Category: Journal Prompt

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 18

“In my distress I called upon the Lord;
    to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
    and my cry to him reached his ears.”
Psalm 18:6

• Write down Psalm 18:1. Soak it in…what are you trying to do today in your own power? Write down Psalm 18:1 again… remember who is your strength!
• David reminds us that our prayers don’t just float up into empty air. As with David, our cries have “reached his ears.” Think about that…your prayers have been heard – by the God of the universe. What does that mean to you?
• How does God answer David’s cry?
• What is David’s response to God?
• Reflect on David’s trust in God and his reaction to God’s provision…Is that the way you live your life?

“I love you, O Lord, my strength.”  Live today as a Christ follower, a lover of the Lord, trusting Him for your strength! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 16

“Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
 I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.’”
Psalm 16:1-2

• Truly God is our refuge. Write a description of what that refuge looks like. Take into account the physical, spiritual, & emotional – our safety is found in Him!
• “You are my Lord” what does that mean to you?
• You have no good thing apart from the Lord. David writes about some of the good things God gives us – write about those and what they look like in your life.

“You will fill me with joy in your presence”  – Rejoice in His joy!  May we seek each day to live in His presence as we follow His Spirit within us! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 15

“O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent?
    Who shall dwell on your holy hill?”
Psalm 15:1

• In this Psalm David gives us the blue print to what a righteous life looks like. Make a list of the characteristics of a righteous life.
• We know that alone we are not righteous…”No one is righteous, no, not one…” Romans 3:10, but through the grace and love of the Father, He gave us the gift of Jesus Christ that through faith in Him we could be found righteous (Read Romans 3:21-26). Then…He begins the process in us that being found righteous we might grow and live the fruit of righteousness. Are you struggling with one of the keys to a righteous life, write a prayer asking God to work and transform you. Then be willing to be transformed!

It is an awesome God that allows us to “dwell on (His) holy hill”…focus your eyes on Him today and revel in the presence of the Lord in your life. I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 7

“God is a righteous judge.”
Psalm 7:11a

• Do you ever want to take justice into your own hands?
• Here David is being pursued by Saul and his life is in danger. David is innocent…he cries out to the Lord, what does he ask for?
• What do Psalm 7:10-13 tell us about God’s justice?
• Read 1Samuel 24. David is given the opportunity to take justice into his own hands. Instead, what action does he take?
• How does David conclude his Psalm?
• Are you feeling pressed upon, pursued, does evil feel like it’s lurking? Romans 12:19 says it clearly,”Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God , for it is written, ‘Vengeance is mine, I will repay says the Lord.'” Write a prayer to God Almighty, put it in His hands today!

Thank God because He is just! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 6

“Turn, O Lord, deliver my life;
    save me for the sake of your steadfast love.” 
Psalm 6:4

• Have you ever been devastated as a result of sin in your life?
• Here David cries out to God for  just that reason! Ask Him to search your heart and mind for any sin and then using this Psalm as a guide, write a prayer for asking for forgiveness.

Praise the Lord… He has heard your plea! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Matthew 27:45-55

“And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And the earth shook, and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened.” 
Matthew 27:50-52

• What does the word “yielded” reveal about Jesus willingness to give Himself for you.
• Read 1 Peter 2:24. Not only did Jesus die for the world…Jesus died for YOU!!!! It’s personal…he knows you and he knows every sin committed or that you will commit and He still died for you. Now that is love! Respond…
• The curtain that was torn in the temple separated the people from the dwelling place of God. Jesus, destroyed that barrier and opened up a direct path to God being reconciled by His blood (see Romans 5:1-11), Hebrews 9).  Pray now, enter into God’s presence…thank Him for the gift of His Son.

Jesus is THE sacrifice for you and for all! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 5

“For you bless the righteous, O Lord;
    you cover him with favor as with a shield.” 
Psalm 5:12

• Read verse 3 in several different translations. David comes before God…requesting that he hears him. David lifts his prayers to him as a sacrifice and then what does he do?
• He waits…How does this effect your perspective on prayer?
• What does Psalm 5 tell us about God’s reaction to wickedness?
• David knows it’s only because of God’s love for him that he is able to enter God’s house. It is the same for us. What does Jesus tell us about His Father’s house (see John 14:1-7).
• What characterizes the enemies of David – the enemies of God? How does this make you consider evil doers of today?
• David again has a “BUT.” When you take refuge in God what is the result? Paraphrase verses 11 & 12 and insert yourself?

His shield covers you! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 4

“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
    You have given me relief when I was in distress.
    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!” 
Psalm 4:1

• Do you ever feel desperate for God?
• David, a man after God’s own heart, felt that way, too. How did he cry out?
• Yet, he did not rely on his emotions. Instead, he looked to what he knows to be true. From verse 3, what does David know?
• You have the same assurance! You are also set apart (1 Peter 2:9), and God hears you when you pray (1John 5:14). Does that change the way you think about your relationship with the living God?
• David gives us some practical ways to look at life. Write them down.
• Times haven’t changed much. People still look to God as those in verse  6 – seeing God only in material gain. But, David give us a beautiful picture of what awaits when we trust God in all circumstances. Write about it and how it fits in your life.

May joy be in your heart! I will be praying for you!

Ask the Spirit to guide you as you read God’s word for today. Remember to read the entire passage

Psalm 3

“Arise, O Lord!
    Save me, O my God!” 
Psalm 3:7a

• Do you ever feel that life is rising against you?
• While you are probably not being hunted down as David is here, you still face difficulties and adversity. Here David adds a big “BUT.” Instead of focusing on his situation, where does David put his focus?
• David sleeps amidst this turmoil. What gives him this kind of peace?
• What can provide this peace for us (See also Romans 15:13)?
• For this reason, David states frankly, “I will not be afraid.” Is there a situation where you are being challenged? Write down I will not be afraid of…
• Then write down Psalm 3:7a. Memorize it! When you feel anxious or afraid – use it!
• Our hope and salvation lie in God and God alone! Read Romans 8:31. How do these two passages bring you comfort

“Your blessing be on your people!” I will be praying for you!