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.
March 5: Winston Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” Speech (1946)
Pray that people would work together to dismantle “iron curtains” of suspicion and conflict in our world.
February 28: Birthday of Blondin (1824)
Pray for entertainers who seek to bring joy and wonder to audiences.
February 27: Birthday of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807)
Pray for poets who attempt to communicate important thoughts through words.
January 8: President Nixon Authorizes the Creation of Voyageurs National Park (1971)
Pray for National Park Service rangers as they protect historic and natural sites and serve visitors who come to see them.
January 5: Construction Begins on the Golden Gate Bridge (1933)
Thank God for people who work on bridges, tunnels, and roads. Pray for their safety as they do their jobs.
January 3: The Convening of Congress
Pray for members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives as they do their duty for the American people.
January 2: Luis Muñoz Marín Becomes Governor of Puerto Rico (1949)
Pray for the people of Puerto Rico.
January 1: Marriage of James K. Polk and Sarah Childress (1824)
Pray that marriages in your family and in our country stay strong.