Attending the Good News Conference is a powerful experience. It’s a time of spiritual renewal, deep reflection, and meaningful connections. With inspiring speakers, engaging worship, and moments of personal growth, there’s so much to take in, but how do you ensure those lessons stay with you long after the conference ends?
Journaling is a great way to capture what God is teaching you in the moment, process your thoughts, and reflect on how He is moving in your life. Whether you’re an avid journal writer or just starting, here’s how you can make the most of your faith conference experience through writing.
Why Journal During Good News Conference?
Faith conferences can be overwhelming in the best way, there is so much wisdom, so many notes, and so many emotions to process. Journaling helps you:
Retain key takeaways from speakers and discussions
Reflect on how God is speaking to you
Track your spiritual growth over time
Deepen your prayers and personal connection with God
Create a keepsake of the experience to revisit later
How to Journal During a Conference
Set an Intention for Your Journal
Before the conference begins, take a moment to dedicate your journal to this journey. Ask yourself: What do I hope to learn? How do I want God to move in my heart? Write down your thoughts and a simple prayer for God’s guidance.
Capture Key Takeaways from Speakers
During sessions, jot down impactful quotes, Bible verses, or insights that stand out to you. Don’t feel pressured to write every word, focus on what resonates with your spirit.
Reflect on Your Personal Reactions
Beyond just taking notes, dive deeper. After each session, write about how the message made you feel, what it challenged in you, and how it applies to your life.
Pray Through Your Writing
Use your journal as a space for prayer. Write out your prayers, asking God to reveal His wisdom, give you clarity, and help you apply what you’re learning.
Record Meaningful Conversations
The Good News Conference is about community, too. Jot down conversations, testimonies, or words of encouragement from fellow attendees that touched your heart.
Plan for Action
After the conference, don’t just close your journal and move on. Revisit your notes and write about how you’ll apply what you learned in your daily life. What steps will you take to frow in faith?
Journaling Prompts for Your Good News Conference Experience
What am I hoping to learn from the Good News Conference?
What message stood out to me the most, and why?
What is God revealing to me through this experience?
How has my faith been challenged or strengthened today?
What verse or quote from a speaker resonated with me?
Who did I connect with today, and what did I learn from them?
What is one thing I want to take home and apply in my daily life?
How can I continue growing in faith beyond this conference?
Final Thoughts
Journaling during the Good News Conference is more than just note-taking, it’s a way to engage deeply with what God is teaching you. By writing down your experiences, reflections, and prayers, you create a lasting record of your spiritual growth. When you look back on these pages, you’ll see how God has worked in your life and guided you through each step of your faith journey.
So, grab a journal, open your heart, and let this conference be a time of transformation—one that you can revisit through the words you write today.