President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to match their prayers with hard work, discipline and responsibility, stressing that lasting national and economic progress requires both faith and action.
Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Prayer in Accra, the President said every Ghanaian has a role to play in driving the country’s development through commitment, diligence and responsible conduct.
“Our national journey reminds us of an enduring truth, ‘faith without works is dead,’ says James 2:26. And prayer without responsibility cannot transform an economy. Hope without discipline cannot create prosperity.”
President Mahama said national prosperity depends on the collective efforts of citizens, urging Ghanaians to complement prayer with dedication and hard work in their personal lives and workplaces.
Drawing lessons from the Bible, he noted that prayer has always been accompanied by action.
“Throughout history, God’s people have always combined faith with hard work. When Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, the people prayed but they also laboured. When Joseph prepared Egypt for the years of famine, they also planned wisely.”
