“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 December 14 – December 20 prayer points below.
Sunday 23 – November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Join us as we pray for people impacted by Alzheimer's disease, asking God to bring peace to their bodies and minds. We also lift up their families and caregivers, praying for God to bless the work of their hands and hearts and grant them fresh grace each morning as they serve Him through caregiving.
Monday 24 – Join us in thankfulness for our Luke 14 Friends. We are praising God for these faithful partnerships that provide resources for help and hope around the globe.
Tuesday 25 – In Olympia, Washington, Special Needs Moms are meeting for a time of connection, crafts, and fun. Pray this event blesses mothers and that the fruits of rest flow back into their homes as God tends to their hearts though godly fellowship.
Wednesday 26 – As families gather this week for Thanksgiving, we petition God for grace and peace around each table. May God bring miraculous redemption to broken relationships, weave families closer into His fold, embolden believers to spread seeds of faith, and multiply fruits of righteousness.
Thursday 27 – Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Join us in a prayer of thanksgiving for God's provision and faithfulness in every season. May our hearts overflow with gratitude as we reflect on His goodness today and always (Psalm 100).
Friday 28 – Did you know that Joni and Friends works with local organizations and churches to reach people worldwide? Join us in prayer over global partnerships in 2026 and beyond! Pray that God orchestrates strategic, divine connections with organizations and individuals across all nations to bring His glory and Gospel to people around the world.
Saturday 29 – Pray with us for the volunteers and individuals we partner with in our wheelchair Restoration Centers. May the hands of those who repair and refurbish these devices be blessed and restored in the name of Jesus.
Sunday 30 – Praise God for the new staff recently hired at Joni and Friends offices around the country. Ask the Lord to provide qualified, passionate Christians who have a heart for people with disabilities to serve in our other open positions.
Monday 1 – Pray our Church Training Resources and Ministry Mentors will provide vision and practical help for churches seeking to welcome and embrace families living with disability this Christmas season and beyond.
Tuesday 2 – Join us in thanksgiving over the people and organizations who have partnered with us to translate Joni and Friends radio programs, training resources, and written works into Spanish. May God continue to bless these relationships and grow His church through efforts of translation.
Wednesday 3 – Join us as we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! Today and always, Joni and Friends strives to bring dignity and hope to those living with disability. Thank the Lord for Joni's testimony and the ways He has used her story for His glory.
Thursday 4 – Pray our online courses will continue to empower participants with practical skills, biblical understanding, and confidence for serving those with disabilities one-on-one and through their churches.
Friday 5 – Today we celebrate International Volunteers Day with gratitude and thanksgiving for the servant-hearted individuals who come alongside Joni and Friends to bless families and individuals living with disability, all for the glory of God to be known on earth!
Saturday 6 – Let's praise God together! Joni and Friends Southern California and North Coast Church, Carlsbad meet today for their first Disability Ministry Network Meeting! This gathering of church leaders, pastors, disability ministry leaders, lead volunteers, and like-minded organizations connects those who share a heart for serving individuals and families living with disability.
Sunday 7 – Join us in lifting up the families and volunteers who gather for fellowship and holiday fun during the annual Christmas Carnival hosted by Joni and Friends Texas! May this event bring joy and spur attendees to focus their hearts on Christ this Christmas.
Monday 8 – Praise God for the always-growing church partnerships with our local Joni and Friends offices Pray for church networks to grow and for families living with disability to be welcomed into their local congregations.
Tuesday 9 – Pray with us as Hope Squad gathers in Washington to provide games, a Bible lesson, worship, and fellowship for adults living with intellectual disability. May this event invite adults living with disability into true community and belonging as an active part in the body of Christ.
Wednesday 10 – So many people struggle to finance the immense costs related to disability that are not covered by insurance, like a wheelchair-accessible van or simple home modifications. Join us in prayer for their financial provision; may God make a way for their needs to be met in their fullness.
Thursday 11 – Many families we serve carry silent struggles—let's pray for their emotional and mental healing from trauma, shame, burnout, guilt, or discouragement. Pray that God would bring deep healing and hope like only He can.
Friday 12 – Christmas is drawing near! Pray with us in preparation for our Holiday Open House hosted by Joni and Friends Illinois. May this event raise community awareness and deliver Gospel hope to those living with disability in Illinois.
Saturday 13 – Today is Ken Tada's birthday! Join us in thanking God for Ken and his lifelong impact on the Joni and Friends ministry—and his love for Joni! May God continue to bless Joni and the ministry though Ken's heart and hands.
Sunday 14 – People living with a disability or chronic condition can also struggle with depression due to the challenges and losses they face every day. For others, clinical depression is a chronic condition that can be disabling. Pray for God to meet each person in their hardship, providing relief and Christ-centered hope and joy.
Monday 15 – Joni and Friends outreaches and events in the U.S. and around the world are only possible because of the hundreds of volunteers who serve with us. Please join us in praying for key volunteers who will serve in leadership roles that allow ministry to multiply and expand.
Tuesday 16 – Praise God for the many families who attended our International Family Retreats this past year. Pray each family will continue to experience the biblical hope shared during the retreat and find their place of belonging in a local Christ-honoring church.
Wednesday 17 – Pray for God's guidance as we continue to develop our 2026 ministry plans. Thank God for continuing to use the ministry of Joni and Friends to spread the news of His love to people living with disability around the world.
Thursday 18 – Pray for God's protection and blessing on our church and disability ministry partners as they serve families living with disabilities around the world, especially those who serve in locations of political unrest. Ask God to make His name known amidst conflict and persecution.
Friday 19 – Tomorrow Joni and Friends New England hosts a Church Network Meeting. Pray for pastors and ministry leaders to be equipped, encouraged, and prompted to include people living with disability and their families in their faith communities.
Saturday 20 – Today Joni's House East St. Louis welcomes families and volunteers to their Christmas party! Pray this respite event cultivates Christ-centered community through celebration and reflection this Christmas.
