Free prayer journal template
Fill in this prayer journal template right here, then print it or save it as a PDF. It has a place for the verse you read, what you are thankful for, the people you are praying for, and the prayers God has answered.
My prayer journal
What is in this prayer journal template
Each part of the page has one job. Together they walk you through a simple time of prayer from start to finish.
- Scripture I read today. Write the reference of the passage you read, so you can find it again.
- What God showed me. One sentence about what stood out. It does not have to be deep.
- Thank you, Lord, for. Three things you are thankful for. Starting with thanks changes the tone of the whole prayer.
- I am praying for. The names of people and what they need. This becomes your prayer list.
- Help me with. Your own worries and needs, said plainly.
- Answered prayers. When God answers, write it here with the date. This is the part you will treasure later.
How to use it
- Find a quiet five minutesMorning before the house wakes up, a lunch break, or just before bed. Keep it short so you come back tomorrow.
- Read a short passageA psalm, a few verses from a gospel, or the verse of the week. Write the reference at the top.
- Fill in each section in orderThank Him first, then pray for others, then bring your own needs. Write the way you talk.
- Print it or keep it hereYour answers save in this browser on this device. Use Print to keep a paper copy in a binder.
- Look back each monthRead your old pages and move answered prayers into the last section. It builds faith to see what God has done.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.Philippians 4:6 KJV
A filled in example
Here is how one page might look. Yours can be shorter.
Tips for printing your template
- Use Print, then choose Save as PDF to keep a digital copy, or print on regular paper.
- Print a few blank pages at once and keep them in a binder with dividers for each month.
- Card stock makes pages last longer if you carry them in your Bible.
- Leave the answered prayers section blank at first and fill it in over the following weeks.
Want a page for a specific person or need? Try the prayer journal for your husband, prayers for your children, or the ACTS prayer journal.
Other ways to set up a prayer journal
This template follows a simple order: read, thank, ask, remember. Some people prefer other methods.
- ACTS. Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. See the ACTS prayer journal.
- SOAP. Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. Good if your prayer time starts in the Bible.
- A prayer list by day. Pray for family on Monday, church on Tuesday and so on. See prayer journal ideas.
- Letters to God. No sections at all, just write to Him like a letter.
If you would like a guided year of prayer, the Prayer Journal for Women app gives you a Bible verse, reflection and prayer page every week.
Questions people ask
Is this prayer journal template free?
Yes. You can fill it in online, print it, or save it as a PDF for free. There is no sign up and no email needed.
Where are my answers saved?
Your answers are saved in your browser on this device only. They are not sent to us. If you clear your browser data they will be removed, so print or save a PDF of pages you want to keep.
What should I write in a prayer journal?
Start with a verse you read, then write what you are thankful for, who you are praying for and what you need help with. When God answers, write it down with the date. Our prayer journal prompts can help on days when words do not come.
How do I make a printable prayer journal?
Fill in this template or leave it blank, press Print, and choose your printer or Save as PDF. Print several blank copies and keep them in a binder or folder.
How often should I use a prayer journal?
There is no rule. Many people write a short entry every day, others once a week. A few honest lines often is better than a long entry now and then.
Prayer Journal for Women
52 weeks of Bible verses, reflection and prayer. A prayer list, answered prayers and a page for every day.
