March 6 is World Day of Prayer

World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who invite all to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. Each year materials are prepared by women in a different country.  This year’s program was prepared by women in Nigeria on the following theme.

I will give you rest: Come (Matthew 11:28-30)

The 2026 World Day of Prayer materials from Nigeria bring us a powerful invitation drawn from Matthew 11:28-30. At a time when people worldwide are carrying heavy burdens, our Nigerian sisters offer profound insights into finding rest in God. ​

Through their exploration of different kinds of burdens – shame, systemic oppression, religious persecution, poverty and despair – the writers help us understand both the weight of human suffering and the depths of divine rest.

Their work shows us that true rest isn›t just about physical relief, but about transformation through God›s grace and community support.

The Nigerian committee has woven together their cultural wisdom with the universal need for rest. Through symbols like the calabash bowl, which represents both daily sustenance and divine provision, they remind us how God meets us in our weariness.

https://worlddayofprayer.net/index.html

​The World Day of Prayer program is inspired by its motto Informed Prayer and Prayerful Action. Through informed prayer we seek out ways to act in solidarity with women and communities in need. When we prepare and celebrate World Day of Prayer, we do this as a community.

We pray and worship in community,
We continue our relationship in prayer and service throughout the year,
We work together as women of various races/ethnicities, cultures and traditions,
We become aware of the worldwide community of people,
We become enriched by the faith experience of other Christians,
We become aware of the burdens many people have to carry,
We are challenged to use our gifts and talents and use them in the service of society

(The Zambia Statement, 2007)