Write Like It Matters: 10 Prompts to Help You Find Your Voice in a Noisy World

Have you ever sat down to write—whether it’s a journal entry, a caption, a blog post, or even a draft that feels too big to touch—and thought, Does this even matter? I think we’ve all been there. The cursor blinks, the doubts creep in, and suddenly it feels like the world doesn’t need one more word from us.

But here’s the thing: your words do carry weight. They make a difference, and when you share your heart words with others, you’re not only tapping into your God-given gifts and talents, but you’re also inspiring, encouraging, and motivating, planting a seed of truth for someone else to do the same.

Scripture says, “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in silver settings” (Proverbs 25:11). That’s such a beautiful reminder: your words—whether whispered in prayer, scribbled in a notebook, or shared with others—can be life-giving. They can point someone back to hope, to truth, to God.

Writing isn’t always about being the loudest voice in the room. Sometimes it’s simply about showing up with words that are faithful, honest, and timely.

So if you need a nudge to begin, here are 10 faith-fueled prompts to help you write like your words matter:

1. Coffee Shop Noise
   You’re sitting in your favorite coffee shop when someone voices doubt, fear, or deep discouragement. What loving words would you offer if you could? Write with kindness and compassion, as if your words could become a turning point for someone who needs truth.
   
2. For the One Who’s About to Give Up
   Think of a person who feels worn down, unseen, or ready to quit. Write them a letter or short note of encouragement. Speak right to their heart. Remind them of what God says about their story and why it’s worth continuing.
   
3. A Bold Cup of Coffee
   Have you ever chosen courage over comfort? Tell us what you learned. Now encourage your reader to take their own step of bravery—with a cup of strong courage on the side. Let this be your gentle push toward risk, faith, and holy boldness.
   
4. Pull Up a Chair
   We’ve all felt like we don’t belong—overlooked, misunderstood, or spiritually on the edge. Is there someone in your circles that might be feeling the same type of way? Write something that pulls up a chair for them. Use your words to extend a genuine welcome, to say, “You matter. You have a place here.”
   
5. When Church Hurts
   Church shouldn’t wound—but sometimes it does. If you (or someone you know) has walked through hurt in the Church, write about it with honesty and a redemptive lens. Acknowledge the pain, but also point the way toward hope and healing.
   
6. Your Voice Matters Because . . .
   List five reasons why your voice matters—and why the person reading this should believe theirs does too. Then each week, choose one reason to expand into a reflection, journal entry, or devotional thought. Remember: purpose has nothing to do with likes or shares.
   
7. The World Is Heavy. The Word Is Hope.
   The world feels weighed-down and overshadowed by fear, division, or crisis, and it’s easy to get lost in discouragement. As Kingdom-focused believers, we know the only through is to cling to hope and to shine that light of hope with those around us. Write a piece that shifts the focus back to God’s promises and offers assurance instead of anxiety. Point to Scripture as the steadying voice and shine a light of hope on a weary world.
   
8. Write the Psalm You Needed
   This prompt gets us feeling joyful and comforted. Let your words become a prayer right where you are—whether it’s joy, sorrow, longing, or worship. Don’t worry about style or formality. Let the poem flow from within you and just write like David did: real, unfiltered, and full of faith.
   
9. Coffee Shop Confessions
   Sometimes in my prayers, I imagine I’m sitting across from Jesus with a cup of coffee in hand. I’m giving him my prayers, my frustrations, and my praises, and he’s giving me his undivided attention, hanging on every word. What would you tell Jesus if you could chat with him over coffee? What do you think He might say back to you? Write that conversation with honesty and tenderness.
   
10. Lunch Notes
    Do you ever scratch a note on a paper towel and tuck it in your child’s lunchbox? It doesn’t matter that the pen was almost out of ink or all that you could find was a broken piece of a crayon—it’s simply the thought that counts. If you could leave one short message for a stranger who sits at your table after you, what would it be? Keep it simple and heartfelt—something someone could hold onto for the rest of the day.

Your words matter. Your voice matters. And your willingness to write—quietly, faithfully, boldly—might be the very prayer someone else is waiting to have answered.

So go ahead—pour yourself a cup of coffee, pick up your favorite pen or open your laptop, and start filling that blank page with your faith-fueled words. Not because the world is watching, but because your calling matters too much to ignore.

Write like it matters. Because it does.

(Download a copy of these prompts here.)