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 3: Frederick Douglass Escapes from Slavery (1838)
Pray for people seeking to escape from dangerous situations.
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 13: Independence Day in the Central African Republic
Pray for the people and government of the Central African Republic.
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.
June 14: Birthday of Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811)
Pray for people today who are trying to communicate truth about ideas and practices that hurt people.
May 31: Birthday of Anthony Burns
Pray for opportunities to help other people reach their potential.
February 1: National Freedom Day
Pray for people who are enslaved today because of human trafficking and other forms of forced labor.