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.
December 8: Birthday of Eli Whitney (1765)
Pray for people who are working to agricultural and manufacturing techniques.
December 6: The Washington Monument Is Completed (1884)
Pray for Americans to live out the noble ideals of the country’s founders and not just commemorate them with monuments.
December 5: Birthday of Rose Wilder Lane (1886)
Pray for relationships between mothers and their children.
December 4: Launch of the Mars Pathfinder Mission (1996)
Pray for people who are studying and exploring Mars.
December 1: Rosa Parks Is Arrested (1955)
Pray for people who are standing up (or sitting down) for their convictions.
November 30: Birthday of R. G. LeTourneau (1888)
Pray for people build and use heavy machinery.
November 27: First Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (1924)
Pray for the people who work on and perform at the Macy’s parade.
November 24: Organization of the Texas Rangers (1835)
Pray for people who work in law enforcement.