May Prayer Journal Prompts

This post contains May Prayer Journal Prompts to help you live intentionally through prayer and remain focused on the One who matters most. Scroll down to see all 31 prompts in this article. You can bookmark this page and come back to it each day or get a copy of our fillable/printable version.

**Updated April 2022**

PRAYER JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR MAY

For a public school teacher (me), May brings the promise of flowers, sunshine, and…summer on its way! Throughout a school year, my schedule stays full. I very intentionally plan out my days so that I can complete everything I want and need.

Organization doesn’t come easily for me, but I know how important it is for me to make that effort each day.

As the school year winds down and my excitement for summer grows, remembering to write in my planner and to stay organized falls by the wayside. I’ve learned from the past that my prayer life can do the same when I’m not intentional in other areas.

That’s why I’m excited to use the May prayer prompts to stay on track. I really think you’ll love them as much as I do. Be sure to let me know what you think!

Here are the May Prayer Journal Prompts:

1. As I focus on having an ‘attitude of gratitude’, today I am grateful for…
2. God is my refuge and God is my strength… thank you God for being my protector in this situation…
3. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people.’ ~ Ephesians 6:7. Jesus, please show me how I can serve wholeheartedly today through…
4. Life can head down a different path than what I have planned for myself. When that happens, I can find the strength to adapt to those changes by…
5. Lord, please help me embrace this scripture in times when I am feeling insecure… ‘For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.’ ~ Psalm 139: 13-14.
6. When I need to take some time for myself, it’s okay to not feel guilty about that. I affirm that truth today by…
7. Having patience does not always come easily. On days when I need extra help in how I respond to others in trying circumstances, these things can help me through it…

Grab the beautifully designed, fillable (typeable) version of the May Prayer Journal Prompts below:

I’ve put together all 31 May prompts as a beautifully designed fillable PDF. Fillable means you can save the file and type right in it. Of course, you can also print it out. The design is not color intensive, so it won’t use tons of ink. Get your May Prayer Journal Prompts here or by clicking on the image below!

8. It’s a blessing to have your spirit uplifted. Something that brings joy to my heart is…
9. ‘Be kind to each other, sympathetic, forgiving each other as God has forgiven you through Christ’. ~ Ephesians 4:32. God, give me the desire to be kind and forgiving to this person _____________, even when that’s the last thing I want to do because of what has happened between us.
10. Time is fleeting. I will try to enjoy each minute of today by…
11. God, having the heart of a child can bring a fresh perspective. Please help me to find that mindset in this situation…
12. Having hope in a stressful situation gives me strength to get through it. That hope empowers me by…
13. Jesus, I want to always depend on you. When I try to take back control of my life, please help me refocus on releasing that control back to you by…
14. Volunteering is a blessing to others as well as to myself. Today I will give of my time in this area _______________.

15. ‘Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.’ ~ Matthew 5:4. Lord, thank you for comforting me in this time in my life…
16. Lord, I realize that it’s important to fill my mind with positivity. I can do that today by…
17. Dear God, in times when I am angry, please help me redirect my thoughts by…
18. Today I plan to make a difference by doing…
19. ‘Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.’ ~ Ephesians 5:19. Music that makes me happy enough to praise the Lord is…
20. Nature is God’s artwork. Today I will find a way to experience His art show by…
21. When I am feeling lonely, Jesus, please show me a way to connect with others….

22. Sharing a smile brings joy. I will focus on sharing smiles today by…
23. ‘I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.’ ~ John 15:5. Lord, help me to feel connected to you today through…
24. Getting something accomplished through teamwork is a blessing. Some of the folks who make up my team are…
25. There are different phases of life. In the phase I’m in now, I feel blessed with…
26. Being brave can be quite a challenge. Lord, please fill me with courage in this situation…
27. ‘In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.’ ~ Matthew 5:16. I will let my good deeds shine today by…
28. Hugs can be healing. Lord, please lead me to someone who needs a hug today…

Grab the beautifully designed, fillable (typeable) version of the May Prayer Journal Prompts below:

I’ve put together all 31 May prompts as a beautifully designed fillable PDF. Fillable means you can save the file and type right in it. Of course, you can also print it out. The design is not color intensive, so it won’t use tons of ink. Get your May Prayer Journal Prompts here or by clicking on the image below!

29. Jesus, thank you for believing in me. I will draw strength from that knowledge and focus on believing in myself through this challenge in my life…
30. Learning keeps me growing. I will think of something new I want to learn and take these steps toward that goal…
31. ‘Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!’ ~ Psalm 46:10. Lord, I promise you that I will be still today so that I may take the time to praise you by…

Staying intentional in all areas can certainly keep your focus on the One who matters most. One of my prayers is that these prompts help you do that very thing.

Have a wonderful May! Let me know how I can pray for you.

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March Prayer Journal Prompts

February Prayer Journal Prompts

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