Journaling Through Spiritual Dry Seasons: Finding Refreshment in the Wilderness
Have you ever felt spiritually dry—like God is silent and your prayers are hitting the ceiling?
We all walk through seasons when our faith feels less vibrant. These “wilderness” moments can be disorienting, especially when we’re doing all the right things—praying, going to church, reading Scripture—yet still feel distant from God.
Journaling can be a gentle way to process these seasons, not to force a breakthrough but to create space for God to speak.
Why Journaling Helps in Dry Seasons:
Honesty heals. God isn’t afraid of your questions or frustration. Pouring it all out on the page can free you from carrying it alone.
Patterns reveal truth. Looking back on past entries can help you notice when and how God has moved in similar times.
Stillness cultivates presence. Even just sitting with pen in hand opens your heart to hear from God in a new way.
Journaling Prompts:
What does spiritual dryness feel like for me right now?
What do I miss about feeling close to God?
Where can I see small signs of His presence, even if I don’t feel it fully?
What is God inviting me to release, rest in, or return to?
Remember, God is not absent in the dry season. He often uses the wilderness to prepare, purify, and draw us closer.
Call to Action:
Grab your journal this week and choose one prompt each day. Let it be a quiet act of faith—trusting that He’s working, even when it doesn’t feel like it. If you would like to use the journal template I created for this blog, then click here.