"Praying for long periods and speaking tongues does not mean God will bless you"- Great Ampong

“Praying for long periods and speaking tongues does not mean God will bless you”- Great Ampong

Great Ampong, a seasoned Ghanaian gospel musician noted for his work, has debated the usefulness of extended prayers in tongues, a practice common in Charismatic congregations.

The singer of “Akoko Funu” claims that praying in tongues for extended periods of time is unnecessary because no one can compel God to act in accordance with their wishes.

He claimed in an exclusive interview with Amansan Krakye that some Christians make it seem as though God will only bless you if you shout and pray hysterically.

He stated:

“God decides on His own to bless those that He wants to bless and it’s not about your long prayers so when you wake up in the morning just pray to thank God,” 

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“Which mother in this world will only give her hungry children food to eat unless after they have prayed for hours in tongues, cried or shouted for their needs?

“Sometimes some Christians and pastors make it look like God is so wicked and if you want something from Him unless you suffer and perish before God will answer your prayers,”