President John Mahama has appealed to citizens to unite and support the government in its efforts to accelerate the development of the country.

Addressing a large gathering at a Good Friday Miracle Service in Accra last Friday, the President said that although the country’s potential for economic recovery was not in doubt, it could only be achieved through unity, truth, and the collective effort of all citizens.

“I believe with all my heart that our dear nation, Ghana, shall rise again.

Our economy shall recover.

Our youth will find opportunities, and our families will flourish and thrive. But that restoration will require that all of us work together in unity and in truth,” he added. 

The service was organised by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills and the United Denominations Originating from the Lighthouse Group of Churches.

The event was attended by hundreds of church members who worshipped, prayed, and encountered the power of the Cross of Jesus Christ.

The service was centred on the themes of salvation, healing, and the message of the cross, painting a vivid picture of all that Jesus suffered — the betrayal, the whipping, the crown of thorns, the nails in His flesh, the humiliation, and the pain of crucifixion.

The service, which was streamed live across the globe, also featured moments of prayer, worship, healing, and mass altar calls.

Sacrifice

Citing biblical verses from Isaiah 53:3-5, Luke 23:34, John 15:12-13, and Galatians 6:2, President Mahama urged Christians and people of all faiths to show generosity and compassion towards one another, particularly the less fortunate.

"My brothers and sisters, if Christ laid down His life for us, how much more should we be willing to lay down our pride, resentment, division and hatred toward one another? We must not merely pretend to be Christians.

“We must not just claim to be followers of Jesus Christ.

We must live Christ-like lives.

So if anyone among you, in this assembly or congregation, is holding a grudge or in conflict with someone, this is the moment to let it go.

Leave that burden here, and go back to that person and show them love, the same love that Christ has shown you.

"We are also called to carry one another’s burdens, as Paul teaches in Galatians 6:2.

This means we must help each other, love one another and support one another through life’s struggles.

Many around us are suffering, not only spiritually but also physically, emotionally and materially.

“Some haven’t even eaten today because they simply cannot afford a meal.

That’s why Christ calls us to give generously,” he said.

The President further encouraged the nation to let the hope of the resurrection inspire resilience, affirming that with Christ, the nation could overcome challenges.

Reminder

For his part, Bishop Heward-Mills reminded the congregants that Jesus endured it all, not for Himself but for all, for everyone to be saved, healed and set free.

He urged the congregation to come in faith, declaring: “Bring the sick, bring the broken, bring the lost; Jesus still saves, heals and delivers!”

Bishop Heward-Mills also led new believers in prayer to accept Christ as their Lord and personal saviour.