If you Google the word “prayer,” you’ll get hundreds of images of clasped hands, seemingly begging for something. The act of prayer isn’t only passive, beseeching, or religious.

The national day of prayer was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of Congress and signed by President Harry S. Truman, according to nationaldayofprayer.org.

30 Inspirational New Year Prayers and Blessings svetikd - Getty Images. ... A Prayer for Faith. Eternal God, You gave us the greatest gift: the gift of life. In the coming year, help us use it wisely.