President John Dramani Mahama yesterday led a national prayer and thanksgiving service to give glory to God for his mercies on the country in an increasingly volatile region."As a nation, we offer this simple and sincere prayer; Thank You Lord.

Thank you for what you have done - protecting Ghana in times of crisis.

Thank you for what you continue to do.

Rekindling our hope, restoring our strength and thank you for what you'll do - leading us into a future of peace, justice and abundance.Mr Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, speaking at the eventPresident John Mahama reponding to cheers on arrival at the National Mosque Photo: Stephanie Birikorang"When we look across our continent, and the world, we see conflicts, disaster, instability and rising despair.