I woke up this beautiful morning and I decided to write something for Nigeria’s independence. In the process of writing, I realized that I had started criticizing and it occurred to me that it has become the norm for us, the citizens of Nigeria to criticize the nation, like there’s no way forward. I made up my mind that I didn’t want the usual pessimism floating around on the day that is regarded as the nation’s birthday and so, as I began to think about the various issues that concern Nigeria, I made a prayer point for each. Surprisingly, they coincided with the 58 years in which we have been independent.
58 PRAYERS.
1. I pray for mercy.
2. I pray for peace among us.
3. I pray for guidance and direction.
4. I pray for integrity in all of us.
5. I pray for development.
6. I pray for help in times of trouble.
7. I pray for wealth and health.
8. I pray for solutions to problems.
9. I pray for optimism.
10. I pray for unity.
11. I pray for protection.
12. I pray for bountiful harvests.
13. I pray for wisdom.
14. I pray for excellence.
15. I pray for justice.
16. I pray for opportunities.
17. I pray for good examples.
18. I pray against discouragement.
19. I pray for the fear of God to abide with our leaders and citizens alike.
20. I pray for focus.
21. I pray against fear.
22. I pray for hope.
23. I pray for healing in every sector.
24. I pray against corruption and it’s seeds.
25. I pray for creativity.
26. I pray for forgiveness.
27. I pray that we achieve set goals.
28. I pray for love among us.
29. I pray against parasites.
30. I pray against wrong motives.
31. I pray against natural disasters.
32. I pray against costly mistakes.
33. I pray for recognition.
34. I pray for strength in times of weakness.
35. I pray against ignorance.
36. I pray for the fruits of the spirit.
37. I pray for empowerment.
38. I pray for the rise of catalysts.
39. I pray for cleanliness.
40. I pray against excuses and sluggards.
41. I pray for beauty.
42. I pray for time.
43. I pray for courage.
44. I pray for satisfaction.
45. I pray for growth.
46. I pray for Grace.
47. I pray against vain efforts.
48. I pray against violence.
49. I pray for humility.
50. I pray for humanity.
51. I pray against false accusations.
52. I pray for help for the less privileged.
53. I pray against an unprofitable independence.
54. I pray for motivation.
55. I pray against greed and embezzlement.
56. I pray for a prayerful nation.
57. I pray we continue to believe.
58. I pray for answers to our prayers.
Happy Independence day, Nigeria.
Grow strong, live long.
‘Ruona ❤️
Nice one PA
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God bless you my dear daughter for not following the crowd to condemn your roots … your country! Nigeria will rise again!! Nigeria, we hail thee!!!
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