own voice when I pray. At other times I feel that it is not enough to speak in my mind to the lord. When it is written I can look at my words and they become more substantial to me. Similarly, to not liking the sound of my prayers there are very few times that I like to read what I write. At the same time, I can see when was the last time I took the time to talk to my God. It is not my only way of prayer but it is my favorite.
KENIECE’S STORY
My daughter and I were both gifted with a journal from Journal Revolution. When we received them in the mail, they were more than I expected. Reading Minister Roderick’s testimony was such a blessing. I too, experienced the death of my mom and my grandmother 6 months apart in 2021, so I could resonate. I am so grateful God is using what was his darkest hours to produce much fruit in his life and the lives of others. No pain is wasted in God’s hands.
Journaling is biblical, the word says to, “write the vision, and make it plain.” (Habakkuh 2:2) Oftentimes, the Holy Spirit reveals to me unsearchable things I do not know, and I’ve gotten so content with him saying “write it down.” Last year (2024), I went through a few journals, from the Front to back, they were full. Minister Roderick gifted us with our journals at the right time. I was truly in need of another one. I had filled up all my others, with revelation from God, through private/corporate bible studies, in worship, & prayer.
Now, I do still use my phone’s notes but there’s nothing like a good quality journal and Journal Revolution’s journal is just that. Also, many times, for me the Holy Spirit will actually lead me to ‘writing’ what he reveals to me on paper oppose to typing it in my phone. I’m obedient because he knows all things. We don’t always know why God ask us to do what he’s asked, but we don’t need to know, because he does. Just trust him.
Here’s some godly counsel, if you aren’t sure how ‘you’ desire to use your journal ASK THE HOLY SPIRIT how ‘He’ desires to use it through you. Take the focus off of you and place it on God.
Also, present in the journals are intentional encouragement shared straight from the word of God. It is a constant reminder of God’s faithfulness. Minister Roderick is truly allowing the Holy Spirit to work in him and through him. I’m so grateful God placed it on his heart to bless my daughter and I.
Lastly, our journals are top quality, but you shouldn’t expect anything less when God is leading the way. Thank you again Minister Roderick. I decree and declare exceeding abundant blessings over your life and Journal Revolution. I’m inspired and blessed by God’s generosity shared through you.
Kerri's Story
Since I received my journal along with a single mustard seed I can lay my burdens down in words. There are some painful things I carry around every day. I knew I needed to stand strong in my faith, but I questioned myself and did I have enough faith to carry me through. I now know I can lay my heaviness down in my journal and pray out LOUD and he hears me. I now know my faith is more than enough cause I pray, trust and believe. I now know that a mustard seed is small and teaches so much. I thought I wasn’t understanding enough of the word. I looked at the mustard seed it shows me how very little is asked of me. I write in peace about what is going on with me and my thoughts which are all over the place and JESUS CHRIST is loving, forgiving and kind to me. It is okay to feel the things I feel and with my journal I am not afraid to say them.
KISHA'S STORY
My journal was gifted to me by Dr. Webb in April 2024. I use my journal to document at least 5 -8 positive things that I’ve experienced, daily. Dr. Webb also sent my daughter a journal in the mail with written affirmations and an inspirational message. My daughter and I use her journal for “love letters.” She is very much an introvert; so the journal provides us the space to address several topics from growing pains to goal setting. I write various prompts in the journal for her to complete. Topics such as,” What are 5 acts of kindness that you perform this week?” What is a humanitarian cause that motivates you to make a difference in our city? World? why? I read and respond to the prompts weekly. The journal has assisted with framing very challenging topics while influencing meaningful conversations and producing positive outcomes. The journal is life-changing and an essential tool to document your journey through life. It’s a tool to reflect, reset, and rejoice.
SHAN'S STORY
Lost – defeated - feelings of failure and doubt – emotions that were stealing my joy and my want. I was a new teacher trying to survive in an atmosphere where I felt I didn’t belong, where I didn’t blend or fit in. I was seconds away from walking out on a career that I loved when the bell rang and I stood in the hallway with Dr. Webb, my friend, a mentor, and my coworker who could see the defeat in my eyes. Having already shared our faith and participating in morning prayer before school started my friend knew that I had a strong belief system. However at this moment in my life, I wasn’t sure how to truly trust and rely on my Heavenly Father.
Days later, Dr. Webb, gifted me with a journal. This journal inspired me to talk with God in a different way, a way I never have before – through writing. I wasn’t new to prayer, I always prayed, however, I never wrote my prayers down, I never explored the option of writing my thoughts, heartaches, and triumphs into a space where I could lay everything before God and ask him for wisdom, patience, persistence, and encouragement. To not only use it as a prayer guide but also as a rejoicing journal, scriptures I want to memorize, and a place to write all that I am grateful for. Honestly, this journal is where I lay everything down. The good, the bad, the ugly, you name it.
My journal has brought peace to my life that can only be explained by the Holy Spirit and my faith in God.
I am finally allowing Him to do His will by letting go of control and the chains that were holding me back. I still have hard days, don’t misunderstand. The difference is, that I have a place to put all those thoughts and emotions, and I have a God that will walk me through them all. I am forever grateful for Dr. Webb and my journals. Since then, he has gifted my husband and my children journals, and I cannot wait to see God work in their lives and landscape.
Vanessa's story
A year ago, I was dealing with a lot; more than any one person, I believe should have to deal with. Thank God I ran into Roderick, and he so spoke life into me. Then, he went out and got me the most amazing picture, that reads, “I trust the next chapter, because I know the author,” Y’all better hold one, because THIS solidified, who my father was and IS.
A few days later, I received my journal in the mail, with a personal note. As it says in Habakkuk 2:2, we have to write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it…..how does one lead, if they don’t have direction themselves.
This journal has allowed me to WRITE the vision that God has for me. I am so thankful for our encounter it has made me all the better.
BRANDY'S STORY
I had the pleasure of meeting Roderick Webb years ago through one of my best friends. Every time I saw Minister Webb there was always something about his spirit to where I always enjoyed being around him. When I saw his facebook post in December where he was giving away journals, I instantly felt pulled to the idea of starting my New Year doing something different that would help me get closer to God and even figure some things out within myself.
Once I received my journal and opened it, reading Minister Webb’s testimony all I could say was, “My God”. When the mustard seed fell out I looked at it and said to God, “this is really all the faith you require of me”? Tears instantly began to fall and I started writing. Words just begin to start filling up page after page after page. For someone who has never journaled before I instantly filled up 10 pages on the first day.
I knew that this was my journal for my eyes only so I begin to write about past childhood trauma and ended each trauma with how God has brought me out of it. I then started attaching scripture to each day and now I’m adding prayers with the trauma. I ask God to help me heal from situations and now I find myself praying more throughout my day. Everyday is not perfect but I’m stressing less and letting God lead me more. I’m also learning now that every action does not require a reaction from me. I also find myself on social media less and spending more time in the presence of God. As the song writer says, “I may not be able to sing like the angels, I may not be able to preach like Paul, but I - I love the Lord”.
CHERYL'S STORY
I began journaling at the age of 12 when a friend gifted me a diary with a tiny key to lock away my deepest secrets. Looking back, I realize I've been journaling for over 50 years—an incredible journey! Writing has been my sanctuary, allowing me to pour out my most intimate thoughts, release anger, sorrow, and even shed tears. It has been a source of healing, a trusted companion that holds my words without judgment.
Journaling is powerful—it relieves stress, provides clarity, and offers a safe space for self-expression without judgment. When I taught GED at Heart of Georgia Technical College, I taught my students how to write and express themselves on paper and verbally. Until my last breath, I will continue to write because its impact is profound.
I am incredibly proud of what my cousin, Dr. Roderick Webb, is doing with his JR journaling business. Keep reaching out, because somewhere out there, lives will be transformed. I know this to be true—I am living proof. Thank you for my journal to keep me expressing my personal thoughts! I love you cousin.
LEONETTA'S STORY
Hello, I met Roderick at the church we attended back in 2008. He has always been a genuine guy, an outstanding educator, and has always had a servant's heart. He gifted my son and I journals this month not knowing I had already expressed in supporting his vision. I have been journaling since 2002 when I unexpectedly lost my father. That was the darkest moment in my life when I did not even believe I could go on without my daddy. However, after having several therapy sessions with a licensed professional therapist, she encouraged me to start journaling and talking to my father in that way. I can only hope that he is so proud of the woman and mother I have become. It helped me so much in the beginning stages of my grief and I can say now, I am well off knowing that he is resting and watching me from heaven above. Journaling has truly changed my life and I am so grateful that God created this tool for people like me to use. Thank you, Roderick for caring, supporting and encouraging me along my life's journey. I wish you nothing but great success. Peace & Blessing to you.