Prayer Ministry
Prayer is the heartbeat of Chronic Joy Ministry.
Prayer Pond
You are a precious, vital member of the Kingdom of God and of this community. We’re glad you’re here. Grateful for your presence. Blessed to lift you in prayer.
May God bless you and keep you today and always.
“For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” Matthew 18:20
Before you leave today, please #PrayItForward by lifting up one or more of the requests in front of yours. Then be sure to click the “I PRAYED FOR THIS” button to let the requester know you prayed for them.
Thanks to everyone for who prayed for me. It is so encouraging to get a notice in my email indicating someone prayed for me. Blessings to all Chronic Joy prayer warriors. ~ Edna
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!
Kivaughn Williams
Please pray over the anxiety and doubtful feelings I have about my future. Also please pray for the bitterness and wrath within my family members. Thank you!
Received: May 1, 2020
Molly
Please pray for my friend, Andy, who has chronic depression and possibly other chronic issues. He needs salvation and he really needs help with his mental health. He is my ex-boyfriend, and he decided to walk away from our relationship in part because I have Chronic Lyme, and he does not believe in it. Please pray that God would soften his heart and his pride.
Received: April 30, 2020
Amy Mullins
I am suffering with severe cfids/me. The brain fog is getting worse and I need prayer for the chronically loud, torturous ticking & ringing in ears from Tinnitus. I also suffer with head & body pain. I am bed/sofa bound. Thank you for each & every prayer on my behalf too.
Received: April 30, 2020
Anonymous
I am asking for prayers for my beloved brother. He suffered a massive stroke last September, 2019. He is a diabetic and is now on dialysis. He has been on a trach and feeding tube. While recovering he has been transferred 3 times from short term nursing facilities because of inadequate care. While at recent nursing home he was diagnosed with Covid 19 virus and transferred to the hospital with penumonia. We are heartbroken that we can't be with him and all we can do is pray.
Received: April 27, 2020
Keri Huth
Please pray for my marriage. I have dealt with chronic illness since 2014. My husband and I have been married since 2013. He has decided to walk out on me and our family. He wants to be happy and away from me he says he has less anxiety and anger. Please pray for restoration for our marriage. I also pray that he will look to God.
Received: April 23, 2020
Bettie G
Please pray for my dear writing friend, Terry. She has dealt with chronic illness and pain for over 20 years, and just lost her husband, her primary caregiver, to Covid-19. Would you pray for God's comfort and strength during this great loss she is suffering? Thank you.
Received: April 23, 2020
Pastor
Please pray that God, Jesus, God's Motherly Love and the Holy Spirit provide for and fill my family's need for Doctor, Medical Care, Medications and Daily Needs. In Jesus Name
Received: April 22, 2020
Gail G.
oops, I accidentally hit "answered" button for this request. I'm still waiting for God to answer it. I'm reposting it.The food allergies I am battling have gotten worse and I can only tolerate 1 brand of tuna and white rice. Anything else I try to eat will cause my face to swell and lungs to hurt. Since I battle hypoglycemia I have weakness and shakiness. God has always come through in the past so I'm looking to Him to intervene and give me direction. I am now battling dizziness and can't get out of bed much. thanks so much and hugs to you all
Received: April 22, 2020
Debbi
Thank you for your prayers as I undergo Immunotherapy Treatment for the recurrence/ spreading of my cancer. I am struggling with emotional exhaustion and limited physical energy as I try to care for myself and my loved one with Dementia. I appreciate your prayers and support!
Received: April 21, 2020
This prayer has been answered!
Gail G.
I thank everyone for your prayers in the past. I need more prayer. The food allergies I am battling have gotten worse and I can only tolerate 1 brand of tuna and white rice. Anything else I try to eat will cause my face to swell and lungs to hurt. Since I battle hypoglycemia I have weakness and shakiness. God has always come through in the past so I'm looking to Him to intervene and give me direction. I am now battling dizziness and can't get out of bed much. thanks so much and hugs to you all.
Received: April 19, 2020
You Get Mail!
Would you like to offer a kind word, encouragement, an inspiring quote, or prayer to a fellow chronic illness traveller? On hard days when it seems almost impossible to take one more step, sometimes it soothes the spirit to extend ourselves a bit. Writing a note to a fellow traveller could be just that.
Who do you know that you could bless with a note of encouragement? Ask God who you could send a little #PenToPaper love, then just write from the heart – a scripture verse, an inspiring quote, a prayer, and/or a few few short sentences to brighten someone’s day. If you need a little inspiration to get you started, scroll down to the prayer printables for some great ideas
Would you like to receive notes of encouragement? We invite you to sign-up, so encouraging and inspiring #PenToPaper snail mail and other fun printed materials can find their way to your mailbox.
ADULTS
We would love to bless you with inspiring images, encouraging words, and an opportunity to share a little #PenToPaper love with others. Sign-up today to receive your own beautifully-designed, free, snail mail packets. (*Limited international delivery.)
TEENS & YA
Teens and young adults, we invite you to sign-up for #PenToPaper packets designed especially for you. Fun, edgy, and transformational snail mail will wing its way to your mailbox several times a year. Sign-up today, and invite a friend! (Safe and secure.)
FREE PRAYER PRINTABLES
INVITATION TO PRAYER
“Today, see each problem as an invitation to prayer.” John Ortberg
As God invites you into prayer, encourage a dear one with a #PenToPaper note of encouragement. Tuck this FREE Prayer Guide in the envelope.
PRAYER IS...
“… prayer is my place of surrender.” Brenda Bradfort Ottinger
Prayer is… Explore many inspiring quotes about the mystery of prayer. As you pray send a little #PenToPaper prayer to those God puts on your heart. Tuck this FREE Prayer is… printable in the envelope.
Prayer Posts
Praising in the Midst of Our Pain
Praise Rising Have you ever looked outside, breathed in the fresh air of God’s touch, and suddenly felt praise rising up from some unknown place inside you? Have you ever seen beauty that takes your breath away or felt another kind of praise overwhelming the dark places of your pain? There is something to be said for the hollow place inside us that's made to worship the One who made us. After...
Creation: Our Lord has Shown Himself Strong for Us
Do you ever feel that this world, our world, is spinning off its axis? If you have received an email or card mailed to you this month from the Chronic Joy Prayer Pond, you might have received this verse included with your note: “The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm 46:7 It is a verse that has been on repeat in my heart through these many weeks of turmoil. While...
Someone Just Prayed for You in the Midst of the Hard
Someone just prayed for you. The hour was late, and I was feeling the weight of pain as I rushed to get ready to leave. Yet another medication, along with the disease itself, had caused strange side effects for me. But this time, the on-call nurse told me to get into the ER as soon as I could. This particular reaction was one to be taken very seriously. I sent off a few quick prayer...
Prayer Books
The Way of the Heart: Connecting with God Through Prayer, Wisdom, and Silence
Henri J.M. Nouwen
Discover a spiritual path consisting of three stepping-stones: Solitude (learning not to be alone but to be alone with God); Silence (the discipline by which the inner fire of God is tended and kept alive); and Prayer (standing in the presence of God with the mind in the heart).
Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation
Ruth Haley Barton
Do you long for a deep, fundamental change in your life with God? Do you desire a greater intimacy with God? Spiritual disciplines are activities that open us to God's transforming love and the changes that only God can bring about in our lives. Dive deeply into understanding seven key disciplines along with practical ideas for weaving them into everyday life.
Prayer That Works
Jill Briscoe
Through studying the lives of Elijah and Elisha (1 Kings 17-19 and parts of 2 Kings), readers will be challenged to pray bold prayers rather than settle for meek prayers not offered in deep faith. Readers will learn to cultivate their prayer lives, surrender to God's timing, and plan and persist when prayers seem to go unanswered.
Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God
Timothy Keller
Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, renowned pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.
