Prayer Journal Prompts

✾ Daily Check-Ins

• Write down five things you’re grateful for, and thank the Gods for them.
• Meditate for two, five, or ten minutes. Write about it afterward.
• If you remember last night’s dream, record it and what you think it might mean.
• Tell the Gods about your goals for the day.
• Read one chapter of a book each morning and write notes.
• Record the weather. How does it make you feel? Would you thank your deities for the weather or season?
• Cleanse with smoke or crystals and then write down how you feel afterward.
• Perform divination--draw a tarot card, pull a rune, or scy for a bit. What was your question? What was your answer?
• Talk to the Gods about what is bothering you.
• Find an inspirational quote. What do you like / not like about it? How does it relate to your practice?
• Choose one symbol, crystal, herb, or divination tool. Research its correspondences and note how you can use it in your practice.
• Contact a spirit you’re familiar with. What method did you use? Divination, meditation, or something else? How did it go?

✾ For a Pantheon / Religion

• Are there any major holidays coming up? If so, how can you prepare for them?
• Study how the ancients practiced this religion, and take notes. What can you include in your practice? What will you exclude?
• Look up the tenets of your religion, if applicable. Do you agree or disagree with these rules? How can you include them in your practice?
• Give an offering to the Gods, such as a candle, incense, coffee / tea, or even water. How do you feel afterward? Is any particular deity grabbing your attention?
• Talk about your favorite or least favorite myths from this religion.
• Jot down a general prayer for all the deities, such as “Gods, I thank You all for ___.”
• If you are interested in any other pantheon, study it and take notes.
• Research a deity in your pantheon Whom you don’t know as well. What did you learn about Them?
• How do you feel about this religion’s view of the afterlife?
• Does your religion have a holiday calendar? If so, write about it.
• Are there any local legends or folklore where you live? Study and write about them.
• Why did you choose this religion or pantheon?
• If you are eclectic or still choosing a Pagan religion, write down what you are looking for in a belief system.
• Write down anything you love about your religion / pantheon.
• Record your worship goals. In the next month, season, or year, look back at your list. What have you accomplished?
• Are you thankful to this religion for any positives in your life? If so, write those down.

✾ For One Specific Deity

• Give one offering to your deity and sit with Them for a bit. How was that experience?
• Meditate with your deity. How did it go?
• Look up your deity’s symbols and write about them.
• Research how the ancients worshiped your deity. What can you incorporate into your faith?
• Research how modern worshippers work with your deity (check blogs and social media). Have you found any new ideas or perspectives?
• Describe your relationship with your deity. Does it feel like a friendship, parental love, or something more?
• Tell your deity about your goals for the day.
• Tell your deity what you like about Them and/or why you chose Them.
• What are your favorite myths associated with this deity? Why?
• What do you think are your deity’s favorite offerings?
• Have you experienced any signs that you believe came from a deity? If so, ask Them about it.
• Ask your deity if They have any messages for you, and then perform divination. What was your answer?
• Tell your deity about any thoughts or feelings you want to share.
• Look up your deity’s epithets or titles. Which ones do you like? What do you think they mean?
• Google some prayers for your deities. Do you like these prayers? What about the prayer stuck out to you?
• If it has been a long time since you’ve spoken to a deity, write down how that makes you feel. Do you feel you need to apologize? Are you nervous? Guilty?
• Do you associate any song with your deity? If so, why?

✾ Holidays

• What is the meaning of this holiday?
• Are there any symbols associated with this holiday? List associations if applicable.
• Are any specific deities associated with this holiday? If so, how?
• How did the ancients celebrate this holiday?
• How do modern practitioners celebrate this holiday?
• Do you have any plans for this holiday? If you celebrated already, how did it go?
• What prayers would you give to your deity / deities on this day?
• What foods are used to celebrate this holiday?
• What are you grateful for on this day?
• What are you hoping to do or achieve on this day?
• If you are planning for a specific holiday, brainstorm ideas of what you can do.
• Do you want to decorate your altar for the holiday? If so, brainstorm some ideas of what you can do.
• Write down your ideal schedule for the day. See how many of these things you can accomplish. Instead of focusing on what you can’t / didn’t do, focus on what you achieved.

✾ Moon Phases / Astrology

• What is the current moon phase? What does this phase mean?
• What is the current astrological season?
• Are there any planets in retrograde? If so, how is this making you feel?
• Read your daily horoscope. What do you think about it?
• Brainstorm ideas for what you can do during this moon phase or a future one.
• If you work with any specific deities during these days, pray to Them. Tell Them what you are excited or apprehensive about.
• How do you feel during this astrological season? Are your feelings different than usual?