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.
August 19: Benjamin Banneker Writes to Thomas Jefferson (1791)
Pray for people who are seeking to persuade others to change their minds on important topics.
August 18: Birthday of Roberto Clemente (1934)
Pray for people who are delivering supplies to people in need.
August 16: Queen Victoria Sends Telegraph Message to James Buchanan
Pray that people would use communication technologies for good purposes.
August 15: Panama Canal Opens for Traffic (1914)
Pray for people who work in building, operating, and maintaining canals.
August 14: National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Pray for the people and government of the Navajo Nation.
August 13: Independence Day in the Central African Republic
Pray for the people and government of the Central African Republic.
August 12: Joseph Lister Performs an Antiseptic Surgery
Pray for people who are recovering from surgery.
