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15 Prayer Journaling Prompts for Days When You Don't Know What to Write

In this guide: Use 15 Christian prayer journal prompts for gratitude, guidance, family, forgiveness, strength, and reflecting on answered prayers.

Gratitude prompts

1. What is one small thing I am thankful for today? 2. Who encouraged me recently? 3. What kindness do I want to remember?

Guidance and growth prompts

4. Where do I need wisdom today? 5. What decision feels difficult? 6. What habit would I like to grow in? 7. What Scripture do I want to reflect on this week?

Family and relationship prompts

8. Who in my family needs encouragement? 9. Is there a relationship where I need patience or forgiveness? 10. How can I serve someone in a practical way?

Strength and comfort prompts

11. What worry do I need to bring honestly into prayer? 12. Where do I need strength for the next step? 13. What truth helps me remember I am not alone?

Answered prayer prompts

14. What change or encouragement do I want to record? 15. Looking back, what older request deserves an update?

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