Wow Ann, that sounds like an interesting exercise to go back over the month – thankyou for sharing! I’ve tried to go back over a year but it seems so daunting – maybe month-sized chunks would be a bit more doable.
I’m interested to know what sort of themes you’ve noticed if you feel able to share some of them.
I guess my rhythms are more daily but I’d definitely like to add the monthly review.
I like that someone pointed the term ‘rhythm’ out recently. As opposed to ‘ritual’ where you’re motivated more by duty or fearful religion, superstition almost. Rather than out of an understanding that the reading, praying, journaling or whatever you do is helpful, edifying and enjoyable.
I’ve recently changed my regular fasting from a weekly food fast to a daily sleep ‘fast’ getting up at 5 instead of 6:30 to ensure I can still get plenty of ‘God’ time before starting the rest of the day’s activities. I usually use anything that stands out to me in my Bible reading (often a psalm) to frame my journaling and prayer.
I’ve also recently added the rhythm of going back over my journal at night to see where God has answered or spoken during the day. Or often, to record the things that have come out of left field and where I’ve seen God lead and guide.
I do also have a rhythm of prayer which I adapted from a ministry I have been involved in. Basically declaring His Lordship to remind me of my submission and surrender, claiming His victory and protection, seeking the gifts and fruits of the spirit, putting on the armour etc – all definitely for my own benefit as well as an offering to God. It’s such a great reminder each day of Whose I am and what He has done and still does for me. Oh and I take communion almost daily which is another incredible reminder of the whole of the gospel and the benefits He bought us on the cross.
Ok I’m not sure if you wanted all of that – and I’m keen to hear your angel story next time!
I think I’ve had two encounters where I was left wondering too 💕

How excited you must be at the end of each month to revisit your monthly adventure with God. And the angels? I can’t wait to hear that story-I don’t believe I have ever had a visit from an angel. As for me—journaling is what keeps me going and talking with God on a daily basis. I find I love to write down the things I am experiencing in situations and then ask God questions, such as: “How do I handle this?” And He brings me to the answers by giving me a scripture to study out, sometimes in commentaries, about each situation and how to walk through it. I love to re-read it at the end of the week to see where I have been that week. Perhaps, I should add your step of themes that have occurred throughout that month. Very interesting.