President Jonathan also promised he will never do
anything that will make him not to be able to face God.
President Jonathan made this statement while speaking at
the Winners Chapel in Goshen City, Nassarawa State,
where he observed the Sunday church service.
The Nation reports:
Stressing that many developed nations have passed
through worse situations than Nigeria, he was optimistic
that Nigeria will overcome its challenges through prayers
of Nigerians.
According to him, Nigeria will triumph just like the Super
Eagles came back from three goals down on Saturday,
with almost all hope lost, to beat their Moroccan
counterpart by 4 -3 to qualify for semi-final in the
championship.
He said: "I am not here to make a formal speech as we
have learnt to talk very very little. Just like the bishop said
in his sermon, your prayers have been helpful. I request
that you continue to pray for this country. Bishop thank
you for your message , it has been very instructive."
"The promise land has never been an easy one for any
nation, it was not easy for the Israelites and I promise that
myself and my colleagues will continue to do what is right
for this country. The bishop said it all as mere mortals
there may be errors but our commitment to do what is
right is total. We will do our best but like I always say
what ever I do I should be able to tell God why I did it."
"As I listened to your message certain things are being
reflected. I assure you this country will cross the bridge,
yes we have challenges as a nation, even the most
developed nations pass through stages sometimes even
more challenging than we face today."
On the Nigeria/Morocco match, he said: "But what
happened yesterday in South Africa will be the story of
this nation. Those of you who watched that match will
know that it was not easy at the beginning, it was as if
Nigeria was to be demolished but all of a sudden the
young men came very strong and we won. That is how it
will be with the story of this country with your prayers and
commitment we will get to the destination."
"All what we require is your prayers and Nigeria will get
to its destination. I wish you a prosperous 2014." He
stated
Delivering the sermon earlier, Bishop David Abioye noted
that it is the prayer of Nigerians that brings about peace
and guidance in the country.
He said: "Our leaders are human, they are not angels, it is
prayer that makes them to abide to the will of God. As we
keep praying, God keeps guiding our leaders. When we
pray, they gravitate towards what is good. That's why the
church must keep praying. They are guided by our
prayers. They are the targets of the enemy."
"When a leader makes a wrong decision, the whole people
will be affected. Our leaders will not make wrong
decisions."
He commended the President for signing the Same-Sex
Prohibition bill into law.
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