Do you have
a hard time slowing down?
Do you often feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of thoughts in your mind? Family drama, work stress, and endless to-do lists can make it hard to find clarity and purpose.
Journaling is a powerful tool to help calm your mind, connect with God, and gain a clearer sense of direction. By making journaling a habit, you can train your brain to slow down and focus on what truly matters.
Why Journaling is Beneficial...
50% less hospital visits.
Source: Opening Up By Writing it Down, James W. Pennebaker, Phd and and Joshua M. Smyth, Phd.
Improves agency and gratitude.
Source: Huberman Lab
Gives a greater sense of meaning in life.
Source: Opening Up By Writing it Down, James W. Pennebaker, Phd and and Joshua M. Smyth, Phd.
Manages stress and improves memory.
Source: HabitBetter
The Holy Work Journaling Course
August 20, 2024 - October 1, 2024 6:30 am CST - 7:30 am CST
Slow Down.
Connect With God.
Find your Holy Work.
During this 7-week journey, I will guide you step-by-step through powerful exercises that will not only cultivate the habit of journaling but also deepen your connection with God.
These exercises will also help slow down your mind and provide clarity for what you are being pulled towards, fight the war that is holding you back, & learn to work through the wilderness. Together, we will build a foundation for a more intentional and impactful life.
The 7 sessions:
- Session 01: Epidermis Layer - You will learn to work through the surface layer stuff that clogs you up.
- Session 02: Muscle & Heart Layer- In this session, you will work a little deeper into the "cares of this world" and you will learn to listen more intently to what your heart and God is saying.
- Session 03: Bone Layer - You will learn how to journal through traumatic experiences in order to "reset" some bones.
- Session 04: The Pull - This is where you will spend time seeking where God is pulling you in your life and test to see if you believe it is Him pulling.
- Session 05: The War & Wilderness - In this session, we will work through the war of what is holding you back and learn how to fight it.
- Session 06: The Wilderness - We will learn what WORK you must do in the wilderness.
- Session 07: The Thresholds - What decisions do you need to make to move forward in your life.
What is it?
A 7 Week Journaling Course that will:
- Build the habit of journaling so it sticks.
- Create more connection with God and where He is pulling you.
- Slow down your mind.
- Teach you what holds you back and how to fight it.
- Teach you how to work through the wilderness.
- Help you see a clearer vision for your future.
- Daily Journal Prompts
What's Included:
- Weekly Guided Journaling Sessions that Build accountability
- Holy Work Course Community
- Daily journal prompts based on the training each week.
- Recordings of Audio & Video each week in case you can't make the live session!
When:
- August 20, 2024 - October 1, 2024
6:30am CST - 7:30 am CST - We will meet once a week through Zoom on Tuesday Mornings, from 6:30-7:30 am Central time.
Sign up for this 7-week course for just $249!
What You Get...
During this 7-week journey, I will guide you step-by-step through powerful exercises that will not only cultivate the habit of journaling but also deepen your connection with God.
7 Weeks of Experiential Learning
Each week, we will walk through different exercises, breathe, pray, and build a foundation for a more intentional and impactful life. These exercises will help slow down your mind, provide clarity on your true direction, overcome the obstacles holding you back, and navigate through challenging times. Together, we will build a foundation for a more intentional and impactful life.
Weekly LIVE Guided Journaling Sessions
Have access to 7 weekly sessions where we take 1 hour to discuss journaling at a deeper level. This live, real-time session will be with a community of others that are walking a similar journey and are ready to learn more about journaling. This set-aside time gives you deeper insights, builds consistency, and enhances your personal growth journey.
Accountability
Stay accountable and motivated by showing up each week, supported by a community that shares your commitment to connecting to God and building this habit.
Daily Journal Prompts
Receive daily journal prompts to inspire your writing and keep you engaged in your journey of self-discovery and growth.
Video Recordings
Each lesson is recorded and provided on video for you to view at your convenience, ensuring you can learn at your own pace.
Online Community
Join an online community of like-minded individuals to share experiences, gain support, and grow together on this journey.
Journaling doesn't have to feel like homework.
It can become something you crave.
This course provides a structured approach to journaling that not only helps to calm your mind but also fosters a deeper connection with God.
Holy Work Journaling walks you through different steps and practices, guiding you to reflect, pray, and listen effectively.
By making journaling a habit, you train your brain to slow down, prioritize what truly matters, and navigate life's challenges with greater peace and focus.
Are you ready to gain a clearer sense of direction and purpose?
What past students are saying...
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"I have always loved journaling, but this took it to the next level. I have tools now to help me clear my mind and heart and slow down my thoughts when everything is just going way to fast. Learning to also allow God to speak to me is key, I need to stop talking and just listen."
Lindsey
Elementary School Para, Holy Work Journaling Graduate -
"I have been a Christian for a long time, but honestly, I have never slowed down enough to ask God what He wanted to say to me. That was profound.
Arvindh
Cardiologist, Holy Work Journaling Graduate -
"Working through the framework helped me to be more cognizant of how many times (daily!) I step up to the threshold and then let the enemy create resistance."
Heather
Holy Work Journaling Graduate
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"The accountability is my ideal environment and gave me a "why", that supported me doing the journaling. Slowing down my mind was 10000000 % the most significant and valuable part for me. I process so quickly and getting my brain to go at the speed of my hand was life-changing. I felt anxiety that I didn't even know was there melt away."
Taylor
Creative Director, Holy Work Journaling Graduate -
"It was really encouraging for me to go through the course with a group. The freedom I felt to write with no judgement, and no insecurities if I'm doing it correctly or incorrectly. Luke did a great job at providing a framework, structure, and guardrails to encourage me as a writer and feel welcome."
JR
Production Director, Holy Work Journaling Graduate -
"Through the Holy Work journaling exercises, I can tangibly see how my thoughts have evolved from selfishness into more selflessness. It helped me recognize the pride in me that was keeping me from asking for help and from allowing myself to be coached."
Armando
HR Director, Holy Work Journaling Graduate
Gain the tools and guidance you need...
This is an experiential course where we walk through these transformative exercises together!
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Work through your surface-level thoughts.
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Move to the deeper level thoughts of the heart.
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Work through the deepest level of thought to reset old patterns and replace with new ones.
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When we're done with the deep-level thoughts we move to where God is pulling us, the war that comes against it, the wilderness you must work through, and the thresholds you must cross.
Here's a secret, that isn't really a secret:
Becoming a good journaler isn't really the goal.
That's actually a pretty boring goal. The real goal is for you to connect more with the creator of the entire universe and figure out where He is pulling you.
He is pulling you towards the purpose He has had in mind for YOU since He created you in your mothers womb. That's right, God is pulling you towards something He wants to create with you and in you.
His pull might be as simple as more peace in your life, or as complex as making a huge life change. Whatever it is, following that pull takes slowing down enough in our everyday lives to actually listen to His guidance.
That is where this practice of journaling comes in.
It is just like how you use a budget for your money. It isn't about doing a budget for the fun of budgeting, it is about making a plan for your money so you can enjoy it and the things you want. Journaling is like a budget for your heart, soul and mind. It helps you slow down enough to find and follow your unique purpose.
Holy Work Journaling Course .
Discover the tools and guidance you need to follow this pull through the life-changing habit of journaling.
During this 7-week journey, I will guide you step-by-step through powerful exercises that will not only cultivate the habit of journaling but also walk you through the stages of the Holy Work path.
Why am I so passionate about this?
Because my life has been changed.
Hi, I'm Luke LeFevre.
Well, if you can find a more naturally restless and discontent person out there than me, I would be impressed. I have a tendency to ALWAYS think the grass is greener somewhere else. I have always been restless in my life, my marriage, my work and in my relationship with God.
In 2010, I became so restless in my marriage I almost left it. I had a bunch of bad habits in my life that almost took us out. I wasn't telling my wife the truth of what I was thinking and feeling, I was holding it all inside and I was ready to leave.
As I contemplated leaving, I had a thought, "If I am willing to get a divorce, I might as well risk telling her the truth of what I am actually thinking and feeling." So, I wrote her a letter and told her everything. I wrote about my doubts, my addictions, stuff from my past I had never told anyone. I even wrote down that I was doubting our marriage.
Then I did something that sounds like a terrible idea.
I read the letter to her.
I thought this was going to ruin our marriage, but something strange happened. She heard me, listened and it actually made our marriage stronger! Yes, it hurt her to hear some of the things I wrote. Yes, I had some messes and addictions to clean up. Yes, we started going to see a counselor to help, but the most profound thing happened.
Telling the truth of what I was actually thinking and feeling made our life and marriage better.
As our relationship grew deeper, I started thinking about God. If I told my wife the truth of what I was thinking and feeling and our relationship got better, I wonder what would happen if I started telling God the truth of what I was thinking and feeling.
One morning, I got out a journal and said, "God I have nothing to offer, but I am going to read one chapter of the Bible and then I am just going to write out what I am actually thinking and feeling today." So, I did. I started writing out my actual thoughts and feelings without any kind of filter.
I didn't worry about spelling, grammar, cursing or anything like that. I didn't worry about what my wife, my mom, my dad or my pastor would think. I just wrote what was actually going on.
And I did it 4 or 5 times a week, for a month, then a year, then 5 years, then 10 years and now it has been 14 years and my life has been completely transformed.
But that takes us back to the "Secret" that isn't a "secret".
It isn't about the journaling, the journaling is the practice that slows me down enough to listen, to connect, to wrestle, to confess, to pray, to be grateful, to be corrected and to be guided by the creator of the universe who has some specific things He wants to create with me.
He has some things for you as well and building this practice into your life will give him the space to work. It gives you the space to feel where his is pulling and then follow.
And when you follow where God is pulling, get ready because it takes some work, but it is not just any kind of work...it is Holy Work.
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