Tag people and text them
Tag people from your contacts on a prayer card, then send them a text to say you prayed for them.
Steps
- In a prayer card, tap Praying for under Details.
- If the app asks, tap Allow Access so it can show your contacts.
- Pick the people you're praying for. Their names show on the card while you pray.
- To send someone a text, open Journey and find them under People You've Brought Before God.
- Tap the message button next to their name. Messages opens with their number, ready for you to write.
Good to know
- When you finish praying, the summary lists the people you prayed for. Tap the message button next to a name, and Messages opens with “Hi Sarah, I prayed for you today.” ready for you to edit or send.
- Contact names you tag stay on your iPhone.
- The message button shows only for contacts with a phone number.
Common questions
Can I tag more than one person on a card?
Yes. Pick everyone the prayer is about, like both of your parents or a few friends. Each name shows on the card, and each person with a phone number gets a message button in the summary.
Do the people I tag know they’re tagged?
No. Tagging only puts their name on your card. Nothing is sent to anyone until you tap the message button and send the text yourself.
Why can’t I see my contacts?
If you didn’t allow access when the app asked, open the Settings app on your iPhone, find The Pray App, tap Contacts, and allow access.
Why tell someone you prayed?
A short text lets someone know they aren’t facing things alone. Paul often told the churches he wrote to that he was praying for them (Philippians 1:3-4). See praying for friends.
Do I have to tag someone on every card?
No. Praying for is optional. Tag people when you’d like their names on the card and a quick way to text them. A card about a situation, like a job search or your church’s building project, works fine with no one tagged.
What should I say when I text them?
Keep it short and personal. The message from the summary starts with “Hi Sarah, I prayed for you today.” You can add one line about what you prayed, like “I asked God to give you peace before your interview,” and let them reply if they want to.
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