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Prayer for Mental Health Awareness
God who understands our suffering, for those battling mental illness— The depression that steals joy. The anxiety that steals peace. The trauma that steals safety. Be near. Forgive the church for s
Prayer for Pastors and Ministry Leaders
Shepherd of shepherds, for those who lead Your people— Carrying heavy burdens. Navigating impossible tensions. Exhausted by constant need. Be their strength when they're depleted. Be their wisdom wh
Prayer for Wisdom in Technology Use
God who speaks truth, we live in a world of endless information— but not all of it is true, and not all of it is good for us. Give us wisdom to discern: What to read and what to scroll past. What to
Prayer for Adoption and Foster Care
Father to the fatherless, for children waiting— for families, for homes, for love— be near. For parents opening their hearts and homes— give strength, patience, and supernatural love. For biologica
On This Day: Prussia begins the War of the Fourth Coalition against France. (1806)
On October 9, 1806: Prussia begins the War of the Fourth Coalition against France. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history.
Prayer for Simplicity
God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not
Prayer for Community
God who calls us family, thank You for the gift of community— people to walk with, pray with, grow with. Forgive us for the ways we hurt each other, misunderstand each other, fail each other. Bind u
Prayer for Sabbath Rest
God who rested, I stop today. Not because everything is finished—it never is— but because You declared rest holy. Teach me that my worth isn't in productivity, my value isn't in accomplishment, my i
Prayer for Generosity
Giver of all, everything I have came from Your hand: breath, life, provision, opportunity. Teach me to hold it all with open hands, to give freely as I've received freely, to trust that when I releas
John Calvin — Prayer for the Church
reformed intercession prayer by John Calvin
Catherine of Siena — Fire of Love
catholic contemplative prayer by Catherine of Siena
Hildegard of Bingen — O Virtus Sapientiae
catholic praise prayer by Hildegard of Bingen
On This Day: First Barbary War: The American schooner USS Enterprise captures the Tripolitan... (1801)
On August 1, 1801: First Barbary War: The American schooner USS Enterprise captures the Tripolitan polacca Tripoli in a single-ship action off the coast of modern-day Libya. This historical event can
On This Day: Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio... (1795)
On August 3, 1795: Treaty of Greenville is signed, ending the Northwest Indian War in the Ohio Country. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in
On This Day: The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic. (1661)
On August 6, 1661: The Treaty of The Hague is signed by Portugal and the Dutch Republic. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the pursuit of peace in a broken world
On This Day: Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the... (1990)
On August 8, 1990: Iraq occupies Kuwait and the state is annexed to Iraq. This would lead to the Gulf War shortly afterward. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about ho
On This Day: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. (1458 BC)
On January 16, 1458 BC: Hatshepsut dies at the age of 50 and is buried in the Valley of the Kings. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly leadership and its imp
On This Day: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. (1759)
On September 18, 1759: French and Indian War: The Articles of Capitulation of Quebec are signed. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the even
On This Day: World War II: Germany begins V-1 and V-2 attacks on Antwerp, Belgium. (1944)
On November 26, 1944: World War II: Germany begins V-1 and V-2 attacks on Antwerp, Belgium. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of
On This Day: Fall of Saigon: Communist forces gain control of Saigon. The Vietnam War... (1975)
On April 30, 1975: Fall of Saigon: Communist forces gain control of Saigon. The Vietnam War formally ends with the unconditional surrender of South Vietnamese president Dương Văn Minh. This historica
On This Day: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by... (1775)
On November 17, 1775: The city of Kuopio, Finland (belonging to Sweden at this time) is founded by King Gustav III of Sweden. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about g
On This Day: Slavery is abolished in Martinique. (1848)
On May 22, 1848: Slavery is abolished in Martinique. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about the dignity and worth of every person made in God's image. Consider using
On This Day: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower... (378)
On January 16, 378: General Siyaj K'ak' conquers Tikal, enlarging the domain of King Spearthrower Owl of Teotihuacán. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about godly lea
On This Day: US Navy aircraft intercept an Egyptian airliner carrying the perpetrators of the... (1985)
On October 10, 1985: US Navy aircraft intercept an Egyptian airliner carrying the perpetrators of the Achille Lauro hijacking, and force it to land in Italy. This historical event can serve as a powe