How do I post a prayer request?
- Click on the add prayer (+) icon at the top right. This will open the compose prayer page.
- We require that you enter at least one #keyword describing your prayer. The more keywords you choose, the easier it is for others to connect with your prayer.
We allow up to four #keywords per post.
- You may include a photo with your prayer by clicking on the "Photo" link. A photo is recommended but is not required.
- You may enter text with additional prayer details. Prayer text is recommended but is not required.
- Leave the "Allow Comments" box checked if you don't mind others commenting on your prayer. Uncheck it to keep others from posting comments.
- If your prayer is directed to another Uplift Prayer user, you may enter their @handle in the "Pray For" section. This is not required.
- Click on the "Post" button to publish your request. Note: the "Post" button will not become active until at least one #keyword is chosen.
Who will see the prayers I post?
In the Uplift Prayer app, prayers are posted in the "Public" list, "Open Groups," and "Personal Groups", or any combination of these.
The app provides access to posts (i.e. viewing and searching) to various Uplift Prayer users depending on where the prayer is posted:
- For prayers posted to the "Public" list: the app provides access to all Uplift Prayer users
- For prayers posted to an "Open Group" list: the app provdides access to all members of that Open Group. Any Uplift Prayer user may join an Open Group.
- For prayers posted to a "Personal Group" list: the app provdides access to all members of that Personal Group. The Personal Group leader may invite any
Uplift Prayer user to join the Personal Group.
Please keep in mind that the possibility exists for anyone to see the information you share on Uplift Prayer.
For example, someone might share your post or other information outside of a group or outside of Uplift Prayer. Please be mindful of what you choose to share
on Uplift Prayer. To learn more, please review our
Privacy Policy.
Why do I have to use a #keyword in my posts to the Uplift Prayer app?
Posts in the Uplift Prayer app are organized around #keywords (noted by hashtags). Uplift Prayer #keywords are a powerful tool in connecting people with like interests and identifying common
topics, thoughts, or expressions. The #keywords also let people who have common prayer needs/interests easily find and interact with one another.
How do I select a keywords for my post?
When you select #keywords for a prayer you post, it might be helpful to think through some simple questions:
- Who are you praying for? For example, #family, #pastor, #smallgroup, etc.
- What situation are you praying for? For example, #sickness, #addiction, #travel, #finances, etc.
- What are you asking to be done? For example, #healing, #safety, #breakthrough, etc.
The goal is to clearly define your request in a way that helps others be drawn to interact with you and your request. When you use keywords to answer these questions,
you form a post that is easy for others to quickly understand.
The Uplift Prayer app offers an extensive list of stored keywords. If a keyword you want to include isn't yet stored in our database, you may use a new keyword for
your post. Any new keyword is reviewed by our team for addition to our database.
If possible we recommend the use of existing keywords. This allows other users to more easily find your post, pray for your request and connect you with
others with similar prayer concerns.
How do I learn more bout a paticular prayer post?
Uplift Prayer displays "prayer card" lists, which show a brief summary of each post. Click on any prayer card to see more details, such as
full prayer text, lists of prayers and comments, and more. Also, once in the prayer details view, you can swipe right or left to display other prayer details pages.
How do I pray for requests on the Uplift Prayer app?
To indicate that you have prayed for a prayer posted on Uplift Prayer, click on the small outlined "Pray" icon found on the prayer card and prayer details page.
When you click on the "Pray" icon, the app increases the prayer count for that post. The icon will change to a solid blue color and will be inactive for five minutes. After that time
you may click the "Pray" icon again if you wish.
How can I tell how many prayers and comments a post has received?
Each prayer card and details page has small circular icons showing the number of favorites (orange star icon), number of comments (green text box icon), and number of prayers (blue Uplift icon).
You may also click on any of these icons to find out who has prayed, commented, and favorited the post.
How do I pray for all posts by an Uplift Prayer user?
- Click the user's @handle name to open their profile page.
- Click the "Pray" button, which opens a confirmation dialog.
- If you answer "Yes," the app will increase the prayer count by one for all posts by that user.
The "Pray" button will change to a gray color and will be inactive for five minutes. After that time you may click the "Pray" button again if you wish.
How do I comment on a post?
- Open the prayer details page or click the small green icon on the prayer card.
- Tap in the "Write a comment..." text entry field to open the keyboard.
- Type your comment and click the "Send" button.
- Your comment will be added to this post's prayer details page, and the app will increase the comment count by one.
- Please keep in mind that comments are not private, and they can be seen by anyone with access to this post.
Can I edit a comment that I made?
No. You may delete your own comments but you cannot edit them. To delete a comment follow the steps below. Note: The author of the original post
may delete anyone's comment using these same steps:
- Click the small green comments icon on the post that contains your comment.
- Scroll to the comment you want to delete.
- Click on the comment text and select the "Remove" option, which opens a confirmation dialog.
- If you answer "Yes," the app will delete your comment and reduce the comment count by one.
How do I see all prayers (posts) containing a certain #keyword?
When you tap a #keyword in the Uplift Prayer app, you will be taken to the #keyword's profile page. There you will see stats related to the #keyword, as well as a
prayer list with all posts containing the #keyword. There's also a "Pray" button that lets you pray for all posts containing the #keyword, and a "Favorite"
button that lets you follow the #keyword and get notified on prayer activity involving the #keyword.
How do I see all the prayers posted by an Uplift Prayer user?
When you tap a user's @handle name, you will be taken to the user's profile page. There you will see a list of all posts
authored by that user, and profile information might be displayed (depending on the user's settings). There's a "Pray" button that lets you pray
for all posts authored by the user, and a "Connect" button that lets you follow the user and get notified on their prayer activity.
How do I follow (or favorite) a post?
The "Favorite" icon is an outlined star located on each prayer card and details page. When you tap on the "Favorite" icon, the star becomes solid orange, indicating you
are now following this post. When you follow a prayer, you will be notified when someone posts comments to this prayer or when the prayer is marked as answered. You may
stop following a post by tapping on the star icon again.
What happens when I follow (or favorite) a post?
When you follow a post, the Uplift Prayer app will notify you when the post has new comments or when it is marked as answered. You will also be added to
the list of people following this post. This helps build coommunity and connects you with other Uplift Prayer users with similar prayer concerns and interests.
How do I follow an Uplift Prayer user?
To follow someone, first you need to find and click their @handle name. User @handles are shown on prayer cards, prayer and comment lists, and many other places in the app.
You may also use the search bar (on the "Public" tab and on the "Connections" tab) to find people by actual name or by @handle name. Once you tap on their
@handle name, that person's profile page will open. Tap on the "Connect" button to start following them.
What happens when I follow an Uplift Prayer user?
When you follow someone on the Uplift Prayer app, we notify you when that person posts a new prayer, posts a new comment, or marks a prayer as answered.
How do I stop following an Uplift Prayer user?
There are two ways to stop following someone on Uplift Prayer. The easiest way is to click on the "Connections" tab at the bottom of the
"Public" screen (third icon from the left). In your list of connections, locate the user and swipe left to remove them from your "Connections" list.
You may also stop following someone by clicking their @handle name to open their profile page. Find and click the "Remove"
button, and confirm that you no longer wish to follow this person.
How can I move from prayer to prayer when I'm viewing a prayer details page?
Uplift Prayer displays "prayer card" lists, which show a brief summary of each post. Click on any prayer card to see more details, such as
full prayer text, lists of prayers and comments, and more. Once in the prayer details view, you can swipe right or left to display other prayer details pages.
From any details page you may tap the back arrow (in the upper left) to go back to the prayer card list.
What are Groups?
In the Uplift Prayer app, prayers are organized in various lists. For example the "Public" list is a collection of prayers made
available to all Uplift Prayer users. Any Uplift Prayer user may participate (i.e. post, pray, comment, search, etc.) in the "Public" list. Groups are prayer
lists where participation is available only to group members. In the Uplift Prayer app, there are two types of groups: (1) "Open Groups", which are created by
Uplift Prayer for larger, God-honoring organizations like churches, teams, companies, and charities, and (2) "Personal Groups", which can be created by any Uplift
Prayer user, and are great for small groups, family, friends, staff, etc. Some of the group key attributes are summarized below:
- Open Group: created by Uplift Prayer, any Uplift Prayer user may join and become a member, group names are listed publicly and searchable within the app,
participation is limited to group members*
- Personal Group: created by any Uplift Prayer user (i.e. leader), the Personal Group leader must invite app users to join and become members,
group names are not listed publicly nor searchable within the app, participation is limited to group members*
* Please note, while participation in groups is lmited to group members, the possibility exists for anyone to see the information you share on
Uplift Prayer. For example, a group member might share your post or other information outside of a group or outside of Uplift Prayer. Please be mindful of what you choose to share
on Uplift Prayer. To learn more, please review our
Privacy Policy.
How do I join a Personal Group created by another Uplift Prayer app user?
While any Uplift Prayer user may join an Open Group, Personal Group membership is by invitation only. In order to join a Personal Group, the group leader must invite you.
If you know of a Personal Group you'd like to join you will need to contact the group leader directly since Personal Groups are not listed publicly nor searchable in the app.
If a group leader invites you to join a Personal Group, you will receive an app notification with the invitation. Click on the notification and select the "Join" option.
After accepting the invitation, that Personal Group will be listed on your "Groups" page (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Clicking on that
group name opens is profile page.
How do I leave a Personal Group?
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group you'd like to leave. Click on the group name, which opens the group's profile page.
- Tap the three-dot icon at the top right.
- Select the "Leave group" option.
- After confirming you want to leave, you will be removed from that group and it will no longer be listed on your Groups page.
- To rejoin the group, the leader must send you another invitation.
How do I delete a Personal Group?
Personal Groups can be deleted only by the group leader. Members of a Personal Group may leave a group but cannot delete it.
In both cases (deleting or leaving) the group will no longer be listed in your Groups page. The group leader may follow these steps to delete the group:
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group you'd like to delete.
- As the group leader, you will see a gear icon to the right above the member count. Alternatively, you may click the group name and find the gear icon
in the upper right of the group profile page. Tap the gear icon to open the group manage page.
- Tap the trash can icon on the top right.
- After confirming the delete, the group will be deleted and it will no longer be listed in your (or other members') Groups page.
After the group is deleted, Uplift Prayer users will no longer have access to prayers posted to that group. Note: Deleting a group may not prevent access to all
occurrences of a post if a prayer was posted to multiple locations. For example, if a post was made to a Personal Group and to the Public list, the prayer
may still be available in the Public list after the Personal Group is deleted.
How do I create a Personal Group of my own?
To create your own Personal Group follow these steps.
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- Click the plus "+" icon on the line labeled "Personal Groups"
- On the "Create Personal Group" page, enter a name for your group and click "Create".
- After creating your group you will be taken to the "Manage" page where you can invite members, rename the group, or even delete the group.
How do I add a member to a Personal Group?
Personal Group leaders may invite other Uplift Prayer users to join their group using the steps below. To invite someone who is not yet an Uplift Prayer user,
you can invite them to join Uplift Prayer using the "Invite a Friend" menu option.
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group you'd like to add members to.
- As the group leader, you will see a gear icon to the right above the member count. Alternatively, you may click the group name and find the gear icon
in the upper right of the group profile page. Tap the gear icon to open the group manage page.
- Click the "Invite" button, which opens a user search window.
- Search for the person you want to invite by entering their name or @handle name in the search bar.
- Once you find the person in the search results, click their name.
- After confirming the invite, Uplift Prayer will send that user an invitation to your group via app notification.
- When they accept the invitation their handle will show in your Personal Group member list.
How do I remove someone from a Personal Group?
Personal Group leaders may remove members from their group using the steps below.
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group with the member(s) you'd like to remove.
- As the group leader, you will see a gear icon to the right above the member count. Alternatively, you may click the group name and find the gear icon
in the upper right of the group profile page. Tap the gear icon to open the group manage page.
- On the group manage page, you will see the list of group members. Find the member you want to remove and click their name, which opens a menu.
- From the menu, select the "Remove" option.
- After confirming, that user will be removed from your Personal Group.
How do I send a message to other Personal Group members?
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group with the member(s) you'd like to message. Click on the group name, which opens the group's profile page.
- To message all group members, click the blue message icon in the group info area.
- To message a single group member, the method differs slightly for group leaders and group members.
- For a group leader, click the gear icon to view the member list, tap on the member you want to message, and select the "Message" option.
- For a group member, click the three-dot icon in the upper right, select the "View members" option, tap on the member you want to message,
and click the blue message icon on their profile page.
- Type your message and hit the "Send " button.
- Your message will be sent via email, and the recipient(s) will receive an app notification indicating you have sent them a message.*
*Please note, Uplift Prayer users may opt out of receiving messages in thier Settings/Preferences. In that case, messaging is unavailable for that user.
How do I change the name of a Personal Group?
Personal Group leaders may change a group's name using the steps below.
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group whose name you want to change.
- As the group leader, you will see a gear icon to the right above the member count. Alternatively, you may click the group name and find the gear icon
in the upper right of the group profile page. Tap the gear icon to open the group manage page.
- On the group manage page, tap the edit (pencil) icon to the right of the group name.
- Edit the group name and click the checkmark icon when finished.
Can I make someone else the leader of my Personal Group?
Yes. Personal Group leaders may transfer leadership to another group member using the steps below.
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Personal Groups" list, find the group whose leadership you want to transfer.
- As the group leader, you will see a gear icon to the right above the member count. Alternatively, you may click the group name and find the gear icon
in the upper right of the group profile page. Tap the gear icon to open the group manage page.
- On the group manage page, you will see the list of group members. Find the member you want to make the group leader and tap their name, which opens a menu.
- From the menu, select the "Make the group leader" option.
- After confirming, that user will become the Personal Group leader, and you will become a regular member of that Personal Group.
How do I join an Open Group?
Joining an Open Group is easy!
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- Click the search (magnifyer) icon on the line labeled "Open Groups"
- Find the group you want to join. Click on the group name, which opens the group's profile page.
- Click the "Join Group" button in the group info area. This will add the Open Group to your "Groups" page.
- As an Open Group member, you may participate (i.e. post, pray, comment, search, etc.) in that group's prayer list.
How do I send a message to another Open Group member?
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Open Groups" list, find the group with the member you'd like to message. Click on the group name, which opens the group's profile page.
- Click the three-dot icon in the upper right, select the "View members" option, tap on the member you want to message,
and click the blue message icon on their profile page.
- Type your message and hit the "Send " button.
- Your message will be sent via email, and the recipient will receive an app notification indicating you have sent them a message.*
*Please note, Uplift Prayer users may opt out of receiving messages in thier Settings/Preferences. In that case, messaging is unavailable for that user.
How do I leave a Open Group?
- Tap the Groups tab (second icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Groups" page.
- In the "Open Groups" list, find the group you'd like to leave. Click on the group name, which opens the group's profile page.
- Tap the three-dot icon at the top right.
- Select the "Leave group" option.
- After confirming you want to leave, you will be removed from that group and it will no longer be listed on your Groups page.
How do I add someone to my Connections?
In Uplift Prayer, you may follow another app user by adding them to your Connections. To follow someone, first you need to find and click their @handle name. User @handles are shown
on prayer cards, prayer and comment lists, and many other places in the app.
You may also use the search bar (on the "Public" tab and on the "Connections" tab) to find people by actual name or by @handle name. Once you tap on their
@handle name, that person's profile page will open. Tap on the "Connect" button to start following them.
How do I remove someone from my Connections?
In Uplift Prayer, you may stop following another app user by removing them from your Connections. There are two ways to stop following someone on Uplift Prayer. The easiest way is
to click on the "Connections" tab at the bottom of the
"Public" screen (third icon from the left). In your list of connections, locate the user you want to stop following and swipe left to remove them from your "Connections" list.
You may also stop following someone by clicking their @handle name to open their profile page. Find and click the "Remove"
button, and confirm that you no longer wish to follow this person.
How do I see the posts authored by my Connections?
- Tap the Connections tab (third icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). This opens your "Connections" page.
- In the "Connections" list, find the person whose posts you want to view and click on their name.
- The user's profile page will open, and their posts will be listed below their profile information.
How do I see the posts authored by someone not in my Connections?
A good way to find a user's posts (whether they are in your connections or not) is to click their @handle name. User @handles are shown
on prayer cards, prayer and comment lists, and many other places in the app.
You may also use the search bar (on the "Public" tab) to find people by actual name or by @handle name. Once you tap on their
@handle name, that person's profile page will open, and their posts will be listed below their profile information.
How do I follow (or favorite) a post?
The "Favorite" icon is an outlined star located on each prayer card and details page. When you tap on the "Favorite" icon, the star becomes solid orange, indicating you
are now following this post. When you follow a prayer, you will be notified when someone posts comments to this prayer or when the prayer is marked as answered. You may
stop following a post by tapping on the star icon again.
What happens when I follow (or favorite) a post?
When you follow a post, the Uplift Prayer app will notify you when the post has new comments or when it is marked as answered. You will also be added to
the list of people following this post. This helps build coommunity and connects you with other Uplift Prayer users with similar prayer concerns and interests.
How do I see all the posts I have favorited?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Favorites" item to open a list of your favorite posts.
How do I stop following a post?
- Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen).
- Select the "Favorites" item to open a list of your favorite posts.
- Find the post you want to remove from your favorites and tap the solid orage star icon labeled "Favorite"
- After confirming, the post will be removed from your "Favorites" list.
How can I tell who is following a post?
Each prayer card and details page has small circular icons showing the number of favorites (orange star icon), number of comments (green text box icon), and number of prayers (blue Uplift icon).
To see a list of all users following a post, click the small circular orange star icon.
How do I follow (or favorite) a #keyword?
There are two ways to follow a #keyword.
- Tap a #keyword - When you tap a #keyword in the Uplift Prayer app, you will be taken to the #keyword's profile page. There you will see stats related to the #keyword,
as well as a prayer list with all posts containing the #keyword. There's also a "Favorite" button that lets you follow the #keyword and get notified on prayer
activity involving the #keyword.
- Search for a #keyword - Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "#Keywords" item to show a list of
your favorite #keywords. At the top of that screen is a "Follow keyword" search bar that lets you search for a #keyword. Once you find the #keyword you want to follow,
select the #keyword from the search results to add it to your favorites.
What happens when I follow (or favorite) a #keyword?
When you follow a #keyword, the Uplift Prayer app will notify you when there are new posts or answered prayers that use that #keyword.
How do I stop following a #keyword?
There are two ways to stop following a #keyword.
- Remove it using the #keyword's profile page - When you tap a #keyword in the Uplift Prayer app, you will be taken to the #keyword's profile page.
If you are currently following that #keyword, there will be a "Remove" button in the #keyword stats area. Click that button to stop following the #keyword.
- Remove it from your list of favorite #keywords - Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "#Keywords"
item to show a list of your favorite #keywords. Find the #keyword you want to stop following. Slide left and select "Delete" to remove the #keyword from your favorites.
Do I need to follow a #keyword to see all posts containing that #keyword?
No. When you tap a #keyword in the Uplift Prayer app, you will be taken to the #keyword's profile page. There you will see stats related to the #keyword, as well as a
prayer list with all posts containing the #keyword.
How do I pray all posts containing that #keyword?
When you tap a #keyword in the Uplift Prayer app, you will be taken to the #keyword's profile page. In the #keyword stats area, there's also a "Pray" button
that lets you pray for all posts containing the #keyword.
How to I see all of my prayer posts?
There are two ways to see all of your posts.
- Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Composed" item to show a list of
your posts.
- Click on your @handle name to open your user profile page, which shows a list of all posts made by you.
How to I see all the posts that I have prayed for?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Prayers" item to show a list of posts that you have prayed for.
How to I see all the posts that I have commented on?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Comments" item to show a list of posts that you have commented on.
How to I see all the posts that I have marked as answered?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Answered" item to show a list of posts that you have marked as answered.
How to I see all the prayers posted for me?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "Received" item to show a list of prayers posted for you.
How to I see posts that use my favorite #keywords?
Tap the My Profile tab (fourth icon from the left at the bottom of the Public screen). Then select the "#Keywords" item to show a list of your favorite #keywords.
Click on any #keyword to show a list of posts that use that #keyword.
