Here are 8 mental illness joirnal prompts from a christian perspective. Pick the ones that most resonates to you.
Schizophrenia
1. Voices and Truth — John 10:27
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.”
When your mind feels crowded with many voices, write about one time you recognized the Shepherd’s voice among the noise. What helped you know it was Him?
2. Self Beyond Symptoms — Psalm 139:14
“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”
Describe yourself without mentioning your diagnosis. Who are you in Christ—your gifts, loves, and calling—that no illness can erase?
Psychosis
3. Mapping Reality — 2 Corinthians 10:5
“We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
Think about a time you struggled to tell what was real. What practical and spiritual “anchors” helped you take thoughts captive and hold on to truth?
4. Compassion for Confusion — Isaiah 41:10
“So do not fear, for I am with you… I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Write a note to yourself during an episode, as if God were speaking through you. What words of reassurance, love, and safety would He offer?
Depression
5. Tiny Sparks — Lamentations 3:22–23
“Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… His mercies are new every morning.”
List three small moments where God’s mercy peeked through your darkness. What made those moments possible, and how can you create space for more?
6. Letter to a Future You — Psalm 40:1–3
“He lifted me out of the slimy pit… He set my feet on a rock.”
Write a letter to the “rescued you” God is leading you toward. What do you want them to remember about His faithfulness in this valley?
Anxiety
7. Safe Spaces — Philippians 4:7
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Describe a place—real or imagined—where you feel God’s peace settle on you. What sights, sounds, and sensations remind you that you are safe in Him?
8. Unraveling the Knot — Matthew 6:34
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.”
Write down your current worries. Beside each one, note whether it’s something you can act on today or something you need to release to God’s hands.
