Help your students, youth group, or faith community experience God's presence in a deeply personal way through Immanuel Journaling — a powerful spiritual practice that combines prayer, journaling, and insights from neuroscience.

This downloadable resource bundle includes everything you need to teach and practice Immanuel Journaling together:

What's Included:

✍️ Teacher's Guide — A clear, step-by-step facilitation guide with background history, discussion prompts, and detailed instructions for leading a full one-hour session. Includes guidance on introducing "thought rhyming," creating space for individual journaling, and facilitating meaningful group sharing. Perfect for youth ministers, religious education teachers, small group leaders, and retreat facilitators.

📄 Participant Worksheet (3-page handout) — A thoughtfully structured worksheet that walks participants through all the movements of Immanuel Journaling: Grounding, Interactive Gratitude, Thought Rhyming (I see you, I hear you, I understand, I am glad to be with you, I can do something about this), and a space for written reflection. Designed to be used again and again.

This resource is ideal for:

• Youth ministry sessions and retreats
• Religious education classes (middle school, high school, or adult)
• Small group Bible studies and prayer groups
• Faith formation and spiritual direction programs
• Personal or family devotional use

Why Immanuel Journaling? Rooted in the biblical truth that God is with us, this practice — developed by Christian psychiatrist Dr. Karl Lehman and based on the Immanuel Approach — invites people to slow down and encounter God personally. Rather than just talking at God, participants learn to listen, reflect, and write out a genuine two-way conversation. It's accessible to beginners, meaningful for seasoned believers, and designed to deepen everyday awareness of God's presence.

No prior experience required. Just show up and be open.

Based on "Journaling as a Simple Tool to Augment Immanuel Approach Work" K.D. Lehman, M.D. 

Instant digital download. Print as many copies as you need for your community.