8. Today, I want to use the strengths you’ve given me to…
My heart wants to serve the Lord. But often my insecurities creep in and convince me to hide. Instead, I try to remind myself of the strengths God gives me. And I try to intentionally use them to live passionately and purposefully.
Not sure about your strengths? This is a helpful book for discovering God-given talents. It includes a test for discovering your unique strengths. Then chapters explain how you can best use those strengths for God’s glory.
I refer to my list of five strengths constantly. When I’m trying to figure out what volunteer responsibilities to accept and how to best serve people, those are very helpful. God isn’t asking you to be someone else. He’s asking you to be you, just as he created you to be!
9. Please help me grow in the area of…
This is one of my favorite daily journaling prompts for faith growth. Asking for God’s help reminds us of our dependence on him. Plus, it takes the burden off our shoulders.
God doesn’t expect perfection. He wants us to rely on him. So ask for God’s help! Talk to him about the desires of your heart and your passions. Then ask God to help you grow.
10. I need your help in forgiving…
Finally, this is always a tough topic. It’s not fun to remember the people and situations that have hurt us. This journaling prompt isn’t about dwelling on a problem or beating a dead horse. It’s about asking for God’s help in forgiving people, even when our wounds aren’t fully healed.
We can’t do that on our own. When left to our own devices, we’d most likely hold on to hurts and grudges indefinitely. But God is in you. God is with you. And he gives you freedom in forgiving.
This article about daily devotional prompts originally appeared here. You’ll also find sample entries based on these journaling and prayer prompts.
