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I know prayer journal printables and binders are the “in” thing right now, but I struggled over whether or not I should create something like that to put on my blog. Personally, I keep a small notebook of prayers in a black Moleskine notebook. It’s not colorful or pretty; it doesn’t always have a format. Sometimes I write in paragraphs. Other times I write in lists.
That being said, I know not everyone works that way. Some people find joy in the organization; in keeping a consistent journal guided by scripture. Still, somehow I feel a structured journal can take away from the freedom we have when we pray. Prayers are meant to be a personal conversation with God, not a list of formatted prompts you feel compelled to follow.
My compromise was the following downloadable, customizable prayer journal. The first seven days include scriptures and a prompt or two, but following that is a customizable, reproducible page that can be used again and again however you want. It does follow a general format that I do use regularly — Bill Hybels’ ACTS model. (If you have not read his book, Too Busy Not to Pray, I would highly recommend it, as it has completely changed the way that I pray.)
The basic model I follow is this:
–Adoration (focusing on the attributes of God + praising His name)
–Confession (asking for forgiveness by confessing your specific sins)
–Thanksgiving (thanking God for the blessings He has given)
–Supplication (asking God for things)
I sincerely hope that this prayer journal encourages you to pray regularly and strengthens your relationship with God!
Click here to download your copy of the free journal (8.5″ x 11″ paper size)
Or click here to download the smaller (5″ x 7″ size) version
*Previously published April 2020
this is a great prayer guide, but can you get it to a 5×8 or 5×7 size. I tried to change it so as not to bug you but it didn’t work. the size I suggested is great from putting and carrying my bible. the full sheets are just too big.
That’s a great idea – I love it! Sorry that it’s taken me an entire month to do it!! I just updated the post with the 5 x 7 version…please let me know if you have any other feedback 🙂
Thank you! This is kinda help me a lot!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it can help you! 🙂
Thank you! Thank you! This is perfect for what I need. Just no time to be this creative. God Bless. Carol
Thank you for your comment. I’m so glad you like it!