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Track prayer requests, write letters to God. If you're struggling to pray, a prayer journal can help put your thoughts and feelings together. A prayer journal has always helped me with my walk with God. A prayer journal is an intimate conversation with God recorded in written form. A prayer journal is meant to keep track of what God is teaching and revealing to you, and your growth.
No matter how we pray, prayer always draws us closer to God. The most important benefit of prayer no matter if it’s written or spoken, is that we grow and draw near to God.
Start out your prayer journal with these 4 inspirational ideas.
Pick a Bible Verse.
Follow a bible devotional book or a bible app. Choose a bible verse that speaks to you, pray and meditate on it. Write out a prayer, write like you’re writing a letter to God. There’s no right or wrong way, just write how you feel at that moment. Add what you’re thankful and grateful for.
Keep Track of Prayer Requests.
Whether you are praying for a friend, a family member, or a stranger. You can write down the prayer. Put their name down and the prayer request. Keep track of the prayer and continue to pray for them.
Doodle or Draw Your Prayers.
You don’t have to be an artist to draw or doodle, just be creative. Draw out a bible verse, a bible quote, God’s promises, or prayers. Draw around the words, use markers, highlighters, underline words, or draw borders. The goal is to focus on the person you are praying for or the situation you are praying about.
Use Prayer Journaling Prompts.
Here are a few prayer journal prompts to guide you:
Tell God the goals you have in life and ask for His guidance.
Tell God what you’re afraid of and pray for courage.
Pray for your enemies.
Write a scripture that brings you peace. What is God saying to you?
How can you serve God better?
Write out the lyrics of a Christian song or hymn that brings you joy.
Write a scripture that brings you joy. How can you apply it to your life?
Meditating on Scripture and the Benefits of Keeping a Prayer Journal
By Joanne Guillard
What is Meditation?
Meditation is focusing your thoughts, studying, and reflecting on God’s word and it’s meaning. Having a peaceful mind and being filled with God’s word. Being led by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will guide and enlighten the passage for you.
“Meditation is reflecting, considering, pondering and contemplating.”
“Meditation is learning to think of God in the busyness of real life.”
How to Meditate on Scripture?
Read the passage several times
Write the scripture down
Look up words you don’t understand
Read a different translation or version
Post verses around the house
Benefits of Keeping a Prayer Journal
Personal Accountability
A journal can help you keep track of your prayer requests. You will feel motivated to pray more often, if you haven't prayed for awhile.
Draws You Closer to God
No matter how you pray, prayer brings you closer to God. Whether you’re speaking or writing it down, it helps grow your relationship with God.
Your Testimony and Gratitude
You can look back and see how you’ve grown and be more thankful. It will allow you to reflect on what's good and more to look forward to.
A prayer journal is also a great way to pray for others. Writing down your prayers helps you remember what and who to pray for.
