Because
Every Step of the Journey Is Worth Writing Down
Resilience does not happen in one
grand moment.
It unfolds slowly—in private battles, whispered prayers, and small steps
forward.
But sometimes we are so focused on getting through that we miss the transformations
happening in real time.
This is where journaling becomes holy
ground.
Resilience markers are the moments when you were stretched, when you bent but
did not break, when you broke but healed deeper, when you became more rooted,
more gentle, more unshakable.
This blog post is a journaling guide
to help you identify and record those markers—your breaking and
your becoming.
Why
Journal Resilience?
“You have kept count of my tossings;
put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book?” — Psalm 56:8
God keeps a record of every tear,
every shift, every quiet victory.
Your story matters.
And when you write it down, you start to recognize evidence of God’s
faithfulness in places you once called failure.
Resilience markers remind you:
- You did not quit
- You did grow
- God did show up
How
to Use This Journal Guide
- Block 30–60 minutes with your journal or notes app
- Light a candle, put on worship music, or create a
prayerful space
- Reflect, write, and revisit these prompts
often—especially during seasons of pressure
You are not just writing to process.
You are writing to remember who you are becoming.
Resilience
Marker Prompts: Breaking and Becoming
1.
The Moment I Knew Things Had to Change
“Do not call to mind the former
things… Behold, I am doing a new thing…”
— Isaiah 43:18–19
Prompt:
What moment in the past year (or season) broke me open? What realization, loss,
or shift forced me to let go of old patterns?
Mini Reflection:
This was hard, but it was holy because…
2.
What Fell Apart—and What Fell Into Place
“Unless a kernel of wheat falls… it
remains only a single seed. But if it dies…”
— John 12:24
Prompt:
What part of my life (identity, plan, expectation) fell apart? What did I lose?
What came alive in its place?
Mini Reflection:
What felt like failure actually made room for…
3.
A Resilience Win That No One Saw
“Your Father who sees in secret will
reward you.” — Matthew 6:6
Prompt:
What was a private victory—a choice, boundary, act of obedience—that cost me
something but built my spiritual muscle?
Mini Reflection:
I am proud of myself for…
4.
The Lie I Let Go Of—and the Truth I Chose
“You will know the truth, and the
truth will set you free.” — John 8:32
Prompt:
What lie about myself, God, or life did I release this year? What truth has
taken its place?
Mini Reflection:
Now I believe…
5.
The Day I Almost Gave Up—But Did Not
“Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9
Prompt:
When did quitting feel easier than continuing? What did I do instead? What did
I learn about myself or God in that moment?
Mini Reflection:
I kept going because…
6.
The Kindness That Helped Me Stand Again
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of
gold…” — Proverbs 25:11
Prompt:
Who encouraged me when I could not encourage myself? What moment of kindness or
support helped me keep walking?
Mini Reflection:
God used ____ to remind me…
7.
A New Strength Emerging in Me
“Be strengthened with all power
according to His glorious might…” — Colossians 1:11
Prompt:
What is a new part of my character, mindset, or spiritual practice that I see
forming now? How is it shaping who I am becoming?
Mini Reflection:
I am becoming the kind of person who…
What
You Are Writing Is Not Just a Journal—It Is a Testimony
This is not just emotional processing.
It is spiritual archiving.
You are naming the places where God showed up in your breaking and where He
began your becoming.
Write it down.
Come back to it.
Add to it often.
Final
Word: Resilience Is Not Just What You Survive—It Is What You Build
Every line you write is a declaration:
“I was there. But I am not anymore. And God met me in the middle of it all.”
Your journal becomes a witness.
Not to your strength alone—but to the God who sustained you.
Let your story speak—because it is
still unfolding.