Learn How You Can Find God in Every Step with Anita Backman’s Jottings on the Journey


FAITH NEWS SERVICE – Every morning, rain, hail, or shine, Anita Backman walked with her cheeky little dog, Hugo. But those walks were more than just a daily routine—they were sacred moments of intentional prayer, honest conversations with God, and listening with an open heart. Out of those quiet, consistent steps came something extraordinary: Jottings on the Journey, a deeply personal devotional that invites readers to encounter God in the everyday.

This beautifully crafted collection of prayers, reflections, scripture meditations, and poetry is born from eleven years of Anita’s own faith journey—years marked not only by spiritual growth but also by profound struggles. Living with bipolar disorder, complex post-traumatic stress disorder, an eating disorder, chronic pain, and toxic relationships, Anita’s story is one of resilience, authenticity, and hope. Her devotional does not shy away from life’s darkest valleys, but instead shines a light on the God who never lets go.

What makes Jottings on the Journey unique is its interactive design. Anita doesn’t just share her prayers and poetry—she invites you to join in. Each reflection creates space for you to:

Pray: Talk to God boldly and honestly, just as Anita has modeled.

Reflect: Ponder scripture alongside Anita’s meditations, including her personal study of Psalm 32.

Create: Write your own prayers, journal your thoughts, or even try your hand at poetry, using Anita’s raw and heartfelt verses as inspiration.

The devotional becomes more than words on a page—it transforms into your own prayer journal, a sacred space to meet God, wrestle with questions, and discover His presence in the midst of life’s highs and lows.

Anita’s authenticity is what makes this devotional so compelling. Her willingness to be vulnerable about her pain allows others to see that God is not only present in moments of triumph, but also in seasons of brokenness. Her words echo with compassion, courage, and above all, the reminder of a heavenly Father who loves deeply, heals tenderly, and has good plans for His children.

For anyone longing to deepen their prayer life, find encouragement in suffering, or simply experience a devotional that is as creative as it is heartfelt, Jottings on the Journey offers a refreshing and life-giving guide.

Published globally by Ark House, Jottings on the Journey is now available—ready to inspire, comfort, and walk with you as you embark on your own journey with God. To make contact with the author, click here.