MONROVIA – As Liberia prepares to commemorate its 177th Independence Anniversary, a name for ethical and non secular management rang out throughout a particular intercessory and thanksgiving prayer service held on Sunday, July 20 at Trinity Cathedral on Broad Road in Monrovia.
The service, which introduced collectively prime authorities officers, clergy, and residents, featured a profound message from Bishop Kortu Ok. Brown, former President of the Liberia Council of Church buildings.
Although unable to attend in particular person, Bishop Brown delivered his message by means of his designated consultant, Rev. Miatta R. Sirleaf, Normal Secretary of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church Worldwide.
Held as a part of official Independence Day observances, the prayer gathering was graced by President Joseph Boakai, Vice President Jeremiah Koung, their households, cupboard members, lawmakers, and a cross-section of the Liberian public. The occasion served not solely as a second of spiritual observance but additionally a name to non secular and moral accountability on the highest ranges of nationwide management.
Throughout her remarks, Rev. Sirleaf conveyed Bishop Brown’s cost to the nation’s leaders, urging them to guide with integrity and resist the temptations of corruption, deceit, and delight. The central scripture guiding her message was Psalm 101, usually referred to as the “Management Manifesto of King David.”
“I’ll conduct the affairs of my home with a innocent coronary heart. My eyes will probably be on the trustworthy within the land, that they might dwell with me,” she learn aloud to the congregation, emphasizing the biblical expectation for public officers to be examples of ethical uprightness.
Rev. Sirleaf continued by main a prayer on behalf of Bishop Brown, in search of divine knowledge for President Boakai and Vice President Koung and praying for readability, braveness, and energy within the face of nationwide challenges.
“We thanks, Lord, for his or her well being and well-being, their safety, stewardship, and steering since their ascendancy to the places of work of President and Vice President,” she prayed. “We ask in your continued path as they lead this nation by means of making an attempt instances.”
In a press release issued after the service, Bishop Brown described the second as a non secular alternative for reflection and rededication to the ethical obligations of management. He burdened that public service, particularly on the presidential degree, carries a non secular weight that requires discernment and divine help.
“As we mark one other Independence Day, we should flip our hearts to God and pray for individuals who lead us,” Bishop Brown stated. “The presidency is not only a political workplace. It’s a non secular task. We pray that God grants President Boakai and Vice President Koung readability in disaster, integrity in workplace, and the braveness to make the correct selections for our individuals.”
The intercessory gathering, organized by the Inter-Spiritual Council of Liberia and supported by different main religion teams, drew non secular leaders from a number of denominations. It offered a solemn and unifying platform for collective nationwide prayer at a time when Liberia continues to confront urgent socio-economic points, together with poverty, youth unemployment, and governance reforms.
Along with praying for political leaders, the service additionally targeted on the broader nationwide ambiance—calling for peace, justice, social cohesion, and non secular revival.
“Allow us to pray for nationwide therapeutic and a renewal of dedication to our shared values,” Rev. Sirleaf advised attendees. “Liberia should rise not solely by means of infrastructure and financial growth however by means of righteous management grounded in service and humility.”