Use these 31 Christian monthly journal prompts to guide you in your prayer journaling this January, reflecting on God’s faithfulness and walking into the New Year with your eyes on Christ.
The start of a new year is a beautiful opportunity to reflect, reset, and renew our hearts in God’s presence.
Prayer journaling is one of my favorite tools for slowing down to be still before Him and process my thoughts with Christ at the center, redirecting my gaze back to Him as they drift (as they all too often do in the distractions and busyness of everyday life).
When I think back on my 2024, I had a year full of sweet memories and blessings, but, boy, was it also a year full of challenges – entering my 5th year of insomnia and health battles, entering some ministry leadership roles (with some major spiritual attacks along with it), air conditioners going out (twice. 😳), and some major financial and business hits.
As I step into January 2025, I’m reminded of the fresh mercies and unending grace that the Lord offers us each day. And I’m soaking it up as I lean into Him harder than ever before.
No matter where last year led you or what challenges lie ahead, this is a moment to realign your focus on His goodness and invite Him into every corner of your life.
To help you deepen your connection with God this month, I’ve created a series of thoughtful, faith-filled journal prompts.
These prompts are designed to inspire reflection, encourage heartfelt prayers, and motivate you to walk in the truth of His compassion and love. Whether you’re journaling for the first time or just starting this new habit in the New Year, this is a great way to make space for connection with God.
My prayer this January is that these prompts to guide us closer to His heart, so we can embrace all He has in store for us in the days ahead.
Here are 31 Christian journal prompts, perfect for a month-long journey toward new beginnings, renewal, and motivation.
You can use them as daily prompts or just glance over the list and choose a few prompts that resonate with you.
Christian Monthly Journal Prompts For January
Printable Christian Monthly Journal Prompts For January
Jan 1 – Reflect on God’s faithfulness:
How has God been faithful to you over the past year? List some answered prayers and examples of His faithfulness. How does this encourage you to trust Him with new beginnings?
Jan 2 – New mercies:
Reflect on Lamentations 3:22-23. What “new mercies” has God shown you today?
Jan 3 – God’s guidance:
Write about a time when you felt God leading you in a new direction. How did it feel to trust Him?
Jan 4 – Releasing burdens:
What past mistakes or regrets are you holding onto? Ask God to help you let go and renew your heart.
Jan 5 – Setting spiritual goals:
What is one area in your spiritual life where you’d like to grow? How will you seek God’s help in this?
Jan 6 – Identity in Christ:
Reflect on 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does it mean to you to be a “new creation” in Christ?
Jan 7 – Surrendering fears:
Write about any fears you have regarding change or new beginnings. How can you give these to God?
Jan 8 – Embracing grace:
Reflect on the meaning of grace in your life. How can you extend this grace to yourself and others?
Jan 9 – Purpose and calling:
Spend time asking God to reveal or reaffirm your purpose. What has He placed on your heart?
Jan 10 – Hope for the future:
Reflect on Jeremiah 29:11. How does knowing God has a plan for you bring you hope?
Jan 11 – Stepping out in faith:
Write about something God may be calling you to do. How can you take a first step in faith?
Jan 12 – Forgiving yourself and others:
Who or what do you need to forgive? Write a prayer for the strength to forgive.
Jan 13 – Growing through challenges:
How have challenges helped you grow spiritually? Reflect on how God can use difficulties for good.
Jan 14 – The gift of each day:
Reflect on Psalm 118:24. How can you view each day as a fresh start?
Jan 15 – Reflecting on blessings:
List three blessings from today. How do these remind you of God’s care for you?
Jan 16 – Strengthening faith:
What practices (like prayer, Bible study, or fellowship) can strengthen your faith in this new season?
Jan 17 – Desires of your heart:
Write about the desires you have for this new season. Pray for God’s guidance in them.
Jan 18 – Trusting God’s timing:
Reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1. How can you trust God’s timing for what’s ahead?
Jan 19 – Letting go of control:
In what areas are you struggling to let go of control? How can you surrender these to God?
Jan 20 – Living with purpose:
Write about ways you can live purposefully today, even in small ways.
Jan 21 – Patience and perseverance:
Reflect on James 1:4. How can you allow patience to have its work in your life?
Jan 22 – Encouragement for today:
Find a verse that encourages you today. Write it down and reflect on how it speaks to you.
Jan 23 – What is God teaching you?:
Reflect on a lesson God is teaching you in this season of life.
Jan 24 – Stepping into new roles:
Are you taking on any new roles or responsibilities? Ask God for strength and wisdom.
Jan 25 – Cultivating joy:
Reflect on Nehemiah 8:10. What brings you joy, and how can you seek joy in the Lord?
Jan 26 – Expecting the best:
How can you look forward to the future with hopeful expectation rather than worry?
Jan 27 – Renewing your mind:
Write about one thought or habit you want to change. Ask God to help you renew your mind.
Jan 28 – Reflect on God’s promises:
Find a Bible promise that encourages you. How can you hold onto it during this time?
Jan 29 – Walking in the Spirit:
Reflect on what it means to live by the Spirit. How can you invite the Spirit to guide your steps?
Jan 30 – Thankfulness for growth:
Write about how you’ve grown recently. Thank God for this growth and ask for more wisdom.
Jan 31 – Prayer for the future:
Spend time praying over the month ahead, asking God for strength, wisdom, and open doors for new beginnings.