My Scripture Study Inspiration

One of my New Years Resolutions for this year to have meaningful scripture study.  I often find myself (especially during the last six months) simply reading the scriptures and not really getting anything out of it because I didn't really put much effort into it aside from opening my scriptures and reading. 

I recently stumbled upon this blog:  http://theredheadedhostess.com/?tag=scripture-study-journals.  What an inspiring lady!  I am in complete awe of all of her hard work and inspiration that she has gained through creating these journals. 

For the last couple of years, I have had a journal in which I take notes from each General Conference talk, notes during Institute (when I used to go), etc., but it is not organized by topic, which would be extremely helpful, especially when I need to give a talk about a subject.  Don't get me wrong, I love re-reading what I have written and find it very inspiring, but having it by topic would be much better. 

So, inspired by "Shannon," I am going make my extra journal (that I happen to have already) into my Scripture Journal.  I'm going to pick a topic, study it, and take notes in this journal.  I can't wait!  I already have a list of topics I want to start with: 

• Gifts we are blessed with
• Zion
• timeline of Joseph Smith's Life
• History of the Church
• Prayer/Personal Revelation

I'm going to keep up with my old journal, too, as I find it very helpful to go through G.C. talks and take notes - and also so all of my notes from stake conferences, etc. are in one place.

:)