“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 November 2 – November 8 prayer points below.
Sunday 12 – In any disaster, it is often individuals living with disabilities who face the greatest threats and challenges. In the wake of the devastating earthquake in Cebu, Philippines, pray for our partners as they minister to individuals living with disabilities who may be lacking reliable electricity to run medical devices; those who face interruptions in their medical care; and individuals who are experiencing a lack of accessible transportation, housing, and personal care.
Monday 13 – Praise God for the 100 volunteers who attended an Evening of Celebration in El Salvador this past weekend. Pray each person continues to feel celebrated, inspired, and motivated to join our volunteer initiative in El Salvador.
Tuesday 14 – Our newest wheelchair restoration center is now operational in Colorado. Pray for the men who have signed up to restore wheelchairs to like-new condition for our global distribution outreaches. May they be blessed by this opportunity to make a difference for others and experience redemptive purpose in their own lives.
Wednesday 15 – Let's celebrate! Today is Joni's 76th birthday! Praise God for another year of life and ministry. Ask God to bless her and keep her as she begins a new year. Pray for her to be equipped for every good work (see 2 Timothy 3:17) the Lord has prepared for her in the coming year.
Thursday 16 – There has been civil unrest in the location of an upcoming Wheels for the World® outreach. Pray for wisdom for our team amid the unrest and infrastructure issues that have caused a lack of electricity and water. Ask God to protect those participating in the outreach and to allow the wheelchairs and Gospel message to reach their intended recipients.
Friday 17 – This weekend we are hosting Marriage Getaways in Arizona and Texas. Ask God to work throughout the weekend to bring healing and growth in each marriage impacted by the disability of a spouse or child. Pray for husbands and wives to be strengthened and refreshed in their walk with God and in their marriages.
Saturday 18 – This weekend, Barnyard Bashes in Mississippi, New Mexico, and Louisiana will host hundreds of families living with disability for fun, fellowship, food, hayrides, horses, and dancing—all in the name of Jesus! Pray families will experience the love of Christ and that relationships will begin with the Christ-honoring churches helping to sponsor these events.
Sunday 19 – It is day two of our Wheels for the World® outreach in Costa Rica! Pray this continued mission blesses families living with disability who are in need of resources. May they find new hope in the Gospel as they experience the light and love of Jesus.
Monday 20 – Join us in praying for the upcoming International Family Retreat in Zambia. May this time of respite and fellowship refresh families, break the chains of social stigmas around disability, and bring lasting Christian friendships to all who attend.
Tuesday 21 – Pray with us this week as we host the final domestic Family Retreat of 2025. This Pennsylvania retreat serves families with adult children (over 21 years old) living with disabilities. May this be a week filled with joy, rest, refreshed connection, and endless fun for local families.
Wednesday 22 – Join us in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month! We thank God for the joy and honor of serving families and individuals with Down syndrome. May efforts in awareness this month point to the created image of God displayed in those with disabilities.
Thursday 23 – Pray with us as our Wheels for the World outreach in Thailand begins today. We are thanking God for travel mercies for our volunteers and the families we will serve. Pray that as we physically provide for these families, their spiritual needs will be met with the Gospel and the abiding love of Jesus Christ.
Friday 24 – This weekend we are hosting a Marriage Getaway in Southern California. Pray God brings healing and growth to each marriage impacted by the disability of a spouse or child. May this time refresh relationships, connect men and women with others navigating similar challenges, and renew a Christ-centered basis for lasting love and partnership with one another.
Saturday 25 – Join us in prayer for today's Respite Day at Joni's House East St. Louis. Families living with disability will join our team for a day of fresh air, farm adventures, and lasting memories! Pray this event allows attendees to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and connect local families to the Joni's House® community.
Sunday 26 – October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us in praying that businesses and employers will intentionally hire people living with disability and make inclusive employment a pillar of their business models.
Monday 27 – The holiday season is approaching, bringing excitement and celebration. But for those navigating disability, it also brings quiet grief: reminders of inaccessible spaces, events where inclusion is an afterthought, and seemingly joyful traditions that come with barriers instead of welcome. Join us as we pray for this holiday season to be filled with inclusion, hope, and redemption for those who live with disability.
Tuesday 28 – Each month, families across the country are connected through our Support Groups and Bible Studies, meeting virtually and in person. Pray for the continued fruitfulness of these groups, and for deep fellowship in the lives of our leaders and participants.
Wednesday 29 – Let's praise God! Our New England Walk 'N' Roll this month reached more than 300 people! Nearly eight local church groups led activities and created meaningful fellowship for families living with disabilities. We also thank God for over 30 wheelchairs collected at this event and increased awareness in our community!
Thursday 30 – Pray for our volunteers and Gospel impact at our Wheels for the World® outreach in Chile. Pray for this outreach to be a visible representation of the hands and feet of Jesus caring for those who have experienced rejection, poverty, and sorrow. May many come to know Christ and find connection with a local church.
Friday 31 – This weekend is our Michigan Marriage Getaway. This is an opportunity for husbands and wives whose marriages are affected by disability to spend intentional time with God and each other. Ask God to rebuild marriages where they have faltered and refresh where love has grown weary. Pray for each marriage to be a truer image of Christ's love for the church.
Saturday 1 – Today is our Louisiana Wheelchair Collection drive! Pray this collection of used manual wheelchairs and walkers may bring hope and mobility to those in need around the world.
Sunday 2 – Last month, we wrapped up Season 7 of our Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast. We are thanking God for all the guests who graced our ministry with their stories, hearts, and testimonies. Praise God for providing us with so many beautiful conversations, each led by the Holy Spirit to bring hope in hardship.
Monday 3 – November is Military Family Month! May God cover the hearts of each family member with peace as we honor their service and sacrifices. Join us as we pray for military families with active, retired, reserved, wounded, Veteran, and MIA service members. Pray for the military families living with disability who will join us for a Family Retreat or Warrior Getaway in the coming year.
Tuesday 4 – Living with a disability can add an extra challenge to meeting up with others to socialize. Praise God for virtual opportunities to fellowship. Ask him to bring encouragement and support for those who attend tonight's Virtual Impact Group.
Wednesday 5 – November is National Family Caregivers Month. May God bless and strengthen those who care for their lovednones who live with a disability. Pray for rest when they feel weary, hope on hard days, and joy in sharing time with their family.
Thursday 6 – Pray today as church leaders from around Jacksonville, Florida gather for a time of encouragement, collaboration, prayer, and training. May these leaders help one another to glorify God through their shared mission: evangelizing, discipling, and serving people living with disability.
Friday 7 – Our Georgia office is hosting their Marriage Getaway this weekend. Pray this time leads couples to refresh their relationship, renew a Christ-centered basis for lasting love, and deepen their partnership with one another.
Saturday 8 – Our Mom's Care Group in Lynnwood, Washington meets today. Pray for a fruitful time for moms impacted by disability to be encouraged, enjoy fellowship, build relationships, and see God's work in their lives.
