“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing Psalms.”
— James 5:13
Prayer and Praise
We invite you to join us in prayer for our ministry activities and outreaches.
Thank you for bringing our requests before the Lord.
Download February 15 – February 21 prayer points below.
Sunday 25 – Join us in praying for friends of the ministry who have recently undergone or will soon undergo surgeries and other medical procedures. May God's healing and peace cover them in their procedures and recovery.
Monday 26 – Some of our U.S. Area Ministry offices are still in need of volunteers for this year's ministry outreach events. Pray for God's provision for those roles and for wisdom as teams move forward with planning and volunteer recruitment.
Tuesday 27 – Join us in prayer over the hearts of people anxiously waiting for various diagnoses. May God bring peace and guidance to those who seek to receive answers and treatment plans.
Wednesday 28 – Joni and Friends employees are gathering this week for a staff-wide time of training and encouragement. Pray that this conference refreshes staff members as they continue to faithfully serve God though their work.
Thursday 29 – Pray for families as they apply to attend a Joni and Friends Family Retreat, Warrior Getaway, or Marriage Getaway in 2026. Ask God to give each family wisdom as they plan for time off from work and details of travel.
Friday 30 – We are asking God to help Joni and Friends shine the light of Christ brightly in spiritually dark cities and communities around the U.S. and the world.
Saturday 31 – Tonight, Joni and Friends New Mexico is hosting a fun-filled Family Retreat Kickoff event! May this celebration introduce more families to the ministry and bless participants as they wait with expectation for this year's Family Retreats.
Sunday 1 – Interest in our 2026 Family Retreats is high, and the need for respite among families living with disability is great. Pray that Joni and Friends staff and volunteers will serve these families faithfully as they provide them with fun and hope filled opportunities of rest and community.
Monday 2 – Our international ministry opportunities, including Wheels for the World® outreaches and International Family Retreats, depend on faithful volunteers. Pray for God to connect us with skilled and eager individuals with a desire to serve.
Tuesday 3 – Join us in prayer over Joni's radio programs. May God speak into the lives of many through this radio ministry and bring listeners to a life of faith and belief in Him.
Wednesday 4 – As we pause to acknowledge World Cancer Day today, we ask God for His will to be completed in those battling cancer. May God redeem the suffering of Cancer diagnoses and treatments so many see the hope and peace found in Jesus.
Thursday 5 – God has entrusted multiple social media, broadcast, and email platforms to Joni and Friends where we share messages of Gospel hope through hardship. Pray God would continue to use these platforms to encourage those suffering around the world and bring people to saving faith in Him.
Friday 6 – Ask God to protect our Joni's House® projects that operate in regions hostile to the Gospel. Pray that hands-on help to those living with disability would not diminish or slow in the face of persecution and obstacles.
Saturday 7 – As we prepare season 8 of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, ask God to use the testimonies and wisdom of every guest to bless and inspire the lives of our listeners, delivering Gospel hope through many kinds of hardship.
Sunday 8 – Many communities around the U.S. are experiencing extreme weather conditions. We pray God's protection around all who are affected by freezing temperatures and the resulting water and power outages. May God protect those living with disabilities who have increased hardship during this time.
Monday 9 – Joni and Friends Louisiana is encouraging individuals and families living with disabilities this Valentine's season through the Heart for the Disabled project. We ask that God's great love be shown though gift giving and encouragement.
Tuesday 10 – In California, young adults who live with intellectual disabilities are gathering today to study the Bible. May God bless the fellowship between everyone attending and open opportunities for all to grow in their faith among friends.
Wednesday 11 – Joni and Friends Area Directors serve families living with disability from our local Area Ministry offices. Join us as we thank God for the way they provide hands-on care for the churches and families we serve.
Thursday 12 – Today we lift up those in a season of grief or loss. No matter the circumstance, may God draw near to the hurting as He promises in Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Friday 13 – In Washington, mothers of children with disabilities are gathering for a time of devotion and fellowship. May God bless each woman in attendance and encourage her in faith.
Saturday 14 – This Valentine's Day we are thanking God for His great love shown to us through Jesus! In response, may we all act and live with love as 1 Corinthians 13 instructs us to do.
Sunday 15 – Our morning prayer team gathers each day to pray for friends of the ministry all around the world, just like you, who've reached out to Joni and Friends. Join us in thanking God for this team as they intercede on behalf of others.
Monday 16 – Joni and Friends Knoxville is partnering with Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church to host a night of inclusive, sensory-friendly worship for families living with disability. May this time of singing, fellowship, and hearing from God's Word bless all who attend.
Tuesday 17 – Churches in Florida and Minnesota will gather this week for Church Network meetings. Ask God to use this time to equip and encourage ministry leaders in these regions, making a way for more people living with disability to find their place in the body of Christ.
Wednesday 18 – Praise God for the strong ministry partnerships we have with radio stations around the world who generously air Joni's radio programs free of charge. Ask God to use Joni's uplifting messages to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ far and wide.
Thursday 19 – Joni and Friends co-labors with churches and organizations to provide practical help and Gospel hope around the world. Ask God to give fresh encouragement and wisdom to our partners as they seek to help the disability community in need.
Friday 20 – Today we lift up the many single parents of children living with disabilities. Pray God brings renewed energy, hope, and joy to their daily routines and caregiving.
Saturday 21 – Join us as we thank God for the faithful docents who lead tours at the Joni and Friends International Disability Center. May their work, kindness, and knowledge bless the many guests who visit our ministry headquarters.