“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 October 4 – October 10, 2026 prayer points below.
Sunday 13 – As we settle into fall weather, pray for those living with disability whose daily life is impacted by changing temperatures, seasonal illnesses, and increased challenges with mobility. Ask the Lord to provide protection, strength, and the support of caring family members, friends, and communities. May churches and neighbors reflect Christ’s love by noticing practical needs and extending compassionate care to those who may feel overlooked or isolated.
Monday 14 – Pray for our radio ministry team as they plan and produce programs in multiple languages. Pray also for our skilled and committed partners who help share the Gospel through the radio in over 50 countries.
Tuesday 15 – Joni and Friends relies on the gifts and skills of volunteers of all ages and abilities throughout the year. Pray for our volunteers, both in the United States and abroad. Ask God to raise up people who desire to bring hands-on help and Gospel hope to people living with disabilities.
Wednesday 16 – September is NICU Awareness Month. Join us as we pray for babies fighting for life, for the families who love them, and for the medical teams caring for them. For those facing lifelong disabilities or medical challenges, ask God to provide hope, support, and faithful community in the days and years ahead.
Thursday 17 – This weekend, couples living with the disability of a spouse or child will attend Marriage Getaway in Florida and Louisiana. Ask God to use this time for couples to reconnect and be refreshed. Pray for each couple to be more aware of God’s blessings and nearness.
Friday 18 – Pray with us for church disability ministry network leaders partnering with Joni and Friends all around the world. May God bless their efforts in their communities to bring dignity and hope to families living with disability.
Saturday 19 – This weekend, friends of the ministry gather for fun and fellowship at a Barnyard Dance in Mississippi and a Splash Day in Louisiana. Pray that all who attend will have a wonderful time with friends, old and new. Ask God to provide good weather for these events.
Sunday 20 – Praise God for bringing the ministry through another season of Family Retreats! This summer, we were privileged to orchestrate visits from pastors and lay leaders. Ask God to use these touch points to inspire more church leaders to actively promote and support disability ministry in their churches.
Monday 21 – Pray for the Veterans who have joined a virtual women’s Bible study as part of our Arizona outreach. Ask God to use this time to help participants heal from invisible wounds of service, seek a stronger relationship with Christ, and build authentic Christian community with women who also understand military life.
Tuesday 22 – In any disaster, it is often individuals living with disabilities who face the greatest threats and challenges. In the wake of the tragic mudslides along Nepal’s border, pray for people who are experiencing a lack of accessible transportation, housing, and personal care.
Wednesday 23 – As September is National Suicide Prevention Month, pray with us for people who struggle with such significant emotional or physical pain that taking their own life seems the only way to achieve relief.
Thursday 24 – Pray for the families attending our Washington Warrior Getaway to experience rest and healing in their relationships. Ask God to use this time of connection with other Christians and teaching from God’s Word to instill long-lasting hope.
Friday 25 – We are hosting a Marriage Getaway this weekend in the California Bay Area. Pray for marriages to be restored and built up. Ask God to pour out His grace on marriages under the strain of difficult medical decisions, long caregiving routines, and financial stresses.
Saturday 26 – Today our team of volunteers leaves for a Wheels for the World outreach in Guatemala. 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.
Sunday 27 – Praise God for the churches who have partnered with Joni and Friends to host inclusive worship nights that focus on accessible worship for everyone who attends to sing praises to God. Pray for more churches to incorporate a similarly welcoming atmosphere for Sunday mornings.
Monday 28 – This Saturday, our office in the Pacific Northwest is coordinating the Next Steps Disability Ministry Fair. Pray for this fair to be well attended and that it will be successful in the purpose of bringing together church leaders and volunteers, families living with disability, and other community members to support and grow local disability ministry.
Tuesday 29 – Our office in Ohio has partnered with local churches for a respite event this weekend. Ask God to use this break from routines to allow families to connect with the hosting church for more long-term relationships and care.
Wednesday 30 – Join us in prayer as Joni and Friends partners with the State Fair of Texas to provide families living with disability an opportunity to experience a sensory-friendly morning at the fair. Pray that this would bless many, build relationships, and emphasize the importance of inclusivity while showing the love of Jesus.
Thursday 1 – Our Wheels for the World team leaves today for a ministry outreach in Mozambique. Pray for safety in their travels and also for the recipients as they make their way to the distribution location. Ask God to use each mobility device given to amplify His salvation message.
Friday 2 – Pray for the families attending our Tennessee Warrior Getaway to experience rest and healing in their relationships. Ask God to use this time of connection with other Christians and teaching from God’s Word to instill long-lasting hope.
Saturday 3 – Join us in praying over our Walk ‘N’ Roll in North Carolina today! May this day be full of fun and fellowship as friends and families gather to raise support and bring hope through hardship to people and families living with disability.
Sunday 4 – Praise God that through our gift products featuring Joni’s artwork, people are able to share Joni’s testimony of what God has done through her life with friends and family. Pray these products continue to bless others as the proceeds from the sales further support disability ministry.
Monday 5 – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we continue to thank God for bringing Joni safely through two rounds of cancer treatment, ask God to give medical professionals sensitivity to the unique needs experienced by people living with disabilities.
Tuesday 6 – People living with disabilities who also experience homelessness often struggle to obtain needed medical care and equipment. Pray for God to equip churches and communities to understand and meet the varied needs of these individuals and families.
Wednesday 7 – With planning underway for events and activities in 2027, ask God to give all of us at Joni and Friends wisdom and insight so that as an entire organization we are able to continue working toward our mission and vision.
Thursday 8 – This weekend we are hosting three Marriage Getaways in Missouri, Michigan, and Texas. Ask God to rebuild where marriages 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.
Friday 9 – This weekend we have Wheels for the World teams leaving for Costa Rica. Pray for a safe arrival for each team member and good health as they have long days of service. Ask God to let His Good News go forth through this outreach so that His church will be built up.
Saturday 10 – Join us in praying over our Walk ‘N’ Roll events in New England and Pennsylvania today! May this day be full of fun and fellowship as friends and families gather to raise support and bring hope through hardship to people and families living with disability.