## Introduction and Benefits of Prayer Journaling - A prayer journal is one of three key practices to grow with [[God]], inspired by [[Jeremiah 31]]:3, which says "The Lord appeared to them from a distance. I have loved you with a love that lasts forever. And so with unfailing love I have drawn you to myself" [(00:00:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=21s). - There are different types of prayer journals, and some people prefer physical journals over digital ones, especially for this year [(00:01:14)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=74s). - Physical journals can be in various sizes, such as small, medium, or full-size notebooks, and the key is to choose one that is easy to carry around [(00:01:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=95s). - Moleskine journals are recommended, and they come in different sizes, including small, medium, and large, with features like elastic bands and pockets [(00:01:44)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=104s). - The church will be handing out medium-sized journals on Sunday mornings for those who don't have one [(00:02:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=142s). - To set up the prayer journal, write down a few prompts at the heading of a couple of pages, such as a scripture that speaks to you this year, to help when your mind goes blank during prayer [(00:03:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=206s). - Having a physical journal and [[Bible]] can be beneficial, especially when done in an analog format [(00:01:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=87s). - The goal is to make the prayer journal a priority and to carry it around most of the time [(00:03:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=193s). ## Setting Up a Prayer Journal - A prayer journal can be set up with various sections to organize and track prayers, including a section for listing prayers for the week, which can be placed at the front of the journal and continued at the back as the weeks progress [(00:03:51)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=231s). - A "people I'm praying for" page can be created to record prayer requests from others, and a tick mark can be added each time a prayer is made for that person to track commitment and faithfulness [(00:04:13)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=253s). - A section for "things I am learning" can be included to record insights and revelations from [[God]], serving as a way to capture "God moments" and reflect on personal growth [(00:04:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=276s). - A "practices to focus on" page can be used to record spiritual practices and disciplines, such as reading the [[Bible]], worship, and prayer, to help stay focused on spiritual goals [(00:04:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=297s). - An "answered prayers" section can be created to record prayers that have been answered, serving as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision [(00:05:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=322s). - A "thankfulness" page can be included to record things to be thankful for throughout the year, providing a record of God's faithfulness and blessings [(00:05:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=334s). ## Conclusion - Setting up a prayer journal can be a beneficial practice for individuals, families, and communities, helping to cultivate a deeper prayer life and sense of gratitude [(00:06:08)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg&t=368s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_r16mFMdKg)