7 Ways to Pray for America on National Day of Prayer 2026
Since 1952, believers across America have joined together on National Day of Prayer to intercede for our nation, just as the Bible guides us to do (1 Timothy 2:1–4). It’s a day of repentance and intercession that has helped unify leaders, churches, and families for 75 years. The theme for 2026 is “Glorify God Among the Nations—Seeking Him in All…
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New Study Reveals How to Pray for Generation Z
Want to know what youth in America think about the Bible? American Bible Society has just released the fifth chapter of the State of the Bible: USA report entitled, “Generation Z.” In this chapter, we take a look into the precarious relationship between Gen Z youth and the Bible. Who is Gen Z? Gen Z spans people aged nine through…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Overcoming Fear”
Do you know what is the most frequently noted command in the Bible? It’s not “love God,” “love others,” or even “follow me.” No, the most frequent command in all of Scripture is, “Do not be afraid.” It has been said that this admonition not to fear or some variation of it appears 365 times throughout Scripture—one for every day…
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Pray Americans Flourish as they Rely on the Bible and Christian Community
American Bible Society has just released the fourth chapter of the State of the Bible: USA 2021 report entitled, “The Good Life”. In this chapter, we learn about two central components to living the good life. The good life isn’t about financial security, achieving success, and enjoying a relatively worry-free existence. The good life is about holistic well-being across many…
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Pray for Churches to Become Places of Healing for the Traumatized
Church. We often go there to worship, fellowship, and grow in our relationship with Jesus. But do we go to church when we need healing? Is it the place we recommend when a friend or family member is hurting? American Bible Society’s Bible-based Trauma Healing Ministry believes every church should be a place where those experiencing trauma can bring their…
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5 Creative Ways to Inspire Your Children to Pray for Bible Ministry
One night during dinner, I suddenly became keenly aware of my kids’ prayers. They prayed about their day, their family, their problems. All good things to pray about. But that’s when I knew I needed to inspire them to pray for lives to be transformed by God’s Word. As parents, we must teach our children that their prayers are powerful,…
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Pray Americans Turn to the Bible for Relief and Healing
American Bible Society recently released the State of the Bible: USA 2021 ebook, which reveals what Americans believe about, and how they use the Bible. We shared the first two chapters with you: The Bible in America—examining Scripture engagement and key trends around the Bible The New Normal—looking at how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s relationship with the Bible…
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