God's Word is Powerful...
This year's Bible reading plans are based on my word of the Year, INTENTIONAL.
To be intentional, you need GOD's WORD, which is powerful.
Here is the plan for October. (Link goes to a PDF.)
Here is the S.O.A.P. Bible Verse Writing Sheet for 2021.
Here is a W.O.R.D. Bible Verse Writing Sheet.
You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.
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The Psalms are a sacred invitation to bring every part of our hearts to
God—joy, sorrow, fear, praise, confusion, and hope. They show us that prayer is
not reserved for the polished or the perfect, but for the honest and the
hurting, the joyful and the grateful. As you journey through this Through
the Psalms Reading Plan, you are invited not just to read but to
pray—deeply, daily, and with intention.
These prayer journaling prompts will guide you in turning each verse into
a conversation with God. Whether you are asking, thanking, crying out, or
listening, use this time to let God meet you where you are. The prompts are
simple but spirit-led—designed to help you write out your prayers, reflect on
His presence, and discover His voice in every Psalm.
How to Use These Prayer Journaling
Prompts
These prompts are designed to guide you in praying through the Psalms,
one verse and one prayer at a time. Whether you are new to prayer journaling or
looking to deepen your rhythm with God, follow these steps to help you get the
most out of your journey:
1. Read the Daily Psalm Verse Slowly
Begin by reading the verse listed for the day. Read it more than once,
and take a moment to let it settle into your heart.
2. Pause and Reflect
Before writing anything, pause. Ask God, “What are You saying to me in
this verse today?” Let your thoughts be still. You may want to jot down a word
or phrase that stands out.
3. Write a Personal Prayer
Use the prompt as a starting point—not a script. Let it guide your heart,
but feel free to personalize, expand, or even go in a different direction. The
goal is to connect with God honestly and deeply.
4. Be Honest with God
There are no “right” or “wrong” words here. This is your safe place to
pour out joy, frustration, praise, or questions—just like David did in the
Psalms.
5. Come Back Daily or Weekly
You can use these prompts daily (one per day) or weekly (one per Psalm
you choose to focus on). What matters most is consistency and presence.
6. Review Your Journey
Every few weeks, take time to look back at what you have written. You may
be surprised at the prayers God has answered, the peace He has provided, or the
ways you have grown.
Remember: These prompts are not pressure. They are an invitation—to sit with God, speak with Him, and grow in intimacy with the One who hears every word. Let the Psalms shape your prayers, and let your prayers shape your heart.
Month One: Prayer Journaling Prompts
for Psalms 1–30
Memory Verse: Psalm 27:14
Psalm 1:1 — Lord, help me walk in your ways and turn away from the
counsel of the wicked. Show me where I need to separate myself.
Psalm 4:8 — Father, bring your peace into my heart tonight. Quiet my
worries and help me rest securely in You.
Psalm 5:3 — God, I bring my prayers to You this morning. Help me to wait
with expectation and faith.
Psalm 8:1 — Creator, Your name is majestic! Remind me to praise You for
the beauty around me today.
Psalm 13:5 — Lord, even when I do not feel You, help me trust Your love.
Remind me of how You have been faithful.
Psalm 16:8 — Father, help me keep my eyes on You. Let nothing shake my
confidence in Your presence.
Psalm 18:2 — My Rock and my Shield, I run to You. Be my strength and
stronghold today.
Psalm 20:7 — Lord, I want to trust only in Your name. Help me lay down
the things I depend on more than You.
Psalm 25:4 — Show me Your ways, Lord. Lead me in truth and guide me
through every decision.
Psalm 30:5 — God, remind me that joy comes with the morning. I trust You
to turn sorrow into dancing.
Month Two: Prayer Journaling Prompts
for Psalms 31–60
Memory Verse: Psalm 46:10
Psalm 32:7 — Lord, You are my hiding place. Cover me with songs of
deliverance and quiet my fears.
Psalm 34:8 — Father, I want to taste and see that You are good today.
Open my heart to experience You fully.
Psalm 37:4 — Lord, give me desires that reflect Your heart. Help me
delight in You above all.
Psalm 40:1 — I waited, Lord—and You heard. Help me trust Your timing and
praise You while I wait.
Psalm 42:1 — God, I thirst for You. Meet me in my longing and draw me
deeper into Your presence.
Psalm 46:1 — Be my refuge and strength today, Lord. I bring my weakness
and ask You to be my help.
Psalm 51:10 — Father, create a clean heart in me. Wash away what is not
like You and make me new.
Psalm 55:22 — I cast my cares on You, Lord. Help me release every burden
and rest in Your sustaining grace.
Psalm 57:1 — Lord, hide me under Your wings. Be my place of safety and
peace.
Psalm 60:11 — Give me help, God. I cannot win this battle without You.
Month Three: Prayer Journaling Prompts
for Psalms 61–90
Memory Verse: Psalm 86:5
Psalm 62:1 — In silence, I wait for You, God. Settle my spirit and renew
my hope.
Psalm 63:1 — My soul longs for You, Lord. Fill every empty space with
more of You.
Psalm 66:1 — I shout for joy to You, God! Help me not hold back my
praise, even when life is hard.
Psalm 68:19 — Thank You for daily carrying me, Lord. You are faithful to
lift every burden.
Psalm 71:5 — You have been my hope since childhood. Keep me leaning on
You every day.
Psalm 73:25 — There is no one I desire more than You. Help me lay down
anything I place above You.
Psalm 75:1 — I give thanks to You, God. You are near, and Your works
deserve all praise.
Psalm 80:3 — Restore me, Lord. Shine Your face on me again and bring me
back to life.
Psalm 84:10 — One day with You is better than anything else. Keep my
heart craving Your presence.
Psalm 90:12 — Teach me to value each day, God. Give me wisdom to live
well and honor You.
Month Four: Prayer Journaling Prompts
for Psalms 91–120
Memory Verse: Psalm 119:11
Psalm 91:1 — Father, help me dwell in Your shelter. Keep me close and
covered under Your care.
Psalm 94:22 — Lord, be my defense and my safe place. I trust in You when
everything else feels shaky.
Psalm 98:1 — God, You have done marvelous things! Help me remember and
rejoice in them today.
Psalm 103:1 — Let my whole being praise You today. Help me not forget the
good You have done.
Psalm 106:1 — Thank You for Your love that never ends. Even when I fail,
You are still faithful.
Psalm 111:1 — I want to praise You with my whole heart, Lord. Make my
gratitude bold and genuine.
Psalm 115:1 — Not to us, Lord, but to Your name be the glory. May
everything I do reflect You.
Psalm 118:24 — Thank You for this day, Lord. Help me rejoice and be glad,
even if it is difficult.
Psalm 119:105 — Light my path, God. Show me how to walk in Your truth
today.
Psalm 120:1 — I cry out to You, Lord. Hear me and answer me in Your
mercy.
Month Five: Prayer Journaling Prompts
for Psalms 121–150
Memory Verse: Psalm 138:8
Psalm 121:2 — Lord, my help comes from You. Remind me that I do not walk
alone.
Psalm 126:3 — Thank You, Lord, for doing great things for me. Help me
celebrate Your goodness.
Psalm 133:1 — Make me a peacemaker, God. Let unity begin with my heart
and my words.
Psalm 139:14 — I praise You, for I am wonderfully made. Help me believe
the truth of who I am in You.
Psalm 142:1 — I pour out my complaint to You, Lord. Meet me in my honesty
and heal my heart.
Psalm 145:1–2 — I exalt You, God my King. Let praise be on my lips every
single day.
Psalm 146:6 — You are the Maker of all. Remind me that nothing is too
hard for You.
Psalm 147:3 — Thank You for binding up my wounds. I trust You with my
healing.
Psalm 148:1 — May my praise rise up to You today, louder than my
problems.
Psalm 150:6 — Let everything in me praise You, Lord. Let my breath honor
You.
Month Six: Prayer Journaling Prompts
from Mixed Psalms
Memory Verse: Psalm 145:16
Psalm 23:1 — Shepherd of my soul, I trust You to lead and provide. I lack
nothing with You.
Psalm 27:1 — You are my light and salvation. Cast out every fear in me
today, Lord.
Psalm 51:10 — Cleanse my heart, O God. Renew a right spirit within me as
I seek You.
Psalm 57:7 — Fix my heart on You, Lord. Keep me steady through every
storm.
Psalm 63:8 — I cling to You, God. Hold me tightly and do not let me go.
Psalm 86:5 — You are forgiving and good. Teach me to extend that same
grace.
Psalm 91:4 — Cover me with Your feathers, Lord. Be my refuge in this
moment.
Psalm 100:4 — I enter with thanksgiving. Thank You, God, for Your love
and faithfulness.
Psalm 119:105 — Let Your Word guide me today, especially in the areas I
feel lost.
Psalm 145:9 — Your goodness covers all. Help me recognize Your mercy in
the ordinary.
View the 2021 Psalms Reading Plans
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The book of Psalms is a rich tapestry of praise, prayer, lament, wisdom,
and worship. Whether you are feeling joyful, broken, overwhelmed, or
hopeful—there is a Psalm that speaks directly to the condition of your heart.
This six-month reading plan offers a simple way to anchor yourself daily in the
Psalms, meditating on one verse each day. But beyond just reading, these
journaling prompts will help you slow down and reflect, inviting you to respond
to God's Word personally, prayerfully, and purposefully.
Use these prompts as a companion on your walk through the Psalms. Each
set will guide you in engaging your faith more deeply—through questions,
creative reflections, and spiritual exploration that meets you right where you
are.
Month One: Journaling Prompts for
Psalms 1–30
Memory Verse: Psalm 27:14
Psalm 1:1 — What does it look like for you to “not walk in step with the
wicked”? Describe how you are guarding your walk.
Psalm 4:8 — In what situations are you currently seeking God’s peace? How
has He helped you rest lately?
Psalm 5:3 — What would it look like to start each day bringing your
requests before the Lord and waiting expectantly?
Psalm 8:1 — How does creation reflect the majesty of God to you
personally?
Psalm 13:5 — When you feel forgotten by God, how do you remind yourself
to trust His unfailing love?
Psalm 16:8 — What helps you keep the Lord always before you? Create a
list or draw an image that reminds you of His presence.
Psalm 18:2 — Which of the names for God in this verse do you need most
today—rock, fortress, deliverer, or shield? Why?
Psalm 20:7 — What are the “chariots and horses” you are tempted to trust
instead of the name of the Lord?
Psalm 25:4 — Ask God to show you His ways today. What areas of your life
need clearer direction?
Psalm 30:5 — Reflect on a time when God's favor brought joy after a
season of weeping.
Month Two: Journaling Prompts for
Psalms 31–60
Memory Verse: Psalm 46:10
Psalm 32:7 — What does it mean for God to be your hiding place? Where do
you run when you feel overwhelmed?
Psalm 34:8 — How have you “tasted and seen” the goodness of the Lord
lately?
Psalm 37:4 — What desires are in your heart right now? How do they align
with God’s will?
Psalm 40:1 — Write about a time when you waited patiently for the Lord
and He came through.
Psalm 42:1 — How would you describe your spiritual thirst today? What are
you longing for from God?
Psalm 46:1 — When has God been your refuge and strength in trouble?
Reflect on how He sustained you.
Psalm 51:10 — What areas of your heart need cleansing and renewal today?
Pray and journal a personal confession.
Psalm 55:22 — What burdens are you carrying? Write them out and release
them to God.
Psalm 57:1 — What does it mean to “take refuge in the shadow of His
wings”? How can you do that now?
Psalm 60:11 — Where are you needing God’s help today? Name a battle you
cannot win without Him.
Month Three: Journaling Prompts for
Psalms 61–90
Memory Verse: Psalm 86:5
Psalm 62:1 — How does silence before God strengthen your soul? Try
sitting in stillness and journaling your thoughts.
Psalm 63:1 — Write a letter to God expressing your hunger and thirst for
more of Him.
Psalm 66:1 — What would it look like to make a “joyful noise” in your
current circumstances?
Psalm 68:19 — List the daily burdens God has helped you carry recently.
Psalm 71:5 — Reflect on how God has been your hope “since youth.” What do
you want to pass on to the next generation?
Psalm 73:25 — Who or what do you desire more than God? What would it look
like to center your heart on Him?
Psalm 75:1 — What personal testimony can you share that shows God’s
nearness?
Psalm 80:3 — Ask God to “restore” you. What part of your faith needs
refreshing?
Psalm 84:10 — What do you value more than God’s presence? Ask Him to
realign your priorities.
Psalm 90:12 — How does numbering your days help you live with more
wisdom?
Month Four: Journaling Prompts for
Psalms 91–120
Memory Verse: Psalm 119:11
Psalm 91:1 — Where are you dwelling spiritually? How does staying close
to God change your outlook?
Psalm 94:22 — When fear rises, how does God’s protection calm your heart?
Psalm 98:1 — What new thing has God done for you recently that deserves a
new song of praise?
Psalm 103:1 — What does it look like for your “whole being” to bless the
Lord today?
Psalm 106:1 — How has God’s love endured in your life, even when things
changed around you?
Psalm 111:1 — Reflect on the last time you gave thanks publicly. How can
you encourage others by sharing what God has done?
Psalm 115:1 — What are you tempted to take credit for? How can you
redirect the glory back to God?
Psalm 118:24 — What are you rejoicing in today—even if it is small?
Psalm 119:105 — How is God’s Word guiding your next steps?
Psalm 120:1 — What do you need to cry out to God for today?
Month Five: Journaling Prompts for
Psalms 121–150
Memory Verse: Psalm 138:8
Psalm 121:2 — Where does your help truly come from? List three things you
are relying on and ask God to help you realign.
Psalm 126:3 — What great things has the Lord done for you that you have
not celebrated yet?
Psalm 133:1 — Where have you experienced unity and peace with others? How
can you protect it?
Psalm 139:14 — How does God’s intentional creation of you shape your
self-worth?
Psalm 142:1 — What is something you need to say out loud to God that you
have been holding back?
Psalm 145:1–2 — What praise do you want to declare today? Make it
personal.
Psalm 146:6 — How does knowing God is the Creator change how you view
your daily problems?
Psalm 147:3 — What broken part of your heart needs healing today?
Psalm 148:1 — What is your favorite way to worship? How can you do that
today?
Psalm 150:6 — Who or what inspires you to praise? How can you make your
praise louder than your problems?
Month Six: Journaling Prompts from
Mixed Psalms
Memory Verse: Psalm 145:16
Psalm 23:1 — What does it mean to you that “The Lord is my shepherd”? In
what ways do you feel cared for?
Psalm 27:1 — What fears have been dimmed by the light of the Lord?
Psalm 51:10 — Ask God for a clean heart. Then journal what you want Him
to renew within you.
Psalm 57:7 — How can you keep your heart steadfast in the midst of
instability?
Psalm 63:8 — What does it look like to “cling” to God when life feels
uncertain?
Psalm 86:5 — Reflect on God’s forgiveness. How can you extend the same to
someone else?
Psalm 91:4 — Draw or describe the imagery of God covering you with His
feathers.
Psalm 100:4 — What are you thankful for today as you “enter His gates”?
Psalm 119:105 — How has God’s Word illuminated a recent decision in your
life?
Psalm 145:9 — How have you experienced the Lord’s goodness in ways you
did not expect?
As humans, we often find ourselves at a crossroads where we need to make a decision, but we are not sure which direction to take. In such situations, we often seek guidance from others, but we forget that the best direction comes from God. The Bible teaches us that we should trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding. In this article, we will explore the concept of being led by God, as taught in Jeremiah 10:23.
Understanding Jeremiah 10:23
Jeremiah 10:23 states, "I know, O Lord, that the way of man is not in himself, that it is not in man who walks to direct his steps." This verse teaches us that we cannot rely on our own understanding when it comes to making important decisions. We must trust in God to guide us in the right direction.
Trusting in God
Trusting in God requires faith. We must believe that He knows what is best for us and that He will lead us in the right direction. This is easier said than done, especially when we are faced with difficult decisions. However, we can strengthen our faith by reading the Bible and praying regularly. The more we trust in God, the easier it becomes to hear His voice and follow His guidance.
Listening to God's Voice
God speaks to us in many ways, but we often fail to recognize His voice. We must learn to listen carefully to what He is saying. This requires spending time in prayer and meditation. We should ask God to reveal His will to us and then listen for His response. Sometimes, God speaks to us through other people, so it's important to pay attention to the advice of trusted friends and family members.
Seeking God's Wisdom
When we are faced with difficult decisions, it's important to seek God's wisdom. This means asking Him to give us insight and understanding. We can do this by studying the Bible and seeking the advice of mature Christians. God's wisdom is far greater than our own, and He will guide us in the right direction if we are willing to seek His guidance.
Obeying God's Word
Once we have received direction from God, it's important to obey His Word. This means following through with the decisions we have made, even if they are difficult. We must trust that God's plan for our lives is far greater than our own and that He will never lead us astray.
Overcoming Doubt and Fear
When we are faced with difficult decisions, doubt and fear can often creep in. However, we must remember that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). We must trust in God's love for us and His ability to guide us in the right direction. We can do this by praying and asking God to help us overcome our doubts and fears.
Being led by God requires faith, trust, and obedience. We must trust that God knows what is best for us and that He will guide us in the right direction if we seek His guidance. We must listen carefully to His voice, seek His wisdom, obey His Word, and overcome doubt and fear. By doing these things, we can be confident that we are following the path that God has laid out for us.
Some Things to Think About
Remember, being led by God is a lifelong journey of faith and obedience. We must trust in His love for us and His ability to guide us in the right direction. By seeking His guidance, listening to His voice, and obeying His Word, we can live a life that is pleasing to Him and fulfilling for us.
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You Are Intentional. Live Like It
Matters.
You are not
behind. You are becoming. You are intentional. Walk like it.