I get so many questions about how I write my devotionals, so I thought today I would share some devotional writing prompts. I usually write from what I know and from experiences in my everyday life. If you look at the ministry of Jesus, He told stories that the people of that time could relate to, so I think that is the greatest example of a way to share. Just share an experience or story that people can relate to in their own life.
Just think about what has happened in your life recently or may have happened a while ago that made an impact on you.
86 Writing Prompts
- Death of a family member
- Death of a friend
- Met someone new
- Made a new friend
- Tried a new recipe
- Began detailed meal planning
- Had marital issues
- Had health issues or an injury
- Had a stay in the hospital
- Found out you were having a baby
- Had a change in your family’s financial status
- Retired
- Started a diet
- Lost weight
- Gained weight
- Tried on clothes for the first time in a long time
- Weighed yourself for the first time in a long time
- Volunteered in a soup kitchen or some type of charitable ministry
- Took a mission trip
- Hosted a foreign exchange student
- Hosted a missionary preacher, or evangelist for a meal
- Saw a homeless man/woman
- Had insomnia
- Had a child leave home (became an empty nester)
- Visited an old friend or family member that you hadn’t seen in a while
- Locked yourself out of your house or car
- Participated in something you have never done before
- Had to discipline a child
- Had to step up and voice your opinion
- Went on a trip or vacation
- Had company over for dinner or hosted a party
- Cleaned or decluttered at home
- Lost something valuable
- Found something valuable
- Had to replace something that wore out such as an appliance
- Lost respect for someone
- Gained respect for someone
- Joined a new group or club
- Began being a caregiver
- Planted a garden
- Gave birth
- Have a new grandchild, niece, or nephew
- Celebrated an anniversary of some type
- Attended some type of retreat or conference
- Got your hair cut
- Changed the type of makeup, skin care, etc. that you normally use
- Went to a spa or had a manicure/pedicure
- Had a pleasant dream
- Had a nightmare
- Quit your job
- Started a new job
- Was fired from your job
- Had a son/daughter graduate from high school or college
- Graduated from college or got a degree to further your education
- Started back to school or began taking classes
- Took a hike
- Ran a marathon
- Saw a shooting star
- Saw something miraculous in nature or your surroundings
- Had a birthday
- Served on a jury
- Asked for a raise at work
- Received a raise at work
- Had an unexpected financial crises
- Had a friend get mad at you
- Got mad at a friend
- Changed careers
- Had a public speaking experience
- Learned a new craft or began a new hobby
- Moved to a new location
- Had a close friend move away
- Felt inspired by someone or something
- Had an unexpected blessing
- Got a traffic ticket
- Was in a car accident or near accident
- Messed something up royally, such as a burnt dinner, broke something, etc.
- Saw a sign or heard a quote that made you stop in your tracks
- Saw God’s hand in a particular circumstance
- Got a pet
- Lost a pet
- Something made you cry
- Something made you laugh
- Someone said something that stuck in your head
- You heard a song that stuck in your head
- You felt discouraged by something
- You felt encouraged by something
Please let me know if these prompts are helpful to you. I love hearing what you all have to say.
Have a lovely day,
Julia
