Hills & Valleys: Learning to Look to Jesus during Life’s Emotional Highs & Lows


Here's a Prompt Journal Bible Study. This study includes prompts, reflection questions, and scripture tie-ins to help guide readers in focusing their lives on God's Word and His plans.

🌄 Hills & Valleys: Learning to Look to Jesus during Life’s Emotional Highs & Lows

A Prompt Journal Bible Study
Focus: Learning to know God's Word and His plans for us through life’s ups and downs

How to Use This Study

Set aside a quiet time each day or week to reflect on each prompt. Read the Scripture passage, write down your thoughts, prayers, and questions. Let God’s Word guide you in understanding how He is present in every season of life.

📖 Week 1: The God of the Mountains and the Valleys

Read: 1 Kings 20:28, Psalm 121:1-2

Prompt:
Think of a recent “mountaintop” moment in your life. How did you see God’s hand in that moment? Now think of a recent “valley” you’ve walked through. Where did you struggle to see God’s presence? Write a prayer asking God to help you recognize His faithfulness in both the peaks and valleys.

📖 Week 2: When the Highs Make Us Forget

Read: Deuteronomy 8:10-18, James 1:17

Prompt:
Have you ever felt closer to God in times of need than in times of abundance? Why do you think that happens? How can you stay focused on God when life is going well? Write a “thanksgiving list” of blessings in your life, and pray that you will remember the Giver more than the gifts.

📖 Week 3: When the Lows Make Us Doubt

Read: Psalm 23:4, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Prompt:
Describe a time you felt overwhelmed by fear, grief, or uncertainty. Did you turn to God’s Word for comfort? If so, what passage helped you? If not, what might have changed if you had? Write down a verse you want to memorize for the next time you face a valley.

📖 Week 4: God’s Plan in the Peaks and Valleys

Read: Jeremiah 29:11-13, Romans 8:28

Prompt:
Have you ever asked, “God, what is Your plan for me in this season?” Write down a specific situation where you’re struggling to understand God’s plan. Then write a prayer asking God for wisdom, trust, and a heart that seeks Him above all else.

📖 Week 5: Learning to See with Eternal Eyes

Read: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Prompt:
How can focusing on eternity help you navigate both the joys and sorrows of life? Write a letter to your future self about what you hope to remember from this study and how you want to grow in faith.

📖 Week 6: Practical Steps to Focus on God

Read: Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 6:33

Prompt:
What are 3 practical ways you can focus more on God’s Word and His plans for your life, especially in busy or stressful seasons? (Examples: Morning prayer, Scripture memorization, gratitude journal, worship playlist, etc.) Write a commitment prayer asking God to help you keep your eyes on Him.

🌿 Final Reflection: Your Personal Psalm

Read: Psalm 46, Psalm 62

Prompt:
Write your own “Psalm”—a song or prayer expressing your heart to God about the peaks and valleys you’ve walked through and how you are learning to trust Him more deeply.

Would you like me to format this as a printable PDF, or add a cover page and a few blank reflection pages for journaling? Let me know! 🌿📖

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