Updated Prayer Journal/Binder/Notebook Set Up and How I use it!

Hello! I have made a shorter video of my prayer journal set up and how I use it. The longer video is still available and you can see it here is you would like a more detailed video of my journal.
   • My Prayer Journal, Prayer Binder Set Up an...  

The purpose of a prayer journal is to develop a more intentional and focused prayer time that is easy to manage while meeting your personal prayer goals.

I have changed a couple of things since my first prayer journal video, which are covered in this video. I have added a section at the end for thanksgiving and gratitude. For me, it just completes the whole prayer.

I also have a two inserts you may find helpful. They are the" General prayer for Family" and "Self-Reflection & Confession/In the Last 24 Hours, Did I?" These are available as PDF's so you can resize them to fit your binder or planner and also as Word Documents.

These printable inserts are available on my blog:
http://michellehotchkissart.blogspot....
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Here is an outline of my prayer journal set up and links to the other videos I mentioned in my first prayer journal video. Give them a view, they are super!

Reminder: Keep it workable! This is not to lead to condemnation or feelings of failure, however it is a commitment. If you can only commit to praying like this a few times a week, that is better than nothing at all! It does get easier with practice. The hardest part is setting up the prayer binder to what best suits your needs.

Sections:

1) Daily for 2.5 minutes minimum
*Praise/Adoration
*Praying in the Spirit
*Silence/Listening
*Self-reflection and confession - Daily review of past 24 hrs (time on this is flexible as needed, explained in the video)


ME Section:
2) Rotating Subsections. 2.5 minute time frames.
Rotate one subsection per day, use paperclip to track which subsection to pray that day.
*My Life in Christ
*Relationships
*Work/Art
*Health and Healing
*Emotions and Character
*Misc Prayer Requests

3) Immediate Family - Daily
General Prayer for all family members, approximately 2.5 minutes:
*true salvation
*Protection
*Health
*Emotions
*Favor
*Wisdom and knowledge
*Relying on God
*Godly self-image
*Character and intregity
*Goals and dreams
*Relationships

**Daily: Subsection for each family member listing specific prayer needs for that person. No set time frame.


4) Daily. 2.5 minute time frame.
*Dire Situations, illnesses and emergencies: ongoing list of people need to be held up in prayer every day.
Paperclip stays on the tab for this section as a reminder to pray every day.

Daily rotating Section:
Sections that I rotate praying for daily. Paperclip used to track which section to pray for that day. 2.5 minute time frame
If there are immediate needs, those are listed in the Dire Situations section.
*Family. Extended family members.
*Friends. Including internet friends
*Church. The body of Christ as a whole as well as local church, missionaries, etc.
*City/State/USA/World. Praying for elected officials, protection, first responders, as well as local and global crises.

Finished!! :)


I have set up my prayer journal following how Kari
Dee of StoneSoupforFive.blogspot.com set her's up. Check out her video:
   • Prayer Binder Walkthrough  


I have also used idea's from 93 year old Ms. Edith.
Here is the link to Ms. Edith explaining her prayer binder:
   • Mom's Prayer Journal  



I hope this helps or inspires you to try your own prayer journal/binder! :)

Check out my videos on Bible Art Journaling!