“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 May 17 – May 23 prayer points below.
Sunday 26 – Pray for ongoing encouragement as people living with disabilities and their caregivers take part in our support groups and Bible studies. Ask God to use these times of fellowship to establish strong bonds of friendship among people who understand the unique joys and challenges of living with a disability.
Monday 27 – Please pray for the Gospel to spread further in remote areas of the world and ask God for His wisdom and protection over those serving in countries that are hostile to Jesus.
Tuesday 28 – Pray with us for those who live with progressive limitations brought on by disability. Ask God to give His strength, joy, and grace for each new day.
Wednesday 29 – Joni is recording radio programs today! Pray that she has full energy and strong breath to voice her planned episodes. Ask God to use these programs to bring the hope of Jesus to people experiencing hardship.
Thursday 30 – Our annual matching gift campaign begins tomorrow. Ask God to provide funds for our local, national, and international programs through this opportunity to have each gift matched.
Friday 1 – Friends of the ministry in New Mexico will take part in our 4th Annual Golf Classic today! Pray that each person in attendance senses God's care and leading as they enjoy a round of golf to raise support for Joni and Friends ministry programs in New Mexico.
Saturday 2 – This week, along with local churches and partners, we are hosting an International Family Retreat for families living with disability in Costa Rica. Pray attendees will be refreshed and encouraged in their understanding of God's love and goodness.
Sunday 3 – This week we're hosting disability network meetings in Louisiana and Florida! As leaders come together to encourage each other in how to more effectively serve families with disabilities, pray they will gain a deep understanding of how God can grow and develop their churches through disability ministry.
Monday 4 – Mothers who have children living with a disability gather this Saturday for a Mom's Care Group in Washington. Pray these women would be strengthened through the care and friendship of other moms as they dig into the book Parenting and Disabilities: Abiding in God's Presence by Stephanie Hubach.
Tuesday 5 – Join us in praising God for the thousands of volunteers who serve alongside Joni and Friends all across the globe to bring hands-on help and Gospel hope to people with disabilities.
Wednesday 6 – Our Wheels for the World teams are serving in Madagascar and Argentina! As they provide mobility equipment, share the Gospel, and equip churches in disability ministry, pray that each wheelchair recipient recognizes God's love and care.
Thursday 7 – Today is National Day of Prayer. Join us in praying that God would move through our nation to turn hearts toward Him. Pray that we will see an increase in love and humility in our nation and beyond.
Friday 8 – This evening our New England office hosts Night to Ignite, an event that celebrates God's work and the opportunities to serve families living with disability in New England. Pray that God will ignite a passion for each attendee to share the hope of Jesus through hardship.
Saturday 9 – Parents, guardians, and caregivers gather today in Missouri for a Disability Resource Seminar. May this event equip families to approach financial and legal planning with wisdom and hope. Pray that this time prepares each person to care well for their loved ones today and in the years ahead.
Sunday 10 – Today, as many people celebrate Mother's Day, pray for abundant encouragement for every mother. Pray for those who are grieving, those who live with hope deferred (Proverbs 13:12), and those who long for reconciliation.
Monday 11 – Pray families living with disability will experience God's provision over their financial needs.
Tuesday 12 – Tonight in Central California, young adults ages 20-45 who live with intellectual disabilities gather for Bible study. May this time of fellowship and Bible teaching stir faith and build connection.
Wednesday 13 – Join us in prayer over our upcoming Beyond Suffering trainings in Argentina, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Thailand. May God bless each gathering as participants learn more about God's sovereignty and the theology of suffering.
Thursday 14 – May is American Stroke Awareness Month. Join us as we lift up stroke survivors; may God grant healing, strength, and hope to them and their families.
Friday 15 – Pray for the volunteers and participants attending this weekend's Marriage Getaway in Ohio. Praise God for the couples who have decided to prioritize their marriage in this way. Pray that each marriage is strengthened and built up in Christ.
Saturday 16 – Pray for the team of volunteers serving at our Wheels for the World outreach in San Marcos, Guatemala today through next week. Praise God for the opportunity to provide mobility equipment to those in need while sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
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.