The Hidden Dangers of Mystical Christian Journaling
Christian journaling, spiritual journaling, and daily devotional “revelations” have surged in popularity, but not all spiritual messages originate from God. While thousands of believers use a daily devotional to deepen their faith, highly popular books like Jesus Calling, God Calling, and A Course in Miracles have introduced dangerous, unbiblical practices into the church. Many readers believe they are receiving direct words from Jesus or the Holy Spirit, yet these messages often lack scriptural alignment and mimic occult practices. Shockingly, famous Christian authors routinely fail to provide biblical warnings, teaching believers how to listen for inner voices without testing the spirits. These hazardous trends are leading Christians astray, turning routine prayer time into a doorway for spiritual deception.
When Quiet Time Mimics Psychic Channeling and Mediumship
The modern spiritual landscape is rife with subtle deceptions, where seemingly innocent practices like quiet-time journaling are being quietly transformed into dangerous pipelines for New Age mysticism and occult influence. Far too many believers are unknowingly stepping away from biblical prayer and into the realm of psychic channeling, opening their minds to an “inner voice” or a “present companion” without testing its origin. When private journaling mimics the mechanics of automatic writing, Christians risk engaging with deceptive spirits rather than the Living God. It is no longer a matter of simple self-reflection; it is a critical spiritual boundary. Every believer must urgently ask themselves: Am I merely journaling my own thoughts, or am I inadvertently channeling a spirit? If we fail to investigate the roots of these modern methods, our sacred spaces of devotion can easily become open doors to profound spiritual deception.
A Call to Absolute Discernment
To protect your faith from the creeping influence of modern mysticism, you must actively seek truth, test the spirits, and discern the voice demanding your attention. Spirit Journaling exists as a vital line of defense, exposing the unbiblical practices hidden beneath popular Christian books, devotionals, and trends that compromise Scripture. By evaluating every supernatural claim, inner impression, and mystical practice against the absolute authority of the Word of God, this ministry empowers you to discard deceptive counterfeits. True biblical discernment is not passive; it requires the courage to question popular trends and the conviction to guard your mind. Equip yourself with the truth today, learn to identify the subtle shifts toward occult mechanics, and ensure your spiritual walk remains firmly anchored in Jesus Christ alone.
The subtle deception of Christian mysticism and New Age/occult spirituality
While writing thoughts in a journal can be deeply beneficial, every believer must ask a critical question: When does recording spiritual messages cross the line into the occult? Although the intended goals of these modern practices are often spiritual enlightenment and a renewed love for God, a dangerous shift is occurring. Many well-meaning but undiscerning Christians are immersing themselves in mystical traditions and literature that deviate significantly from biblical truth. Unknowingly, they are engaging in methods that open the door to psychic channeling and occult mediumship.
To safeguard against this subtle spiritual deception, a thorough, uncompromised knowledge of the Bible is absolutely essential. For a clear examination of how modern journaling practices can cross into occult territory, Brenna E. Scott’s featured book, Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?: A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature, provides a detailed analysis. Review the book details below to examine the evidence.
The need for exposing mystical and occult practices in the Church
Some of today’s most popular Christian devotional books, like the Jesus Calling Series, are jam-packed with false teachings and messages from a counterfeit “Jesus” and counterfeit “spirit.” Many claim these messages are from Christ and the Holy Spirit. Maybe they are spiritually inspired notes; however, they are not from the God of the Bible. The unbiblical principles, prompts, and teachings recorded by the people can be very unscriptural. Many books these days are promoted as “Christian literature.” But does this mean they are safe? No, and in many cases, they have proven downright dangerous. Therefore, it is critical that Christians study the Bible in context and “Prove [test] all things; [and] hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try [test] the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Our Mission
Our Spirit Journaling outreach is first and foremost committed to the risen Lord Jesus Christ and the integrity of His Word. The primary mission of our ministry is twofold: 1) To proclaim the Gospel and 2) To research, inform, and warn of the dangers of mystical and occult-based spirituality. Within the framework of our primary goals, we also: 1) Expose false teachings and unbiblical ideas about the risen Jesus Christ of Nazareth, 2) Expose spiritual deception in the church and the world, 3) Expose crafty, unbiblical “messages from Jesus” and the spirit world that threaten the body of Christ.
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
With the same love and joy that Paul the Apostle found in Jesus Christ, we want to encourage all Christians to be steadfast in the faith as biblically discerning believers. If you find our site helpful, please share it, link to it, and subscribe to our free updates. We must tell the biblical truth, as it is in Jesus. Not “another Jesus,” but the biblical Jesus!
Thank you for your time and mutual concern. God bless!
Chris Lawson, Director
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Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?
A Critical Comparison with Occult Training Literature
Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling: A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature by Brenna E. Scott.
This comprehensive book provides an extensive, evidence-based exposé of the mystical and occult teachings embedded within Sarah Young’s bestselling Jesus Calling Christian devotional series. By comparing the devotionals directly against biblical scripture, this critique helps readers discern truth from deception.
Key Features of this Book:
- Extensive Research: Uncovers the hidden spiritual roots and problematic theology behind the series.
- Scriptural Evaluation: Tests the channeled messages of Jesus Calling against the ultimate authority of the Bible.
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The book serves as a vital resource for believers by documenting specific spiritual dangers, including:
- The Sufficiency of Scripture: Critiquing Sarah Young’s choice to prioritize personal channeling and “listening” over the written Word of God.
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- Contemplative Prayer Risks: Warning against meditative practices that promote a dangerous “panentheistic” worldview (the belief that God is inside everyone and everything).
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