Amata Highlights 75th National Day of Prayer

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata released the following statement in honor and observance of the 75th National Day of Prayer:

American Samoa's firefighters in prayer

"The National Day of Prayer is a meaningful continuous 75-year tradition, with instances of proclaimed days of prayer before that. This year's theme is Glorify God Among the Nations - Seeking Him in All Generations, which is based on I Chronicles 16:24. This verse states, 'Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples.'

"Since 1952, the National Day of Prayer has been designated yearly by Congress, now observed consistently the first Thursday of May, and marked annually by a presidential proclamation. It is a special call to pray in unity for the country's future, for peace, while expressing gratitude to God for our freedoms and blessings.

"In American Samoa, we are always a people of prayer and faith. On Thursday, we gladly join millions across the United States in refreshing our prayers and uniting our hearts in seeking God in our generation, and God's glory among the nations.

"As we voice our own prayers and thankfulness, shaped by diverse lives, families, and churches, we can come together in prayers for God's care in our nation and world, wisdom for leaders, peace for our young people's lives, along with freedom, joy, and purpose.

"We pray for our own people of American Samoa, our decisions here, and especially the safety of our men and women in the Armed Forces. As we observe the 2026 National Day of Prayer, may God bless American Samoa and the United States."

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