-Religious Leaders Pray for Boakai, Government, Peace, and National Transformation
MONROVIA — Liberia on Monday, May 25, hosted its first major National Prayer Breakfast, bringing together senior government officials, Christian clergy, foreign evangelists, diplomats, business leaders, and worshippers in a powerful gathering centered on prayer, reconciliation, moral renewal, and national healing.
Held at the EJS Ministerial Complex in Oldest Congo Town, the spiritually charged event blended worship, scripture readings, gospel music, national reflection, and direct prayers for President Joseph Nyuma Boakai and the future of Liberia.
The program was organized by the Evangelical Seminary of West Africa in collaboration with Liberian church leaders and international evangelical partners.
Throughout the gathering, religious leaders repeatedly emphasized that Liberia’s recovery and development depend not only on politics and economics, but also on moral leadership, faith, and national unity.
Clergy Pray for Peace and Stability
Several pastors and bishops led intense prayer sessions focused on peace, healing, leadership, and national protection.
Reverend Dr. Simeon L. Dunbar of the Liberty Christian Center prayed for what he described as “everlasting peace” in Liberia while thanking God for ending the country’s civil crisis and preserving democratic stability.
“We thank you for peaceful transition from one government to another government,” he prayed. “We thank you for the path of peace and prosperity this government has started to tread on.”
The gathering also featured prayers for Liberia’s security sector, branches of government, healthcare workers, farmers, and young people.
Reverend Abraham Kollie of the United Liberian Inland Church urged government officials to lead with justice and integrity.
“We pray that God, you lead them to look up to you,” he said during prayers for Liberia’s branches of government.
Strong Prayers for President Boakai
One of the most emotionally charged moments came during prayers specifically offered for President Boakai by the President of the Association of Evangelicals of Liberia, Bishop Robert S. M. Bimba.
Bimba urged the congregation to stand and pray passionately for the President’s success, health, wisdom, and protection.
“Pray that God will preserve him,” Bishop Bimba declared. “Pray that he will deliver him from everything that is not of God.”
In unusually direct spiritual language, the bishop also prayed against “evil sacrifices,” manipulation, and negative influences surrounding the President.
“We ask that you surround him with the right people,” he prayed. “Whoever that don’t belong around the president, we uproot them.”
The remarks generated loud applause and repeated shouts of “Amen” from the audience.
Church Leaders Highlight Agriculture and National Development
Beyond spiritual matters, some speakers also connected faith to practical national development.
Bishop Bimba used part of his remarks to discuss agricultural initiatives being pursued by church organizations, including plans to establish dairy production projects in Liberia.
“We are not just praying,” he said. “We are feeding the nation spiritually and physically.”
He revealed that church-backed agricultural efforts are seeking to produce fresh milk locally while supporting Liberia’s broader agricultural sector.
The comments aligned closely with President Boakai’s emphasis on agriculture under his administration’s ARREST development agenda.
International Evangelist Calls Liberians to “Build on the Rock”
The keynote address was delivered by internationally known theologian and evangelist Ramesh Richard from Texas, United States.
Richard, who has addressed presidents and world leaders across more than 100 countries, delivered a lengthy sermon centered on spiritual foundations, morality, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Using the biblical story of the wise man who built his house upon the rock, Richard challenged Liberians to examine the foundations upon which they are building their lives and nation.
“On what foundation are you building your life?” he repeatedly asked the audience.
He warned against building life solely on wealth, pleasure, power, politics, or technology, arguing that only spiritual foundations rooted in Christ can withstand future storms.
“Power is a poor foundation on which to build your life,” Richard cautioned.
The evangelist also praised Liberia’s resilience following years of civil conflict and commended President Boakai for publicly supporting the prayer initiative.
A Blend of Worship, Politics, and National Reflection
The prayer breakfast featured gospel songs, scripture readings, worship sessions, and repeated calls for integrity, patriotism, peace, and national unity.
The atmosphere frequently resembled a large church revival as worshippers clapped, prayed loudly, and joined ministers in songs of praise.
At several moments, clergy reminded attendees that Liberia remains a nation deeply shaped by faith.
“Jesus is the only hope for the nation,” one worship leader declared.
As the gathering concluded, organizers expressed hope that the National Prayer Breakfast would become an annual national tradition bringing together leaders, churches, and citizens in collective prayer for Liberia’s future.
For many participants, the event symbolized a growing effort to reconnect governance, spirituality, morality, and national development as Liberia continues navigating economic challenges, political divisions, and post-war healing.
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