Every year begins as a blank page — a sacred space where God invites you to write in faith rather than fear. The words that fill the page matter less than the posture of the heart that writes them. To begin again is not an act of ambition; it is an act of surrender.
Isaiah 43:18–19 (CEB) reminds us:
“Don’t remember the prior things; don’t ponder ancient history. Look! I’m doing a new thing; now it sprouts up—don’t you recognize it? I’m making a way in the desert, paths in the wilderness.”
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Before the new year fills with activity, appointments, and expectations, take a moment to pause. Reflect. Listen. Journal.
Writing is one of the most powerful ways to see what God is forming in you. It turns reflection into revelation. It makes space for the Holy Spirit to speak in the quiet between sentences.
This post marks the beginning of your journey through Made for More: A Year of New Beginnings.
Use the prompts below as an invitation to align your heart with God’s Word, examine your readiness for renewal, and open your spirit to what He wants to do next.
The Invitation to Begin Anew
Every new beginning starts with honesty — an honest look at where you are and a sincere willingness to let God lead from there.
These first journal prompts are meant to quiet your heart before you move forward, grounding you in reflection rather than resolution.
Take your time with each one. Let the questions linger. Write what you feel, not what you think should be said.
Journal Prompts for the Beginning of the Series
Where in your life do you sense God inviting you to start again?
What does a “new beginning” look like for you in this season — spiritually, emotionally, or creatively?
When you think of Isaiah 43:18–19, what “former things” might God be asking you to release?
In what area of your life do you need to see God “make a way in the wilderness”?
How does it feel to believe that you are made for more than what has already been?
What past experiences still shape how you approach new beginnings, and how might God be calling you to view them differently?
Write about a time when you felt God was doing something new in your life but you could not see it yet. What sustained your faith in that waiting season?
How can you prepare your heart to recognize and receive God’s renewal when it arrives in unexpected ways?
Which habits, thoughts, or relationships might need to shift to make space for the “new thing” God is forming in you?
What would it look like to walk into this year with open hands — ready to let go of what was and embrace what will be?
Why Journaling Matters in a New Beginning
When you write, you are not just recording your thoughts — you are documenting your transformation.
You are giving language to what the Holy Spirit is stirring.
You are reminding yourself that new beginnings do not erase what came before; they redeem it.
Each word you write becomes a seed of remembrance, a testimony in progress. Even if your sentences feel scattered, the act of writing becomes worship. It honors God’s ongoing work in you.
Remember: renewal happens slowly. It unfolds line by line, prayer by prayer, page by page.
Reflection Questions to think about
How can journaling become a spiritual discipline for you this year?
What fears or distractions often keep you from sitting still long enough to reflect?
How can you make time and space to listen for God’s voice through writing?
Affirmations to say to yourself
“Each page I write becomes a witness of God’s faithfulness.”
“I will not rush my new beginning; I will rest in it.”
“God is forming something new in me, even in the quiet.”
“My story is still unfolding — and grace is writing every line.”
As you begin this year, remember that journaling is not about producing perfect words. It is about meeting God on paper. It is about letting His truth replace your worry and His promise redefine your pace.
May every word you write remind you that He is still doing something new — and that this new beginning is not a restart, but a continuation of grace.