“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 January 18 – January 24 prayer points below.
Sunday 28 – Join us in prayers of gratitude for our Joni and Friends staff located around the U.S. who serve as the hands and feet of Jesus providing help and Gospel hope to people living with disability.
Monday 29 – Pray for each new staff member that God has brought to Joni and Friends as they onboard and dive deep into important ministry work.
Tuesday 30 – Praise God for His generous provision to this ministry in 2025, allowing the Gospel to reach people around the world living with a disability. Thank Him in advance for his provision for Joni and Friends next year.
Wednesday 31 – Pray for the many individuals who read through the Bible this year with Joni and Ken. Ask God to fulfill His promise that His Word will always produce fruit and not return void (Isaiah 55:11).
Thursday 1 – Happy New Year! "You are the light of the world" (Matthew 5:14). Join us as we pray for dedicated volunteers to apply for our Wheels for the World® outreaches and International Family Retreats.
Friday 2 – Ask God for a successful implementation of new systems and tools as we work toward a goal of streamlining processes to multiply ministry impact in 2026.
Saturday 3 – January is national mentoring month! Pray with us that churches around the world will know the value of mentorship in the lives of those living with disability. Pray that members of the disability community will faithfully receive God's call to mentor others in their lives for kingdom impact!
Sunday 4 – Pray for our international Area Teams, which provide support to ministry efforts around the world as we reach more people living with disability for Christ.
Monday 5 – We’re releasing a new devotional series, Sundays with Shawn. Join us in prayer for Joni and Friends President Shawn Thornton as he shares these Weekly Devotionals: may they be a blessing and spark meaningful Gospel conversations in the lives of all who read them.
Tuesday 6 – Pray with us as church leaders gather in Florida this week to learn, collaborate, pray, and encourage one another toward developing and sustaining disability-inclusive churches and communities.
Wednesday 7 – Pray for families and volunteers planning to attend Family Retreats this year. As they request vacation time and prepare other aspects in advance, ask God to make a way for them.
Thursday 8 – Pray for the many people and organizations around the world who partner with Joni and Friends to work toward a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Ask God to meet all their needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).
Friday 9 – Join us in praying over the new Joni’s House® East St. Louis building. Praise God for His provision and ask for His wisdom as we prepare to serve families living with disability in this new space.
Saturday 10 – Our Moms Care group is gathering today in Washington. May God bless their fellowship and make Himself known in a fresh way during their devotional time.
Sunday 11 – Pray with us for families living with disability who have become absent from church due to inaccessibility, lack of inclusive programs, feelings of shame, or overwhelming hardship. Ask God to redeem their experience and usher them into a disability friendly church.
Monday 12 – Join us in asking God to provide team members who have vibrant relationships with Jesus Christ and hearts for people with disabilities to fill our open positions throughout the United States. Pray for wisdom as we connect with applicants.
Tuesday 13 – Our local ministry offices are in full swing as they plan this year's respite events. May God give our team members and volunteers wisdom, inspiration, and joy as they prepare to serve families, Veterans, and married couples by providing respite, support, and encouragement.
Wednesday 14 – Would you pray with us over our Joni and Friends media efforts? May they bring awareness to the needs of the disability community and shine the light of Christ.
Thursday 15 – Pray with us for the Disability Ministry Network Meeting in Minnesota. May this gathering bless all attendees and spark initiative for inclusive ministry in communities and churches.
Friday 16 – Join us in prayer for our Beyond Suffering courses and seminars. May these trainings provide a firm theological foundation for Christians and compel them to minister and disciple people living with disability.
Saturday 17 – We are thanking God today for healthcare and rehabilitation professionals who provide critical care for the disability community. May God bless their hands and their hearts as they faithfully serve His people through their expertise and services.
Sunday 18 – It's Sanctity of Life Sunday. Pray for mothers struggling with an unexpected diagnosis during pregnancy. May they know that their baby is fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image!
Monday 19 – Praise God with us that through our Joni's House® programs, our hands-on teams offer spiritual, physical, social, and economic help to families in fifteen locations across twelve countries. May God's love and care be shown to each person we serve, drawing them closer to Jesus.
Tuesday 20 – Join us as we pray for the many interns traveling internationally with Joni and Friends in 2026. May God be working in their hearts and lives to prepare them to serve, minister, and come alongside the people they will encounter during their internship experience.
Wednesday 21 – 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.
Thursday 22 – Did you know each used wheelchair we provide is restored by hand? Pray for our volunteer Wheelchair Collection Coordinators who collect these donated wheelchairs, source storage opportunities, oversee inventory, and prepare wheelchairs for restoration and their eventual delivery worldwide.
Friday 23 – Pray for tonight's Joni and Friends Married Couples' Date Night in Knoxville. Ask God to bless this evening of fellowship, meaningful connection, and encouragement. Pray each couple experiences renewed unity, grace, and joy in their marriage.
Saturday 24 – As volunteers gather today in New England for a Disability Etiquette Training, pray that the tips and resources shared bless those in attendance and equip them to better include and build relationships with the families we serve.
