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.
December 1: Rosa Parks Is Arrested (1955)
Pray for people who are standing up (or sitting down) for their convictions.
November 14: Birthday of Condoleezza Rice (1954)
Pray for the secretary of state (currently Marco Rubio) and others who work in the State Department.
September 18: Birthday of Dr. Ben Carson (1951)
Pray for parents who are teaching their children the importance of learning.
September 3: Frederick Douglass Escapes from Slavery (1838)
Pray for people seeking to escape from dangerous situations.
September 1: Phillis Wheatley’s Poems Published (1773)
Pray that someone you know would have an opportunity to develop and share his or her talents.
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 4: Birthday of Louis Armstrong (1901)
Pray for people who innovate and explore new musical styles.
July 29: Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church Dedicated
Pray that Christians would recognize ethnic and cultural differences as something to celebrate instead of fear.