A Praying Nation Must Be a Responsible Nation,” President Boakai Says at Presidential Prayer Breakfast
Addressing clergy, government leaders, private sector representatives, and international partners, President Boakai described the occasion as “a moment of national reflection” and a reminder that Liberia’s future depends on both human effort and divine guidance.
“While governments make plans, institutions carry responsibilities, and citizens work daily to build a better country, we must never lose sight of the divine hand that guides nations,” he said.
The President highlighted ongoing progress, including improved roads, stronger institutions, growing international confidence, and expanded economic opportunity. He cited Liberia’s recent election to a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council as evidence of renewed global trust in the country’s democratic stability and leadership.
The President urged religious communities to pray for wisdom for leaders, peace in communities, integrity in public service, and national unity. He stressed that prayer must be matched by action.
“A praying nation must also be a responsible nation. A faithful people must also be disciplined people,” he averred, adding, “We cannot seek divine favor while tolerating division, corruption, dishonesty, and indifference.”
He reiterated his administration's efforts to implement the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, noting that transforming Liberia requires the Church, the Mosque, the private sector, families, and every citizen to play a part.
“This Presidential Prayer Breakfast shows what national unity can look like: people from different sectors coming together for the common good of Liberia,” he said.
The Liberian Leader closed by calling on Liberians to renew their covenant with God and their commitment to the country, expressing confidence that, with faith, unity, discipline, and hard work, Liberia’s greatest days are still ahead.
For his part, the visiting clergyman, Reverend Ramesh Richards, called on President Boakai and national leaders to make Jesus Christ the foundation of governance and personal life.
“God does not give you a mansion to stand on a rock,” Richards said, noting, “But if you embrace Him as the Rock of your life, you can begin to build a house that will stand from now into eternity—a house that will not be destroyed by the storms yet to come. Your life is under His care.”
The Evangelical Seminary of West Africa (ESWA) is an interdenominational seminary based on the ELWA campus in Paynesville, Liberia. Launched in 2019, ESWA trains pastors and church leaders for Liberia and the wider West Africa region with a focus on biblical faithfulness, servant leadership, and practical ministry. It operates under ELWA Ministries/Sudan Interior Mission (SIM) and seeks to equip leaders who lack formal theological training to strengthen the Church and serve their communities.
