100 Bible Journaling Prompts for Overcoming Fear and Anxiety

There are seasons when fear and anxiety seem to take up more space in our hearts than we’d like. I’ve been there — those nights when my mind won’t stop replaying worries, or those mornings when I wake up already feeling heavy before the day begins.

In those moments, my journal and Bible have become sacred places. They help me quiet the noise, refocus on truth, and remember Who holds me. Bible journaling is more than writing pretty verses or doodling margins — it’s a conversation with God, a space to bring my worries, doubts, and hopes to Him on paper.

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Bible Journaling Prompts

If you’ve been carrying fear or anxiety, these 100 Bible journaling prompts are for you. Each one is meant to help you process your emotions, turn your focus back to God, and rediscover peace. You don’t need to do them all at once. Just take one or two that speak to your heart, open your Bible, and start writing your way toward peace and trust.

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🌿 Faith Over Fear

When fear starts to whisper louder than faith, these prompts help me return to the truth — that God is bigger than my fears and always near.

What does “faith over fear” look like in your life right now?
Write about a time God helped you through something you were afraid of.
Which Bible verse reminds you to choose faith when you feel anxious?
How can you practice trusting God when you don’t have all the answers?
Reflect on Joshua 1:9 — what does being “strong and courageous” mean for you?
What’s one area of your life you need to surrender to God completely?
How can faith help you quiet anxious thoughts?
Write a prayer asking God to strengthen your faith today.
What’s one way you can remind yourself of God’s faithfulness this week?
How has fear held you back from something God might be calling you to do?

God’s Peace in the Chaos

God’s peace isn’t the absence of hard things — it’s His steady presence in the middle of them. These prompts help you reflect on that calm that surpasses understanding.

What does God’s peace feel like to you?
Reflect on Philippians 4:6-7 — how can you “present your requests” to God today?
What situations in your life are stealing your peace?
Write a letter to God releasing those worries to Him.
How can you create moments of stillness to feel His presence more deeply?
When have you experienced peace you couldn’t explain?
What helps you pause and remember God’s control in anxious moments?
How can you guard your heart and mind through Christ?
Reflect on the difference between temporary calm and true, spiritual peace.
What verse brings you peace every time you read it?

Courage and Strength

Sometimes fear feels paralyzing, but courage grows when we remember Who stands beside us.

Reflect on Isaiah 41:10 — what does it mean for God to strengthen and uphold you?
When was the last time you acted bravely even when afraid?
What does courage look like in small, everyday moments?
Write a prayer asking God to give you strength for something specific.
How can you encourage someone else who’s facing fear?
What role does the Holy Spirit play in giving you courage?
How does remembering past victories help you face current fears?
What are three brave things you want to do this year with God’s help?
Write about a Biblical character who showed great courage.
How can you remind yourself daily that God fights for you?

Trusting God’s Plan

When anxiety flares up, I often realize I’m trying to control too much. These prompts help me loosen my grip and remember that God’s plan is always better than my own.

Reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6 — what does trusting in the Lord look like today?
What situations make it hardest for you to trust God fully?
How has God shown His faithfulness to you in the past?
Write a prayer of surrender for something you’ve been worrying about.
What helps you remember that God’s timing is perfect?
How can you practice patience while waiting for God to move?
What does it mean to walk by faith and not by sight in your current season?
When has God surprised you with a better plan than your own?
Write about a time God closed a door for your protection.
What Bible story encourages you to trust God even when life feels uncertain?

Gratitude in the Middle of Worry

Gratitude has a way of pushing anxiety out of the room. When I focus on what’s good, my heart begins to shift from fear to trust.

List ten blessings that remind you of God’s care.
What simple things bring you peace in daily life?
How can you thank God for something even while it’s unresolved?
What are you most grateful for in this current season?
Reflect on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 — what does giving thanks “in all circumstances” mean to you?
Write about a time gratitude helped calm your worries.
Who are you thankful for that helps you through anxious times?
How can you show gratitude toward God today?
What does a grateful heart feel like compared to an anxious one?
Write a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s steady love.

Surrender and Letting Go

This is one of the hardest parts for me — truly releasing my worries and not taking them back. But journaling helps me visualize that surrender.

What fears are you holding onto that you need to release to God?
Reflect on Matthew 6:25-34 — what does Jesus say about worry?
How can you hand your “what ifs” over to God?
What control are you clinging to that’s keeping you from peace?
Write about a time you saw God work when you finally let go.
What’s one daily reminder that helps you surrender your stress?
How does surrender bring freedom?
Write a prayer asking God to take your burdens today.
What does “casting your cares on Him” look like in your life?
How can you rest in God’s hands more fully?

Rest and Renewal

Anxiety can leave us feeling weary, both emotionally and physically. These prompts remind me that rest is holy — and God invites us into it.

What does true rest look like for your soul?
Reflect on Psalm 23 — how does God restore your soul?
When was the last time you felt completely at peace in His presence?
What does it mean to rest instead of strive?
How can you create rhythms of rest this month?
Write a prayer inviting God to renew your mind and body.
How can you stop equating rest with laziness?
What fills your heart with calm after a stressful day?
Reflect on Matthew 11:28-30 — what does it mean to find rest in Jesus?
How can you give yourself permission to pause this week?

Identity and Confidence in Christ

So much fear comes from forgetting who we are — and Whose we are. These prompts help you anchor yourself back in truth.

What does being a child of God mean to you personally?
How does knowing you are loved change the way you face fear?
Write down five affirmations rooted in Scripture about your identity in Christ.
Reflect on Psalm 139 — what does it teach you about your worth?
How can you speak truth to yourself when anxiety lies?
Write about how God sees you versus how you see yourself.
What Bible verse reminds you that you are never alone?
How can you replace self-criticism with God’s truth?
What gifts has God given you that fear has kept you from using?
How can confidence in Christ help you take bold steps forward?

Hope and Healing

Even in the hardest moments, God’s hope is never out of reach. These prompts remind me to lift my eyes back to His promises.

What does hope mean to you in this season?
Write about a time God turned your worry into peace.
Reflect on Romans 8:28 — how has God worked good from a hard situation?
What helps you hold onto hope when life feels uncertain?
What does spiritual healing look like for you?
Write a prayer asking God to bring healing to your heart.
Who in the Bible inspires you with their hope or endurance?
How can you focus on God’s promises instead of your fears?
What’s one small step you can take toward healing today?
How does hope in Christ change the way you see tomorrow?

Scripture & Prayer Focus

When my mind races, Scripture becomes my anchor. Writing through verses and prayers helps me breathe again and remember that I’m safe in His love.

Write out Isaiah 26:3 — what does “perfect peace” mean to you?
Choose a Psalm that brings you comfort and rewrite it in your own words.
Journal a prayer of release for every anxious thought that comes up.
Reflect on 2 Timothy 1:7 — how can you live out a spirit of power, love, and sound mind?
Write about what prayer means to you during anxious seasons.
How can you make prayer your first response, not your last resort?
Write a short daily prayer you can repeat when fear creeps in.
What verse would you keep on your heart for anxious moments?
How does meditating on Scripture calm your spirit?
End by writing a prayer of gratitude, thanking God for His peace that never leaves you.

How I Use These Prompts

When I journal through prompts like these, I don’t worry about neat handwriting or perfect wording. Sometimes it’s a messy page of prayers and tears. Other times, it’s a list of Scriptures that helped me breathe easier that day.

Here’s what helps me most:

Set the scene. Light a candle, play soft worship music, and make the space feel peaceful.
Pray before you write. Ask God to meet you on the page and bring clarity to your heart.
Write honestly. God can handle your questions and fears — He already knows them.
Return to favorite verses. Write them again and again until they sink in.
End with gratitude. Even on hard days, naming small blessings shifts everything.

Bible journaling isn’t about producing something beautiful — it’s about finding beauty in God’s presence and letting His truth quiet your anxious heart.

Closing Thoughts

If fear and anxiety have been trying to take over your thoughts lately, let this be your gentle reminder: you are not alone, and you are not powerless. The same God who calmed storms can calm the waves inside your heart.

Writing these prompts has helped me more times than I can count. Each one has turned my attention back to what’s real — God’s faithfulness, His peace, and His steady love.

So take a deep breath. Grab your Bible and journal. Light a candle. And begin, one page at a time, to trade your fear for faith and your worry for worship.

You are safe, loved, and held — always.

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