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.
September 5: First Labor Day Parade in New York (1882)
Pray for people doing important jobs who are sometimes overlooked.
September 4: Restored Obelisk of Aksum Unveiled (2008)
Pray for the people and government of Ethiopia.
September 3: Frederick Douglass Escapes from Slavery (1838)
Pray for people seeking to escape from dangerous situations.
September 2: Great Britain Adopts the Gregorian Calendar (1752)
Pray for wisdom and courage to make the most of each day you have.
September 1: Phillis Wheatley’s Poems Published (1773)
Pray that someone you know would have an opportunity to develop and share his or her talents.
August 30: Constitution Day in Kazakhstan
Pray for the people and government of Kazakhstan.
August 29: Birthday of Donn Fendler (1926)
Pray for people who are lost and for the people searching for them.
August 28: Birthday of Lucy Ware Webb Hayes (1831)
Pray for people who are quietly living out their convictions.