Anchored: A One-Chapter-A-Day Journal

Prayer Journal Companion to the New Testament-In-a-Year Journey

If you’ve ever started a Bible reading plan with the best intentions… and then life happened, you’re in good company. Between family, work, caregiving, church commitments, and all the everyday responsibilities, consistency can feel harder than it “should” be.

That’s exactly why I created Anchored: A One-Chapter-A-Day Journal—a friendly, doable prayer journal companion for your New Testament-In-a-Year Journey. It’s not meant to add pressure. It’s meant to help you stay anchored in God’s Word, one simple day at a time.

“Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” — Psalm 119:105 (KJV)

Why “one chapter a day” works (especially for real life)

Here’s the truth: most of us don’t need a more intense plan—we need a sustainable one.

One chapter a day gives you:

• A clear next step (no decision fatigue)
• A manageable pace (even on busy days)
• Space to reflect instead of rushing
• A rhythm you can return to when life gets messy

Small, faithful steps add up—and God meets us in that steady obedience.

What this journal helps you do

Anchored is designed to be simple, encouraging, and practical. It helps you:

• Read the New Testament without feeling behind
• Reflect with gentle prompts that guide your thoughts
• Pray in response to what you read (even if you don’t know what to say)
• Notice patterns—what God keeps highlighting in your life
• Build a record of God’s faithfulness you can look back on later

It’s like having a calm, steady companion beside you saying, “Just come back to the Word today.”

A quick daily routine (10 minutes that can change your day)

You can use Anchored in as little as 10 minutes:

1. Pray one sentence: “Lord, open my heart to Your Word.”
2. Read one chapter (or a portion if time is tight)
3. Write one takeaway: What stood out to you?
4. Write one response: What is God inviting you to believe, release, or do?
5. Pray it back to Him—simple, honest, real.

Consistency isn’t about perfection. It’s about returning.

If you miss a day… read this part twice

Don’t let a missed day turn into quitting altogether. Don’t restart. Don’t shame yourself. Don’t spiral. Just resume.

“Let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” — Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

God isn’t keeping score—He’s inviting you close.

Ready to begin your New Testament-In-a-Year Journey?

If you want a gentle structure, a peaceful rhythm, and a beautiful place to write your prayers and reflections, Anchored: A One-Chapter-A-Day Journal is for you. I’m cheering you on as you build this daily habit—one chapter, one prayer, one day at a time. You don’t have to do it perfectly. You just have to keep showing up. Visit my online store a use the CODE:Jan26 to get your FREE copy.