Devotional journals have become all the rage among spiritual and religious individuals in recent years and its easy to see why. Below is a list of the top five benefits people report about keeping, and regularly contributing to, a devotional journal.. A closer spiritual relationship with God. A long term record of their spiritual journey. An outlet for their built up frustrations, fears, and worries. A clear form of communication within their religion. An avenue to actively wrestle with doubts and questions