July Scriptural Plan & Journaling

The Heart of Friendship – A Month of Growth Through Connection

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve been walking through a journey of transformation—spiritually, emotionally, and personally. This month, we turn our attention to one of the most powerful tools God uses to transform us: relationships.

Whether it's through family, friends, mentors, or even strangers, God reveals His love and refines our character through the people in our lives. July is an invitation to reflect on the beauty and responsibility of connection. Through 31 days of scripture and journaling, we’ll explore biblical wisdom on friendship, love, loyalty, boundaries, encouragement, and grace.

Let this be a month of intentional connection—both with others and with God. May each verse and prompt lead you to deeper awareness, healing, and joy in your relationships.

July Scripture & Journaling Plan

Theme: Transformed Through Friendship & Relationship

Week 1: The Gift of Friendship

1. Proverbs 18:24 – "A friend who sticks closer than a brother."
   ✍️ What does a true friend look like to you? Have you ever experienced such closeness?
2. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – "Two are better than one..."
   ✍️ When have you needed someone to lift you up? Reflect on the importance of support.
3. John 15:13 – "Greater love has no one than this..."
   ✍️ Have you seen or shown sacrificial love in a friendship?
4. Proverbs 27:17 – "As iron sharpens iron..."
   ✍️ How have your friends helped shape you?
5. 1 Samuel 18:1-3 – Jonathan and David's friendship
   ✍️ What qualities made their bond so strong? How can you build this kind of connection?
6. Ruth 1:16-17 – Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi
   ✍️ What does loyalty look like in your relationships?
7. Job 2:11-13 – Job’s friends came to comfort him
   ✍️ How do you show up for your friends in tough times?

Week 2: Choosing Healthy Relationships

8. Proverbs 13:20 – "Walk with the wise and become wise..."
   ✍️ Who are you walking with? Are they helping you grow?
9. 1 Corinthians 15:33 – "Bad company corrupts good character."
   ✍️ What boundaries do you need to place or reassess?
10. Amos 3:3 – "Can two walk together unless they agree?"
    ✍️ What values matter most in your relationships?
11. Proverbs 12:26 – "The righteous choose their friends carefully..."
    ✍️ What does careful friendship selection look like in your life?
12. Psalm 1:1-3 – Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked
    ✍️ Where do you need to plant yourself more intentionally?
13. Matthew 7:6 – "Do not give dogs what is sacred..."
    ✍️ How do you protect your heart and peace in relationships?
14. Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of the Spirit
    ✍️ How can you show more of these qualities in your friendships?

Week 3: Love in Action

15. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 – Love is patient, love is kind...
    ✍️ Which aspects of love do you find easy or difficult to live out?
16. Romans 12:10 – "Be devoted to one another in love..."
    ✍️ How can you honor others more deeply in relationship?
17. 1 Peter 4:8 – "Love covers a multitude of sins."
    ✍️ What role does grace play in your friendships?
18. Galatians 6:2 – "Carry each other’s burdens..."
    ✍️ Who needs your help right now? How can you lighten someone’s load?
19. Philippians 2:3-4 – "Value others above yourselves..."
    ✍️ How can you practice humility and selflessness in relationship?
20. Colossians 3:13 – "Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
    ✍️ Is there someone you need to forgive? How can you move toward reconciliation?
21. Romans 12:18 – "Live at peace with everyone..."
    ✍️ What steps can you take to bring peace to a strained relationship?

Week 4: God at the Center

22. Matthew 18:20 – "Where two or three gather in my name..."
    ✍️ How can you bring God into more of your relationships?
23. James 5:16 – "Confess your sins to one another..."
    ✍️ How does honesty create deeper friendships?
24. 1 John 1:7 – "If we walk in the light... we have fellowship with one another."
    ✍️ What does walking in the light look like for you and your community?
25. Hebrews 10:24-25 – "Spur one another on toward love and good deeds..."
    ✍️ How are you encouraging your friends to grow?
26. Romans 1:12 – "Encouraged by each other's faith..."
    ✍️ How has someone’s faith inspired your own?
27. Psalm 133:1 – "How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!"
    ✍️ Where do you see unity among your friendships or want to cultivate more of it?
28. Proverbs 17:17 – "A friend loves at all times..."
    ✍️ What does unwavering love look like in your life right now?

Week 5: Relationship Reflection & Renewal

29. Matthew 22:39 – "Love your neighbor as yourself."
    ✍️ How are you loving yourself and others well?
30. Micah 6:8 – "Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly..."
    ✍️ How can this verse guide your relationships?
31. John 15:12-15 – "I have called you friends..."
    ✍️ What does it mean to be a friend of God? How does that change your relationships?

As we close out this month, take a moment to look back at the relationships that shaped your journey—not just in July, but throughout your life. This plan was never just about friendship; it was about transformation through community, love, and truth.

Ask yourself:
💭 Who have I become this month because of what I’ve learned?
💭 What relationships do I now see as divine assignments?
💭 How can I continue to love, forgive, support, and grow—intentionally—in community?

Friendship is not just a gift; it's a calling. As you move forward, remember: you are becoming someone who loves like Christ, leads with grace, and builds up those around you.

Let July be the month your heart softened, your circle strengthened, and your relationships reflected God’s transformative love.

 

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 Anika B Chestnut