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.
August 2: First U.S. Census Begins (1790)
Pray that people of the United States would work together to recognize the value of each person who lives here.
July 31: Samuel Hopkins Receives the First U.S. Patent
Pray for people who are working on new inventions to make life better for others.
May 29: Rhode Island Ratifies the Constitution (1790)
Pray for people and governments to respect freedom of religion.
April 22: Coinage Act of 1864
Pray that Americans would demonstrate trust in God through their words and actions.
April 11: Civil Rights Act of 1968
Pray that people would choose not to practice discrimination against others based on superficial differences.
April 10: Neil Gorsuch Joins the Supreme Court (2017)
Pray for Neil Gorsuch and his work on the Supreme Court.
January 22: Roe v. Wade Decision (1973)
Pray for all unborn babies, their mothers and fathers, and people who provide support and medical care for them.
January 3: The Convening of Congress
Pray for members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives as they do their duty for the American people.