The Nigerian Baptist Convention says individual closeness to God remained the greatest factor in addressing various challenges.

President of the convention, Rev. Israel Akanji, stated this at a Sunday Service at the Baptist International Convention Centre in Lufuwape, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun.

The Baptist’s 112th annual convention kicked off on Saturday and will end on May 1. Its theme is “Entering into Newness through Fasting and Prayer.”

Mr Akanji noted that prayers remained an act of faith and called on Nigerians to focus on God, who solves problems rather than the problems.

He said it was important to believe in possibilities and be convinced that only God answers prayers.

The Baptist president cited an example of a widow who was not afraid, annoyed or ashamed of her challenges but kept moving until she overcame them.

“We should run away from factors that will make us sin against God; we should love one another. We should not allow our adversaries to make us a failure.

“We should focus on God, who solves problems. Keep making attempt at your goal, don’t give up , then believe in possibilities,” he said.

Mr Akanji emphasised that the Baptist as a movement, was entering into newness through fasting and prayer as a vehicle to experience newness in their lives and the country. 

(NAN)