Monday, December 11, 2017

"The Near Journal"


The Near Journal/ Draw Near Co.

Pre-Order Price: $24.99
Regular Price: $26.99


The Near Journal is flexible; and can be used with normal bible reading or it can also be used as a complement to a themed/topical bible study. The Near Journal helps people read the bible, journal their thoughts, experience personal growth in an area important to them, express daily gratitude, track and see how God answers their prayers, and helps them memorize scripture - all in an easy to use 90 day journal.



The Near Journal also features:
  • Blank lined pages in the back for note taking.
  • 16 of the blank pages are perforated, so you can easily tear out a note if you are on the go.
  • Pocket inside back cover used to hold additional pieces of paper, church bulletins, or note cards.



About the Creator, Jacob Vandenbark:

Jacob started this journal because he needed it himself. He'd always struggled to have a consistent daily quiet time, and when he used prewritten/themed devotional books he always felt that all he was doing was reading and answering some questions - and was still neglecting prayer, memorization, and growth. So he set out to build himself something that would help him have an excellent daily quiet time - without telling him what to read, study, or learn.

Draw Near Co. and the Near Journal were inspired by James 4:8 - "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you."

God is there, always waiting to help us - but sometimes we have to take the first step. That is what Jacob always had the most trouble with, taking that step and putting himself in a position to draw near to God. The Near Journal was developed to make it easier for people to draw near to God, so he will draw near to them.

Jacob is passionate about getting this tool into the hands of people who need it. 
For every 4 Near Journals that sell, he donates 1 to a youth group for free. So, when he sells 20 journals he ships a box of 5 out to a youth group; 100% free of charge.

You can add your youth group to the list to receive free Near Journals at 
https://drawnear.co/pages/submit-a-youth-group

To learn more about The Near Journal and Draw Near Co., visit the website or follow on FacebookTwitteror Instagram.

You can order your copy of The Near Journal  HERE.

My Review:  I really like this journal. I received a complimentary file copy from CWA and these opinions are my own.  This journal is a really super way to start journaling if you haven't been journaling and also it is perfect if you have.  I like that this journal has a section where you write your prayer that you are praying for you and a section where you write the prayers that you are praying for
others.  I have found using this journal that it is much easier to write and am surprised sometimes  at the things I have written when I go back and read what I have written. This journal is not answering questions so you are free to write what is really on your heart and mind and really helps you grow closer to God. I really like the special prompt questions that are included if you are really need some place to start. Here is one such prompt "Imagine you are looking at your life, actions, habits, and decisions from your best friend's eyes, what would you tell yourself. " 

This is set up for 90 days, because you pick an area of focus that you want to work on in your life and it is also set up to help you memorize verses. 

I recommend using this journal and Draw Closer To God. 



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