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
My daughter is having tests run and I have so many concerns. She has been through so much already and to think these struggles may be with her throughout her life is almost too much to bear. This road has already seemed so long. Please pray for good results. I appreciate it so much.
Received: November 6, 2024
Connie Harnden
Please pray for peace and good nurses as I go to the ER … my Dr told me to go. I’ve gotten weaker and need to get my heart and lungs checked since I got Covid right after surgery. Please pray for discernment and strength to go through this without anxiety or more pain. Thank you
Received: November 4, 2024
Anonymous
Heavenly Father, thank you for your unconditional love. Nothing is impossible for you. You know our burdens before we even feel them. I ask for forgiveness for the days I doubted you. You are the all in all. The one who is in power of all. I thank you for your grace. I ask that you touch the mind and the heart of our son Karim. I dedicate him to you. I ask that you Lift Karim out of his depression and carry away all of his anxieties.
Received: November 2, 2024
Anonymous
I am coming in prayer about my daughter. She suffers from anxiety and PTSD from events earlier in her life. She had been doing so well but has regressed recently. She is really struggling right now and I’m having a difficult time knowing how to help her. I beg you to lift her up in prayer. She needs them so badly.
Received: November 1, 2024
Anonymous
I feel so depressed and alone,with body pain also,but the mental is the worse. thinking of quitting. I am all alone in this. please take it or me away
Received: October 26, 2024
Denise
I am overwhelmed with anxiety and depression. I am all alone with no family. I am struggling, can't quit crying. The anxiety overwhelms me and makes depression worse. I'm trying to get out, go to church, etc but I can't seem to move past this and it scares me. Please pray for this to be lifted and I will overcome. I have noone and I'm scared. Thank you.
Received: October 20, 2024
Linda joy Evans
Pray for me for mental and emotional healing and God would heal me inside and out.
Received: October 17, 2024
Danielle Turnure
I was in a serious car accident 6 years ago…in a coma and the hospital for a month. Was at a brain rehab program for 6 months to get my function back; I couldn’t walk I pretty much had to relearn daily life tasks. Anyways fast forward to now, I am so incredibly thankful to be where I am but living with a brain injury is very hard and a slow recovery. I have had a constant headache for 5 years that never goes away. Please pray for complete healing of my brain & that the pain will stop soon!
Received: October 17, 2024
Denise
I am struggling so bad with depression and anxiety. I can hardly get out of the house and be with people. I have a church but it's so hard to get out because of the anxiety. Please pray for this to go away or be healed or for God to give me the strength to be around others. I believe and I know God is good and with me thru this. But I'm struggling so bad. Please pray for healing in Jesus precious name.
Received: October 16, 2024
Brian Snyders
For the last 18+ years, I’ve been dealing with debilitating nerves pain my left leg. It’s ruined my life. On Friday, I visited with the top neurologist at the Mayo Clinic who basically told me that there was nothing that could be done and that the pain would continue for rest of my life. Any prayers would be greatly appreciated.
God bless.
Received: October 13, 2024
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