Monrovia, Liberia – President Joseph N. Boakai has stressed the urgent need for Liberians to turn to God in a fervent and religious speech, stating that the country’s path to revival rests not just on prayer but also on individual accountability and group commitment.
Speaking over the weekend at the National Fast and Prayer Day at the Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary, Boakai emphasized a key point that supernatural intervention is still essential to the nation’s future. “God is still on the throne, and it is because of Him that our country will experience revival,” he stated.
The President’s speech questioned a rising belief among some Christians that they only need “special people” to offer prayers on their behalf. Rather, the speaker emphasized that everyone has an obligation to pray, not just a few. “Many of us think we need certain individuals to pray for us. But God requires all of us to live a life of prayer and faith,” the President narrated.
The Liberian leader emphasized the value of constancy in spiritual life while acknowledging human weaknesses and urging believers to continue being deliberate. He pointed out that even forgetting moments can present chances for re-establishing a relationship with God. “If you forget to pray, even realizing that and speaking to God about it becomes a prayer,” he added.
The message urged Liberians to acknowledge their part to decide the future of their nation, going beyond personal faith to national morality. President Boakai also cautioned against placing the blame on others, stating that personal action motivated by faith is the first step toward transformation. “We must never remove responsibility from ourselves and expect others to fix what is happening,” he cautioned.
Despite ongoing challenges facing the nation, the president maintained a tone of hope and assurance, affirming that God remains actively involved in Liberia’s affairs. “God loves this nation. I have no doubt about it. Everything happening shows that He is still in control. Nothing is more important than a few moments spent with God. That is where our strength lies,” Boakai added.
The president speech is a component of continue efforts to use faith-based dialogue to promote moral regeneration and promote national unity. The President called for unity, prayer, and a renewed dedication to faith-based national development as the event came to a close, urging people to put their time with God above all other commitments.
