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 2: Great Britain Adopts the Gregorian Calendar (1752)
Pray for wisdom and courage to make the most of each day you have.
August 16: Queen Victoria Sends Telegraph Message to James Buchanan
Pray that people would use communication technologies for good purposes.
August 12: Joseph Lister Performs an Antiseptic Surgery
Pray for people who are recovering from surgery.
June 15: Sealing of Magna Carta (1215)
Pray for governments to respect the rights of individuals.
May 12: Birthday of Florence Nightingale (1820)
Pray for nurses who care for patients at all times of day and night.
May 8: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans (1429)
Pray for the people and government of France.
May 7: The Sinking of the Lusitania
Pray for countries engaged in warfare to protect the lives of noncombatants.
May 4: Margaret Thatcher Becomes Prime Minister (1979)
Pray for the people and government of the United Kingdom.