Heavenly Father, we lift before You the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands—Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the Northern Islands. We thank You for the beauty of these islands, the vast Pacific waters that surround them, and the enduring heritage of Chamorro and Carolinian peoples. As their Constitution declares gratitude to Almighty God for freedom, may the people continually recognize You as the true source of every good gift.
Bring comfort and restoration to families and communities recovering from storms, loss, economic hardship, and uncertainty. Protect homes, schools, churches, hospitals, coastlines, reefs, and all who labor to rebuild. Give wisdom, courage, humility, and integrity to the governor, legislators, mayors, judges, educators, and every public servant.
Strengthen families; guard children and young people from despair, addiction, violence, and harmful influences. Raise up faithful pastors, priests, teachers, parents, and community leaders who will speak truth with love and serve their neighbors generously. Heal divisions, deepen reconciliation among every people and culture, and make the islands a testimony of hospitality, justice, and peace.
Lord, grant spiritual renewal throughout the islands. May Your Church be steadfast, compassionate, and bold in the gospel. Let Your peace rule every village, Your provision sustain every household, and Your hope shine across these beautiful islands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Rivers run into the sea, but the sea is never full. Then the water returns again to the rivers and flows out again to the sea. Ecclesiastes 1:7 NLT
“Imagine feeling that the land beneath your feet has been home to your ancestors for thousands of years. That is how the people of the Marianas feel every day. As minute as our islands may be in the vastness of the Pacific, they are enduring. And we feel enduringly rooted to them.” — Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan U.S. Congressman Representing Northern Mariana Islands
Hold Fast, Spread the Word and God Save the Republic.
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