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 31: First Lighted Ball Drop in Times Square (1907)
Pray for opportunities to learn, grow, and serve in the new year.
December 27: Creation of the World Bank (1945)
Pray for people who work for the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
December 24: Message from the Moon (1968)
Pray for people to reflect on the goodness of Creation and our place in it.
December 23: Birthday of Madam C. J. Walker (1867)
Pray for people who are pursuing an entrepreneurial vision to start a new business.
December 22: Birthday of Lady Bird Johnson (1912)
Pray for people who are working to create beautiful environments in which people can thrive.
December 21: First Official Basketball Game (1891)
Pray for people who play basketball and provide support behind the scenes.
December 20: Debut of “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946)
Pray for each person to recognize the eternal value of his or her life.
December 19: First National Hockey League Games (1917)
Pray for people who play hockey and provide support behind the scenes.
December 14: Birthday of Margaret Chase Smith (1897)
In the words of Margaret Chase Smith, pray that Americans would “do some real soul searching and to weigh our consciences as to the manner in which we are performing our duty.”