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 are 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
Please pray for my son Kervin who at this very moment is in a state of deep despair and is thinking of ending his life. Please pray for Jesus to send a special angel to comfort and console him and for grace to overcome this hopeless feeling. Ask God to forgive him and save his life and his soul and make things better for him.
Received: September 8, 2024
Anonymous
My daughter and I are both very restricted and unable to work due to long Covid. We have had it more than 3 years now and each time we catch Covid our symptoms get worse. We have to live a very sheltered life and don’t see many people which impacts on our mental well-being. My daughter is now in a wheelchair and struggling to get sufficient support. Please pray for healing
Received: September 4, 2024
Kim Browne
I am 70 with 3 grown children. Two are alcoholics and one is a heroin addict. I am helped by literature about this and attending Al Anon regularly. Some days the anguish is more than I can take. My heart is broken and my spirit is low. I am a Christian “ follower of Christ.” Today I woke up so discouraged about these adult children.
Received: September 3, 2024
Maggie
Please pray for my husband. He was hospitalized with a serious blockage of his liver ducts, with the cause yet to be determined. We thank God for Royce's wonderful health care team and we ask that He continue to bless and guide them. Royce has had many tests already with more intensive ones yet to come, which will hopefully lead to a complete diagnosis and course of treatment. Please pray that all will go well. Thank you for your prayers, and God bless you.
Received: September 2, 2024
Christine Smith
Please pray for my marriage. My husband and I have been married for 50 years, there’s been alcoholism through it all. I hate most when he lies to me. I feel like I’ve wasted my life. I need wisdom to know how to go forward, not to shame the name of Christ, How to show love when I am not being loved. I feel like I was punched in the stomach right now. I’m reading his word and praying. Appreciate your prayers. Thank you so very much. May God bless you all.
Received: August 30, 2024
Joe Schillero
About nine months ago, I started getting a strange sensation in my head, as if there was an electrical current in my brain. It has grown into other symptoms. I feel pressure in my head, I have very strange smells in my nose and taste in my mouth. Occasionally tinnitus and sound sensitivity. All of these sensations are very uncomfortable and at times terrifying. I have seen a myriad of doctors and have had a myriad of tests. No one can find anything wrong with me. I live with the symptoms 24/7.
Received: August 27, 2024
Dee
I pray that I feel God's love and overcome depression. Please pray with me to feel peace and joy within.
Received: August 24, 2024
Shani
Please pray for my mom & me. She's been in extreme pain and bedridden because it's a struggle for her to get out of bed. Her pain started yesterday and it's been affecting me mentally, emotionally, & triggering pain flares. I deal with chronic pain. My mom also has PTSD about medical stuff and so do I. I just would like some hope and faith, that no matter what happens, she and I will be okay and get through this, and to know and feel that we are not alone but supported by God. Thank you!
Received: August 10, 2024
Salena Taylor
I pray that any time we find our selves in a dark place,we have the courage to talk to God and remember no matter how bad you think or feel he is there with you . I pray we all find the light in our darkest days . In Jesus name Amen
Received: August 8, 2024
Denise
Please pray for this anxiety/depression I have to get better. Anxiety is killing me. I think it's worse than depression. I've done everything I know. It's so overwhelming I'm getting to where I don't even want to get out of my house. I have noone, it's just me and I'm scared. I've never been in this bad place before. Please pray for this anxiety to stop, to go away in Jesus precious name! I'm so blessed in so many ways but this is overwhelming & I'm struggling.
Received: August 5, 2024
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