75 Christian Journaling Prompts to Deepen Your Faith

How to Use These Prompts

You don't need to work through these in order. When you sit down to journal and don't know where to start, pick a category that fits where you are today and choose one prompt. Write until you're done. Come back tomorrow and pick another.

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Scripture Reflection (Prompts 1–15)

1. Write out a verse that has meant a lot to you in the past month. Why does it resonate right now?
2. Is there a passage of Scripture you find difficult or confusing? Write about your honest questions.
3. Read Psalm 23. What image from this Psalm most speaks to what you're going through today?
4. What is a promise from Scripture you are currently struggling to believe? Write about why.
5. Is there a character in the Bible you identify with right now? Who, and why?
6. Write about a time when a Bible verse came to mind exactly when you needed it.
7. Take a verse from your current Bible reading and rewrite it in your own words.
8. Is there a command in Scripture you're finding it hard to obey right now? Write about the resistance.
9. What is a story from the Gospels that you've never fully understood? Write your questions about it.
10. Read Romans 8:28. Do you believe it right now, in your current circumstances?
11. What is a verse about God's character that you want to memorize? Write it out and explain why.
12. Write about a time when Scripture felt dry or irrelevant. How did that season end?
13. Pick a Psalm that describes your emotional state right now. Respond to it line by line.
14. Is there a book of the Bible you've never read? Write about why you've avoided it.
15. What is one thing God has been teaching you through Scripture recently that you don't want to forget?

Prayer (Prompts 16–27)

16. Write a prayer that begins with who God is — not what you need, just who He is.
17. Write out every concern you're carrying right now. Then, one by one, hand each one to God in writing.
18. Write a prayer for someone you're in conflict with. Pray for their flourishing.
19. What do you want to ask God for today? Be specific. Write it as a direct request.
20. Write a prayer of lament — bring something that is broken, wrong, or painful and hold it before God.
21. What is something you've been praying for a long time without an answer? Write honestly about where you are with that.
22. Write a prayer of surrender. What are you handing to God today that you've been trying to control?
23. Write a prayer for your church — its leaders, its congregation, its mission in your community.
24. Write a prayer for someone who doesn't know God. Say their name. Ask for specific things on their behalf.
25. Write a prayer that is simply "thank you" — expand it as far as you can go.
26. Write a prayer for your country. What do you see that breaks your heart?
27. Write a prayer that is just one sentence, but make it the most honest sentence you can write today.

Gratitude (Prompts 28–38)

28. List 10 things you're grateful for today. Make every one of them specific.
29. Write about a gift from God you almost missed. Something you could easily have overlooked.
30. Who is one person who has shaped your faith? Write about what they gave you and thank God for them.
31. Write about a season of hardship that, in hindsight, produced something good.
32. What is something about your personality or giftedness that you're genuinely grateful for?
33. Write about a place you associate with the goodness of God. Describe it and thank God for it.
34. What is a small pleasure you've enjoyed recently that you've never really thanked God for?
35. Write about a prayer that was answered in a way you didn't expect.
36. What is one aspect of the gospel that you haven't thanked God for in a while? Write about it now.
37. Write about the church community you belong to. What are you specifically grateful for?
38. What is one thing about your life right now that a younger version of you would be amazed by?

Self-Examination (Prompts 39–52)

39. What is the sin you find easiest to justify in yourself?
40. Where is your identity most rooted right now — in your work, your relationships, or in Christ?
41. What is the biggest fear driving your decisions right now?
42. When do you feel most like the person God made you to be?
43. Is there an area of your life that you've been keeping separate from God? Name it.
44. What does the way you spend your time and money say about what you actually value?
45. Where are you currently taking shortcuts in your character?
46. What is a pattern of behavior you keep repeating despite wanting to change?
47. How do you respond to criticism? What does your typical response reveal about your heart?
48. Is there someone you've hurt that you haven't apologized to? Write about what's stopping you.
49. What is the difference between who you are in public and who you are when no one is watching?
50. Where in your life do you most need more courage?
51. What are you most proud of right now? Is there any pride in that pride that you need to examine?
52. If God asked you to change one thing about your life tomorrow, what do you think it would be?

Hearing from God (Prompts 53–62)

53. Sit in silence for two minutes before writing. Then write: "In the quiet, I notice..."
54. Is there something you sense God has been trying to get your attention about?
55. Write what you imagine God would say to you right now if He sat across from you at a table.
56. What is a decision you're currently facing? Write about it honestly, then ask God what He thinks.
57. Is there a recurring thought or feeling that keeps surfacing? Write about it and ask God what it means.
58. What is one area of your life where you sense God is inviting you into growth?
59. Where have you sensed God's guidance in the past year? Write about how He led you.
60. What dream or longing do you carry that you haven't told God about? Tell Him now, in writing.
61. Write about a time when you felt God's presence in an unexpected way. Describe it in detail.
62. What is God's next step for you? Write your best honest guess and hold it openly.

Community and Relationships (Prompts 63–69)

63. Who in your community is struggling right now? How can you love them more concretely this week?
64. Write about the state of your most important relationship. What does it need?
65. Is there a relationship in your life that is draining you? Write honestly about it and ask for wisdom.
66. Who has been a spiritual mentor or encourager to you? Have you ever told them what they meant to you?
67. Write about the Christian community you most want to be part of building.
68. Is there someone God might be calling you to pursue a deeper friendship with?
69. Write about a time when someone in the church hurt you. Bring it to God now.

Purpose and Calling (Prompts 70–75)

70. What do you think you're uniquely made to contribute to the world?
71. How does your faith intersect with your work? Where do you sense God in your daily vocation?
72. If you could do anything with your life and knew you wouldn't fail, what would you do?
73. What problem in the world breaks your heart the most? Do you think God is inviting you to be part of the solution?
74. Write about a moment when your faith cost you something. How do you feel about that cost now?
75. What is the legacy you want to leave? Not the accomplishments, but the kind of person you want to have been.

What to Do Next

Pick one prompt and write your entry today. If you want even more ideas for how to engage Scripture through journaling, visit our Bible journaling ideas page. And if you're looking for a home for your Christian journaling practice, try HolyJot free.