Pray for Marshall Islands
An atoll in the Pacific Ocean, home to the capital of the Marshall Islands.
Photo: Cliff Hansen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
About Marshall Islands
The capital is Majuro. People speak Marshallese and English. The largest faith is Christianity.
Source: Wikipedia, with the cited sources it lists.
Prayer briefing for Marshall Islands
Last updated October 2026. Facts come from the sources listed below.
Current events
In March 2026 the government declared a 90-day economic emergency as fuel supplies were disrupted by the conflict in the Middle East, and offices closed early to save fuel. In June a fire on Ebeye left more than 100 people without homes, and electricity prices in Majuro have risen by over 20%.
We pray for: Immediate relief, safety and urgent help.
Leadership and politics
The Marshall Islands is a parliamentary republic in which the Nitijela, elected every four years, chooses the President. The President is Hilda Heine, whose government has started a universal basic income scheme to encourage people to stay.
We pray for: Wisdom, integrity and justice for those in authority.
Economic health
The Asian Development Bank expects growth of about 2% in 2026, with inflation near 6%. Income tax was cut in 2026 as living costs rose, and funding under the Compact with the United States remains vital.
We pray for: Provision for families and honest stewardship.
Social and cultural issues
The population fell by about a fifth between 2011 and 2021 as many moved to the United States. Domestic violence is high but few women seek court protection, and people deported from the United States face hard lives on return.
We pray for: Reconciliation, peace and protection of the vulnerable.
Spiritual landscape
About 96% of people belonged to Christian churches in the 2021 census, led by the United Church of Christ, Congregational, at about 48%, followed by Assemblies of God at about 14% and Catholics at about 9%.
We pray for: Spiritual awakening, hope and the spread of truth.
Religious freedom
The constitution protects freedom of religion and forbids religious discrimination, and groups do not need to register. Freedom House gave full marks for religious freedom in 2023, while the small Ahmadiyya Muslim community has reported some harassment.
We pray for: Protection for believers and freedom to worship safely.
Historical wounds
From 1946 to 1958 the United States carried out 67 nuclear tests at Bikini and Enewetak. People were moved from their islands, fallout reached Rongelap and Rongerik, and the Runit Dome still holds radioactive waste. Earlier, Japanese rule and the battles of 1944 brought great suffering.
We pray for: National healing, breaking old cycles and deep forgiveness.
Let us pray together
Our Father, we come to You together for the Marshall Islands. Provide fuel and power, and comfort the families who lost their homes on Ebeye. Give President Heine and all leaders wisdom, integrity and justice. Provide for every family as living costs rise, and give good work at home. Protect women and children from violence, and care for those who return from abroad. Let Your hope and truth fill every church and home. Keep freedom of worship safe for every believer. Heal the deep wounds of nuclear testing and war, and lead the nation in forgiveness and peace. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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