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 13: Birthday of Milton Hershey (1857)
Pray for people who harvest and transport cacao to make chocolate.
September 12: Battle of Harpers Ferry (1862)
Pray that Americans remember how terrible the Civil War was.
September 11: Roselle Helps Michael Hingson Escape the World Trade Center (2001)
Pray for people who are dealing with painful memories on difficult anniversaries.
September 6: The Cherokee Nation Adopts a New Constitution (1839)
Pray for the people and government of the Cherokee Nation.
September 5: First Labor Day Parade in New York (1882)
Pray for people doing important jobs who are sometimes overlooked.
September 3: Frederick Douglass Escapes from Slavery (1838)
Pray for people seeking to escape from dangerous situations.
September 2: Great Britain Adopts the Gregorian Calendar (1752)
Pray for wisdom and courage to make the most of each day you have.
September 1: Phillis Wheatley’s Poems Published (1773)
Pray that someone you know would have an opportunity to develop and share his or her talents.
August 29: Birthday of Donn Fendler (1926)
Pray for people who are lost and for the people searching for them.