Christians pray for nation

Scores of Christians yesterday gathered at the Royalhouse Chapel International, Ahenfie at the Obetsebi Lamptey Circle in Accra, to pray for the nation. As early as 9 a.m., believers from various denominations in the country had assembled at the main auditorium of the Royalhouse Chapel to seek the face of God ‘in these trying moments for Ghana.’

Put together by the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), the national event was on the theme “Come Holy Spirit, unite us for service to our Lord and Nation”.

The prayers were led by Bishop Dr Charles Agyinasare, an executive member of the GPCC, Rev Dr S. Ghartey and Apostle Peter Okoe Mankralo, all senior members of the council.

The congregation was led to pray for unity, peace, wisdom for leaders, a wealthy economy, a healthy nation, among others.

Pray for peace in Ghana

Inspired by Jeremiah 29:7, which enjoins Christians to “seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper,” Bishop Dr Agyinasare urged the congregants to pray fervently for Ghana’s prosperity.

He also charged them to pray for the leaders and the three arms of government, adding that “we must pray for our parliamentarians to make good laws that will serve the best interest of the entire nation”.

“As Christians we must continue to pray for the economy of this nation,” he added.

Bishop Agyinasare further called on them to pray for attitudinal change, stressing that the recent report about Ghana being ranked among the dirtiest countries in the world was not good news.

‘Refuse to be silent’

In an exhortation, the Second Vice President of the GPCC, Apostle Dr Stephen K. A. Amoani, challenged Christians to wake up from their slumber and seek the prosperity of the nation.

According to him, believers in recent times had remained silent, occasioning some of the atrocities that had befallen the country.
He also called on Christians to be tolerant and accept the views, beliefs and faith of other religions to ensure continued peace in the country.

Apostle Amoani reiterated the need for a national agenda to chart a course for the country.

Pray against persecution

Apostle Mankralo also led the congregation to pray against persecution of the church across the globe.

“With prayers, we can resist the wickedness of the devil encouraging people to slay Christians for preaching the gospel across the world,” he said.