How Faith-Based Journal Prompts Can Grow Your Connection With God When You Struggle With Doubts!
Last Updated on 06/02/2025 by Nicky
Faith-Based Journal Prompts for a Closer Connection with God
Ever found yourself in a place where you feel like you need a deeper connection with God? Do you want to grow closer to God but it is proving difficult?
Maybe your mind drifts away a lot when you want to pray, or sometimes you just don’t have the words to say in the place of prayer.
If that describes your situation, you’re not alone! Many struggle with this too, especially Christian women, juggling their busy lives or those who have it hard due to ADHD.
The good news is, there’s a simple and yet powerful tool you can leverage to strengthen your faith: journaling.
Journaling helps you build a strong connection with God as it allows you to write down your thoughts, prayers, and reflections in a meaningful way.
The best part is there is a right way to effective spiritual journaling! And these 21 faith-based journal prompts will give you the guidance and inspiration you need to start your journaling journey today.
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* The Benefits of Faith-Based Journaling *
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Journaling is one of the surest ways to deepen your relationship with God. When I used to struggle with my faith in God, whether or not He existed, whether or not He was good, I would write in my journals.
I would be brutally honest. I didn’t just pray nice prayers. Sometimes my prayers were angry. Sometimes my prayers were full of hurt and pain, and it was directed towards God.
Am I telling you or anyone else to pray like this? No. I’m just telling you what I did. Praying like that may have been wrong. I honestly don’t know.
But what I do know is prayer journaling in such an honest way to God is one of the reasons why I haven’t lost my faith like so many others have.
Feeling free to express myself, for better or for worse, and still have God bless me and pursue me, compelled me to hold on to the relationship even when many times I have considered walking away from it.
It’s like no matter how hard I tried to push the Lord away, He wouldn’t let me go. I’m sure He knew that deep down, I didn’t really want to walk away.
Now, because my prayers were written down, I can go back and read my thoughts from years ago and see just how far my walk with the Lord has come.
That’s why I say prayer journaling isn’t just about writing. It’s about building a connection with God.
When you write out prayers, reflect on God’s word, and express your thoughts to Him, it strengthens your faith, and it helps you trust God better as you can reference his works in your life through your journal.
Whether you are new to journaling or just looking for fresh inspiration, these prompts will help you build a flourishing prayer life, help you grow spiritually, and bring clarity to your faith journey.
* How to Start a Christian Journal (Even if You Struggle with Focus!) *
Now that we know the benefits of faith-based journaling, how about we start one? The best way to get the benefit of starting a Christian journal is to keep it simple.
You are not journaling to impress God, he understands your simplicity. Start with short entries; one sentence a day is a good way to start.
There is no must-follow journal time, journaling is relative, so pick a time that works for you.
You can choose to journal early mornings, late at night before going to bed, or even during your daily quiet time. Or just journal whenever the mood strikes. There are no rules here.
Now, if you want, you can go crazy with buying journaling supplies. I definitely won’t judge because I’ve got quite the journaling and crafting collection myself.
But if you want to start with just a simple pen, you can do that too!
It is good to use guided prompts so you can stay focused by keeping your mind engaged. With a list of prompts, journaling becomes more intentional and easier, and that’s what you want.
💡 Want a little extra help getting started? I created a faith-based printable journal designed to go hand-in-hand with these prompts! It includes space for reflection, prayer, and scripture notes—plus each page is thoughtfully guided so you never feel lost or overwhelmed. Perfect for quiet time with the Lord, even on your busiest days. Click here to learn more about this journal!
* 21 Faith-Based Journal Prompts for Spiritual Growth *
Journaling Prompts for Gratitude and God’s Blessings
1. What three things are you grateful for?
- Reflect on the things God has given you. It could be your health, family, or job.
2. Write about a recently answered prayer and how it strengthened your faith.
- Previous testimonies have a way of deepening your faith in God, highlighting some of your key prayers God answered.
3. How have you seen God’s love in your life this week?
God must have done a couple of things for you during the week; reflect on them.
* Journaling Prompts for Prayer & Reflection *
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4. What prayer request has been on your heart lately?
- If you have a prayer request brooding in your heart write a prayer to God about it.
5. Reflect on a Bible verse that speaks to you today.
- Some Bible verses speak directly about your situation, write about how it applies to your life.
6. If you could ask God one question right now, what would it be?
Write down all the questions you want to ask God as if you were seeing him physically.
* Journaling Prompts for Personal Relationship with God *
7. What does Faith mean to you?
- In your own words define what faith means to you and how you can apply it to your daily living.
8. How do you hear God?
- Reflect on all the ways God communicates and identify the one he uses to communicate with you.
9. What is your personal favorite Bible verse?
Explore your favorite bible verse and why this verse means a lot to you
* Journaling Prompts for Trusting God’s Plan *
10. Which area of your life do you need to trust God more?
- Reflect on that area and write down your resolutions.
11. What is one promise in the Bible that brings you peace?
- Highlight any of God’s promises in the bible that constantly assures you of God’s peace.
12. Has God been faithful in your past, and how does it encourage you today?
Reflect on God’s faithfulness in the past and how it applies and affects your life in the present.
* Journaling Prompts for Overcoming Challenges *
13. What are you currently struggling with, and how can you surrender it to God?
- Reflect on something you are struggling with and explore how surrendering it to God can bring you peace.
14. Write a letter to God about something that has caused your heart to worry a lot.
- Be open with God and pen down your sincere feelings about that issue troubling your heart.
15. Has God ever turned a difficult situation into a blessing for you?
- Reflect on a time God turned a very troubling situation for you into a blessing and outline how it applies to you today.
* Journaling Prompts for Reflection & Personal Growth *
16. How can you make more time for God in your daily routine?
- Reflect and write down ways you can use to create more time for God daily.
17. What has God been teaching you lately?
- God teaches us something at every point in time. Reflect, write, and explore what God is teaching you currently.
18. What does your ideal faith-filled life look like?
- Reflect on what your ideal faith-filled life looks like, and itemize steps to take so you can live out that life.
* Journaling Prompts for Bible Study & Spiritual Growth *
19. Write about a bible character you relate to and why.
- Explore the life of a Bible character you relate with and pick out lessons from their life you can adopt.
20. How do you want to grow spiritually in the next month?
- Write out things you need to focus on in the next month that can help you grow spiritually.
21. What spiritual exercise do you want to improve on?
- You might want to learn to fast better, or pray longer, or read your bible for longer, reflect on that and write them out.
* Tips for Making Journaling a Habit Even for Women Who Are Easily Distracted *
One thing you should know about journaling is that authenticity is important. Don’t overthink it, be honest, keep it simple, and write whatever is in your heart.
Make sure you keep your journal in a visible area where you can easily access it, preferably your desk, Bible or nightstand.
Consider having a set time for journaling, if that’s your thing.
You can use your phone to set a reminder or prayer alarm. Take your time. Journaling is not about perfection. It’s about progress, so give yourself grace.
* Remember: Prayer Journaling Is About Connection & Progress *
How about you start your journaling journey today? Just like I mentioned earlier, it doesn’t have to be complicated, you can keep it simple by starting with just one sentence today.
Your sophisticatedly crafted grammar is not what God is after; He isn’t looking for perfection, he just wants to feel your open heart.
You can do well to share your favorite prompts with us in the comments. Your comment could inspire another reader to kick start their journaling journey, God bless you!
P.S. If you’re loving these journal prompts and you’re ready to go deeper in your walk with God, I’ve got something special for you! 💖
I designed a beautiful, printable Faith-Based Journal just for women like us—busy, faith-filled, easily distracted but craving more intentional time with the Lord. Inside, you’ll find:
✅ Guided sections for each prompt
✅ Encouraging Bible verses to meditate on
✅ Space for prayers, gratitude, and breakthroughs
✅ A simple, ADHD-friendly layout that helps you stay focused and relaxed
This journal was made to help you grow spiritually without the pressure of being “perfect.” Just show up as you are—God will meet you there.
🎁 Grab your copy today and start journaling your way to a deeper connection with God!
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