“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 April 12 – April 18 prayer points below.
Sunday 22 – Pray for the pastors volunteering at each of our Family Retreats to provide scriptural encouragement and a clear Gospel message. Ask God to guide them in their preparation for messages that will instruct, exhort, and comfort.
Monday 23 – People living with chronic pain due to disability or chronic illness often feel weary, overwhelmed, and alone. Pray for God to intervene in their lives with comfort from His Holy Spirt, encouragement from His Word, and support from brothers and sisters in Christ.
Tuesday 24 – Our offices across the United States are working to finalize details for the 2026 Family Retreat season. Pray God will supply volunteers, bless event partners, and guide the process of matching volunteer buddies to each family.
Wednesday 25 – Ask God to use Joni and Friends to ignite the hearts and minds of future generations to love and serve people living with disability. Pray for God to give our ministry more opportunities to partner with high schools, colleges, universities, and seminaries.
Thursday 26 – This weekend, Joni's House® East St. Louis is hosting an Easter Celebration for the families in their community. May the festivities welcome local families and community members into a time of connection and fellowship while they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Pray for a difference to be made for eternity.
Friday 27 – In Knoxville, Joni and Friends is hosting a fun-filled Talent Night. May God bless all who attend. Ask Him to fill them with His joy as they celebrate the talents and giftings of each person.
Saturday 28 –Today in Mississippi, Joni and Friends is hosting a Respite Day at Camp Kamassa. Ask God to prompt families and caregivers to take a well deserved break while their loved ones enjoy a meaningful and joy-filled experience.
Sunday 29 – Tomorrow, adults living with disabilities gather for an evening of art exploration hosted by our Joni and Friends team in Louisiana. Pray that this time spent together builds friendships and joy in all who attend.
Monday 30 – We're kicking off our Family Retreats this week in California! Pray that families in attendance will feel God's peace and presence as they rest and reconnect through fun and fellowship.
Tuesday 31 – New Mexico families gather today for Coffee and Care, an event designed for caregivers and adults with disabilities to gather in fellowship. Pray with us that this precious time together is fruitful in connection, encouraging in faith, and reflective of God's goodness.
Wednesday 1 – Praise God for the many tours we have been able to host at the International Disability Center in Agoura Hills, California. Pray all who visit will take what they have learned back to their homes, churches, and communities. Ask God to protect what has been planted so that their hearts will remain soft and eager to serve God, looking for opportunities to share His love with people living with disabilities.
Thursday 2 – Today is World Autism Acceptance Day. Pray the worldwide church would increase in knowledge about autism to better offer a welcoming place for all people to come to know the Lord.
Friday 3 – Pray for the many interns who will serve alongside Joni and Friends this summer! Ask God to lead them as they learn and experience God's love for people with disabilities.
Saturday 4 – Recording is underway for the eighth season of the Joni and Friends Ministry Podcast, which will launch later this Summer. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide our conversations with our guests as we aim to build up the church, increase understanding and awareness about disability, and share the hope of Jesus.
Sunday 5 – Happy Easter, He is risen! Praise God for defeating the grave and reconciling us to Himself through Jesus Christ. “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4). Hallelujah!
Monday 6 – Wheels for the World® teams are serving this week in Monterrey and Guadalajara, Mexico. Pray each person living with a disability and their family members will know more of God’s love through the gift of the Gospel and mobility equipment provided at these outreaches.
Tuesday 7 – Ministry leaders in Florida, Maine, and Louisiana are getting together for a time of networking this week. Pray these meetings will provide practical resources and powerful encouragement to local churches so they might be better equipped to help people with disabilities find their place in the body of Christ.
Wednesday 8 – Our Moms Care group is gathering this week in Washington. May God bless their fellowship and speak to their hearts during devotional time.
Thursday 9 – This weekend in Louisiana, Joni and Friends is hosting a wheelchair collection event. Pray that this event will gather an abundance of used wheelchair donations to be restored through our Wheels for the World program.
Friday 10 – This weekend, single parents from North Carolina living with disability are gathering for a Single Parent Getaway. Pray that those in attendance find rest, fellowship, and community—growing each family’s support circle.
Saturday 11 – This afternoon our New Mexico office is hosting a Walk ‘N’ Roll. Pray that this fun event will provide encouragement for families living with disability while also fostering awareness among participating community members.
Sunday 12 – Join us in prayer for our Joni and Friends leadership team. May God give wisdom and discernment as they make ministry decisions and represent Jesus to our staff, donors, and the families we serve.
Monday 13 – Our partners in developing countries regularly encounter difficult and heartbreaking circumstances of people living with disability. Ask God to refresh their hearts, giving His comfort and wisdom as they seek to serve those with dire needs.
Tuesday 14 – In North Carolina, Joni and Friends is hosting a Church Training Pathway event. Pray that this gathering of local church leaders reflects God's heart for people living with disability and encourages attendees to minister and better serve their community.
Wednesday 15 – This weekend, our Joni and Friends Northwest team invites married couples living with disability to a one-day respite event in Idaho. Ask God to be at work in each couple's marriage. May spouses connect deeply with each other and with Jesus through teachings, guided activities, and a time to relax.
Thursday 16 – Parents, guardians, and caregivers gather today in Kansas for a Disability Resource Seminar. May this event bring hope and clarity to families as they learn about special needs trusts, government benefits, and wise financial planning for their child's lifelong care. Pray for families to know God's presence in this often overwhelming need.
Friday 17 – In Kansas, Joni and Friends is hosting a Pastoral Leadership Seminar. Ask God to compel pastoral leaders to faith and action as they engage with the biblical theology of disability and its implications for their church culture, belonging, and discipleship.
Saturday 18 – Today, Joni and Friends Southern California hosts our first-ever Southern California Walk 'N' Roll! May this event bring fun and joy as participants raise funds to send families to the Joni and Friends Southern California Family Retreat.