Pray for our families, our country, and our world.
For each day of the year, we have a history note about something related to that date and a suggested prayer idea. You can find posts by date or by topic. Read more about this project.
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.
May 9: Australia’s First National Parliament (1901)
Pray for the people and government of Australia.
May 8: Joan of Arc and the Siege of Orléans (1429)
Pray for the people and government of France.
May 7: The Sinking of the Lusitania
Pray for countries engaged in warfare to protect the lives of noncombatants.
May 6: Birthday of Robert E. Peary (1856)
Pray for explorers who are making new paths for those who follow them.
May 5: Birthday of Nellie Bly (1864)
Pray for journalists who seek to draw attention to people who are suffering and marginalized.
May 4: Margaret Thatcher Becomes Prime Minister (1979)
Pray for the people and government of the United Kingdom.
