90 Bible Journal Prompts for Your Spiritual Growth

​I think we can probably all agree on the importance of renewing your mind with the Word of God. However, when my Bible study is on break for the summer, I tend to lose focus and accountability. I sit down with God and His Word and drift through a bit more aimlessly. Don’t get me wrong, I love having the freedom to seek topics in the Bible that God puts on my heart, but I can sometimes lack focus. In this article, I am outlining Bible journal prompts to add some structure to your time with God. These Christian journal prompts are a great way to be intention in your quiet time. Some of the writing prompts are geared toward a particular Bible passage and other prompts will prompt reflection in your spiritual life.

Benefits of Bible Journal Prompts

There are so many benefits to Bible journal prompts. It’s one of my favorite ways to quiet the noise of the world and chase after a deeper relationship with the Most High God! First, reflecting or meditating on God and His Word is a great way to draw personal and new insights. Doing so can lend to spiritual growth as you prayerfully ask God to show you what He wants you to know. This also is a great way to grow your ability to have spiritual conversations with other believers. Meditating and reflecting on God’s Word, His character and His promises is easily weaved into daily life.

You can choose from the list of Christian journaling prompts and turn the prompt over in your mind while you drive to work, wash dishes or simply be still. There are also healing components to processing Scripture or the Bible journal prompts. Scripture is powerful and transformative. Sometimes my focus is on learning about the text and the times, however that is just building knowledge. It is vital to take that knowledge to a deeper level through dependence on God to illuminate the wisdom in His Word.

Bible journal prompts and study of God also enhances clarity in our thinking, aligning my thoughts to God’s thoughts. Additionally, regularly engaging with God’s Word establishes some accountability for living within the will of God. A journaling session is a great way to deepen your prayer life. It also reduces my stress as it shifts from the hard times or things in my life and  moves my eyes toward Hope found in Scripture. Check out the Bible journal prompts as a starting point for your time with God. These prompts will help you retrain your own thoughts to align with Scripture.

How to Use Spiritual Journal Prompts

Before I share some helpful tips for your journaling session, keep in mind that there are so many different ways to journal. There is no right or wrong way to engae with the Word of God. His Holy Spirit with help you as you navigate the Scriptures and apply their Truths to your life. I tend to journal for seasons and then take breaks- that’s okay! I find it helpful to carve out journaling time when I do my Bible study. It helps me reflect on Bible passages that I am studying.

Reflect on what the Scripture says, what you are learning and how it applies to your life. Whether you do a bullet journal, prayer journal or try Bible art journaling- it will help you in your spiritual journey. Finally, I like to add in other elements to my journaling time making it special and set apart. I have my favorite coffee and find a quiet, comfortable space to spend time with God. Open this time up with prayer as well! God delights to spend time with you. 

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90 Best Bible Journal Prompts for Spiritual Growth

Whether you are a new Christian or seasoned in your faith, spiritual journaling prompts is a powerful tool to broaden your concept of God- His character, His promises and His best for His children. Bible journaling is a wonderful way to draw closer to God.

1. What is your favorite Bible verse, and why?
2. Write a letter to God expressing your gratitude for His blessings.
3. Reflect on a challenging time in your life and find a Bible verse that offers comfort.
4. Explore the story of a biblical character who faced adversity and write about how their experience relates to yours.
5. Meditate on a Psalm that speaks to your current emotions.
6. Choose a parable told by Jesus and journal about how it applies to your life.
7. Journal about a time when you felt God’s presence in your life.
8. Write a prayer based on a verse from the Book of Psalms.
9. Explore the concept of forgiveness and how it’s demonstrated in the Bible.
10. Reflect on the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) and how you have seen God cultivate that fruit in your life.
11. Write about a moment when you felt a strong connection to another believer.
12. Explore the concept of grace and how you have seen God’s grace in your life.
13. Create a list of Bible verses that inspire hope during a difficult time in your life.
14. Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s guidance in making a decision.
15. Journal about the importance of prayer in your life and how you can deepen your prayer life.
16. Write a letter to Jesus, sharing your thoughts and feelings.
17. Explore a passage from the New Testament that discusses Jesus’ teachings on love.
18. Reflect on a Bible verse that speaks to your identity as a child of God.
19. Journal about a time when you witnessed or experienced a miracle.
20. Write about how you have seen God’s faithfulness to spiritually grow you.
21. Explore a passage from Proverbs that offers wisdom for daily living.
22. Reflect on a Bible verse that encourages you to trust God’s plan for your life.
23. Write about a time when you overcame a personal challenge with God’s help.
24. Explore a verse from the Book of Isaiah that speaks of God’s comfort and peace.
25. Journal about the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
26. Write a prayer of confession and seek God’s forgiveness for any area of your life that needs to be released.
27. Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s healing, either physically or emotionally.
28. Explore a passage from the Book of Romans that emphasizes salvation through faith (Romans 4, 10).
29. Write about a person from the Bible whose life inspires you.
30. Journal about a time when you struggled with doubt and how you found reassurance in Scripture.
31. Reflect on a Bible verse that speaks to the importance of gratitude.
32. Write a letter to a loved one, sharing a Bible verse that offers comfort and encouragement.
33. Explore a passage from the Book of Job that addresses the question of suffering.
34. Journal about a time when you witnessed God’s soveriegnty in your life.
35. Write about a biblical story that illustrates the power of forgiveness.
36. Reflect on a verse from the Book of Matthew that encourages generosity and kindness.
37. Write a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ.
38. Explore a passage from the Book of Revelation that offers hope for the future.
39. Journal about the role of the Holy Spirit as your Helper or Guide.
40. Write about a Bible verse that encourages you to serve others.
41. Reflect on a time when you experienced a deep sense of the peace of God.
42. Write a letter to someone who has influenced your faith journey.
43. Journal about a verse from the Book of Ephesians that speaks to the concept of unity in Christ.
44. Reflect on a time when you felt God’s love in a profound way.
45. Write about a biblical event that demonstrates God’s faithfulness.
46. Explore a passage from the Book of James that encourages perseverance in trials.
47. Explore a verse from the Book of Genesis that speaks of God as Creator.
48. Write about a time when you felt God’s guidance through a specific Bible verse.
49. Reflect on a verse from the Book of Exodus that highlights God’s deliverance and freedom.
50. Journal about the role of humility in your relationship with God.
51. Write down Scriptures that highlight God’s goodness.
52. Journal about the power of Christ in your life.
53. Write a prayer of surrender, giving God control of your life.
54. Explore a passage from the Book of Joshua that emphasizes courage and faith.
55. Reflect on a time when you experienced God’s provision in a time of need.
56. Journal about the blessings of Sabbath rest in your busy life.
57. Explore a passage from the Book of Samuel that discusses God’s choice of David as king.
58. Write about a biblical character’s journey of repentance and transformation.
59. Identify some of your God-given strengths and praise God.
60. Explore a verse from the Book of Psalms that expresses praise and worship.
61. Reflect on a time when you experienced a profound sense of God’s peace in a storm of life.
62. Reflect on a time when you forgave someone who hurt you deeply.
63. Write a prayer of intercession for a specific person or situation.
64. Journal about a verse from the Song of Solomon that speaks to God’s love for His people.
65. Reflect on a time when you witnessed God’s justice in action.
66. Write about a biblical story that illustrates the importance of faith in adversity.
67. Journal about the significance of the Sermon on the Mount in your life.
68. Write about a promise of God in your own life.
69. Explore a verse that discusses God’s plans for His people.
70. Reflect on a time when you experienced a spiritual breakthrough.
71. Write a letter to a non-believer, sharing your faith journey and the impact of Scripture in your life.
72. Journal about a verse that offers hope in times of mourning.
73. Reflect on a time when you encountered a stranger who changed your perspective on faith.
74. Write about a biblical event that demonstrated God’s incredible power.
75. Journal about things you are grateful for in your life.
76. Write a prayer of confession and seek God’s cleansing and renewal.
77. Journal about a verse from the Book of Hosea that portrays God’s steadfast love.
78. Reflect on a time when you overcame a personal challenge through faith.
79. Write about a biblical character who demonstrated exceptional patience.
80. Journal about how you have experienced the power of prayer.
81. Write down a summary of your favorite story of Jesus from the gospels and what you learn.
82. Journal about how you have seen God’s blessing in your life.
83. Describe a specific situation that you saw God’s glory.
84. Choose a Biblical Truth from Christian songs.
85. Reflect on a Biblical word and how it resonates with you.
86. Write down recent spiritual insights God has recently given you.
87. Write about the last time you depended on God and saw His faithfulness.
88. Find a promise from the Bible that speaks to difficult situations you are facing.
89. Find a Scripture passage that gives you hope.
90. Write about what you look forward to in eternity with Scripture.

Wrapping Up Christian Journal Prompts

Bible journaling is one of my favorite ways to connect life experiences with Truth. It’s inexpensive to engage in journaling- you only need a pen and paper. There is no specific way to engage in Bible journaling- just start. Add some helpful Bible journal prompts in the comments!