“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 June 7 – June 13 prayer points below.
Sunday 17 – Pray with us over Joni and Friends President Shawn Thornton as he commits to three impactful promises to Joni for the future of the ministry. May God continue to bless Joni and Friends as we work toward a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.
Monday 18 – Pray for the hundreds of volunteers who will serve as a buddy to someone living with disability this summer at our domestic and international Family Retreats. May God show His love through the new friendship and fun that awaits.
Tuesday 19 – It's finals season for many of the interns who will be serving with Joni and Friends this summer. Ask the Lord to grant each student clarity of mind, steady focus, and peace that quiets their anxiety as they take their final exams. May He give confidence in all they've prepared so they can enter into their internship with energy and focus.
Wednesday 20 – This week in North Carolina and Arizona, active duty and Veteran families join our Warrior Getaway! We pray that this time brings rest, renewal, healing, and fun to each family in attendance.
Thursday 21 – Today is Digital Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Join us in praying that digital designers around the world might continue to create with inclusivity and accessibility to better serve people living with disability.
Friday 22 – We are celebrating as our Arizona office hosts their first week of Family Retreat starting today! May each family experience respite, belonging, and fellowship with one another and our volunteers as God moves in their midst.
Saturday 23 – Join us in prayer for those living with chronic illnesses. May God continue to bring strength, deep peace, and comfort in the midst of ongoing pain and uncertainty. May He make His nearness known through sustaining grace and hope for each new day.
Sunday 24 – Our Tennessee team is hosting a Family Retreat that kicks off tomorrow. Pray for safe travels as families make their way to the retreat site. Ask God to prepare each volunteer and staff member to greet families with joy and energy, ensuring all feel welcomed and cared for.
Monday 25 – Today is Memorial Day in the United States, a day set apart to honor military personnel who lost their lives in service to our country. Pray for each family remembering the loss of a loved one. Ask God to continue to bring healing and peace to those who are grieving.
Tuesday 26 – Pray for Joni as she records devotional videos today. May the Lord give her strength, clarity, and joy as she shares biblical truth and encouragement. Ask God to use these messages to bring hope and comfort to everyone who watches them.
Wednesday 27 – Join us in prayer for the young adults gathering with Joni and Friends Central California for Bible study. Ask the Lord to encourage each participant, strengthen their understanding of His Word, and bless this time of fellowship with connection and spiritual growth.
Thursday 28 – Pray for each family attending our Joni's House® East St. Louis outing to Grant's Farm, that it would be a day filled with joy, laughter, and meaningful connection. Ask God to bless each child, adult, and caregiver with sweet memories together.
Friday 29 – As families gather in Central California for an inclusive day of water fun at the park, pray that each person experiences joy and community fellowship.
Saturday 30 – Today at Joni's House® in East St. Louis, caregivers gather to give and receive encouragement in Christ. Pray that each caregiver feels seen, known, and loved as they are reminded that God is near. Ask the Lord to refresh their hearts with His peace and hope through this time of fellowship.
Sunday 31 – This week, participants at Joni’s House® in East St. Louis visit their local children’s museum to enjoy an interactive, hands-on educational opportunity and learn about the world God has made. Ask God to bless these families with beautiful memories as they see exhibits and enjoy creative play centered around science, technology, art, and culture.
Monday 1 – Family Retreats kick off today in Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana. Pray families will be strengthened, encouraged, and supported. Also, pray for staff and volunteers to feel energized and empowered as they build relationships and balance the needs of ministry with their own families and communities.
Tuesday 2 – Many families impacted by disability carry silent struggles. Pray for emotional and mental healing from trauma, burnout, guilt, or discouragement. Ask God to bring deep healing and hope.
Wednesday 3 – Tomorrow is Visitor Day at our Florida Family Retreat. As visiting ministry leaders get a firsthand look at our ministry in action, pray that they will be inspired to host respite and inclusive events at their own home churches.
Thursday 4 – In Knoxville, Tennessee, Joni and Friends hosts an inclusive Playday in the Park today. Ask God to build friendships and spread His joy as families connect with each other at the park.
Friday 5 – Many Joni and Friends staff members travel to volunteer at our Family Retreats and other outreaches over the spring and summer months. Pray that God would give them good health and safe travels as they step away from their daily workload to serve hands-on with Joni and Friends.
Saturday 6 – Our Wheels for the World team serves in Brazil this week. Pray each person living with a disability and their family members will come to know more of God’s love through the gift of mobility equipment. Pray for strong connections with local pastors and churches and for hope to permeate each family represented at the outreach.
Monday 8 – Family Retreat season is in full swing! Today marks the beginning of four Family Retreats around the country in New England, Louisiana, Michigan, and Southern California. Ask God to use Joni and Friends staff and volunteers to show His love and care for families living with disability.
Tuesday 9 – We pray that Joni's new devotional, Keeping Faith When Life Hurts, reminds readers of God's steady presence. Pray the Lord uses these words to bring comfort, endurance, and the assurance that He is near us in our pain.
Wednesday 10 –Today is Family Retreat Visitor's Day in Southern California and New England. Pray that visiting church leaders capture a vision to bring the inclusive experience back to their home churches as they develop special needs ministries.
Thursday 11 – In East St. Louis, Joni's House is hosting an Inclusive Field Day! Pray with us that this special event creates joyful memories, encourages families living with disability, and prepares hearts to act on the Gospel message.
Friday 12 – This week in New England, Joni and Friends hosts Family Retreat for families that include adults with disabilities. Pray this week allows friendships to blossom, builds meaningful memories, and fosters fellowship as parents and their adult children spend intentional time being rejuvenated and encouraged in Christ.
Saturday 13 – Many families who join us for our Retreats and Getaways live on "high-alert" as disabilities often require attentive care. Pray that families experience tangible respite as they attend our events. May they relax and rest, enjoying fellowship and fun.