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.
June 8: Birthday of Barbara Pierce Bush (1925)
Pray for the family members of government leaders (spouse, children, and parents) as they face the pressure of being in the public eye.
May 29: Rhode Island Ratifies the Constitution (1790)
Pray for people and governments to respect freedom of religion.
May 27: Chrysler Building Opens to the Public
Pray for people who build and work in tall buildings.
May 20: Birthday of Jimmy Stewart (1908)
Pray for people who make movies to help viewers focus on what is true, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.
May 18: Funeral Procession for Hiram Cronk (1905)
Pray for veterans and their families, including those who struggle with the physical and psychological effects of war.
May 15: George Wallace is Shot (1972)
Pray for people who are seeking to make amends for their past mistakes and bad choices.
May 13: U.S. Congress Declares War on Mexico (1846)
Pray that the United States would pursue peace and cooperation with its neighbors.
May 11: Birthday of Irving Berlin (1888)
Pray for immigrants who are seeking to build new lives in a new country.
May 10: U.S. Transcontinental Railroad Completed (1869)
Pray for people who build and maintain railroads and work on trains.