Minute for Mission: World Day of Prayer

“Wonderfully Made,” created by Tarani Napa and Tevairangi
Napa, a mother-daughter artist team from the Cook Islands.

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement, celebrated in more than 170 countries, led by Christian women who welcome all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. World Day of Prayer is celebrated annually on the first Friday of March; for 2025 that is today, March 7.

This year’s theme, “I Made You Wonderful,” inspired by Psalm 139:14, was selected by a group of ecumenical Christian women of the Cook Islands, who also prepared this year’s worship materials. According to the World Day of Prayer website (worlddayofprayer.net/cook-islands-2025.html): “[E]ach one of us was made with care and love by God. When we can receive this profound truth, everything in our life changes and we begin to radiate and shine from within. We also learn how to treat every other person made wonderful by God.”

On this World Day of Prayer, let us remember that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14) by a loving Creator. 

To learn more about World Day of Prayer, visit worlddayofprayer.net or visit wdp-usa.org (for resources).

Carissa Herold, Marketing Associate for Presbyterian Women in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Inc.

Let us join in prayer for:

• Rob Hagan, Ministry Relations Officer, Presbyterian Foundation
• Patricia Haines, Executive Vice President, & Chief Benefits Officer, Board of Pensions  

Let us pray:

Loving God, we are thankful that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made”! As we reflect on this most profound truth and gift, we are renewed, resting in your assurance that our lives are meaningful, worthwhile, and wonderful! Help us to remember to live joyfully and to lovingly reflect your light to all we encounter as they, too, are “wonderfully made.” Amen.