By Elizabeth Larkwor Baah
Tema, Dec. 31, GNA-Reverend Ebenezer Ayer, the Head Pastor of Priesthood Worship Centre, Assemblies of God, in Tema, has called on Ghanaians to dedicate the December 31 night of 2025 for thanksgiving and appreciating God for His sustenance throughout the year.
Reverend Ayer said the night of December 31 should be observed as a sacred period of rededication and recommitment to God.
He explained that the transition from one year to another offered individuals an opportunity to reflect deeply on their spiritual lives and to renew their relationship with God, noting that such reflection helped believers to develop stronger and more meaningful connection with their faith.
Speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an interview, Reverend Ayer said the practice of spending the final hours of the year in worship remained relevant despite the many social and recreational activities that often take place during the period.
The Head pastor acknowledged that end-of-year celebrations commonly involve social gatherings, economic activities, and time spent with friends, family members, and colleagues, stating, however, that spiritual reflection should not be overlooked.
He explained that while these activities were an important part of life, they should be balanced with gratitude to God, whom he described as the ultimate source of protection and provision, and stated that many people survived the year not merely by chance, but through what he described as divine grace and guidance.
Reverend Ayer encouraged Christians to dedicate at least a few hours of the night to worship in the house of God, adding that such time spent in prayer, praise, and thanksgiving brings lasting spiritual benefits that go beyond temporary enjoyment.
He stated that worship on the December 31 night allowed believers to enter the new year with clarity of purpose and renewed spiritual strength, and appealed to Ghanaians of all backgrounds to see the night not only as a time of celebration, but also as a moment of gratitude and renewal.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo/Christabel Addo