Pray for our families, our country, and our world.
Each day this year, we are sharing a history note about something that happened on that date and offering a prayer idea. Read more about this project and subscribe to get updates by email or text.
January 8: President Nixon Authorizes the Creation of Voyageurs National Park (1971)
Pray for National Park Service rangers as they protect historic and natural sites and serve visitors who come to see them.
January 7: Jean-Pierre Blanchard and Dr. John Jeffries Cross the English Channel in a Hot Air Balloon (1785)
Pray for pilots and air traffic controllers as they work to get air travelers safely where they are going.
January 6: Birthday of Danny Thomas (1912)
Pray for children who have cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
January 5: Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge (1933)
Thank God for people who work on bridges, tunnels, and roads. Pray for their safety as they do their jobs.
January 4: Louis Braille is Born in Coupvray, France (1809)
Pray for people who are blind and for their family members.
January 3: The Convening of Congress
Pray for members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives as they do their duty for the American people.
January 2: Luis Muñoz Marín Becomes Governor of Puerto Rico (1949)
Pray for the people of Puerto Rico.
January 1: Marriage of James K. Polk and Sarah Childress (1824)
Pray that marriages in your family and in our country stay strong.