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.
October 17: Chartres Cathedral Dedicated (1260)
Pray for artists seeking to use their skills to honor God.
October 16: Birthday of Noah Webster (1758)
Pray for people to use words to help instead of harm.
October 8: Alvin C. York Leads Capture of 132 Germans (1918)
Pray for people who are currently facing the trauma of conflict.
October 7: Birthday of Martha Berry (1865)
Pray for teachers who are helping young people learn and grow.
September 27: Birthday of George Müller (1805)
Pray for people who are caring for widows and orphans in their distress.
September 11: Roselle Helps Michael Hingson Escape the World Trade Center (2001)
Pray for people who are dealing with painful memories on difficult anniversaries.
September 4: Restored Obelisk of Aksum Unveiled (2008)
Pray for the people and government of Ethiopia.
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 28: Birthday of Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (1831)
Pray for people who are quietly living out their convictions.