3 Things No One Tells You About Prayer Journaling
Want to know a secret most women never hear in church?
You don’t need more Bible reading plans or perfectly worded prayers to feel close to God—you just need a quiet space to be honest with Him.
Prayer journaling is one of the most overlooked tools for spiritual growth, yet it invites some of the most raw, healing, and powerful moments with the Lord. If you’ve ever felt distant, distracted, or spiritually dry, this simple practice might be the reset your soul has been craving.
✨ 1. Prayer Journaling Is More Powerful Than You Think
Most women think of journaling as just writing out thoughts or emotions, but when paired with prayer, it becomes a sacred space to pour out your heart and listen for God’s.
Unlike rigid routines or pressure-filled devotionals, prayer journaling creates room for stillness, reflection, and honesty. When your pen meets the page, something shifts. You slow down. You hear your own soul. And in that quiet moment, God meets you.
✨ 2. You Don’t Need to Be a “Journaler” to Start
I started prayer journaling during a season when time was short and my heart felt far from God. Traditional Bible study like read a passage, answer preset questions had started to feel like just another item on my to-do list. I wasn’t looking for more information. I was craving connection.
Prayer journaling gave me permission to be real. To be quiet. To let God meet me right where I was.
You don’t need fancy notebooks, perfect prayers, or a theology degree. You just need a willing heart and a few quiet minutes. Start by writing a simple prayer. Copy a verse that speaks to you. Jot down how you're feeling.
The goal isn’t to impress—it’s to invite. God isn’t grading your grammar. He’s meeting you in grace.
✨ 3. Prayer Journaling Unlocks Bible Study Breakthroughs
The more you journal, the more you’ll notice how Scripture starts to speak directly into your life.
You’ll begin to see patterns, themes, and truths unfold in your quiet time. Insights will rise. Questions will stir. And before long, you'll find yourself studying the Bible not out of obligation but because it’s speaking to your heart.
Prayer journaling becomes a bridge; from quiet reflection to deeper Bible study. It turns your time with God from a routine into a real relationship.
Ready to Begin?
If you’ve been feeling distant from God, unsure where to start, or overwhelmed by “doing it right,” let me reassure you: there is a simple, grace-filled way forward.
Prayer journaling creates space to slow down, hear God's voice, and connect with Scripture in a personal, peaceful rhythm.
With just a few minutes, a Bible verse, and an open heart, you can begin to experience peace, clarity, and real connection with the Lord.
You’ve seen how this practice invites honesty, deepens Bible study, and builds a spiritual habit that brings lasting hope.
You don’t need to overthink it. You just need to start.
🌿 Want Help Getting Started?
That’s why I created the Prayer Journaling Course—to guide you step by step into a Bible study life that feels calm, clear, and connected.
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