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30 journaling prompts for builders

A month of questions for faith, work and life. Answer one a day in a few honest sentences.

Journaling is thinking on paper. A few honest sentences a day help you notice what God is doing, what you are learning and what needs to change. Pick one prompt a day, or work through them in order.

I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. (Psalm 77:11, KJV)

Faith - Where did I sense God's presence or help this week? - What prayer has he answered that I have not thanked him for? - Which verse has stayed with me lately, and why? - What am I worried about that I have not given to God? - Where am I trusting my own strength more than him? - What does faithfulness look like in my life right now? - Who taught me most about following Jesus, and what did they show me?

Work - What is the one thing that would make the biggest difference to my work this month? - What am I avoiding, and what is it costing me? - Which customer, colleague or partner do I need to serve better? - What did I learn from a mistake recently? - Where am I busy but not productive? - What would I do if I were not afraid of failing? - What does "enough" look like for my business? - What decision have I been putting off?

People - Who do I need to thank, and for what? - Who do I need to forgive, or ask forgiveness from? - Who is a few steps behind me that I could help? - Which friendship needs more of my time? - How am I really doing at home?

Character - When was I most patient this week? Least patient? - Where was I tempted to cut a corner? - What habit is shaping me most right now, for good or ill? - What would the people closest to me say I care about most?

Vision - What do I want to be true of my life in five years? - What goal is worth a vision board, and what is the first step? - What do I need to stop doing to make room for what matters? - What would a faithful next year look like? - How do I want to be remembered by my team? - What is God asking of me right now?