Pray for our families, our country, and our world.
For each day of the year, we have a history note about something related to that date and a suggested prayer idea. You can find posts by date or by topic. Read more about this project.
December 21: First Official Basketball Game (1891)
Pray for people who play basketball and provide support behind the scenes.
December 19: First National Hockey League Games (1917)
Pray for people who play hockey and provide support behind the scenes.
September 10: Abebe Bikila Wins the Olympic Marathon (1960)
Pray that you will have strength to run with endurance the race set before you.
August 18: Birthday of Roberto Clemente (1934)
Pray for people who are delivering supplies to people in need.
July 18: Nadia Comăneci Scores a Perfect 10
Pray for people who are successful in their fields of endeavor to use their opportunities to mentor and encourage others.
June 3: Publication of “Casey at the Bat”
Pray for athletes to show good sportsmanship, even when they lose.
May 28: Birthday of Jim Thorpe (1888)
Pray for the Potawatomi and the Sac and Fox (Meskwaki) people.