#1
- keywords
- definitions
- context
- cross-references
- application
#2
- Scripture
- Observation
- Application
- Prayer
Simple but SO effective.
#3
Example:
- pink = love
- turquoise = promises
- yellow = commands
- purple = wisdom
#4
Study one person from the Bible:
- strengths
- flaws
- lessons learned
- key verses
#5
Write prayers directly beside scripture that speaks to you.
#6
Create two columns:
| What I Feel | What God Says |
|---|---|
| anxious | “Do not fear…” |
#7
Track books, chapters, or daily reading goals.
#8
Add:
- stars
- arrows
- florals
- bows
- tiny icons
- western doodles
#9
Write verses slowly to meditate on them deeply.
#10
Connect related scriptures throughout the Bible.
#11
Keep ongoing lists for:
- family
- healing
- growth
- gratitude
#12
Document answered prayers to look back on later.
#13
Summarize:
- themes
- author
- key verses
- major events
#14
Visualize events in chronological order.
#15
Pair scriptures with daily gratitude reflections.
#16
Journal while listening to worship music.
#17
One verse per page with reflections.
#18
Use:
- labels
- tags
- faux tape
- pearls
- scrapbook pieces
#19
Study repeated words like:
- faith
- grace
- hope
- peace
#20
Write the ONE thing that caught your attention.
#21
Summarize each chapter in your own words.
#22
Turn Bible reading into a challenge game.
#23
Examples:
- when anxious
- when lonely
- when discouraged
- when grateful
#24
Combine goals, prayers, and scriptures visually.
#25
Write short reflections from your daily reading.
#26
Track completed studies and books.
#27
Write confusing verses or questions to study later.
#28
Turn verses into aesthetic artwork.
#29
Take notes during church or online sermons.
#30
Research:
- audience
- culture
- setting
- historical background
#31
Write verses repeatedly to memorize them.
#32
Split pages into:
- prayers
- praise reports
#33
Make your pages look layered and scrapbook-y.
#34
Add printed pictures that connect to your reflections.
#35
Keep all promise verses together.
#36
Use symbols like:
- 👑 promise
- ✝️ gospel
- 🌿 growth
- 💧 cleansing
#37
Ask:
- what does this teach me?
- what changes today because of this?
#38
Examples:
- 30 days in Psalms
- Proverbs challenge
- Gospel study
#39
Compare multiple translations.
#40
Soft backgrounds look SO pretty.
#41
Track:
- mercy
- justice
- patience
- holiness
- faithfulness
#42
Decorate pages with:
- lace
- florals
- western glam accents
- rhinestones
- doodles
#43
Journal growth over time.
#44
Study:
- fear
- identity
- peace
- wisdom
- forgiveness
#45
Separate:
- commands
- promises
- warnings
- encouragement
#46
Write practical ways to apply the verse today.
#47
One of the BEST deeper study habits honestly.
#48
Use:
- torn paper
- tape graphics
- labels
- layered textures
#49
Write prayers like letters to God 💌
#50
Pair your study time with:
- coffee or tea
- worship music
- candles
- quiet reflection
Bible journaling doesn’t have to be perfect, artistic, or super complicated.
The goal is connection — slowing down, understanding scripture, and spending intentional time with God.
Start simple.
Highlight things.
Write messy notes.
Ask questions.
Make it personal.
That’s what makes it meaningful 🤍