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.
October 25: Birthday of Sarah Cannon (1912)
Pray for comedians to use laughter to bring refreshment and hope.
October 23: Clarence Thomas Joins the Supreme Court (1991)
Pray for Justice Thomas and his work on the Supreme Court.
October 22: President Kennedy Addresses the Nation About the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)
Pray that people will choose not to use nuclear weapons and find ways to get rid of them.
October 21: First Transatlantic Voice Message (1915)
Pray for people who are developing new communication technologies.
October 19: Birthday of Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson (1748)
Pray for women during pregnancy and childbirth.
October 16: Birthday of Noah Webster (1758)
Pray for people to use words to help instead of harm.
October 15: Sequoyah’s Cherokee Syllabary
Pray for people who are developing new ways to help others communicate.
October 14: Birthday of William Penn (1644)
Pray for an opportunity to show kindness to someone with a different religious perspective.
October 13: Cornerstone of the White House Laid (1792)
Pray for the people who work at the White House.