25 Faith Based Journal Prompts For Psalm 23:4
365 Mental Health Devotional Challenge: Day 86
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Journal Prompts
Today’s devotional will be a journal reflection. Although it is fantastic we are wanting to continue to grasp as much education about these topics as possible, the best way to retain the information is to reflect and apply it. Today, let’s intentionally slow down and pause with God. Our lives are busy, which can cause us to forget the different things God is teaching and showing us. So let’s utilize Psalm 23:4 and invite God into our valley!
Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Acknowledging the Valley
- Describe the challenging season (the “valley”) you are currently walking through. What are some of the daily stressors you are noticing?
- How does putting a name to your current struggle (e.g., feeling overwhelmed, grieving a loss, or experiencing burnout) help make it feel a bit more manageable?
- Have you been trying to ignore the difficulty of this season or pretend everything is fine? What would it look like to practice acceptance of where you are right now without judgment?
- When stress rises, how does your body typically signal that it’s feeling overwhelmed (e.g., holding tension in your shoulders, feeling fatigued)?
- Are you holding onto unrealistic expectations about how quickly you should “get over” this difficult season? How can you show yourself the same grace God shows you today?
“Walking Through”
- The verse says “walk through,” not “stay in.” In what areas of your life are you feeling tempted to just “set up camp” in the middle of a hard situation?
- What is one small, manageable action you can take today (like stepping outside for fresh air or praying for two minutes) to remind yourself that you are still moving forward?
- Look back at a past difficult season you navigated. How did you see God lead you through it, and what resilience did you build on the other side?
- How does learning about the concept of “impermanence” (the idea that hard seasons and heavy emotions do not last forever) shift your perspective on your current stress?
- When you feel weighed down by exhaustion or deep sadness, what biblical truth helps you find the motivation to take just one more step?
“I Will Fear No Evil”
- What worst-case scenario is your mind currently fixating on? Write it out and try to view it objectively. is it a guaranteed fact or a fear-driven “what-if”?
- How does the choice to declare “I will fear no evil” differ from the unrealistic expectation of saying “I will never feel fear”?
- When the fear of the unknown rises, what healthy, grounding habit can you practice to help calm your mind?
- How does learning that your brain has a built-in “alarm system” designed to protect you change the way you view your stressful thoughts?
- Write a short letter to your worry, acknowledging that while it is trying to keep you safe, it does not get to dictate your actions or your faith today.
“For You Are With Me”
- When you are going through a tough time, is your natural instinct to isolate yourself or reach out for support? Why do you think you lean that way?
- How does remembering that God offers a steady, non-anxious presence right beside you help you take a deeper, more restful breath in this exact moment?
- Who are the supportive, “safe people” in your life that you can lean on while you walk through this current season?
- Write down three specific moments from your life that serve as evidence of God’s faithfulness, even during times when you couldn’t necessarily “feel” His presence.
- How can you practice trusting that God’s safety exists today, even when your current circumstances make it hard to see or feel?
Integration
- If you fully embraced the idea that God is walking right beside you today, how might your physical posture or body language soften?
- What is the difference between asking God to immediately “fix” your hard season and asking Him to simply “be with you” in the middle of it?
- How does the Good Shepherd provide a safe space for you to express your deepest grief, anger, or worry without judgment?
- Write a brief prayer of surrender, giving God permission to lead you through this difficult time rather than trying to control and navigate it all on your own.
- If you were to look back on this specific season a year from now, what do you hope you will have learned about God’s character and your own strength?
Additional Resources
The following are additional tools that can make your journaling sessions more comfortable and enjoyable!
This “criss-cross” chair is a journaling favorite because of its extra-wide seat, which lets you sit comfortably with your legs tucked up while you write. Since it has no armrests, you have total freedom of movement to lean over your desk or scrapbook without feeling restricted. It’s the perfect mix of a cozy lounge chair and a supportive desk chair for long, creative sessions.
The Nextmug is a journaling essential because it keeps your coffee or tea at the perfect temperature for hours. When you get into a “flow state” and lose track of time writing, you won’t have to worry about your drink getting cold. It allows you to focus entirely on your thoughts instead of making trips to the microwave.
Closing Thoughts
You have completed Day 86 out of 365 Days of our 2026 Mental Health Devotional Challenge. Hello you beautiful souls! I am still quiet under the weather so we are slowing it down with a reflection today! I am so proud of each and every one of you, and please know I pray for you all often. I pray that the educational content I provide is not only educational and factual but also biblical, that brings you closer to the Holy Father. I know He is so proud of each and every one of you. I pray you all have the BEST and MOST BLESSED day ever!
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