Met in the Journal: Writing as Prayer | Met in the Making

What if your journal could become a place where you meet with God—not just a place to record what happened?

Welcome to Met in the Making, a brand-new Met in the Mess series exploring creativity, faith, and the ways God meets us in the things we make. In this episode, “Met in the Journal: Writing as Prayer,” we’re talking about the simple, beautiful practice of turning our thoughts, questions, gratitude, struggles, and everyday mess into prayer through journaling.

Journaling doesn’t have to look perfect. Your handwriting doesn’t have to be pretty. You don’t need an elaborate setup, hours of quiet, or a perfectly curated journal. Sometimes writing is simply a way of slowing down long enough to bring what’s already in your heart before God.

Together, we’ll explore how Christian journaling and prayer journaling can help us process our emotions, reflect on Scripture, recognize God’s faithfulness, and create space to hear His voice in the middle of ordinary life.

And this episode is extra special because Met in the Mess is celebrating ONE YEAR! 🎉

One year of conversations about motherhood, faith, grace, messy days, and the God who continues to meet us right where we are. We’re celebrating by looking back with gratitude—and looking ahead to all God is still making in and through this little community.

In This Episode:

• ​Why journaling can be a form of prayer
• ​How to bring your honest thoughts and emotions to God
• ​Using writing to slow down and reflect on Scripture
• ​The difference between journaling about God and journaling with God
• ​Simple ways to begin a prayer journal
• ​How creativity can become an act of worship
• ​Finding God in the process instead of waiting for perfection
• ​What one year of Met in the Mess has taught us
• ​A reminder that God is still making something beautiful in the middle of our mess

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A Question to Take With You

What would you write if you stopped worrying about making it sound good and simply wrote what you wanted to say to God?

Grab your journal, find a quiet moment—even if it’s only five minutes—and start there.

Because creativity doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes it’s just a pen, a page, and an honest prayer.

And maybe, right there in the making, you’ll find that God has been meeting you all along.

About Met in the Mess

Met in the Mess is a Christian podcast about motherhood, faith, grace, and finding God in the beautiful, chaotic, ordinary moments of everyday life. Hosted by women who know that life doesn’t always look put together, Met in the Mess is a reminder that God doesn’t wait for us to clean up our lives before He meets us.

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In this episode, Briana and Megan explore the deep connection between creativity, faith, and personal growth while introducing the next Met in the Mess Series: Met in the Making! They discuss how creative outlets can be a form of worship, a way to connect with God, and a source of joy and transformation, and give a sneak peek into what the next series will explore!

keywords

creativity, faith, spiritual growth, worship, personal development, crafting, making, connecting with God, series introduction

key topics

The connection between creativity and spiritual growth

Using creative gifts to glorify God

The importance of joy and delight in creative pursuits

Passing down creative traditions through generations

Finding God in everyday acts of making

takeaways

Creative outlets can be a form of worship and a way to connect with God

God meets us in both the mess and the beauty of creation

Pursuing creative hobbies can deepen our faith and joy

Generational crafting and handmade items carry spiritual significance

Finding God in the ordinary and joyful moments of making

sound bites

"Using our creative gifts can be a form of worship and drawing closer to God."

"God meets us in both the mess and the beauty of creation."

"Take an opportunity to find God in your creative activities this week."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the series and its purpose

02:01 Why creativity is a form of transformation and worship

04:41 Personal updates and the messiness of life

06:17 The spiritual significance of creative gifts

09:30 Using creativity to draw closer to God

13:30 Passing down creative traditions through generations

18:37 God in the joyful and beautiful moments of making

22:14 Reconnecting with the purpose and joy of creative pursuits

26:46 The process of going through mess to reach beauty

27:04 An invitation to find God in your creative activities

28:52 Closing prayer and encouragement for the series

We're dropping into your feed with a repeat episode this week! This was one of our favorites! We'll be back next week with new episodes and a brand new series!

In this episode of 'Met in the Mess', hosts Briana and Megan explore the lessons they wish they had learned in their 20s. They discuss the importance of understanding anxiety as unbelief, the power of thoughts, and the necessity of self-care. The conversation also touches on the significance of finding a supportive community, the courage to say no, and the value of trusting one's gut feelings. They emphasize that it's okay not to have everything figured out and that sharing the gospel can be transformative. The episode is filled with personal anecdotes and insights aimed at helping listeners navigate their own journeys.

Takeaways:

Anxiety and worry stem from unbelief.

It's essential to take time for self-care.

You have the power to control your thoughts.

Finding a supportive community is crucial.

Don't be afraid to say no to things that don't serve you.

Trust your gut; it's often the Holy Spirit guiding you.

You don't have to have everything figured out right now.

It's okay to prioritize your own happiness.

You can't make everyone happy; focus on what matters to you.

Sharing the gospel can change lives.

Keywords

life lessons, twenties, anxiety, self-care, community, decision making, personal growth, faith, mental health, self-discovery