You sit down with your Bible and a cup of coffee, heart open, but unsure where to begin. You want to grow spiritually, but the pages stay blank—not from lack of care, but from not having the right rhythm or tool. That’s where a Bible journal for spiritual growth can be such a gift—a space to slow down, reflect, and return to what matters most.

If you’re looking for a Bible journal that helps you grow spiritually, here are a few things I’ve found matter most.

1. A Bible Journal for Spiritual Growth Should Let God Speak First

In a world filled with devotionals and Bible studies that often present predetermined interpretations, it’s refreshing to find a journal that prioritizes your personal journey with God.

Look for one that doesn’t rush you into conclusions or hand you someone else’s answers.
The right prompts won’t tell you what to think—they’ll help you notice what God is stirring in your own heart.

2. A Format That Gives You Freedom, Not Pressure

We don’t grow spiritually by “keeping up.” We grow by staying close.

So instead of choosing a journal that locks you into a schedule or shames you for skipping a day, look for one that honors your real life and leaves space for grace.

Whether you’re reading one chapter or several, the journal should encourage you to keep showing up without guilt. Because that’s how spiritual growth really happens—through faithfulness, not perfection.

3. A Bible Journal for Spiritual Growth That Helps You Reflect and Remember

One of the most encouraging parts of journaling isn’t what you write in the moment—it’s looking back later.
Seeing prayers answered. Growth that was slow but steady. Verses that carried you through.

That’s the kind of rhythm a Bible journal for spiritual growth should support: one that helps you see God’s hand, even in the smallest moments.

You don’t need fancy words or long entries. Just the willingness to mark down what God is doing—so you can return to it later and remember.

4. A Big-Picture View That Honors Every Book

Sometimes we feel like we need to start in Genesis and read straight through to Revelation to “do it right.”
But the truth is—God can speak through any part of His Word, at any time.

Every single book of the Bible matters. Every one reveals something about God’s character, His heart for His people, and the story He’s still writing.
You don’t have to read it in order for it to change your life.

That’s why it helps to have a journal that treats every book as meaningful—not just the familiar ones.

5. You should have A Design That Feels Like an Invitation, Not an Obligation

Sometimes what keeps us from journaling isn’t time—it’s how the journal makes us feel.
Too many pages crammed with charts or instructions can feel more like a workbook than a space to meet with God.

But a journal rooted in spiritual growth should feel peaceful. Personal. Like something you actually want to open.

That’s why design matters. The way a journal looks and flows should invite you in—not pressure you to perform. freedom to skip around, follow your curiosity, or stay where God has you right now. Because every part of the Bible is worth exploring—and your journey through it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

What If You Had a Journal That Did All of This?

If you’ve ever felt unsure of where to start, or like you needed to read Scripture in a certain order, or journal in a certain way to get it “right”—I hope this reminded you that growing spiritually doesn’t require perfection. It just requires presence.

You don’t have to have all the answers or move in a straight line. You just need a gentle rhythm that helps you return to God’s Word and reflect on what He’s showing you.

That’s exactly why I created the Cover to Cover Bible Journal.

A place to stay rooted in Scripture, not someone else’s opinions. It’s a soft space for real growth. A place to reflect without pressure. A place to explore every book of the Bible—at your own pace. And a place that feels beautiful and calm enough to want to open again and again.

If your heart has been craving something simple, sacred, and steady—I hope this journal meets you there.

You can take a closer look at Cover to Cover right here. I’d love for it to become a companion in your time with God, just like it has been in mine!

You don’t have to do this perfectly. You just have to keep showing up.
And this journal was made to help you do exactly that.

Cheering you on,

Amanda Stores

P.S. Still not sure where to begin? I wrote more about that here—how to start reading the Bible when you feel overwhelmed!