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.
September 4: Restored Obelisk of Aksum Unveiled (2008)
Pray for the people and government of Ethiopia.
August 22: Johann Burckhardt Visits Petra (1812)
Pray for people who work as tour guides to help other people appreciate historic and cultural sites.
July 20: Birthday of Albert Racinet (1825)
Pray for people who design, manufacture, and distribute clothing.
July 19: Great Fire of Rome Begins (AD 64)
Pray for people who fight fires and for people who suffer from their effects.
July 15: Discovery of the Rosetta Stone (1799)
Pray for archaeologists who help people understand the past.
April 6: First Modern Olympic Games Begin (1896)
Pray that people from different countries would get to know and understand each other better through the Olympics and other international sporting events.