Hearing God Daily | Journal Prompts, Discernment, Trust in God, Biblical Encouragement, Faith, Scripture

Everyone seems to be talking about going “analog” in 2026. Less scrolling, more real life. From crafting and gardening to handwritten letters and in-person gatherings, many people are realizing that constant digital noise is exhausting.

But what if this cultural shift is pointing us toward something deeper?

In this episode, we explore how the growing desire for an analog lifestyle can become an opportunity to cultivate faith, discernment, and deeper trust in God. Rather than simply unplugging from technology, we can use these quieter rhythms to reconnect with the One our souls were made for.

Through Scripture and biblical encouragement, we’ll reflect on how quiet practices like walking, journaling, prayer, and gathering around the table can help us notice God’s presence in everyday life and grow in spiritual discernment.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by noise, distraction, or the pace of modern life, this episode is an invitation to slow down and rediscover the quiet where God often speaks.

If you’d like journal prompts to help you reflect on this episode, you can join the newsletter family at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter, where I share prompts, Scripture reflections, and encouragement for listening to God in everyday life.

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- Ep. 2: Christian Journaling for Spiritual Growth 101 + How to Get Started Even If You've Never Done It Before

- Ep. 7: Quiet Time for Busy Christians: How Journaling Can Help

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What happens when you intentionally step away from the noise and create space for quiet with God?

Today I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my monthly silence and solitude practice: what I actually do during these extended quiet days, the devotional rhythms that help me listen to God, and why I believe we need to intentionally pursue quiet if we want clarity from the Lord.

We’ll talk about:

How silence strengthens spiritual discernment

Why Scripture becomes more alive in stillness

How journaling helps you process God’s voice

The beauty of “romanticizing your life with Jesus” in everyday faith

This episode is filled with biblical encouragement and practical application for anyone walking through transition, seeking clarity, or longing to deepen their relationship with God through Scripture and intentional quiet.

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Related Episodes:

- Episode 38: Burnt Out With Feeling Busy & Distracted? Create Space for Discernment with Simple Faith Rhythms

- Episode 18: Are You Missing What God is Saying? The Power of Monthly Journaling Reflection

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This is Part 5 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!

One of the hardest parts of a transition or wilderness season is the loss of control. We have an outcome we hope for, and surrendering that future to God can feel terrifying. How do we move forward in faith when we don’t know what’s coming next?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to fight for a posture of surrender during seasons of transition. If you’re struggling with discernment, feeling stuck in fear, or unsure how to hear God’s voice clearly right now, this conversation will offer biblical encouragement and practical next steps.

Using the story of the Israelites and Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we’ll explore what Scripture teaches about humility, trust, and daily surrender. I’ll also walk you through specific journal prompts to help you process your fears honestly, strengthen your faith, and rest in God’s promises as you move forward.

If you’ve been asking:

How do I trust God when the future feels overwhelming?

What does surrender actually look like in real life?

How can journaling help me grow in discernment and hear God’s voice?

This episode will give you both spiritual grounding and practical tools to help you follow God with confidence.

- Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching

- Sign up for our free Lent Journaling Challenge!: laurentpaperco.com/lent

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This is Part 4 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!

- Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching

- Sign up for our free Lent Journaling Challenge!: laurentpaperco.com/lent

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

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This is Part 3 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!

When life feels chaotic and your thoughts won’t slow down, clarity can feel impossible to find. In this episode of our journaling through seasons of transition series, we talk about why fighting for mental clarity matters so much when everything around you is changing, and how simple, faith-filled journaling rhythms can help quiet anxious thoughts and refocus your heart on God.

Drawing from personal experience, Scripture, and biblical encouragement, we explore how journaling creates space to hear God’s voice, strengthens trust in God, and supports spiritual discernment during overwhelming seasons. You’ll learn why writing things down can calm mental clutter, bring order to emotional chaos, and help you move forward with wisdom and peace.

This episode includes practical journal prompts, prayer-based strategies, and encouragement rooted in faith to help you reconnect with God, make sense of what you’re carrying, and take the next right step even when clarity feels hard to come by.

Perfect for anyone navigating change who longs to hear God more clearly and walk forward with confidence, peace, and trust.

- Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching

- Sign up for our free Lent Journaling Challenge!: laurentpaperco.com/lent

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

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This is Part 2 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!

If you’re in a season of transition, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness, this episode is for you.

Today we’re talking about how to use journaling as a tool for discernment, trust in God, and fighting for joy when life feels like a wilderness season. Drawing from Scripture and biblical encouragement, we explore why joy is so deeply connected to endurance and how God uses transition seasons to form our faith, not abandon it.

You’ll learn practical journaling strategies to help you gain clarity, stay anchored in God’s perspective, and remain relationally open to Him when circumstances feel hard. We’ll talk about gratitude journaling, Scripture journaling, and how writing with God can help you discern what He’s doing in your life even when you feel disconnected or unsure.

This episode is filled with faith-based encouragement, Scripture, and honest reflection for anyone longing to hear God’s voice more clearly and walk through transition with hope.

✨ Journal prompts mentioned in this episode are available when you sign up for the email list, along with additional reflections to support your spiritual journey.

If you’re navigating a wilderness season, feeling spiritually dry, or needing biblical encouragement to trust God again, this conversation will remind you: the wilderness is not forever and God is still speaking.

- Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching

- Sign up for our free Lent Journaling Challenge!: laurentpaperco.com/lent

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

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This is Part 1 of our Journaling Through Seasons of Transition Series!

Are you in a season of transition and struggling to trust God or hear His voice clearly?

Transition seasons can feel like wilderness seasons marked by uncertainty, anxiety, and spiritual exhaustion. In these moments, it’s easy to feel disconnected from God or unsure of what He’s doing.

In this episode, we begin a new series on journaling through seasons of transition, exploring how journaling can support discernment, strengthen faith, and renew trust in God when life feels unsettled. Drawing from Scripture and biblical wilderness stories, we see how God uses these in-between seasons for preparation and growth.

Part 1 focuses on fighting for trust and introduces narrative journaling as a practical way to remember God’s faithfulness, reframe your story with truth, and stay rooted in biblical encouragement during transition.

This episode includes Scripture reflection and journal prompts to help you listen for God’s voice and walk forward with clarity and faith.

- Book a Spiritual Discernment Coaching Call: laurentpaperco.com/coaching

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

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What does the peace of the Holy Spirit actually feel like and how can you use it for discernment in everyday decisions?

In this episode, we explore how God uses His peace to guide His people, how to recognize the difference between true peace and false peace, and why the absence of peace can sometimes be just as important when listening for God’s voice. Through Scripture, biblical examples, and personal reflection, this episode offers biblical encouragement for believers who want to grow in faith without forcing clarity or mistaking comfort for God’s leading.

If you’ve ever struggled to trust in God when decisions feel unclear, or wondered whether peace is something you can actually grow in over time, this conversation will help ground your discernment in God’s Word rather than pressure or fear. We’ll look at what the Bible says about peace, how it works alongside wisdom, counsel, and prayer, and how God patiently trains us to recognize His guidance.

✨ Journal prompts to help you reflect on this episode and practice discernment are available in the newsletter: you can sign up at laurentpaperco.com/newsletter.

Whether you’re new to discernment or deepening your ability to hear God’s voice, this episode is an invitation to rest in the peace Christ has promised and to let it shape your trust in Him.

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

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Affirmations are a common journaling practice. But how should Christians approach them with faith and discernment?

In this episode, we explore affirmations through the lens of Scripture, offering biblical encouragement for anyone seeking to grow in hearing God’s voice. We look at where affirmations come from, why they’re appealing, and how to practice them in a way that builds faith and trust in God rather than control or self-reliance.

You’ll learn how to use affirmations as a journaling tool grounded in truth, shaped by discernment, and rooted in God’s reality. This episode includes practical journal prompts to help you identify areas of unbelief, meditate on Scripture, and speak God’s truth over your life as you grow in spiritual maturity.

If you’re longing to hear God’s voice more clearly and want a journaling practice that strengthens your faith and aligns with Scripture, this episode will help you approach affirmations with wisdom, humility, and confidence in God’s truth.

Mentioned in this episode:

Hi, I'm Jenny Fulford! I love Jesus and I'm a guided journal creator. I'm here to help Christians cultivate a continuous, interactive relationship with God through journaling. Let's connect!

Your Next Steps:

Instagram (DM me!): @jennyfulford @laurentpaperco