Prayer journaling vs journaling

 think of it this way, journaling puts thoughts onto paper into action. 

prayer journaling is putting thoughts to prayers to paper to watching for GOD's action. 

so without further ado here are some PRAYER journal prompts ready for you guys: 

🙏 Prayer Starters

• “Lord, today I need Your help with…”

• “Father, I surrender ______ to You because I cannot carry it alone.”

• “Jesus, teach me to trust You more in this area of my life: ______.”

• “Holy Spirit, guide me when I feel uncertain about ______.”

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✨ Answered Prayers

• Write down a prayer God answered recently (big or small).

• How has God’s timing been different from your own, and what did you learn from it?

• Record an answered prayer you almost overlooked—something you realize now was God’s hand at work.

• Reflect on how you can share your testimony of God’s faithfulness.

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🙌 Praise

• “Lord, I praise You because You are ______.” (list God’s attributes)

• What characteristic of God (love, mercy, faithfulness, holiness, etc.) are you most in awe of today?

• Write a prayer of praise for who God is, not just what He’s done.

• Think of a time God protected or guided you. Write a prayer of thanksgiving for His presence.

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🎶 Worship

• Write out a verse of Scripture that feels like worship to you (e.g., Psalms) and turn it into a personal prayer.

• Imagine yourself before God’s throne—what words of worship would you offer?

• “Lord, even if I had nothing else, You would still be enough because…”

• What song of worship has been speaking to you lately? Rewrite the main theme as a personal prayer.

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💛 Gratitude

• List three blessings from today, no matter how small.

• Thank God for one person in your life and pray specifically for them.

• “God, I am grateful for how You are teaching me through ______.”

• Recall a difficult time and write a prayer of gratitude for how God used it for good.

bible teachers and resources

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I do not affirm every single teaching but they are good for beginners to learn more. Use at your own discretion 

• –https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/ 

• https://www.desiringgod.org/

• https://www.gotquestions.org/

• https://bottradionetwork.com/

• https://www.christianradio.com/

• https://www.klove.com/

• https://thewordfm.com/

• https://www.voddiebaucham.org/about/

• https://onepassion.org/dr-steven-lawson-sermons/

• https://heartcrymissionary.com/about/who-we-are/staff/paul-washers-bio/

• https://www.ligonier.org/learn/teachers/rc-sproul

• https://proverbs910ministries.com/

• https://aworthywalk.com/welcome/

• https://www.instagram.com/thereaganscott/

• https://banneroftruth.org/us/about/banner-authors/j-c-ryle/

• https://awpink.org/

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/jerry-bridges-1929-2016/

• https://www.4truthministry.org/

• https://www.ccel.org/ccel/whitefield

• http://www.romans45.org/mainpage.htm

• https://wretched.org/meet-the-team/

• https://realbiblebelievers.com/ 

• https://www.ligonier.org/learn/teachers/steven-lawson 

• https://www.biography.com/religious-figures/john-calvin  

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_theologians

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:American_Calvinist_and_Reformed_theologians

• https://johnstott.org/

• https://www.truthforlife.org/ 

• https://www.ligonier.org/learn/teachers/sinclair-ferguson 

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/t-j-tims/

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/about/council/ 

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/tgc23/speakers/ 

• https://tonyevans.org/ 

• https://www.intouch.org/ 

• https://radical.net/ 

• https://www.ltw.org/ 

• https://www.voddiebaucham.org/ 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christian_preachers 

• https://www.preaching.com/articles/the-25-most-influential-pastors-of-the-past-25-years/ 

• https://www.equip.org/ 

• https://library.moody.edu/archives/biographies/reuben-archer-torrey/ 

• https://ccel.org/ 

• https://www.facebook.com/777Jerusalem 

• https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/BTP/Dr_MR_DeHaan/Chemistry/toc.htm?fbclid=IwAR2Wnv-AVTfUbpYypDmbMKZsrC3yehnPCdXZ6iTNd3dFs_G7yPi6BmTRbTo 

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eternal_security 

• https://eternalsecurity.info/statement-of-faith/ 

• https://eternalsecurity.info/free-grace-youtube-channels/ 

• https://bibletruthpublishers.com/bible-truth-library/lh 

• https://deeptruths.com/ 

• https://realbiblebelievers.com/ 

• https://www.jesus-is-savior.com/ 

• https://courses.dts.edu/ online seminary style teaching, FREE 

• https://overviewbible.com/books-of-the-bible/ 

• https://www.sebts.edu/academics/ways-to-study/distance-learning/free-online-courses/ 

• https://www.biblicaltraining.org/ 

• ReasonableTheology.org | Sound Doctrine, Plain Language 

• Free online seminary courses from Covenant Seminary | Covenant Seminary Resources 

• Bible.org | Where the World Comes to Study the Bible

• Matthew 1 | Lumina (netbible.org) 

• https://www.fathersloveletter.com/ 

• https://www.spiritandtruth.org/teaching/ 

• https://omegabaptist.wordpress.com/ 

• https://soundcloud.com/citylifechurchwichita 

• https://www.rivercc.org/sermons/ 

• https://westridgecc.org/on-demand?sapurl=Lys3a2RzL3RhZy90b3BpYz9icmFuZGluZz10cnVlJmVtYmVkPXRydWUmcmVjZW50Um91dGU9YXBwLndlYi1hcHAubGlicmFyeS5saXN0JnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkI1N2gzY3Qz 

• https://www.youtube.com/@VimaChurch/videos 

• https://www.davidjeremiah.org/ 

• https://www.intouch.org/ 

• https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/ 

• https://answersingenesis.org/ 

• https://ptstulsa.edu/ 

• https://cccb.edu/academics/online-education 

• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/courses/ 

• https://www.moody.edu/ 

• https://livingwaters.com/ 

• Bible Outlines and Resources for Teaching - Bible Charts 

• https://www.christcenteredmentalhealth.net/ 

• List of Christian denominations - Wikipedia 

• The SLJ Institute 

• ABOUT | Think Pink Conference 

• http://www.letusreason.org/Biblexp304.htm 

• https://strivingfortruth.com/ 

• https://www.pammorrisonministries.com/ 

• https://www.christianity.com/ 

• https://www.compellingtruth.org/ 

• https://www.christianleadersinstitute.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHabM9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeqnTCa09K-LZ9paFNOyQhSPD0X3kjYiQyodLllvqnqGI6_O9DEkacAkYQ_aem_vSh5etZna0xgfhD0IypOgw 

• https://www.christianquotes.info/ 

• https://www.sunset.bible/external-studies 

• https://www.preceptaustin.org/bybook/44 (resources/notes/summaries free)

• https://shop.precept.org/ 

• https://lightuniversity.com/professional-christian-life-coaching/ 

• https://ibccglobal.com/bclc/requirements/ 

• https://ftcinstitute.com/library/fundamentals-of-biblical-counseling-200164/508574/about/ 

• https://spurgeoncollege.com/academics/biblical-counseling/ 

• https://bibleproject.com/ 

• https://www.thebiblerecap.com/ 

• https://www.gotquestions.org/ 

• Bible Study Basics Archives ~ The Bible Study Site 

• The Bible - Search & Read the Bible Online with Study Tools 

• Christian Forums 

• https://biblicalelearning.org/ 

• https://trinityrbc.org/

• https://emmausrbc.org/category/study-guides/ 

• https://thecslewis-studygroup.org/  

• http://www.graspinggod.com/free-printable-bible-study-lessons.html 

• https://www.thebibleunpacked.net/ 

• https://www.johnmallison.com/mentoring-resources/ 

• https://newcitycatechism.com/ 

• https://www.biblecharts.org/ 

• https://doreenvirtue.com/ 

• https://topicalbiblestudies.com/ 

• https://www.blueletterbible.org/ 

• https://www.thebible.net/read/-chron/chronhowto.html 

• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpkcjR7As2fM5GNgvR2ngZKvcZTTDN1A/view?usp=sharing 

• https://arabahjoy.com/bible-reading-plan/ 

• https://crossexamined.org/ 

• https://carm.org/ 

• https://youtube.com/@harvestbaptistal?feature=shared 

• The Gospel Coalition (TGC)

• New City Catechism – The Gospel Coalition

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mental health and Christianity journal prompts pt1

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.

tea time getting started journal pack

☕️ Tea Time with Yahweh

🗓 7-Day Journal Experience

Time: 5–15 minutes/day

Tools: Your journal, your favorite tea, an open heart.

Optional Extras: Candles, cozy blankets, soft worship, zero shame.

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🌤 Day 1: The God Who Sees Me

Scripture: Genesis 16:13 – “You are the God who sees me.”

Prompt:

Write a letter to God as if you were Hagar — lost, rejected, misunderstood.

Then write what you think He would say back to you.

Prayer:

God who sees, help me notice the moments You draw near when I feel most alone.

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🌪 Day 2: When the Lies Get Loud

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1 – “I have called you by name; you are mine.”

Prompt:

List 3 lies you’ve believed about yourself.

Then write God's truth in response to each one — like He’s rewriting them over your heart.

Prayer:

Whisper truth louder than my fear today, Lord.

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🌱 Day 3: Holy Rebellion

Scripture: Matthew 11:28–30 – “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Prompt:

What expectations are you carrying that God never asked you to?

Where do you need permission to breathe again?

Prayer:

Yahweh, unburden me from rules You didn’t write.

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💌 Day 4: Tea with the King

Scripture: Luke 10:39 – “Mary… sat at the Lord’s feet, listening.”

Prompt:

If you had one uninterrupted hour with Jesus in person, what would you ask Him?

Now imagine Him looking at you. What’s His expression? His posture? His silence?

Prayer:

Jesus, help me make space to sit with You — even if I say nothing at all.

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🩹 Day 5: God of the Scarred

Scripture: John 20:27 – “Put your finger here… Touch my wounds.”

Prompt:

Describe one scar — emotional, spiritual, physical.

What might God be redeeming through it? Can you ask Him directly and listen?

Prayer:

You’re not ashamed of my wounds, Lord. Heal me from the inside out.

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🌕 Day 6: Light in the Hide and Seek

Scripture: Psalm 139:7–12 – “Even the darkness will not be dark to you…”

Prompt:

Where do you feel like you’re hiding from God — or yourself?

Write about what it would look like to let His light in, just a little.

Prayer:

I’m not too hidden, too late, or too far for You. Shine anyway.

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🔥 Day 7: Just the Start

Scripture: Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you…”

Prompt:

Look back over the week. What surprised you?

What’s one thing God stirred in your spirit?

What would it mean to keep going from here?

Prayer:

Keep writing Your story in me, Yahweh. I’m still listening.

Im not ashamed of the garden poem from the husband files

 

I am not ashamed of the Garden

Theme song:   

I am not ashamed

of the garden God planted across her body, 

From her scars, the the darkness of her skin. 

I’m just grateful,

to be allowed beside her

Near her valley lows and mountain highs. 

I am there to catch her and hold her through it all. 

My hands handle with care, 

No caution but praise, 

She is the wife of my soul,

my body,

my spirit.

I cry, not for sorrow but for joy.

There’s a prayer on my lips

poured out loud,

always near to her heart.

Her body tells a story of a once hurt woman now healed and redeemed. 

She falls down to her knees and praises God.

Then rises up with me, hands clasped.

A queen in her own right, one i am honored to stand beside.

And I have never wanted anything

more than I want

her.

Here.

Now.

Her scars never bothered me

it summoned me. Humbled me.called me forth. 

I want her beauty,

her ugly,

her fire and her ash.

I want the holy hush

after her praise.

And I want to wake up

to the woman she is

long after the midnight hour

has passed.

Inhale.

A Selah.

Exhale.

Amen.

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demon in me poem

Demon in me by telle wild rose from "I wrote the wound, it was the balm" 

Don't worry about the darkness you see,

 That's just the demon in me

 Overtaking, consuming

 Leaves me running

 Running into the midst of nowhere

 A shadow, I give a second look, no one there

 Tricks of the mind

 And I fear I'm running out of time

 Why can't I win?

 I don't know where evil begins and I end

 Monsters chasing me

 Memories won't let me be

 Broken brain

 To lose is gain

 Found just to be lost

 She should have counted the cost.

 Deception

 The moment of her conception

 Repurpose the dying dream

 Fear always, for Nothing is as it seems.

 Don't worry about the darkness you see,

 That's just the demon in me...

📖 Scripture Reflections:

Psalm 139:11–12 (NIV)

 “If I say, ‘Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,’ even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.”

Isaiah 43:1 (ESV)

 “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.”

Romans 8:38–39 (NLT)

 “Nothing can ever separate us from God’s love… not even the powers of hell.”

Encouragement: no voice is louder than God's. Jesus steps into the shadows of you and shines his healing light. Step forth. 

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a long, dark Haiku and Jesus who met me there

Theme song: Falling inside the black by skillet 

A Really Rather Long Dark Haiku by telle wild rose from "i wrote the wound, it was the balm" 

Don't say you love me

 If you're here to appeal your case

 Do not, I've been gone

Death, dark and devils

 Same demons newer levels

 Despair consumes me

A blade, a cut, red

 Spread too thin deep down within

 Scared of my shadow

Lies from loving lips

 Knife in back from my own friend

 A sister falls down

In the valley

 That's where you'll find me hiding

 Waiting for daylight

Sun shines yet I hide

 My shame consumes me always

 The lonely is known

Familiar spirits

 Whispers in the ear, danger

 Scream to shout to tears

Sin is a monster

 Beast underneath the bedding

 Making play of life

Child naivety

 Symbols, and riddles spoken

 Never perceive it

Confusion surrounds

 Yet Everything is nothing

 Here's a song for you

We've reached an end now

 Draw your weapon enemy

 Look in the mirror

📖 Scripture Reflections:

Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

John 11:43–44 (NIV)

 “Jesus called in a loud voice, ‘Lazarus, come out!’ … ‘Take off the grave clothes and let him go.’”

2 Corinthians 4:6 (ESV)

 “For God… has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”

Encouragement: if you feel your toonfar gone, too crazy, too dark. Stop. God isnt afraid of your darkness. He can and will reach into the depths of you and pull you out. Trust in Him.