Dr Lawrence Tetteh, a Ghanaian International Evangelist, on Thursday invoked the blessings of the Lord to keep Ghana united and offer the authorities wisdom and knowledge to administer the country.
"I take this opportunity to thank God for His prophecies and promises and faithfulness to
this nation. I pray that the spirit of unity of purpose would forever be the portion of Oman
Ghana.
"I commit the President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills, his Vice, John Dramani Mahama, the Ministers, the Judiciary, members of Parliament and indeed all the organs of State into the Hands of the Almighty God.
"I pray for divine wisdom, knowledge, humility and understanding for all those in
positions of trust and responsibility, including our hardworking farmers, fishermen and all
workers, for strength and good health."
Dr Tetteh was speaking at the Nine Lessons and Carols Night Service of Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Accra to usher in Christmas.
He asked the Lord to give the political leadership a deep spiritual discernment to know His plans and purposes concerning the nation and to grant them the courage, wisdom and humility to pursue them.
"I also pray that all political parties will have a common vision and agenda for the good
and prosperity of our dear nation Love and mutual respect for each other should guide and direct us in all our endeavours to advance the cause of national development and unity for a better Ghana."
Dr Tetteh said God should grant the leadership of the church the spirit of truth and
boldness to speak the mind of God and do His will.
"I pray that those who have been entrusted with leadership must do so with the fear of the
Lord. For the word of God says, if my people who are called by My Name will humble themselves and pray and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear them and heal their Land."
Dr Tetteh said the significance of the service was the demonstration of the love and
mercy of God to His lost children by physically coming to visit fallen man and restore peace
and glory to him.
He noted that Christmas is the greatest day on earth. The day of peace and goodwill to man.
"This programme is not only an opportunity to praise God in songs but an occasion for
sober reflections and to count our blessings. As you may recall, a year ago, around this same
time, a dark cloud descended upon this nation which nearly threatened the peace and unity of
this nation following the first round of the national elections."