FAITH: 30 Day Journaling Guide with a Focus on Faith
- Julie Sutton
- Mar 5
- 3 min read
Updated: Mar 18
Focusing on faith is essential because it strengthens your relationship with God, provides guidance during uncertainty, and empowers you to live a life aligned with His purpose.
1. Faith is the Foundation of Your Relationship with God
Faith is how you connect with God and trust in His character and promises, even when you can’t see the full picture. Focusing on faith helps you depend on God for every aspect of life.
2. Faith Brings Peace in Uncertainty
Life is filled with unknowns, but faith reminds you that God is in control and His plans are always good. When you focus on faith, you let go of fear and rest in God’s sovereignty.
3. Faith Gives You Strength to Overcome Challenges
Faith equips you to endure trials, trusting that God will provide the strength and wisdom you need. Focusing on faith empowers you to face adversity with courage and hope.
4. Faith Deepens Your Understanding of God’s Word
Faith enables you to believe and apply the truths of scripture to your life. By focusing on faith, you gain a clearer understanding of God’s promises and their relevance to your life.
5. Faith Produces Spiritual Growth
Faith is a dynamic relationship with God that grows as you trust Him more deeply. Focusing on faith transforms your character and aligns your heart with God’s will.
6. Faith Glorifies God
When you live by faith, your life becomes a testimony of God’s power and grace. Focusing on faith allows you to reflect God’s love and goodness to others.
7. Faith Provides Hope for the Future
Faith anchors you in the eternal promises of God, giving you hope for what’s to come. When you focus on faith, you cultivate hope and anticipation for God’s perfect plan.
8. Faith Pleases God
God delights in those who place their trust in Him, no matter the circumstances. Focusing on faith honors God and brings Him joy.
Scripture Journaling
Scripture journaling can be a life-changing habit that nurtures your faith, brings clarity, and fosters peace. Scripture journaling combines Bible reading, reflection, and writing. It can deepen your relationship with God while enhancing personal growth. This guide includes 30 daily scriptures to reflect on in your journaling.
How to take your first steps into scripture journaling
To stay consistent, set a routine daily when you’re least distracted—early morning or before bed. Scripture journaling allows you to engage creatively through writing, drawing, or decorating your journal. Artistic expression (e.g., lettering, doodling) can make scripture come alive and enhance your connection with it.
Practical Tips for Starting Scripture Journaling:
Choose a Method: You can use a blank notebook, a guided journal, or even a digital tool.
Be Consistent: Set aside a regular time, even if it’s just a few minutes a day.
Include things you are grateful for and prayer requests in each of your journal entries.
Reflect and Revisit: Re-read your entries to see how God has been at work in your life.
Journaling prompts to help you start scripture journaling:
~ What is God teaching you through this scripture?
~ What are you grateful for after reading this scripture?
~ Are there areas in your life where you need to trust God more?
~ What doubts or struggles are you bringing before God today?
~ Write about a time when God fulfilled a promise or answered a prayer.
~ What themes or patterns have you noticed in your recent journaling?
Click to here download my scripture journaling guide focused on FAITH.
With love and a whole lot of grace,
Julie
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