Pray for: Marshall Islands

The traumatic history of occupation, exploitation and war, as well as the impact of US nuclear bomb testing, have all had a devastating effect on the Marshallese. Traditional values of land, family, and community – the roots of society – are being undermined. Over-urbanization, unemployment, substance abuse, sexual immorality, and a high birth rate threaten the Marshallese way of life. Many inhabitants suffer the effects of nuclear radiation, including genetic disorders and high rates of cancer. Pray for leaders who will govern wisely and bravely, for economic dependency to be broken, and for the positive aspects of Marshallese traditional culture to be restored and upheld.