Consider these August prayer journal prompts a way to guide you in your relationship with Christ. It’s not always easy to know what to do each day to stay close to God. Oftentimes, our full daily schedule keeps us from spending time with God.
I’ve found that daily Bible study and writing in my prayer journal helps me carry Christ’s peace with me longer throughout the day. It’s such a blessing and leads me through difficult moments such as frustration with a co-worker or stress over a busy schedule.
Each of these topics will help you seek Christ in every moment. Plus, they’re designed to work for you whether you write a little bit or a lot. That means even if you don’t have much time or don’t like to write, you can still use them to journal your prayers.
Scroll down to see all 31 August prayer prompts in this article. You can bookmark this page and come back to it each day or fill out the form below to join the newsletter and download a free printable copy.
**Updated July 2021**
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August Prayer Journal Prompts
1. “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.” ~ 1 John 5:14. Lord, I ask this in your name today…
2. Jesus, when my heart feels heavy as I struggle with dealing with this particular situation, please help transform my heart over…
3. As I feel overwhelmed and burdened through this challenge, God, grant me peace in my worry over…
4. Heavenly Father, give me wisdom to make the right decisions regarding…
5. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” ~ Romans 12:2. Please, Lord, I need discernment about…
6. Life brings about injuries of all kinds–physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Today, I pray for healing for…
7. Which direction do I go–left? right? straight ahead? As I contemplate the pros and cons of each direction, it just makes me more confused. Lord, please lead me toward you so that you may guide me as I …
8. Father, I am grateful that you are my rock and my strength. I pray protection today over…
9. Lord, guide my loved ones in…
10. “I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.” ~ Psalm 69:30. God, I give you praise because…
11. Having a support system is integral to making it through life’s joys and challenges. As well as relying on God for His support, I also depend on these people who care about me and help me as I navigate through the maze of what life brings…
12. Jesus, maintaining a personal relationship with you takes serious and consistent intention. As I strive to reach out to you to let you know I care about and appreciate our relationship, today, I want to tell you about…
13. Lord, there are days where I feel weak and unable to take the steps necessary to handle difficult challenges. Today, please fill me with strength to confront…
14. Father, it’s hard to admit sometimes but I am not perfect. I do and say things that I am not proud of afterward. One of those things that I am truly sorry about is…
15. “For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:6-7. Father, motivate me to lean on you so that I can feel the spirit of power and love and self-control that you have generously given to me.
16. Bitterness can destroy the joy in my heart. Lord, please help me not to feel bitter about…
17. God, give me patience and give it to me NOW! While that saying always makes me laugh, I seriously do ask you, Lord, to please give me patience regarding this situation in my life…
18. Self-confidence is something I need to work on daily. When I am feeling depleted of that in my life, doubts start to rise and overcome my thoughts and actions. Father, please rebuke my self doubts about…
19. Jesus, hear this prayer for my loved one who is in need of your love today…
20. “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” ~ Ephesians 4:32. Sometimes one of my friends or family members will do something that upsets me. Even though I don’t have to agree with what they did, I still need to get past the anger it caused. Help me forgive…
21. Each day brings new chances to do something good. Jesus, thank you for giving me an opportunity today to…
22. Looking ahead to upcoming activities in my life, God, please clearly guide my steps so that I may follow your will…
23. Keeping my mind open and ready to learn new things so that I may continue to grow in my faith, Jesus, please teach me how to…
24. Dear Lord, show me how to find You in unexpected ways, such as…
25. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” ~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. I pray to have compassion for this person and to find a way to comfort them…
26. Heavenly Father, today I bow before you and humbly pray forgiveness for…
27. God, please help me focus on maintaining my finances so that I may lift you up in this way…
28. I am blessed to have a variety of abilities. I pray that I am able to accomplish this project using some of those abilities…
29. Father, reveal to me a deeper understanding of…
30. “Conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.” ~ Philippians 1:27. Lord, please help me to stand firm when others attempt to sway me from what I know to be right in this situation…
31. Lord, today as I think about everything going on in my life, I praise you for this situation…
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Carolyn says
Love these prompts! Thank you so much for sharing with us.
Julie Pfeifer says
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you love them!
Lisa Appelo says
Julie, I just finished a prayer focus and it was so rich! Thank you for these prompts and the focus this month.
Julie Pfeifer says
Lisa, I hope they are a blessing to you! Love, ~Julie
Amber says
These are some awesome prompts!! Thank you for this great resource.
Julie Pfeifer says
You’re welcome, Amber! Thanks for stopping by!