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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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Nation”
We need to pray for our nation. First, because God’s Word urges us to do so (1 Timothy 2:1-2) and second, because praying for our nation can bring healing. Many nations are hurting and are in deep need of God’s healing. They need God’s intervention to restore broken systems, communities, and lives devastated by the darkness of sin. The Bible…
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This Veterans Day, We Want Every Veteran to Know God Understands
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, American Bible Society honors the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. We want every Veteran to know that we are grateful for their numerous sacrifices, enduring commitment, and immeasurable courage to step into harm’s way so we wouldn’t have to. And we also want every Veteran to know…
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2021 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Imagine being imprisoned, beaten, or even worse, killed, if a Bible is found in your home. Imagine worshipping in a church service that you know could be bombed at any moment. Imagine being denied education or a job and struggling to survive. All because you believe in Jesus. Today 1 out of every 8 Christians live in a country where…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible to Grow Your Connection to God”
Jesus always prayed. Throughout his public ministry, he prayed. Even as Jesus was being baptized, he prayed. As recorded in Luke 3:21 (GNT): “After all the people had been baptized, Jesus also was baptized. While he was praying heaven was opened.” We also know that Jesus prayed in lonely places. He got up early to pray and he prayed through…
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Pray! Deaf People in Ecuador Long for God’s Word in Sign Language
In Ecuador, approximately 213,000 people are Deaf, but only 40 of them go to church. That’s because only three churches provide sign language interpretation. Additionally, there are no Bible materials available in their heart language—Ecuadorian Sign Language. Deaf people in Ecuador need to know that God loves them. They need to know that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and…
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The Prayer Snapshot: “Praying the Bible for Your Family”
God cares about families. In fact, the concept of family was all his idea! In Genesis 1:27-28a (CEV) we read, “So God created humans to be like himself; he made men and women. God gave them his blessing and said: ‘Have a lot of children! Fill the earth with people and bring it under your control.’” In this passage of…
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