When I first cracked open a glitter-covered notebook in 2014, I had no idea it would change the way I pray forever. What started as clumsy “Dear God…” letters slowly grew into a practice that helped me hear His voice, process life’s ups and downs, and discover my own prayer love language. In this episode of The Prodigal’s Purpose, I’m sharing how prayer journaling went from something that felt awkward and intimidating to becoming my favorite way to pray. My journals were filled with messy handwriting, tear stains, even frustration—and those pages became a scrapbook of God’s faithfulness. I’ll walk through the pros and cons of journaling, practical ways to start, and why even a single sentence on a page can be a prayer. If you’ve ever felt stuck, distracted, or distant in prayer, this episode will remind you that every word, doodle, and page can be a prayer.