These are topics which I write in my journal: 1. Spiritual Experiences. It has been said that we would have more miracles written about if the pioneers had written in their journals as counseled. 2. Personal Failures. Spencer W. Kimbal said that we should write about our failures and how we dealt with them. 3. Personal Success. What you have accomplished and how you accomplished it. How you felt about the accomplishment. 4. Baby Blessings. I have been intrigued by the baby blessings I have given, and how each were unique. 5. Service. Have I done any good in the world today? Especially with your own family. 6. Personal Revelation. As Elder Scott mentioned, when we right down what the Lord taught it, it is saying to the Lord that what He taught us was very important. We then are more likely to receive more revelation. On my mission, and since I have been home, one of my favorite experiences is when I receive knew knowledge of a particular topic while I was writing in my journal. A blessing of journal writing. 7. Posterity. Although I do enjoy going back once or twice a year and rereading my journal entrees (My Patriarchal Blessing tells me to look back and to feel good about what I did), however that is not the main reason we write in our journal. Our journals are for our posterity. Remember the words of Jacob 4: 2-5 - That we write in hopes that our children will receive them with thankful hearts. That our children, above else, will know that we had faith and hope in the Lord, Jesus Christ.
