Journaling Prompts to Reflect on 2025 and Prepare for 2026

There’s something sacred about the quiet space between one year ending and another beginning. It’s that gentle pause where we can look back on what’s been, honor what God has done, and open our hearts to what He might be preparing us for next. For me, journaling has always been the way I process both gratitude and growth. It’s where I bring the messy, the miraculous, and the in-between to the Lord and ask, “What do You want me to see here?”

As Christian women in business and life, we’re often moving fast - meeting deadlines, showing up for others, and juggling a lot of responsibility. But if we’re not careful, we can miss the lessons, blessings, and quiet invitations that God has been weaving through our days. That’s why I love using journaling as a tool for reflection and preparation at the end of each year. Before I dive into planning or goal setting, I always start by looking back with the Lord.

Reflecting on 2025 with Gratitude and Grace

Reflection isn’t about overanalyzing the past, it’s about seeing it through God’s eyes. Maybe this year looked nothing like you expected, or maybe it was full of answered prayers you didn’t even realize until now. Either way, taking time to pause and write creates space for gratitude and healing.

Here are 7 Christian journaling prompts to help you reflect on 2025:

Where did I see God move in my life and business this year?
What prayers did He answer in ways I didn’t expect?
What challenges taught me the most about His faithfulness?
What moments or opportunities filled me with peace and purpose?
What am I deeply grateful for as I close out this year?
What do I need to release or surrender before stepping into 2026?
How did my faith grow - even in the small, unseen ways?

These prompts aren’t just about remembering; they’re about recognizing that even when things didn’t go according to your plan, they still served His purpose.

Preparing Your Heart and Goals for 2026

Before you write a single new goal, take time to sit with God about what He’s calling you to focus on next. This is where faith-based journaling becomes such a powerful practice. It shifts your mindset from striving to stewarding, from “What do I want?” to “What are You asking of me?”

Here are 7 journaling prompts to prepare your heart for the new year:

Lord, what do You want me to focus on in this next season?
What does obedience look like for me right now?
Where do I need to create more space for rest, prayer, or creativity?
What is one area You’re asking me to grow in this year, Lord?
How can I serve others more intentionally through my business or gifts?
What small habits or routines will help me stay aligned with You daily?
What would it look like to trust You with my plans more fully this year?

Don’t rush this process. I often sit with these prompts for a few days or even weeks, letting the answers unfold slowly as I spend time in prayer.

Creating Space to Hear from God

One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned through journaling is that reflection isn’t about control, it’s about connection. The more I slow down, the more I hear Him. As you wrap up your reflections and begin preparing for the new year, create a quiet space where you can listen. Light a candle. Play soft worship music. Open your Bible and ask the Lord to speak through His Word.

Here are a few verses to meditate on as you journal:

Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
Isaiah 43:19: “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?”
Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act.”
Proverbs 19:21: “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Let His Word anchor your heart and remind you that you don’t have to figure everything out; you just have to walk with Him.

A Faith-Fueled Start to the New Year

The most powerful thing about journaling through the end of the year isn’t the clarity you find; it’s the connection you strengthen. Reflection leads to remembrance, and remembrance strengthens faith. Whether you’re celebrating victories or processing challenges, God is already writing your next chapter. The best way to step into 2026? With a heart surrendered, a pen in hand, and peace that comes from knowing He goes before you.

Your Next Step: The Faith-Fueled Growth Journaling Guidebook

If you loved these journaling prompts and want to go deeper, my Faith-Fueled Growth Journaling Guidebook was created for exactly this season. It’s filled with guided prompts, scriptures, and reflection questions to help you grow in faith, focus, and peace - no matter what season you’re in. Inside, you’ll find space to reflect on your goals, record prayers, and hear from God more clearly as you build both your business and your personal life from a place of alignment.

You can grab your copy of the Faith-Fueled Growth Journaling Guidebook today and start journaling your way into a purposeful new year.