Accra: In observance of the National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, Jackson University College has held a special thanksgiving service to express gratitude to God for His guidance and protection over the nation. Led by the Director, Prof. Ebenezer Jackson, and the Principal, Mrs. Theodosia Jackson, staff of the College offered heartfelt prayers, praising God for His abundant mercies upon Ghana, particularly in a sub-region often plagued by conflict and instability.
According to Ghana News Agency, the intercessory prayers extended beyond the campus, with thousands of students participating virtually and following the service live. Rev. James Anan, the Minister in charge of the Aprade branch of the Methodist Church Ghana, emphasized the importance of preserving Ghana's peace, urging citizens to value and actively contribute to its sustenance. He highlighted the close relationship between personal peace and national peace, stressing the need for peaceful coexistence as a foundation for sustainable national progress.
Rev. Anan noted, "It is important, as citizens, to pray for our country as direct beneficiaries of its progress," and called on Ghanaians to make it a priority to intercede not only for their homes and communities but for the entire nation. Mrs. Jackson commended President John Dramani Mahama for declaring July 1 as a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving. She praised the President's leadership, noting that dedicating a day for national prayer reflects humility and a commitment to divine guidance.
Mrs. Jackson stated, "A leader who acknowledges the need to seek the face of the Omnipotent God positions the nation for divine favour," and lamented the growing disregard for national values, particularly the destruction of forests and water bodies in the name of mining. She warned that such actions threaten not only current generations but also future ones, calling for a change in national attitude and decrying the widespread indiscipline undermining Ghana's development efforts.
She encouraged public officials and appointees to support the President's vision, stressing that unity of purpose is vital for national progress. Mrs. Jackson concluded, "Anyone who chooses to work against the country's development will find no peace, especially as the nation collectively seeks the face of God."