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.
May 14: Declaration of the State of Israel (1948)
Pray for the people and government of Israel and for peace with their neighbors.
May 13: U.S. Congress Declares War on Mexico (1846)
Pray that the United States would pursue peace and cooperation with its neighbors.
May 12: Birthday of Florence Nightingale (1820)
Pray for nurses who care for patients at all times of day and night.
May 11: Birthday of Irving Berlin (1888)
Pray for immigrants who are seeking to build new lives in a new country.
May 10: U.S. Transcontinental Railroad Completed (1869)
Pray for people who build and maintain railroads and work on trains.
May 9: Australia’s First National Parliament (1901)
Pray for the people and government of Australia.
May 8: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans (1429)
Pray for the people and government of France.
May 7: The Sinking of the Lusitania
Pray for countries engaged in warfare to protect the lives of noncombatants.
May 6: Birthday of Robert E. Peary (1856)
Pray for explorers who are making new paths for those who follow them.