Prayer Pond
Request Tender-Loving Prayer (TLP) & #PrayItForward
Request Tender-Loving Prayer (TLP) at the Prayer Pond—safe, secure, and always without judgment. Step into intercessory prayer when you #PrayItForward.
A similar thing happens when we pray. We are weak and do not know how to pray, so the Spirit steps in and articulates prayers for us with groaning too profound for words. (Romans 8:26)
YOU’RE INVITED TO…
YOU’RE INVITED TO…Nurture and grow your relationship with Jesus.
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PRAYER IS THE HEARTBEAT OF CHRONIC JOY
The Chronic Joy Prayer Pond is a safe place to request prayer – and #PrayItForward with Tender-Loving Prayer (TLP) is how you can lovingly pray for others. There could be no greater catchphrase for prayer than TLP. Prayer can move mountains and usher in miracles. Through prayer, we discover that God is good even when we aren’t healed, the pain doesn’t abate, our situations don’t change, our child remains a prodigal, or our loved one dies. God is good all the time!
“Jesus persisted in heartfelt, humble prayer while surrendering to God’s will over His own. If Jesus modeled this while on earth, especially before the most challenging trial of His life, how much more should we be praying, particularly during seasons of difficulty?” (Nicole Furno)
#PRAYITFORWARD WITH TLP
God calls us to pray humbly and compassionately, growing in selflessness as we learn to sacrifice our time and energy for one another. This is intercessory prayer, a calling to pray for those we know, those we don’t know, those we love, and those who speak against or mistreat us. (Luke 6:27)
TLP is as quick as a few keystrokes. Leave your request, then #PrayItForward for someone else. When you click the “I PRAYED FOR THIS” button, the requester (at their discretion) will receive an email saying, “Someone just prayed for you!” Receiving this message is the very best kind of TLP.
As soon as you leave your request, you will receive an email saying, “Your Prayer Request Has Been Received.” That email includes a link to let us know when your prayer has been answered or to remove your request from the Prayer Pond.
WHY CALL IT THE PRAYER POND?
Chronic illness, mental illness, chronic pain, or disability can deplete our spirits, causing us to feel purposeless, anxious, and alone. Sitting at the edge of a quiet pond, tossing a prayer into its depths, and watching the water ripple out toward the far shores is what happens when we request prayer and share praises. As a community of intercessory pray-ers, we lift one another before the Lord with TLP, blessing one precious life at a time.
How often do we hear, “Prayer is the least I can do,” when prayer is the absolute best we can do?
You're invited to share your prayer requests and praises (related to chronic illness) to our Prayer Pond using the form below. Once your note is received, we will share it according to your instructions. Feel free visit us often and share updates!
Anonymous
I have a grandson thats experiencing anger, deep depression, and hopelessness. Please pray and help me stand in the gap for his deliverance. Also his return back to God. Thank you, Amen!
Received: February 20, 2025
jerry
pray for my wife Lucy
2nd battle with stage 4 gastric cancer
WE NEED A MIRACLE !
Received: February 18, 2025
Rosa
Begging, pleading,praying that newborn Maria does not have down syndrome or issues!
Received: February 15, 2025
Patricia & Wayne
Please pray for my husband Wayne and I. We are an elderly couple who, through some bad decisions, find ourselves between homes and struggling financially and with our health. We aren't without hope, but we are having a hard time.
Received: February 14, 2025
Lysa
My heart overflows with thankfulness for Chronic Joy! Thank you for this community and to not feel so alone. i thank God for all of your prayers! The handwritten note from the founders and the mailings have been life-giving!
Received: February 12, 2025
Rosemary Robinson
Update: Regarding a prayer request for my neighbor with the 9 yr old child, thank you so much for your prayers....The father of the 9 year old neighbor has passed away. I would thank you deeply for your continued prayers for this young child, his name is Sylus and he believes in Jesus, too! God Bless you all!
Received: February 12, 2025
Brianna
Please pray for my mental health. I'm 31 and have been struggling since I was a child. I don't know why God wants me here or if there is any hope that things will get better. I'm in constant fear and despair. If I had purpose in the pain, it'd be easier, but it seems like my suffering is pointless. I often pray to die, but I want hope. I was also diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis last year, and I worry about the progression of the disease. God bless you all and thank you.
Received: February 8, 2025
Pastor Neale Bacon
Please pray for my depression. I have a few conditions like diabetes, ckd, breathing issues.
I get very depressed about what I can’t do anymore.
I wonder at times if I have let Him down. I’m retired and a volunteer chaplain at 2 nursing homes and our local Legion.
Received: February 5, 2025
Shelley Schaff
Please, Jesus, heal my digestive system. I’m desperate in God’s name I pray, amen.
Received: February 3, 2025
Anonymous
Very very sick, undiagnosed GI issues, pain, nausea, weight loss, plus other symptoms and brain fog worse than normal and just sheer exhaustion. This is all on top of multiple chronic illnesses that I already had. I’m so worn out and weary and desperate for answers/help. I really appreciate your prayers. Thank you.
Received: January 29, 2025
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