The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has announced a 40-day prayer and fasting in the country.
The prayer and fasting is to
address the hardship facing the country and to seek divine intervention for
relief and prosperity.
The President of the PFN,
Bishop Francis Wale Oke and Deputy President, Archbishop John Daniel, made the
call during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, where they disclosed that the
programme will begin on January 6, 2025, and end with a national prayer gathering
in Abuja on February 14, 2025.
Oke also noted that the prayers
will precede the PFN’s 18th Biennial Conference, scheduled to be held in Abuja
from February 10 to 14, 2025 with the theme “The Rebirth of a Great Nation:
Nigeria is Great”, adding that the PFN was mobilising pentecostal churches,
Christians, and willing Nigerians to participate in prayers for the nation’s
revival.
According to him, the
conference will also feature prominent Nigerians addressing national issues and
offering guidance on collective solutions to the country’s challenges.
Oke also stated that the
challenges of the country were a collective responsibility of both the leaders
and its citizens, noting that through commitment and togetherness, Nigeria
could come out of the current hardship.
“In the Bible, when judgment
was pronounced on Nineveh, the king and the people cried out for mercy, and God
heard their prayers. We believe that the same God who delivered Nineveh is
alive today and will hear our cry. This period of prayer and fasting is a key
aspect of our biennial conference. We believe God will answer our prayers.
“Nigeria’s challenges are our
collective responsibility—not just that of the leaders, but also the citizens.
Together, through cooperation and commitment, we can bring Nigeria out of
hardship. Our part is to pray, educate, and support efforts at every level”, he
said.
Addressing the current
situation in the country, the PFN president described it as “a painful process,
like a mother about to deliver. But we believe that a new Nigeria will emerge.
Also speaking, Deputy
President, Daniel, said the PFN remained committed to Nigeria’s peace and
progress, expressing optimism that Nigeria was on the path to greatness.
“No matter the challenges,
Nigeria is on the brink of achieving greatness. We foresee a future where
Nigeria becomes a model for the world. We believe that through prayer and fasting,
God will heal our land.
“The Bible says that the prayer
of faith can save the sick. Nigeria, like a sick nation, will be saved, and a
future of prosperity, economic strength, and peace will follow. Kidnapping,
banditry, and bloodshed will be in the past, and Nigeria will fulfil its
destiny as a great nation, “he said.
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