Christians asked to lead exemplary lives as election approaches

Rev James K. Awuni

The Bolgatanga District Minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev James Awuni has predicted 2016 as year of divine blessing and an era for new opportunities, therefore it is incumbent of Christ believers to remain steadfast and unwaveringly committed to the will of God.   

He said as the country enters the electioneering year, Christians owe it a duty to exemplify the character traits of Jesus Christ and live in accordance with his dictates

This, he noted will compel unbelievers to tolerate each other and conduct their political campaigns devoid of intimidation and use of intemperate language. 

Rev Awuni gave the advised in an interview with Radio Ghana  after a watch night service at Peniel congregation in Bolgatanga to usher in the new year. 

Rev Awuni also used the opportunity to advised the youth especially unemployed graduates to venture into entrepreneurship and take self-initiatives to create jobs not only themselves but also others that did not have the chance to pursue their educational careers. 

He said being innovative is one of the surest ways of reducing unemployment since government cannot absorb all school leavers.  

 While advising the youth to be innovative, Rev Awuni further cautioned the youth against indecent lifestyles that lead to self-destruction, adding that with determination God will create window of opportunities for them.

 Meanwhile, members of the various Christian faith in the Upper East held a vigil night to usher in the new year.

 This was marked with intense praise and worship as people danced uncontrollably in appreciation for God’s infinite mercy and protection over their lives throughout 2015. 

Prayers were said asking for God’s blessing in overcoming the challenges encountered in 2015. Interestingly, almost all the drinking pubs in and around the Bolgatanga Municipality were highly patronised. 

People also danced to their favourite highlife and hiplife tunes with some exhibiting their dancing skills on the streets waiting anxiously to meet the new year.

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