The Benefits of Journaling Directly Into Your Bible

Writing in the Bible is a somewhat divisive topic. Some people think no one should ever mark in the Bible because it is holy. Other people bring an array of colorful pens and highlighters for Bible note-taking and journaling. While you should always follow what you believe is correct in these types of circumstances, there are many benefits of journaling directly into your Bible.

Conveniently Close Notes

The people who don’t believe in writing in the Bible often claim that taking notes in a separate notebook is just as good. While any form of note-taking can help you dive deeper into the Bible, losing or forgetting an extra notebook is easy. That means you can lose previous journal entries, helpful sermon notes, vocabulary definitions, and more. If you write directly into your Bible, such as in the margins, then you can’t lose these notes. Your notes will be part of your Bible and always conveniently close by.

Improved Memory and Retention

Handwriting notes can help us better remember what we write. While handwritten notes outside of your Bible can provide this benefit, you’ll notice a difference during recall. For example, if you handwrite a vocabulary word from the Bible in a notebook and then try to remember how to spell the word, you will picture the notebook. But if you write it in your Bible, then you’ll picture your Bible. Picturing the Bible provides context for this vocabulary word instead of just the word itself. Recalling the context will help you learn the word faster and better understand how it fits within Scripture.

Slower Reading

One of the biggest benefits of journaling directly into your Bible is that it slows your reading process. When you read slowly, your brain has more time to focus on what you’re reading and comprehend what it’s saying. Taking the time to look at a certain page and then journal or make other notes in the margins slows you down and gives you the opportunity for deeper comprehension. With deeper comprehension, you can learn more about the Bible and apply it more accurately to your life.

If you want to start journaling in your Bible now, the KJV Store can help. Our wide-margin Bibles provide plenty of room for respectful journaling within the context of Scripture. You can find the perfect Bible for your note-taking needs, such as study and large-print wide-margin Bibles.