In a challenging season or under the pressure of a major decision, we often look outward for answers. But what if the most profound guidance is already within you, waiting for the moment to reveal itself?
By combining the raw power of free writing with the structural guidance of AI prompts, you can create a sacred space to “hear” from the Divine. This isn’t about the AI actually being God; it’s about using AI to prompt your imagination and intuition, allowing the “pen to carry you” toward the answers your subconscious already holds.
But why not just use Chat-GPT to give you the answers?
While Chat GPT is a master of logic and patterns, it lacks discernment. Let’s be honest: staring at a blank journal page can feel less like “spiritual silence” and more like an awkward first date, so it’s no wonder people are turning to ChatGPT for a little “divine” inspiration. Having AI act as a counselor can be helpful, but let’s remember that even the smartest chatbot is basically just a data-driven machine. It can provide a list of pros and cons, but it cannot feel the weight of truth or the “Aha!” moment that makes your skin tingle. Discernment is a holistic sensory experience. It doesn’t just use your brain; it uses:
- Somatic Cues: A “gut feeling” or a tightening in the chest.
- A feeling of peace: A sense of “settledness” even if the answer is difficult.
- Surprise: A break-through insight or sudden moment of clarity
So how can Chat-GPT prompts ignite my prayer practice?
Think of AI as your spiritual intern. Use it to generate some writing prompts for you or think of what questions and cues you would normally type into Chat-GPT. Then it’s time to take those AI prompts, shut the laptop, and get back to just you, a pen, and the Creator. Allow God to write back to you through your own hand, instead of the computer.
Here are 2 examples of AI prompts that you can try below, but play around with your own creations.
Sample Prompt 1: For Making a Decision
“I am going through a difficult decision regarding [Insert Challenge]. I want to journal to God about this. Please act as a compassionate, divine listener. First, ask me three deep questions that help me uncover my true fears about this decision. After I answer, I want you to write a response back to me as if God is speaking directly to my heart, using a tone of unconditional love and wisdom.”
Sample Prompt 2: For Navigating a Challenge
“I feel overwhelmed by [Situation]. I’m going to ‘free write’ my raw emotions to you now. Don’t interrupt me. Once I’m done, I want you to reflect back the ‘Higher Truth’ hidden in my struggle and give me a word of encouragement that speaks to my intuition rather than my logic.”
Notice these prompts always start with a free write. Research has proven that free writes help to declutter your mind, reduce anxiety, and tap into deeper emotions of your subconscious. Free Writing is simply the practice of letting the pen move continuously across the page without any filter.
- No Judgment: You aren’t writing for an audience. If you feel angry, petty, or confused, let it out.
- Write Fast: When you stop overthinking, you bypass the “Critical Manager” in your brain and tap into the subconscious.
- Use “I Feel” vs. “I Think”: “Thinking” stays in the prefrontal cortex; “Feeling” moves into the limbic system.
- The Goal: To get the noise out of your head so you can finally hear the “still, small voice.”
Give it a try and let me know how it goes in the comments below. I would love to hear what AI prompts you find work best for you!
Research
Dr. James Pennebaker
Writing about trauma for 15 minutes over 4 days significantly improved physical and immune health.
ResearchGate
Dr. Matthew Lieberman
Putting feelings into words (labeling) activates the prefrontal cortex and turns down the amygdala “alarm center.”
UCLA Health
Dr. Sian Beilock
Writing about worries for 10 minutes before a high-pressure task frees up working memory, preventing “choking.”
UChicago News
Peter Elbow
Freewriting for 10–20 minutes bypasses self-criticism, allowing the subconscious to “bubble up” to the surface.
UC Santa Barbara
About the Author: Julie Glaser is a healer who creates sacred spaces for others to share, release, and grow. She’s in the habit of being in awe and wonder and writes to share her own experiences with other inquisitive souls in the process of transforming.
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