I noticed that my son’s Bible sat unopened for days. Of course I didn’t want to shame him. He’s young. He’s learning. We all have seasons where we’re not as diligent to stay in the Word. But I also know that God’s Word soothes our hurts and helps us in our journey.
He lashed out in anger at his sister – harsh words that came from his own internal struggle and frustration. I understand, son. I feel frustrated too at times. I took a deep breath and asked him to come talk to me. Then I gently asked him if he had been reading his Bible lately. “It’s been boring to me lately, mom. I can’t seem to get into it.”
I told him I understood. I reminded him that God gave us His Word so we would know His love and know the way of blessing in this life. It’s in His Word we’re reminded of things like how anger damages relationships and can lead us to be foolish at times. “What if we figure out some ways to help you stay interested while you read the Bible?” I suggested. He liked that idea.
Do you ever wish there was a motivating, engaging, and age-appropriate devotional journal for kids?
We went on a search to find something that would help him stay engaged. I desperately wanted him to know that God’s Word is profitable, uplifting, and life-giving. I wanted a resource that would allow him to choose his own Bible passages, but with open-ended guidance.
But everything we found on the market was a fail. So I began creating notebook pages for him, with methods that would rotate on a daily basis. Little-by-little, we found the perfect formula. And it kept him engaged! That’s why I wanted to share it with you. I figured if our family struggled, then possibly you have too.
A quiet time journal is a must-have resource for teaching kids devotional habits.
This journal is a combination of our favorite journal pages all wrapped up into one. I love that it encourages kids to dig deep and think about the Scripture in different ways. There are 6 different page types in the journal.
Quiet Time Journal for Kids
Blessings and Favorites page–>>
First up is the blessings and favorites page. The purpose of this page is to record our blessings, jot down favorite verses, and even note some ongoing prayer needs. We really enjoy looking back to see what God did several months ago in our family.
Study pages–>>
There are 4 different study pages that rotate through the journal.
- What does this passage make me think of and want to change? | The Word give us insight into areas in our lives that do not align with God’s will and ways. This page challenges the student to think through application of the text.
- Who, What, When, How | This page encourages the student to think through key questions about author, audience, and reason behind the text they read.
- SOAP – Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer | This page leads the student to use the SOAP method as they read the text.
- Illustrate the Verse | Sometimes, when we see things visually, they stick in our minds better. This page encourages the student to illustrate a key idea from the text they read.
Each study page has different questions to encourage students to think about Scripture and dig deep into their lives. Each study page also has a place for the student to write down his or her prayer needs.
Leigh says
Love these study pages. I have 5 kids ages 10 – 16 that I have been trying to encourage to get into God’s word on their own every day. I think these pages will be a huge help.
Kim Sorgius says
I’m so glad to hear this! Let me know how it goes. I’d love to hear how your kids enjoyed them. (Or even if they didn’t!)
Nicole says
I love this. Thank you!! I’m subscribing now! 🙂
Faith says
Thanks so much for making these because I know that I will use them for myself because other Prayer Journals I have seen are just too deep for me, and this one you make at a kid level which quite honestly works much better for me.
Claire says
Was thinking the same thing. Reassuring to know I am not alone!
Sherie says
Me too
dee says
Me three!
Hailey says
Me four
Jacqueline says
Thank you
Amy S. says
Mother of two. Thanks so much!!
Kim Sorgius says
You’re welcome!
Lorena says
Love this! I just subscribed and confirmed my email address so I seen all the freebies that come with subscribing but I’m not on my computer right now so if I want to print them out later, how can I do that? Can I just come back on here to print them or go back through the email to confirm my email or something? Thank you and sorry for all the questions.
Kim Sorgius says
You’ll be able to download anytime. Just come back here and enter your email. It will take you to the download page!
Laticha LaVallee says
This look great to help my boys with Bible study time!
Tami Haney says
I have subscribed and downloaded the Macfonts to get these printables. It doesn’t allow me to get there. It just keeps making me download the macfonts over and over. Can you email it to me?
Kim Sorgius says
I have no idea what you are talking about. What Macfonts?
Heather says
I am so excited about these pages … I know you prepared this for your children, but I am actually going to do this for myself!!! I, similar to your posting above, have wanted to make significant changes in my life when it comes to God’s Word and I just haven’t been successful so far. I am hoping with added prayer and these pages 2015 will be different for me. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I will be subscribing immediately!
Kim Sorgius says
I love it! You go girl!
Heather says
You are so creative – thank you for blessing others with the talent our Father gives you!
Kim Sorgius says
Thank you for the sweet words. 🙂
Bianca says
Very helpful pages! Thanks! Is it possible to get them in spanish? If you don´t have them you can send me a pdf where I can translate the pages. Thank you very much!
Kim Sorgius says
I’m sorry but I don’t have them in Spanish.
Uther Tucker says
I would like to use these for my sunday school class. Will this be okay to print out for them?
Thank You
Kim Sorgius says
Yes, that will be fine, but please make sure that the copyright info is included in case they would like to visit the site! 🙂
Yvette Farrell says
Hi. What type of journaling bible do you recommend for kids ages 11 and 13? Thanks
Evelyn says
Last week we hosted a kid camp and I am so thankful God led me to your site. I had been wanting to create a journal for the kids to do a daily log of the teachings and what God was speaking to their hearts and let me tell you, they all loved the layout, and I noticed how easy it made it for them to put their thoughts into paper.
We took kids from 6 – 18 years old and some of them struggle a little bit on a blank sheet of paper. My daughter is one of them and ever since we came back from the retreat, she grabs her journal when we have quiet time and she journals away happy.
Praise God for what he is doing through you and may he continue to use you for the glory of his Kingdom.
I just purchased your book of “things to teach kids about quiet time” and we will be implementing it as a lesson plan in our kids ministry.
Here is a recap of our retreat ?
https://vimeo.com/174135187
Blessings,
Evelyn.
Kim Sorgius says
Thank you so much for sharing with me! I loved the video and am honored you used my resources. God is good! Praying for the hearts of the children you ministered to!
Jennifer says
Hi! I love these pages! I am very excited to implement them with n my own children!
I also teach 1st and 2nd grade sunday school. I have a mix of reading and learning to read. I also have a mix of backgrounds–some in a strong Christian home and some in a home with one Christian parent or no Christian parents.
Are there any recommendations you can make to help my early readers/writers do something similar. I have tried having them draw, but one child in particular hates drawing and a few others don’t understand and draw purple elephants or monsters. I really wish I had a good way to engage them a little more.
Kim Sorgius says
For the little ones, I really prefer to talk about it and have them talk to me about what we read or learned. It goes much farther when you remove the writing/drawing barrier.
Mary says
I very rarely comment on blogs, but I had to write and tell you THANK YOU for compiling these amazing 87 pages of awesomeness!!! I got here because of the kids’ journal pages I found on your pinterest, but I ended up printing the entire workbook and I love LOVE all of the ideas and activities in it, especially the tips for spiritual growth and connectedness as a family. I am going to start using these with my boys (7 and 11) immediately, and I just HAD to tell you thank you so so much for all of the time you invested into each and every page, I can feel your heart’s love for God in every line you wrote, I can tell you it wasn’t just a “project” for you, it goes deeper than that. May God bless you 10 fold for this gift you have presented my family (and others) with!