Heart to Heart With God

20 Christian journal prompts for slowing down, remembering God's Word and speaking honestly with Him.

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Prompts About Who God Is

1. Who have you seen the Lord be in your life: Savior, Healer, Friend or something else?

2. What has the Lord spoken to you personally in the past?

3. Which promises God has made in His Word are especially meaningful to you?

4. What phrases did Jesus repeat in the Gospels and Revelation? What do they teach you about Him?

5. What actions did Jesus repeat in the Gospels, such as eating with people, healing or praying?

6. What did Jesus say about God the Father in the Gospels?

7. What did Jesus say about the Holy Spirit in the Gospels?

8. What phrases did the Father repeat in the Old Testament, such as “all your heart” or “seek Me”?

9. What does Scripture say pleases the Father? Begin with Hebrews 11:6, 1 Samuel 15:22 and Psalm 147:11.

10. Who is God seeking and looking for? Begin with John 4:23-24, Isaiah 64:2 and Isaiah 57:15.

Prompts From Scripture Study

11. What heartfelt prayer do you want to bring to the Lord today?

12. What does the Song of Solomon teach you about Jesus our Bridegroom?

13. Choose a symbol from Jesus' teachings or parables, such as sheep, fruit or lilies. What does it reveal?

14. Where does God refer to gardens or plants in Scripture? What do those passages teach you?

15. What do Jesus' words to Martha and Mary in Luke 10:38-42 speak to your current season?

Creative Prompts

16. Write an original poem, prayer or song lyric about Jesus.

17. Make a list of words you like. How could they become part of a prayer or reflection?

18. Which activities or hobbies bring you joy? Thank God for the ways you meet Him there.

19. Find verses that include colors, numbers or animals you like. What catches your attention?

20. Choose a favorite Bible verse. Write it in print or Braille, type it, record it aloud or arrange it in another creative format.

A Closing Prayer

Lord, help me know You as a Person and not only seek what You can do for me. Bring Your Word to my remembrance, teach me Your ways and make this time honest and unhurried. Amen.