I love journaling. I have had a journal since I was a little girl. Back then it was a diary that held my deepest and sincerest thoughts. My journal has always been a safe space for me to express myself. I pull it out when I need to think, reflect, or even pray. I love that journaling allows you to explore what you believe and why you believe it. This is why I believe journaling can be so beneficial in our Christian walk. Below are helpful journal prompts to deepen your faith.
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What Is Journaling
Journaling is the practice of writing your thoughts, feelings, or experiences. Many different methods of journaling may be helpful for you to try. Some include prompted journaling, gratitude journaling, or even art journaling. Journaling is great for emotional wellness by helping to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and identify negative thoughts and behaviors. I liken journaling to the way some of the Psalms were written. When we read Psalm 32, we are reading David’s heart. Not only does journaling provide us with a positive emotional release, but also a way to express ourselves to God.
“How joyful is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! How joyful is a person whom the Lord does not charge with iniquity and in whose spirit is no deceit! When I kept silent, my bones became brittle from my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was drained as in the summer’s heat.Selah Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not conceal my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin.Selah Therefore let everyone who is faithful pray to you immediately. When great floodwaters come, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you protect me from trouble. You surround me with joyful shouts of deliverance.Selah I will instruct you and show you the way to go; with my eye on you, I will give counsel. Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding, that must be controlled with bit and bridle or else it will not come near you. Many pains come to the wicked, but the one who trusts in the Lord will have faithful love surrounding him. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.”
Christian Journal Prompts
- Who Is God to you and does your viewpoint align with scripture?
- How does God’s nature help you to understand your identity?
- What does it mean to be made in God’s image and what does that mean for your life?
- What does the Bible teach us about faith?
- Why does God teach us to forgive? Do you struggle with forgiveness?
- Love is…
- People know you are a Christian because…
- The Holy Spirit has been convicting you about…
- How is your life surrendered to God?
- Who is Jesus to you?
I pray that these Christian journal prompts help to deepen your faith as you spend time meditating on God’s Word while reflecting on your thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Like David, pour out your heart to Him on the pages of your journal. There is nothing you can hide from Him for He knows the heart of His creation.
With Love,
Tamara
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Scripture quotations marked CSB have been taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.
