Pastor Ernest Asiedu Alao-Caesar, Head Pastor of EverTrue Church, has called on Christians and churches across the country to reconsider the manner in which they conduct prayer gatherings, describing the increasing trend of noisy and disruptive prayer sessions as “highly unbiblical.”
Addressing a congregation during a recent service, Pastor Alao-Caesar emphasized that authentic Christian prayer must be rooted in reverence, reflection, and love for one’s neighbour.
He noted that prayer should not become a source of disturbance to communities, especially in residential areas where people require peace and quiet for rest, study, or remote work.
“People in our neighbourhoods need peace of mind and quietness to engage in productive activities,” he said. “Some may be attending online classes or examinations, others may be resting after long hours of work. With the rise of remote work, it’s amazing what people now do from home. We must not be a disservice to our communities in the name of prayer.”
Pastor Alao-Caesar urged Christians to reflect on how they would feel if subjected to constant noise near their homes, stressing that such practices contradict the example set by Jesus Christ.
He cited Luke 5:15–16 and Mark 1:35 to illustrate that Jesus often withdrew to solitary places to pray, rather than engaging in public displays of loud prayer.
“It is not how loud or how much you scream that will make the Father answer,” he said. “In reality, you have already received your reward as a showman.”
He explained that while some believers may have inherited traditions of dramatic prayer, spiritual maturity requires discernment and correction.
“Prayer is not acting in a way that makes you feel good or think you have really prayed; it is about talking to the Father, and it must follow biblical guidelines.”
Pastor Alao-Caesar reiterated that prayer remained essential to the Christian life, but must be conducted with understanding and restraint.
“We can pray without opening the microphone too loud; it can be within the confines of the church. I urge you to pray so you don’t become a prey.”
Quoting Matthew 6:5–8, he reminded Christians of Jesus’ instruction to pray in private, assuring that God hears even the quietest prayer.
He also appealed to denominational heads, church leaders, and chairpersons to address the issue decisively within their congregations.
He stressed the need for every branch and assembly to model peaceful coexistence with their communities by reducing unnecessary noise during services.
Pastor Alao-Caesar lamented the confrontations that arise due to excessive noise, describing them as “shameful,” especially when some believers label complaining neighbours as “witches or wizards.”
“That is not true,” he said. “We can still make impact with quiet and reasonable prayer.”
He concluded with a firm reminder: “As Christians, we do not do things however we please. There is a guide and that guide is the Bible. Let us learn from Christ and restore the dignity, peace, and purity of prayer. God does not require loud prayers to hear us.”
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