September Prayer Journal Prompts

Here in Missouri, September brings cooler temperatures (yea!) and plenty of rain.

As the busyness of August fades, I look forward to more prayer and quiet time with God.

Last month, I shared my first set of prayer journal prompts. Having those prompts planned out ahead of time made a huge difference in my ability to write in my prayer journal each day.

**Updated January 2021

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Prayer Journal Prompts for September

If you’re looking for ideas on what to write about, use these to guide you.

1. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” ~ James 1:17. As I think about the month ahead, I reflect on this special blessing from last month…

2. Jesus, I realize it’s very easy to get distracted by all of the activities in my life. Please show me how to fine-tune my focus this month as I…

3. Having a plan of action is important to fulfilling my dreams. It takes intentional effort of taking one step at a time toward those goals to succeed in accomplishing what I set out to do. Father, a list of my goals this month and some steps I can take toward completing them are…

4. Dear Lord, sometimes I worry over things that are beyond my control. It’s easy to say, “I give it up to You,” but following through with that without trying to take it back is more of a challenge. Please ease my worry over…

5. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” ~ Psalm 107:1. God, thank you for…

6. There are times when I can only see the perspective of a challenging situation from my angle. This happens even when I logically know that the other people involved have their own viewpoint that may differ from mine. Jesus, please help me to open my ‘compassionate’ eyes so that I am able to see when…

7. Traveling through the phases of life brings about many different decisions on which way I should go. As I contemplate this situation, please show me the best path to…

8. I will focus on the amazing gifts you have given me, Lord. Hear my joy today over…

9. Lord, please remind me that it’s okay for me to rest when I am weary. Today, I will practice resting by…

10. “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” ~ Romans 8:26. Jesus, I ask your blessing today over…

11. Dear God, I love you so much because…

12. This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. Thank you, Lord, for…

13. Sometimes I let the negatives of a situation get me down instead of finding the positives that provide joy through those dark times. I pray that I can discover joy during this time in my life…

14. Father, ease my pain when…

15. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~ Romans 12:2. Lord, give me discernment about…

16. As I strive to be aware of all the encouraging actions I am capable of doing, Lord, I ask that you show me what you want me to do today…

17. God, help me to remember daily how much I need you especially when I’m convinced I have to take care of something on my own. Today, please watch over me as I…

18. Dear Heavenly Father, I ask for patience about…

19. Jesus, sometimes I feel like I’m handling things all on my own. However, other times, it’s clear to me that it was you who helped me through a difficult situation. That knowledge gives me comfort and encourages me that I can get through the challenges in my life. I knew you were with me when…

20. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” ~ Isaiah 41:10. Lord, provide strength to me as I face…

21. Lord, I know worry can keep me from feeling close to you. If I consciously share those worries with you, that can serve as a way to be connected to you. Today I’m worried about…

22. Thank you for the mercy you showed me when…

23. God, there are so many lessons to learn in the different seasons of life. As I travel down the current path I’m on, please teach me to…

24. Father, I know you are the ultimate healer. In this time of need, please heal…

25. “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” ~ 2 Corinthians 9:8. Today I feel blessed because…

26. Jesus, I’m carrying a burden of pain that keeps me from being the best person I can be. Today, knowing that you love me and want me to allow you to take that pain from me, I release this specific experience to you; it hurt me when…

27. Dear Lord, sometimes it’s just difficult to make choices. Would you pretty please help me to decide about…

28. Lord, you inspire me because…

29. You also inspire me to take action by…

30. “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!” ~ Psalm 100:4. Father, I’m thankful for these things this month…