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.