Christian Monthly Journal Prompts – May 2025
Emotions can get a bad rap—whether it’s anxiety, sadness, frustration, or even joy. It’s easy to either push them down or let them take over, but God invites us to bring every emotion to Him. Instead of fearing or ignoring our feelings, we can use them as a way to draw closer to Christ.
That’s why I created this month’s journal prompts—to help you process your emotions with God, rather than trying to manage them on your own.
These prompts are inspired by the steps I shared in How to Process Your Emotions with God, guiding you to acknowledge your emotions, invite God into them, and let His truth shape your response.
Each day, you’ll reflect on a different emotion, bringing it before the Lord with honesty and trust. My prayer is that through this journaling journey, you’ll find greater peace, deeper faith, and a renewed awareness of God’s love and compassion for you.
Grab your journal, take a deep breath, and let’s step into this month with grace and truth—one emotion at a time. 💛
Christian Monthly Journal Prompts For May
May 1 – Acknowledging Your Emotions
Bible Verse: “Pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.” – Psalm 62:8
Prompt: Stop, recognize, and write down the emotions you’re experiencing today (allowing even the difficult ones, as well). Ask God to be your refuge in each emotion.
May 2 – Understanding Anger
Bible Verse: “In your anger do not sin.” – Ephesians 4:26
Prompt: Reflect on the last time you felt angry. What triggered it? How did you respond? How did you want to respond? Ask God to help you understand the sources of your anger and show you a healthy and honoring response.
May 3 – Embracing Joy
Bible Verse: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10
Prompt: Recall a time when you felt deep joy. What circumstances led to that feeling? How do you think “joy of the Lord” could be your strength?
May 4 – Dealing with Sadness
Bible Verse: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” – Psalm 34:18
Prompt: Write about a situation that breaks your heart. How can you experience God’s closeness and comfort in this time? How can you share that comfort with others in your life who need it?
May 5 – Facing Fear
Bible Verse: “Do not fear, for I am with you.” – Isaiah 41:10
Prompt: Identify a fear that has been on your heart. How does knowing God is with you change your perspective on this fear?
May 6 – Navigating Anxiety
Bible Verse: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” – 1 Peter 5:7
Prompt: Write down any anxieties you are feeling today. What is one way you could “cast all your anxiety on him” today? Pray that you will experience His care for you in those specific areas.
May 7 – Cultivating Gratitude
Bible Verse: “Give thanks in all circumstances.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Prompt: List three things you’re grateful for today, then take a minute to add any recently answered prayers to your list.
May 8 – Processing Guilt
Bible Verse: “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us.” – 1 John 1:9
Prompt: Reflect on any feelings of guilt you’re experiencing (note that guilt is just the feeling of knowing you did something wrong, not shame, which attacks your identity and worth). Are there any areas where guilt is guiding you to own an action, repair a relationship, or confess and ask for God’s forgiveness?
May 9 – Understanding Shame
Bible Verse: “Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.” – Psalm 34:5
Prompt: Write about the last time you’ve felt shame or ashamed of yourself. How has the feeling impacted you? How have you responded to it? How do you think God sees you in this situation?
May 10 – Embracing Love
Bible Verse: “We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Prompt: How have you experienced God’s love recently? How can you extend that love to yourself and others?
May 11 – Managing Disappointment
Bible Verse: “Hope does not put us to shame.” – Romans 5:5
Prompt: Write about a recent disappointment. How can you choose to hope and trust in God in this situation?
May 12 – Exploring Loneliness
Bible Verse: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
Prompt: When was the last time you felt lonely? Describe that feeling. What were you wishing you could experience instead? Is there a way you can offer that connection, presence, or support to someone else in your life today?
May 13 – Confronting Envy
Bible Verse: “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30
Prompt: Reflect on any feelings of envy or jealousy you’ve experienced recently. How can you take a step towards contentment and gratitude in this area?
May 14 – Recognizing Contentment
Bible Verse: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” – Philippians 4:12
Prompt: What does contentment look like in your current season of life? What would it look like for you to cultivate a heart of contentment through Christ, trusting in His provision?
May 15 – Dealing with Grief
Bible Verse: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4
Prompt: Write about a loss you’re grieving. How can you invite God’s comfort into your mourning process?
May 16 – Understanding Frustration
Bible Verse: “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.” – Psalm 37:7
Prompt: Describe a situation where you are feeling impatient. Set a timer for 5 minutes to be still before the Lord, as your thoughts wander, gently guiding them back with the words, “I will wait for you, God.”
May 17 – Embracing Peace
Bible Verse: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” – John 14:27
Prompt: When have you experienced God’s peace in a time that didn’t make sense?
May 18 – Facing Doubt
Bible Verse: “Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, ‘I believe; help my unbelief!'” – Mark 9:24
Prompt: What doubts are you wrestling with right now? Write them down, followed by the prayer, “Lord, help my unbelief.”
May 19 – Releasing Control
Bible Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” – Proverbs 3:5
Prompt: What is something that feels out of your control in your life in your life right now? How can you surrender that thing to God, trusting Him with and in this?
May 20 – Finding Strength in Weakness
Bible Verse: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Prompt: In what areas of your life do you feel weak or prone to making a lot of mistakes? How do you think God’s power could be “made perfect in weakness” in that area?
May 21 – Overcoming Rejection
Bible Verse: “See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” – Isaiah 49:16
Prompt: Have you ever felt rejected by someone else? How did that feel? Reflect on the verse above, thinking of how God thinks of you – His unwavering care, never forgetting you.
May 22 – Battling Comparison
Bible Verse: “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.” – Ephesians 2:10
Prompt: When have you struggled with comparison or not feeling good enough recently? What are your strengths that reflect God’s handiwork? How have those strengths prepared you to do good works in your specific life?
May 23 – Processing Regret
Bible Verse: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” – Isaiah 43:18-19
Prompt: What past mistake or regret do you struggle to let go of? How can you shift your eyes from the situation to God to help you process and move forward in His grace?
May 24 – Dealing with Weariness
Bible Verse: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28
Prompt: What areas of your life feel exhausting or heavy right now? How might Jesus be offering you rest in these places?
May 25 – Learning Patience
Bible Verse: “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” – Romans 8:25
Prompt: What is something you are waiting for? What does it feel like to trust God’s timing rather than your own here?
May 26 – Holding onto Hope
Bible Verse: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.” – Hebrews 6:19
Prompt: What situations in your life feel uncertain? How can you anchor your hope in Christ?
May 27 – Facing Uncertainty
Bible Verse: “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:8
Prompt: How do you typically respond to uncertainty? How can you remind yourself of God’s presence when you feel unsure?
May 28 – Practicing Self-Compassion
Bible Verse: “As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.” – Psalm 103:13
Prompt: What does your inner voice sound like when you struggle or fail? How can you extend to yourself the same compassion that God gives you?
May 29 – Overcoming Perfectionism
Bible Verse: “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
Prompt: What would you say is an area of weakness for you? Describe the last time you felt that weakness surface in a situation. In contrast, what would it feel like to lean into God’s grace and strength, not depending on fixing yourself in that area?
May 30 – Letting Go of Bitterness
Bible Verse: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:31-32
Prompt: Is there bitterness or unforgiveness in your heart toward anyone right now? How can you invite God into the process of healing and letting go?
May 31 – Rejoicing in God’s Faithfulness
Bible Verse: “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Prompt: Looking back over this past month, where have you seen God’s faithfulness in your emotions and experiences? How can you respond to your emotions through the lens of the Lord’s love and compassion more often as you go forward?
