Dear friend, sometimes little things might try to knock us down. But there's a friend who's there to help us stand strong. Today, He strengthens us, as Psalm 46:5 says, "God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day." Yes, God is with you, my friend. He won't let you be shaken. 

Circumstances might try to push you down, especially the darkness around you. You might feel it at work, wondering why you have to be there or work there. You might see people doing evil things, opposing you because you stand for what's right. They might act out of jealousy, their darkness opposing your light. They might try to harm you, planning against you at work, in your school, or even in your neighborhood. 

It might hurt, my friend, when these darknesses are trying to engulf you. But you won't be moved. God is with you. Remember Daniel's story? He faced similar challenges, rising in favor but also facing opposition. Yet, he sought God in the morning, receiving help as the verse says. He found victory, following God's wisdom, protecting himself in righteousness. His light shined brightly, leading him to great heights. This victory can be ours too. God is with us. 

Prayer: 

Loving Father, In the midst of challenges and darkness, I come to You seeking strength and guidance. Help me to stand firm in the face of opposition, knowing that You are with me. Grant me wisdom to navigate difficult situations and protect me with Your righteousness. As I face each day, let Your light shine through me, leading me to victory and greater heights. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen

My dear friend, may goodness and mercy always be with you throughout your life. God desires for you to live abundantly. You might face challenges. Demonic forces may be at work, financial struggles may arise, wicked people may oppose you, and worldly temptations may weigh you down—all to undermine and harm you. However, Jesus is the source of life and resurrection. He promises to come to you, bringing you back from any deadly circumstance. Embrace this life He offers. You will not be consumed by these challenges; God's mercies are endless and new every morning. Today, and every day, His mercies will sustain and uplift you. His mercy will fight for you and keep you alive. Goodness will always follow you, eradicating the evils of this world. As Deuteronomy 23:5 says, God's blessings overcome curses. May you live abundantly in Jesus' name, enjoying every moment of life.

Let me share a touching story from Sindhu Vijayan in Coimbatore. She and her husband, Vijayan, faced seven years of infertility, causing them much anguish and societal pressure. Despite undergoing tests that showed everything was normal, they felt the sting of shame. Eventually, they relocated in search of solace. Some suggested they try fertility treatments like IVF, while others attributed their struggle to Sindhu's weight. On their seventh wedding anniversary, they attended a meeting at the Bethesda Prayer Center in Coimbatore. During the meeting, led by a prayer intercessor, a man who had been sick for 38 years was miraculously healed. Witnessing this, Sindhu's faith soared. The intercessor declared that everyone present would experience similar miracles. Moved by desperation, Sindhu cried out to God, pleading for His goodness and mercy. That very day, to their disbelief, she conceived. In due time, God blessed them with a precious daughter. Despite concerns about Sindhu's weight, she had a normal delivery without the need for surgery glorifying God’s name. 

Friend, just as God worked a miracle in Sindhu's life, He can do the same for you. Trust in His timing and believe in His ability to work miracles. Friend, do not lose hope. God is capable of moving mountains for you. He will provide all you need for an abundant life. Trust in His mercy, seek His guidance, and you will witness miracles unfold, becoming a living testimony of His grace. May God bless you.

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Loving Father, Dear God, I come to You seeking Your guidance and blessings. Please grant me the strength to face challenges with courage. Fill my heart with Your love and peace, and help me to trust in Your plan for my life. Bless me with wisdom to make the right decisions and the patience to wait for Your perfect timing. Provide for my needs and protect me from harm. Let Your light shine upon me, guiding my steps each day. Thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

My dear child of God, I greet you in the powerful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today, let's reflect on Luke 21:19, which says, “By your patience possess your soul.” Let's examine our lives. Do we have patience? If so, we will gain control over our souls. Patience is crucial for God's children.

In Luke 8:15, it's written, "But the seeds that fell on good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience." Keep God's word in your heart. Firstly, read it. The more you do, the more blessings you'll receive. God's word brings abundant blessings. When you absorb it, you'll gain patience and other gifts of the Holy Spirit. Patience is one of the nine fruits of the Spirit. So, let's invite Jesus into our lives. Let's be filled with God's presence and His word. Spend your time wisely; instead of idle talk, read God's word, even if it's just for a few minutes. Read at least five verses. This will fill you with God's presence and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.

Listen to His word, obey it, and act accordingly. God's presence will envelop you, and He will bless you with divine patience, unlike worldly patience. Why are people divorcing nowadays? Lack of patience, love, and understanding, and a neglect of seeking God's presence. Let's not chase worldly pleasures; let's read God's word diligently. Waste no time. Fill yourself with God's presence, and He will bless you with His fruits, especially patience. What a blessed life it will be! Do you desire this blessing? Let's commit our lives to God now and ask Him to fill us with His divine patience and grant us His peace. May God bless you.

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Loving Father, Thank You for this beautiful word. I come before You with a humble heart, seeking Your divine presence and guidance. Fill me with Your patience and peace, Lord, so that I may navigate life's challenges with grace and understanding. Help me to immerse myself in Your Word, gaining wisdom and strength from its teachings. Grant me the discernment to follow Your will and the perseverance to walk in Your ways. May Your Spirit dwell richly within me, shaping me into the person You desire me to be. Thank You, Lord, for Your unending love and grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.

My dear friend, today's Bible verse from Psalm 119:114 says, "You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word." What a beautiful promise of God! In the olden days, soldiers would go to battle wearing their armour and carrying a shield and sword. They wore the armour to protect themselves, used the sword to fight their enemies, and used the shield to cover themselves from enemy attacks. The shield provided them with safety and protection from being killed. Similarly, David compares the word of God to a shield that protects him from all his enemies. 

In our daily lives, we face many struggles, such as the negativity and criticism of others, the presence of sin and the temptations that come with it, and difficult news and events that bring sadness. These challenges may take the form of pride, anger, gossip, or other destructive forces that seek to harm us. However, we have a powerful tool that can protect us from harm: the word of God, which contains ultimate truth and answers to all of life's questions. By seeking refuge in the Lord and relying on His truth, we can find safety from the dangers that threaten us. Psalm 91:4 describes this protection by saying, "He will cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall find refuge. His truth will be your shield and buckler."

When you are faced with the things of the world, such as sin, temptation, negative words, and negative actions, find refuge in the Lord. Hide yourself in Jesus and meditate on His word, which is the truth. His word will be your shield and protect you from all your battles. Through His word, God will speak to you and reveal the truth that sets you free from all your struggles. His wings will cover you and protect you from all the things of the world. So be encouraged, my dear friend, and remember that God will always cover you and hide you under His wings, which is your shield. Let us thank Him for this wonderful promise! 

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Dear friend, in Hebrews 13:6, Paul said, "The Lord is my Helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?" My advice to you is to keep repeating this word throughout the day. Remember, the Lord is your Helper and may He help you in everything you do. Moses confessed that the Lord was his Helper after completing his mission in the field. To accomplish the mission, he had to leave his wife and children in another place and work for the Lord. However, as he worked for the Lord, the Lord compensated him for everything he had given up. In Exodus 18:4, Moses said, "My father's God was my Helper. He saved me from the sword of Pharaoh." He named his second son Eliezer, which means "my father's God was my Helper" because he believed there was no loss for the servants of God. God rewards every work we do for the Kingdom of God. The Lord compensated for everything Moses lost by blessing him with his second son, Eliezer.

After my mother passed away, I felt the desire to honour her memory by giving her name to one of my children. When my second daughter was born, I named her Ramola, after my mother, with great joy. It brings me immense happiness whenever I hear someone call her by that name, as it feels like my mother is back with us. I am amazed by the goodness of God towards His servants. He is always with us, especially in times of trouble. My second daughter, who even resembles my mother in some ways, has been a wonderful blessing and compensation for the loss of my mother. Whenever I think of my daughter's name, it reminds me of my mother. I firmly believe that God is always present and accessible to us and knows everything we are going through. As children of God, we can say with confidence, "The Lord has helped me. He is my Ebenezer."

When Jesus was on earth, according to Mark 6:45-52, His disciples were sailing a boat without Him when they encountered a storm on the sea. They were terrified and didn't know what to do. They struggled to make progress, but everything seemed impossible. Then Jesus appeared to them and said, "Don't be afraid. Take courage. I am here. I am the Lord, and I am here. I am that I am, I am here!" The Lord is always present to help in times of trouble. He is your Helper, so there's no need to fear. What can man do to you? What can nature or the enemy (satan) do to you? The Lord is your Helper. Most importantly, the Lord has sent the Holy Spirit, the precious Helper from above, to comfort us. As John 16:7 says, the Lord sent the Holy Spirit to be inside us so that, as mentioned in verse 13, "He can guide us into all truth." The Holy Spirit shows us the future. The Lord is always there to help us, my friend. He is your faithful and loyal Helper. Don't look to any man; only God can help you. He is your one and only Helper. Don't be afraid.

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My precious friend, David, wrote in Psalm 139:17, "How precious are Your thoughts to me, O God! How vast is the sum of them!" In other words, David is saying, "Lord, You know my thoughts. Your thoughts are so valuable to me because You fearfully and wonderfully made me. You knew me even before I was formed in my mother's womb, and You had precious thoughts about me, thoughts that are meant for my good, to give me a future and hope," as stated in Jeremiah 29:11. The Bible also says, "I will never stop doing good to you," according to Jeremiah 32:40. So, let not your heart be troubled. God will do good to you and give you a bright future. These are God's thoughts for you because you are precious. These thoughts from God for you are also precious.  

A beautiful testimony was shared by a sister named Needhial from Coimbatore. She had a deep love for the Lord, but her husband did not know the Lord. Due to family circumstances, when her daughter was two and a half years old, her husband had to go abroad to work and find money for the family. They promised him a job in computer-related work, but when he got there, they made him work in a mechanical-related field and gave him only 13,000 rupees per month, despite promising 70,000 rupees. This situation caused them financial trouble and shame, and her husband could not return home. 

Feeling helpless, Sis. Needhial went to the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower and shared her prayer request. The prayer warriors prayed with her fervently, and every week, she returned to pray at the Prayer Tower. Miraculously, day by day, miracles started to happen. Her husband received the Lord as his personal Saviour and his life changed for the better. Everyone who deserted them began to come back again. Best of all, God gave her husband a wonderful business, and their financial troubles disappeared. Today, they have a house, a car, and every blessing, and they are debt-free! What precious thoughts God had for them. My friend, this same loving God also has precious thoughts for you and your children. So, expect great things from Him.

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My dearly beloved friend, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and pray that God blesses you abundantly. Today, we will meditate on I Corinthians 2:9, which says, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." 

My friend, let us turn to Deuteronomy 30:20, which teaches us to love the Lord our God, obey His voice, and cling to Him because He is our life and the length of our days. We must seek Him with all our hearts. Deuteronomy 7:9 reminds us that the Lord is faithful and shows mercy to those who love Him and keep His commandments. Isaiah 63:8-9 shows us how His love was manifested when He became our Savior, redeemed us with His love and pity, and carried us all the days of old. And in Romans 5:8, we learn that God demonstrated His love toward us by allowing Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Christ gave His life on the cross for you and me, and that is how the Lord showered His love upon us.

Secondly, according to Romans 5:5, the Holy Spirit has poured out the love of God into our hearts. Therefore, it is important to accept Jesus as your Savior first and then receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If you ask, the Lord will pour out His Holy Spirit upon you without limit. The Bible tells us that Abraham loved the Lord and obeyed His commandments, and as a result, he was blessed with a son in his old age. His name and his whole family lineage are mentioned in Matthew 1:1-17, and it is clear that he and his family were blessed abundantly. In the same way, the Lord loves you, my friend. He desires to bless you with His greatest gifts - salvation and the Holy Spirit. You will receive abundance in this world as God provides for all your needs. Let us obey Him, humble ourselves, accept Jesus as our personal Saviour, and receive the power of God. He said, "Ask and it shall be given unto you." You will indeed be blessed with salvation and His Holy Spirit right now.

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Dear Heavenly Father, I express my gratitude for speaking to me through Your word. I am thankful for the greatest gifts You have given me, which are salvation and the Holy Spirit. Thank You for paying it all for me on the cross of Calvary and becoming my Lord and Saviour, my life, and my everything. Through Your sacrifice, I have been washed and redeemed by Your precious blood. Today, I once again commit my life into Your loving hands. Please remove anything that is displeasing to You from my life through the power of the Holy Spirit and anoint me from head to toe so that I will never be the same again. Restore to me the joy of my salvation, and let me enjoy Your presence in my everyday life. Thank You, Lord, for all the wonderful gifts and goodness You have prepared for me and given me. In Jesus’ name, I pray,  Amen.

My dearly beloved friend, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ and pray that God blesses you abundantly. Today, we will meditate on I Corinthians 2:9, which says, "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." 

My friend, let us turn to Deuteronomy 30:20, which teaches us to love the Lord our God, obey His voice, and cling to Him because He is our life and the length of our days. We must seek Him with all our hearts. Deuteronomy 7:9 reminds us that the Lord is faithful and shows mercy to those who love Him and keep His commandments. Isaiah 63:8-9 shows us how His love was manifested when He became our Savior, redeemed us with His love and pity, and carried us all the days of old. And in Romans 5:8, we learn that God demonstrated His love toward us by allowing Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. Christ gave His life on the cross for you and me, and that is how the Lord showered His love upon us.

Secondly, according to Romans 5:5, the Holy Spirit has poured out the love of God into our hearts. Therefore, it is important to accept Jesus as your Savior first and then receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. If you ask, the Lord will pour out His Holy Spirit upon you without limit. The Bible tells us that Abraham loved the Lord and obeyed His commandments, and as a result, he was blessed with a son in his old age. His name and his whole family lineage are mentioned in Matthew 1:1-17, and it is clear that he and his family were blessed abundantly. In the same way, the Lord loves you, my friend. He desires to bless you with His greatest gifts - salvation and the Holy Spirit. You will receive abundance in this world as God provides for all your needs. Let us obey Him, humble ourselves, accept Jesus as our personal Saviour, and receive the power of God. He said, "Ask and it shall be given unto you." You will indeed be blessed with salvation and His Holy Spirit right now.

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Dear Heavenly Father, I express my gratitude for speaking to me through Your word. I am thankful for the greatest gifts You have given me, which are salvation and the Holy Spirit. Thank You for paying it all for me on the cross of Calvary and becoming my Lord and Saviour, my life, and my everything. Through Your sacrifice, I have been washed and redeemed by Your precious blood. Today, I once again commit my life into Your loving hands. Please remove anything that is displeasing to You from my life through the power of the Holy Spirit and anoint me from head to toe so that I will never be the same again. Restore to me the joy of my salvation, and let me enjoy Your presence in my everyday life. Thank You, Lord, for all the wonderful gifts and goodness You have prepared for me and given me. In Jesus’ name, I pray,  Amen.

My precious friend, today's promise is from Isaiah 28:29, which states that ‘God is wonderful in counsel and excellent in wisdom.’ Therefore, you are being given God's wonderful counsel and excellent wisdom. As a result, everything you do will prosper because when God speaks things into existence, they come to pass. Let me share with you a wonderful testimony shared by a Sister named Sahaya Edwin. Her husband, Bro. Sahaya Raj was a fisherman, and they owned their own fibre boat. However, things took a turn for the worse, and they suffered a significant loss. They were unable to pay for their child's education, so they were forced to sell the boat and take on daily wage jobs. Sahaya Raj began working for other boats on a daily basis, but they were still unable to pay off their debts, let alone afford proper food. They found themselves struggling financially and unsure of how to proceed.

One day, they attended a Jesus Calls meeting, and during the prayer, I prophetically called out Sis. Sahaya Edwin's name, saying, "Edwin! Your whole family calls you Edwin as a pet name. God is releasing those who are under the burden of debt. Edwin, God's power is coming upon you to lift you up. You will have your inheritance." The family felt blessed by those prophetic words and were overjoyed to hear them. In that same meeting, another miracle occurred, and Sahaya Raj's back pain was healed.

After this experience, things slowly began to change for the better in their lives. They were finally able to pay back their debts, and Sis. Sahaya Edwin was able to secure a government job despite only having completed 12th standard. Today, they are free of debt, and their boat business has begun to thrive once again. God has restored everything back into their lives, and they are eternally grateful for their blessings. What a great Jesus we have! Often, we find ourselves unsure about what to do or who to turn to for guidance. However, God promises to provide us with His wonderful counsel and make us excellent in all that we do. People will look upon us and say, "This man or woman has great wisdom," all because of the counsel we receive from God. Today, I pray that the counsel of God comes upon you in the name of Jesus. May you hear His voice when you need guidance, may you understand His counsel in your heart, and may you excel with wisdom in all that you do. May you also prosper in the name of Jesus.

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Dear friend, according to Deuteronomy 28:12 in the Bible, it is stated that "LORD JEHOVAH shall open to you His good storehouse of Heaven and He shall give the rain of your land in its time and He shall bless all of the works of your hands." This promise was given to the Israelites before they entered the promised land. We can also claim this promise for ourselves today.

When the Israelites entered the land, what was its condition? In Deuteronomy 11:9-12, it is mentioned that their land is abundant, flowing with milk and honey, and in verse 11, it is stated that their land is a mountainous region that receives rainfall from heaven. This is the land that the Lord takes care of, and His eyes are continuously upon it from the beginning to the end of the year. It shows how much the Lord cared for His people.

Likewise, my father, Bro. Dhinakaran received a vision from the Lord about a land we should possess. The Lord showed him a land in Coimbatore at Karunya. When my father went to look at it, he found a land flowing with milk and honey. It is a land of mountains and valleys, and the Lord cares for it. Whatever we sow, we reap a hundred times. We have started an agriculture course in the engineering college, and the students are reaping a hundred-fold from whichever seed they sow. When the harvest time came, they took us to look at the harvest, and we were delighted to see the produce. We thanked God for the plentiful harvest the Lord had given us, and the students also joined us in thanking God. We were so happy to see the field and the produce that the Lord had given us. We, as the entire student body, knelt and thanked God for the bountiful harvest. Truly, Karunya is a land flowing with milk and honey, and the Lord cares for the people of God. The Lord also cares for you.

The Bible states that every good and perfect gift comes from above, as mentioned in James 1:17. It means that unless the Lord opens His good storehouse of heaven, we cannot be blessed. He not only blesses us in a worldly way but also wants to bless us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. The Lord wants to bless all that we have, bless our land, and bless us in person. For that, He opens His good storehouse of heaven. He wants to shower His blessings from heaven so that we will be drenched with His blessings. The Lord is very particular about blessing His people, and He wants you, His beloved child, to enjoy the promise that is given to you today. As mentioned in Exodus 13:19, the Lord said to Moses, "I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you." When we look at these verses, we realise how much the Lord desires to bless us.

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My dear friend, it brings me great joy to greet you this morning. Today is a special day as it marks the birthday of my husband, Daniel. I wanted to take a moment to wish him a very happy birthday, as well as extend my well wishes to anyone else who is celebrating their birthday today. I would like to share a special promise with you, which comes from Psalm 37:23, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way.”

I was reminded of a small story when I read this verse. Once, there was a man who, at the end of his life, asked God to show him how he had led him so far. God showed him two sets of footprints. In certain parts of his life, he saw two sets of footprints walking side by side. He realised that these were his and God's footprints, and he was happy. But in some parts of his life, he saw only one set of footprints, and he became curious and sad. He asked God, "Lord, why did You leave me alone in those situations in my life? Did You not come along with me?" God said, "My son, those were not your footprints. They were My footprints. Those were the times that I carried you in My arms and walked with you on your journey because you could not walk by yourself."

Likewise, God walks along with you in your life, and as you live a righteous life, He orders your steps - where you need to go and what you need to do. When you feel lonely, He teaches you and tells you what you need to do, staying right by your side, and when you are not able to walk by yourself, God carries you, and He will sustain you. So, my dear friend, don't be discouraged. Never say that you are alone or God is not by your side. As you commit to live a righteous life, God walks with you and orders your every step. So, today, let us pray that God will lead us into this righteous life so that every step we walk and every footprint that we leave will leave a legacy which will mark a righteous life.

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My friend, remember that God will always be with you on your journey, even when things get tough and your boat starts to shake. He will keep you safe and secure. We can find comfort in His word, as stated in Isaiah 54:14, 'In righteousness you shall be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you.' Amen. God is going to establish us in righteousness. If you look at this verse, you may wonder why oppression comes and why it's allowed in our lives. The reason why is that sometimes, to lead us towards the path of righteousness, there will be a shaking and even fear through oppression. However, God is speaking to us and setting us on a path towards righteousness. Through the shaking, we will be made secure.

If we reflect on the Israelites' history during their enslavement under the Egyptians, we see that they were severely oppressed. God wanted their undivided attention, their complete devotion, and their total commitment to receiving Him. However, before that, they had to endure great oppression through slavery and its yoke. For many years, they cried out to the Lord, pleading, "Oh Lord, please come and deliver us. Save us! Where are You, Lord?" Their cries arose from within them, directed towards righteousness. And the Lord heard their cries, saying, "The sound of my people's cry has reached My throne. Surely, through Moses, I will deliver them and bring them to myself, to a land flowing with milk and honey, a prosperous place. I will answer their cry for Me and lead them to a righteous generation." He establishes us in righteousness. Through the path of oppression, our eyes are opened, and He makes us cry out to Him. He makes us submit our entire hearts to Him as our only hope, our only Savior, and He instills righteousness within us. And once He gives us His righteousness, our hearts are filled with joy. No more terror, no more fear. We will know the Lord and hold on to Him. Nothing can shake us, and no oppression can overcome us, for we are under the protection of God as His righteous people. 

Today, the Lord is leading us into this wonderful, righteous place, and He will keep every oppression away from us. Let us cry out to Him.

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Dear friend, today's verse is taken from Psalm 122:7, which says, “Peace be within your walls and security within your towers!” The Lord promises to bring peace to your homes and families. Wherever you go, you will be surrounded by the peace of God. Along with peace, the Lord is going to provide security.

Today, you may be concerned about the security of your children, especially if they are travelling far away from you or if you are living far away from them. This is a natural feeling, as even to this day, my mother expresses similar worries. I reassure her by saying, "Mom, I'm married, and I have a child. Why are you so concerned about my security?" However, it is understandable for us to have concerns for our children's well-being. But today, the Lord promises to provide security for your children and peace for both you and them. 

Let us read the verse from Psalm 138:7 which says, "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve my life. With Your right hand, You save me." As we walk in this world, we are often surrounded by problems and difficulties. However, we have a God who is greater than this world. He is aware of everything that is happening around us, and He will provide us with the peace and security we need. 

I remember speaking to a community that lives by the side of the road. I asked them about the measures they take to ensure the safety of their wives and daughters. They explained that they take turns staying awake every hour or so during the night to protect their loved ones. They make an effort to remain vigilant and not sleep, but unfortunately, children still get kidnapped. Regardless of our efforts, we should trust in God every day for the security of our children. The Lord promises to safeguard us and our children, so let us pray for His peace and security in our families today.

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Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your promise of peace and security in my home and family. Despite my worries and efforts to keep my loved ones safe, I know that Your peace is perfect and goes beyond my understanding, and Your security is unshakable as You are a mighty fortress for those who seek You. I entrust my family and myself to Your loving care, fully believing that You always watch over us and never sleep or slumber. Thank You for Your faithfulness, Lord. I rejoice in the assurance that You will fill my home and my family with Your peace and protect us from all harm, loss, and danger. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

My dear friend, always remember that God has a plan for you every day and will never abandon you. So, how can we stay close to Him? We can find the answer in Hosea 6:3, which says, 'Let us press on to know the Lord; His going out is sure as the dawn; He will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.'

The great Apostle Paul prayed, "Lord, I must know You," while David, in Psalm 42:1, expressed his thirst for the Lord, saying, "As a deer pants for water, I thirst for You, Lord." My friend, I know that you, too, have a great thirst to know the Lord. That is why you are here, reading this! Even now, as you open your heart and seek the Lord, He will send His showers of blessing upon you because all blessings, wisdom, strength and every other added benefit for this worldly life are hidden in Jesus. So, when you seek the Lord Jesus first, all these things will be added unto you. I, therefore, urge you to pray, saying, "Lord Jesus, I must know You. Please reveal Yourself to me and show me the ways that I should walk in." As you open your heart to Him, He will surely send showers of blessings your way. 

Ria from Mumbai shared her life experiences. She is a young partner from her childhood and was always a brilliant student, consistently ranking first in her class. However, her thirst for the anointing of the Holy Spirit remained unfulfilled. She came across the teachings of Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and her interest was piqued. As she listened to his message, she joined him in prayer, and the Holy Spirit entered her, filling her with His presence. She began to speak in new tongues, and her life was transformed. She devoted herself to reading the Bible, and she felt Jesus increasing in her, filling her with wisdom. In the 10th standard, she scored an impressive 484 out of 500 marks, earning her 13 gold medals and becoming the top student in her school. The grace of the Holy Spirit continued to increase in her life, bringing great joy to her family, including her parents and sister. She is also a blessing to many people being a Jesus Calls young partner. My friend, I encourage you to seek the Lord and build an intimate relationship with Him. Thirst for His presence, and like Ria, He will fill you with His Holy Spirit and shower His blessings upon you.

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My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we will meditate on Deuteronomy 28:8, which says, “The Lord will command the blessing on you in your barns and in all that you undertake.” How do you receive blessings from the Lord? If you read Proverbs 3:9-10 it says, "Honour the Lord with your possessions and with the first fruits of all your increase. Then your barns will be filled with plenty." Therefore, always put God first in your life and give to Him wholeheartedly. When I was a child, my mother taught me this valuable lesson. Whenever she gave us a new pencil, pen, or dress, she would ask us to bring it to the church and keep it in the presence of God. She believed that if we did this, we would be blessed by the Lord. Teach your children also to prioritise God from a young age, and they will not depart from it.

It is important to give your first fruit, the first blessing, or the first and best of what you have to God through His ministry. Exodus 23:19 and 34:26 also mention this practice. By giving to God first, you will certainly be abundantly blessed in all areas of your life, including your spiritual and worldly aspects. After completing his BSc, my son Dr. Paul Dhinakaran pursued an MBA, which was rare at that time and thus in high demand. Many universities offered him a lecturer position. However, during this time, the Jesus Calls Ministry was rapidly growing and in need of more people to help. Understanding this, my son chose to prioritise God and His ministry over a worldly job. He wanted to join his father, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran, to serve in the Jesus Calls ministry. His obedience to God has resulted in abundant blessings from Him.

My friend, you will have all that you need. You will prosper in both your material and spiritual life if you learn to give God your first and best. Don't hold back anything, thinking, "This is for me." You should not keep anything for yourself—the best should be given to the Lord. When you do so, the Lord will bless you abundantly, just as He promises us today.

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My friend, today, the Lord has created a joyous day for you. Let's listen to His promises and receive them as stated in Psalm 16:5, "The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; You hold my lot." In other words, it means that God is our portion, and all that we need is within Him. Therefore, we should choose Him first as our portion. Just like important things are stored in a drive and accessed by going through it, the Lord contains every good thing that we are looking for. He is our entire portion, and we need nothing else. Everything we need is hidden in Him.

My grandfather, Dr. D.G. S. Dhinakaran, fervently sought the Lord for the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit. He desired to minister with power and continuously prayed for them. One day, the Holy Spirit took him on a supernatural experience to the throne of the Almighty God. The presence of the Almighty God was glorious and overwhelming beyond expression. A thundering sound echoed from the throne, asking, "What do you want?" This sound lingered in my grandfather's heart, and he could hear it for many nights. The Holy Spirit urged him to ask for the nine gifts of the Spirit, but the Lord asked him, "Do you want the nine gifts, or do you want me?" The Holy Spirit prompted him to choose the Lord above all things. My grandfather replied, "I want You, God." God, the Father, was pleased with his response, and my grandfather could see Him smiling. The Lord was delighted because my grandfather had chosen Him above all things, even the nine gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Lord is your chosen portion, and in Him resides your entire inheritance. By choosing Him, you will have everything you need. Cry out to the Lord, 'Lord, I need You more than anything else. When You reside in my heart, I will receive everything.' When you please the Lord by seeking Him first, He will provide you with everything according to His plan.  

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Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your assurance that You are my portion. All that I need is found within You. Therefore, I surrender myself completely into Your loving hands and choose You as my portion above all else. You contain every good thing that I am looking for. You are my entire portion, and I need nothing else. Everything I need is hidden in You, and You are my entire inheritance. I trust that by choosing You, I will have everything I need. Lord, I need You more than anything else in this world. I am confident that when You reside in my heart, I will receive everything. As I commit myself to pleasing You by seeking You first, You will provide me with everything according to Your plan. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

Dear friend, according to Isaiah 60:3, the Lord will bless you. He promises that “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.”

In Matthew 5:14, our Lord Jesus Christ says, "You are the light of the world." To be the light of the world, you need Jesus Christ, the 'Sun of Righteousness', to rise upon you. How is this possible? This can happen when we look upon God, as Psalm 34:5 tells us: "Those who look upon God, their faces are never covered with shame, but then they are radiant." Accordingly, the 'Sun of Righteousness,' Jesus, will rise upon you today. Jesus clearly says in John 14:21 that when we keep His commandments and love Him, He will manifest Himself upon us. In another translation, it says, "I will show Myself to you." This means that He can appear to you sometimes! When we look at the face of Jesus, our faces become radiant, and others will notice something different about us.

Similarly, when Moses waited upon the Lord for 40 days and nights and received the Ten Commandments, his face shone so brightly that the people of Israel could not look upon him and were so afraid of him. He, therefore, had to cover his face. The Lord can give us that same brightness in our faces.

As you go through your day, know that the 'Sun of Righteousness', Jesus, will shine upon you. To experience this, we must desire the presence of God in our lives. Moses yearned to be at the feet of God, and Paul expressed the same longing in Philippians 3:10 when he said, "I want to know Christ and His resurrection power." When we sit in the presence of God, we are filled with His character and reflect Jesus to others. The most beautiful thing in this world is the character of Jesus Christ. When we are full of the light of the Lord, He fills us with the fruits of the Spirit. Yes, we will be filled with all the nine fruits of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we reflect the character of Jesus Christ, people will be drawn towards us. The same presence of God is felt in all the Prayer Towers of the Jesus Calls.

I want to share a powerful testimony of a brother named Kumar Raj. He had been struggling with possession by an evil spirit for three long years. During that time, he had unknowingly inflicted harm on his wife, constantly doubting and cursing her, causing great turmoil in their family. Thankfully, he was brought to the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, where prayer intercessors prayed over him. At that moment, he fell down and saw a single ray of light passing through him. The evil spirit was cast out of his body, and he felt an immediate sense of peace. Today, he is filled with the love of Jesus and is leading a peaceful family life. The same light will come upon you, too, and you will bring nations to yourself. That light which is in you will bring the kings of the nations to you. So, arise! Let the light of the Lord shine upon you.  

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My dear friend, today's promise is from Proverbs 3:4, "You will find favour and good success in the sight of God and man." God will grant you His favour, not because of anything you have done or who you are, but because of His mercy. His mercies never fail, and when you come to Him, He will receive you and show you favour. With God's favour, you will achieve great success, and men will also show you favour. May this grace come upon you in the name of Jesus as you come to Him. Don't be afraid of your past or any mistakes you may have made. God's favour will set you on a path to success in all areas of your life.

I would like to share a touching testimony about a brother from Tuticorin named Rajendran. He was once living a sinful life and had no interest in Jesus. In fact, he owned shops that sold liquor and lottery tickets, and he was even zealous for his own faith at that time. However, everything changed for him in 1996 during the Jesus Calls meeting in his city. During the meeting, he heard the message of Jesus and was moved by its power. He realised how wonderful Jesus was and decided to give his life to Him. 

After that, he left his sinful business behind and became a child of God. He had a strong desire to serve the Lord, who had forgiven his sins and transformed him. In 2004, the Jesus Calls meeting was held again in his city, and I prophetically called out his name among thousands of people. The speaker said, "Rajendran, God is setting an open door before you." As soon as I said those words, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit came upon him in an unbelievable way. He was drenched with the power of God, and the Spirit of God empowered him. Through his efforts, many thousands have found their way to the Lord. He joined his family in the Family Blessing Plan and his children in the Young Partners Plan. His son has now finished his degree at Karunya University and has a job. His daughter is married, and they are in business, and the whole family follows Jesus. "Truly God's favour came upon me," he says, and the success of God has also come upon his children. God will do it for you, too. Be of good cheer!

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My dear friend, let us claim today's promise from Psalm 18:48 together: "You have exalted me above my foes; from a violent man You have rescued me." 

This morning, you may have woken up feeling hopeless. Perhaps you feel like everyone is working against you, whether at work or in your business. Maybe you're facing humiliation from your relatives, and your name and work have been tarnished due to rumours. You may feel like you have no hope for today. But I want to remind you that today's promise verse says that God will lift you up in the midst of your enemies. So please don't lose hope, my friend. 

That's what happened to a dear sister named Saroja from Kanchipuram, who was facing trouble at work. Some of her colleagues were working against her, causing her a lot of distress and making it difficult for her to work with a peaceful mind. She was so upset that she didn't want to go back to work. One day, while feeling sad, she switched on the TV and saw the Jesus Calls TV programme on Raj TV channel. During the programme, Dr. Paul prophetically mentioned her name and prophesied that God had noticed her generous and honest work in spite of the trouble she was facing. He also said that God would lift her up from the same place where she had been humiliated. Soon after, a miracle happened for Sis. Saroja! The same colleagues who were causing her trouble got transferred and left the workplace, giving her peace of mind and the ability to focus on her work without any disturbance. My friend, God will do the same for you. He will work a unique miracle in your life that will leave others amazed. This, in turn, will fill you with peace of mind. All things will begin to work in your favour. 

Today, you may be feeling stressed about your job, business or family life. However, it's important to remember that God will give you peace and lift you up even in the midst of your enemies. According to the Bible, God has prepared a table for you in the presence of your enemies. Moreover, He will anoint your head with oil, and your cup will overflow. This way, the people around you will see the miracles that God does for you, and they will say, "God has lifted up your head." Therefore, my dear friend, don't be discouraged. Walk throughout this day with a new hope. Let us thank God for this wonderful gift that He gives us today.

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My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we will meditate on Ruth 2:12. It says, “The Lord repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!”

A couple named Elimelech and Naomi from Bethlehem, along with their two sons, came to Moab. They stayed there for some time, but Elimelech passed away, leaving Naomi alone with her two sons, who had both married. The daughters-in-law were Ruth and Orpah. While Orpah didn't seem to care about Naomi's well-being, Ruth closely followed her mother-in-law and her faith in the God of Israel. Naomi always clung to God and found great peace in Him. Ruth decided to follow Naomi's example and trust in God, too, which brought her divine peace. Naomi encouraged her daughters-in-law to return to their parents and find new husbands. Orpah went back, but Ruth stayed committed to Naomi and her faith. Ruth told Naomi that she would follow the same God as her from then on. In the Bible, Psalm 32:12 and Psalm 144:15 say, "Blessed is the man whose God is the Lord." Ruth's faithfulness paid off when she married a rich man named Boaz. Her name is even mentioned in the first chapter of Matthew among all the godly people.

The Lord can also raise you and bless you in a magnificent way, but you must seek the shelter of God Almighty, the God of Israel. By doing so, the Lord will protect you and bestow upon you all the blessings that you need.

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Dear Heavenly Father, I am grateful for the guidance You provide through Your word. Please help me to always remain faithful to You, regardless of the situation. Let my eyes always be fixed on You so that I may walk righteously and put my complete trust in You. I pray that the fruits of the Spirit will grow within me and that my life will bring honour and glory to Your name. I know that You are the rewarder of those who diligently seek You, and I ask that Your hand of blessing would rest upon me and reward me with Your finest blessings. Thank You for being the God who will fulfill all my needs. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My friend, you have a wonderful friend with you who is more than any other friend in this world. We have great happiness through this friend, and you have chosen to listen to Him. Today, the Lord Jesus promises through the verse in Psalm 139:14, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are Your works; my soul knows it very well.” Accordingly, my friend, you must know and believe that you are fearfully and wonderfully made.   

The works of God are truly wonderful and mighty. They are not ordinary, and as such, your life is also meant for a great and extraordinary purpose. You will accomplish amazing things and reflect Jesus. But it is easy to become disappointed when we compare ourselves to others and think we are not like them. That is when we lose sight of how we are made. But, my friend, you must focus on knowing how you were made and what your purpose and your talents are because God wants to reveal them to you and use you. Only then will you be able to realise how extraordinary the gifts and talents that God has placed in you are, and you will be able to accomplish the mighty things that the Lord has made you for. 

There was a young girl named Carol Greider who had dyslexia in her youth. She struggled to spell out words due to a condition in her mind. However, she came up with a solution to read words by memorising them. Despite her challenges, she pursued her passion in biology and was very curious about different things. During her high school and college studies, she worked in the lab with her team on different experiments. During her college studies, she discovered an enzyme called telomerase, which revealed new insights about ageing and cancer formation. This was a groundbreaking discovery, and she was awarded a Nobel Prize. Carol continued to pursue her passions and use her gifts and knowledge to make extraordinary discoveries. Remember, your purpose can also be fulfilled when you honour what the Lord has given you, my friend.

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Hello, my dear friend! Today, we will read from Psalm 66:12, which says, “You let men ride over our heads, yet You have brought us out to a place of abundance.” This verse might make us wonder how the Lord can allow men to ride over us when we are His children. However, when we go through difficult situations like this, the Lord brings us to the promised land - to a place of abundance!  

I read a story about an athlete named Alison Felix. She is one of the most famous women athletes in the United States. She represented the Nike brand and won many Olympic medals, making the brand proud. However, when she got married and became pregnant, she expected the same support from the brand. Unfortunately, as soon as they found out about her pregnancy, the brand stopped all support, leaving her feeling betrayed and alone. Despite this setback, she gathered her courage, started her own organisation, trusted in the Lord, and won more medals after giving birth than before. Even though she felt that the brand betrayed her and ran over her, the Lord brought her out to a place of abundance at a later time.  

Today, you might feel like people are stamping you in the same way, having betrayed and let you down, even those closest to you. But take comfort in the promise given in Psalm 25:13: “They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land.” This means that good things will not only come to you but also to your children. May you receive this blessing today.     

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My precious Lord, thank You for assuring me that You will bring me to the promised land, a place of abundance. I have been through a lot of disappointments and betrayals from those closest to me. Lord, even though my heart is broken, I choose to trust You. I believe that You will never let me down and that You will pull me out of my difficult situations and lead me to a place of abundance. Please fill me with Your abundance wherever there is a lack, and let there be financial blessings in my life. Let joy fill my heart, and let Your presence be with me always. I trust that You are restoring everything in my life and taking me to a place of abundance, prosperity, and joy. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious friend, today's verse is from Psalm 102:13, which says, "You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favour her; the appointed time has come." The Lord has a specific time to show His favour on His people. He shows favour to His people because He pities them. As the Psalmist cries out, "Lord, remember, we are only dust and pity us, Lord. Have mercy on us. Only You can help us." The Bible assures us that God will pity us. The Lord will think, "What can My child do without me? I have to show My favour to My child. Even if the world doesn't show favour to My child, yet I will." Psalm 90:17 says that when God's favour comes upon us, He will establish the work of our hands. That means everything we do will prosper! You may study with all your might, but you may not be satisfied, but God will make it prosper. He will bless and prosper your work, your children, your job, your business, and your ministry. God's favour will come to you right now, and everything concerning you will be established. Psalm 84:11 states that the Lord is a sun and a shield. He shows favour to His people, and He will not withhold any good thing from those whose walk is blameless. This means that every good thing will come to those whose walk is blameless because of God's favour upon them. You are indeed a child of God, and you have walked blamelessly before Him, like Abraham. Therefore, God's favour is coming to you. Whatever goodness God has for you, He will not withhold it. It will come to you. This is God's promise for you today.

There is a sister named Rukmani Armugam who, along with her husband, had never known anything about Jesus. Her elder son and daughter had gotten married, but her two other sons remained unmarried, causing unrest in the family. The situation was made worse by the increasing presence of demonic forces that were creating problems for the family every day. Sadly, Sis. Rukmani's husband passed away, leaving her shattered and broken. 

One day, while searching for some comfort on her television, Sis. Rukmani stumbled upon a Jesus Calls programme that caught her attention. She never knew who I was, and in that programme, I was speaking about Jesus, whom she had never heard of before. As she was listening intently to my message, suddenly I called her name on television. I said, "Rukmani, God's Holy Spirit's power is coming upon you, and Jesus is changing your problems today, filling you with peace." when I said these words, the demonic spirits left her at that very moment. God's peace filled her. Through the subsequent programmes, she learned about the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, where she enrolled her family as a Family Blessing Plan partner. Every month, she would give offerings to the Lord Jesus through the Jesus Calls Ministry to bless many thousands. As a result, God blessed Sis. Rukmani's family abundantly, and they experienced a remarkable transformation in their lives. Every sorrow left them, and they are now leading peaceful lives in the Lord. God is willing to do it for you, too. He will have pity on you, show you His favour, establish the work of your hands, and provide every good thing in your life. Expect great things from the Lord!

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Dear Lord, I am thankful for having pity on me and for promising me that the time has come for You to show Your favour upon my life. I know that only with Your favour will the work of my hands be established. I pray and seek fervently for Your favour in everything that I say and do so that You will rescue me from all my troubles and bless me abundantly. I trust that You will provide every good thing in my life and raise me as a living testimony for Your glory. Please help me to always walk blamelessly before You and be Your faithful child. I believe that You will always do good to me and adorn me with Your choicest blessings. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My dear friend, today we are meditating on the promise verse found in Zephaniah 3:5, “The Lord within her is righteous; He does no injustice; Every morning He shows forth His justice.” My friend, have you been unfairly treated in your job or family life, or school, and are you waiting for justice? It can be frustrating when you have done nothing wrong yet face wrongful accusations and suffer from injustice. But remember that God says that He is a righteous judge who does not do injustice. Today, He will show forth His justice upon you by bringing you the justice you deserve.

That's what happened in the life of a dear brother named Mr. Jayaraman. He had a false case that was put upon him. He was not supposed to be involved, but his name was dragged into the case. He didn't know what to do. He was in so much mental distress. During this time, his sister told him about the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower in Puducherry and encouraged him to go and pray there, saying that there would be people to pray for him and that God would do a miracle. So, he went to the Prayer Tower along with his wife, and the prayer intercessors prayed for him. That very night, God miraculously answered their prayers and freed him from the false case. It was a swift and remarkable turnaround. God did justice on the same day for Mr. Jayaraman! 

In the same way, we read in the Bible in Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable about a widow who went to a judge seeking justice. The judge was not a God-fearing man and was unjust. But since that widow kept on going to him and pleading her cause, he finally gave in and decided to do justice for her so that she wouldn't come again and again and bother him. Jesus said, “If this unjust judge can give justice, will not God bring justice for His chosen ones who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off?” Jesus assured us: “They will see justice quickly.” This is what we saw in the life of Mr. Jayaraman. God will bring justice quickly in your life too. Your waiting is over! People may not see what is inside of you or what is happening behind those closed doors. They may not be aware of all that you have done. But please know that God is watching over you. The Lord within you is righteous, and He knows all that you have done. He will show forth His justice upon you quickly. So, be grateful and give thanks to the Lord for His justice that is coming your way.

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Loving Lord, thank You for promising to bring justice to my life. I know that righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne. I praise You for always listening to the cries of Your people, and I trust that You have heard my cry for help. Lord, although I have been mistreated, misunderstood, and rejected by people, I put my hope and faith in You. I pray that You will reveal Your righteousness within me and demonstrate Your justice in my life so that others will see that You judge fairly. Let me experience true freedom and miracles after miracles through Your justice that is swiftly coming towards me. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

My dear friend, today's promise is from Isaiah 45:5, where the Lord says, "I will gird you, though you have not known Me." This promise of God is not only for King Cyrus of Persia but also for you. Although King Cyrus did not know the Lord, God blessed him for the sake of His chosen people, Israel and to build His temple and Jerusalem. In Isaiah 44:28, the Lord calls Cyrus His shepherd and says that he will carry out all that He desires. If God girded Cyrus, a foreigner, with His mighty hand, He will also gird you and me with strength. As David said in Psalm 18:32, "God who is girding me with strength, He makes my way perfect." The Lord will exalt you and give you strength, just as He did for Cyrus. As 1 Chronicles 29:12 says, "In God's hand are strength and power to exalt and to give strength to all." With God's power and strength, Cyrus ruled the whole world, and the Lord will also exalt you and help you walk in high places.

In Acts 17:6, it is said about Paul and Cyrus like this: "These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also." Yes, they had so much power and strength that they healed people, delivered the demon-possessed, and turned the world upside down. You, too, can do the same thing, my dear friend. Don't think very low of yourself. Today, the Lord has promised to gird you with His mighty power. After the Lord filled the disciples with His Holy Spirit and strengthened them, the Lord commanded them to go and make disciples of all nations. He wanted His disciples to teach others and observe everything He had commanded them. The Lord's command for us, too, is the same. We must go and reach the world, but we cannot do it on our own, my friend. 

Even today, the Lord's power is coming upon you. Get up and go forth! May the Lord's divine hand guide you, guard you and teach you to restore the people of the world. His invisible hand is always around you to strengthen you, my friend. So, be strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord grant you the belt of truth, the helmet, the shoes, and all of His armour to reach out and touch the world. 

My dear friend, it brings me great joy to greet you today. Today is special as it is my mother, Mrs. Evangeline's birthday. I know that you would have been praying for her and hoping for her well-being, and I want to thank you for that. I would also like to extend my love and happy birthday wishes to my mother. She is a wonderful woman who has prayerfully chosen the promise verses for each day of the year in our calendar. Today, we will be focusing on the verse from Matthew 16:19, where Jesus says, "I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven."  

My friend, the name of the Lord Jesus holds the key to heaven, and it has the power over death and hell. Every knee bows before this powerful name, Jesus. Today, the Lord Jesus says, "I am giving you the key of authority by giving you My name." Isn't that wonderful? This means that we can claim authority in His mighty name. Jesus says, "Just ask in My name whatever you want." And in this promise verse that we saw earlier, it says, "Whatever you bind shall be bound in heaven also." In other words, Jesus is saying, "You can claim My name and bind things on earth." God gives you and me such authority. 

Sometimes, when I have a lot of work to do, I get terrible headaches, but my father comes to me and prays, saying, "Lord Jesus, in Your name, I pray and bind this headache from Sam. Take it away from him." And in just a few moments, I feel completely relieved because of the power in the name of Jesus. He gives it to us, my friend. Isn't that wonderful? God gives this power to His children. Even my little daughter, Katelin, I encourage her to pray in Jesus' name. When I have a fever or cold, I ask her to lay her hand upon me and pray in the name of Jesus. She also prays boldly in Jesus' name, saying, "Lord, heal Dadu." Let us also ask with such authority that Jesus has given us. Let us believe that He loves us and has given us that authority. Even now, ask for whatever you want in that powerful name of Jesus, my friend.

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Dear Lord, I am grateful for the powerful key You have given me that has access to heaven, power over hell, and ultimate authority. As Your child, I trust in Your mighty name - Jesus, and at Your name, every knee will bow. I pray that You will bless me and grant me whatever I have asked for in Your powerful name. Your word says that whatever I bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and I believe this. I command every unwanted thing and wicked scheme of the enemy to be bound in my life. Please provide for my every need according to Your will. As I claim Your name and ask as Your child, let Your mighty will be done in my life for Your glory. In Jesus’ name, I pray,  Amen. 

My precious friend, as per Psalm 146:5, “Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob. Blessed is he whose hope is in the Lord His God.” Accordingly, God is our helper and our hope. As we trust in Him, He will surely come and help us.

Many times, when we face problems, our first reaction is to question why God allowed it to happen. Instead, if you trust in Him and say, "Lord, even in the midst of this trouble, You will help me," He will come to your aid. God wants to test our faith and see if we trust in Him. Those who trust in the Lord will not despair because God will make a way out of our troubles and tribulations. This is possible because Jesus Christ is the way, the path to miracles, prosperity, salvation, honour, and comfort. Today, Jesus will show you the way to overcome your challenges.

I want to share a truly remarkable testimony from Sis. Ritu in Ahmedabad. She and her husband, Bro. Lawrence were serving God together and had a wonderful life, but they longed for a child. They consulted with seven different doctors and tried various treatments, but nothing seemed to work. Each doctor told them that every report was normal, but they couldn't understand why they weren't able to conceive. At one point, they were even suggested to try IVF treatment. However, Bro. Lawrence encouraged his wife to trust in the Lord and to have hope in Jesus. He believed that at the right time, God would surely bless them with a child. 

Despite several hurdles in their ministry, Sis. Ritu and Bro. Lawrence held onto their faith and did not lose hope. Ten years went by, and it was then that Ritu came to me for prayer. She said I placed my hand on her and prayed that the Lord would bless her with a child. Miraculously, she found out that she was pregnant without any treatment, and soon, she received a beautiful baby boy whom they named Elroy. Today, God has turned all their sorrows into joy, and they are able to serve the Lord as a witness to His miracle-working power and His helping grace. I firmly believe that God can do the same for you.    

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My dear friend, we have hope today through our Lord Jesus. He is going to strengthen our body and spirit. As per Matthew 16:18, the Lord promises, "I will build My church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Today, God will build His Ministry through you, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. My friend, you may be experiencing difficulties and feeling disappointed with your ministry. Perhaps you are facing personal disappointments and find it hard to minister to others. Maybe you have been humiliated, ridiculed, or criticised for your ministry, or you lack financial support to keep going. But do not worry. The Lord says, "I will build My ministry through you. I will build My church through you." 

This is what happened to God's prophet, Elijah, who was afraid for his life after hearing that the queen of his nation, Jezebel, was going to kill him. He ran away to a nearby nation and kept running for a long time until he reached the desert, where he lay down and slept under a tree. He feared that this was the end of his life and ministry. But the Lord had compassion on His servant, Elijah and sent an angel to him. The angel woke him up and said, "The Lord has provided you with bread and water. Eat, Elijah." The Lord comforted and strengthened him. Then, he saw the wonders of God. A great wind, earthquake, and fire came, but these preceded God's little whisper to Elijah. These things showed that God was there. Then Elijah heard God's little voice, a whisper, and he knew it was God. The Lord said, "Go and anoint two people as kings. Rise up from your fear, Elijah, and go anoint them." What a great destiny God had for him! What a great move God planned for him to anoint kings! 

Today, the Lord is strengthening you with food, water, and all His love. He is coming to speak to you, show you His power, make you rise up with His power, and give you the mission to go forward and accomplish great things. So, my friend, the Lord is here to build His ministry through you. Do not be discouraged.

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Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your promise to build Your church and ministry through me and for Your assurance that the gates of hell will not prevail against me. Your love and Your word are all I need to be nourished. I trust that You will have compassion on me and that You will strengthen me and lift me up from my discouragements and disappointments in life. Please surround me with Your comforting presence and strengthen my body, soul, and spirit. I believe with all my heart that You have a great mission for me. I pray that I should hear Your gentle voice speaking to me so that I can rise up in divine strength and be used mightily for Your glory. Thank You for all Your blessings. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

Hello dear friend. Today, we are going to meditate from the book of Psalm 25:10, which says, "All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep His covenant and His testimonies." To better understand this verse, it is essential to read the second part before the first. When we keep the Lord's covenant and testimonies, He grants us steadfast love and faithfulness on the path that He has chosen for us.

In our lives, we face many difficulties, such as betrayals, dry seasons where everything seems to be going wrong, and failures. But the Lord makes us go through such tough times so that we will trust Him more and more and obey His commandments more and more. When the Lord loves us, He will surely correct us, just like a father who corrects his child. We read about this in Proverbs 3:12, "The son whom the father loves, the father will discipline him." So, don't give up when you are going through tough times. God is trying to teach you a lesson and show you that you must trust only Him and not anything else or anybody in this world. You ought to obey His commands even though it might be against your own beliefs sometimes. My friend, follow what is written in the Bible. My mother used to say this so many times, "Life is so easy. We just have to read and follow what is there in the Bible." Yes, my friend, this is what this verse implies, too. When we obey the Lord, our path will become steadfast with His love and faithfulness.    

In this world, we are bound to face difficulties and troubles. However, we should take comfort in knowing that the Lord has already overcome all the troubles of this world. As it says in II Timothy 3:12, "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ will be persecuted." Therefore, we will be persecuted, my dear friend. Sometimes, God even allows it to happen so that we can become pure and righteous in His eyes. Let us make a conscious decision to obey the Lord today, no matter what situation we find ourselves in.   

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Precious Lord, I am grateful for Your assurance that You will make my path steadfast with Your unending love and faithfulness. Today, I pray that You make me worthy to receive this blessing in my life. I surrender my heart to You so that I will listen to Your gentle voice in my heart and follow Your ways, no matter how challenging my situation may be. I trust in Your word and promises, for they are reliable and true. I praise You for being a promise-keeping God. My eyes are fixed on You, Lord, and I believe that You will surround me with Your love and mercy, making me great in life. I have faith that I shall not be moved. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious friend, the Lord, says in Isaiah 27:3, “I, the Lord, am its keeper; every moment I water it.” This is His promise for you today. The Lord is your Keeper! He is on your right side and will never allow your foot to be moved, and every day, He will water it. Jesus Christ is the Living Water! The world we live in brings death, losses, pain and betrayals, but Jesus sends His living water through His love for you. This living water comes and fills you with His life. It cleanses you from all your sorrows, pain, anger, and sin and fills you with the joy of the Holy Spirit, which will be your strength. Every day, the Lord wants to water you with His living water. That's why we should read His word (the Bible) every day and pray filled with the Holy Spirit. As the Holy Spirit rises within you, the living water of Jesus will flow into you, cleanse you, strengthen you, and release you into receiving His blessing. My friend, the Lord is your Keeper. Therefore, you will never fall away from Jesus nor fall into the hands of the devil. So, let not your heart be troubled.  

Here is a wonderful testimony about a family from Puducherry. Mrs. Ranavia and her husband, Arokidas, had been married for 16 years but could not conceive a child despite several medical treatments. They spent a significant amount of money on treatment and lost hope. Their hearts were broken, and they stopped participating in any family or social ceremonies due to the fear of criticism. At that time, somebody brought her to the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, and the prayer intercessor prayed with her in the name of Jesus and prophesied, "Next year, at the same time, you will have a child." They returned home with renewed faith and prayed, saying, "Lord, we have spent so much money on treatments, but now we are going to give an offering for the Jesus Calls Ministry to bless others." So, they partnered with Jesus through the Jesus Calls Ministry. What a surprise! 

The following month, she conceived and gave birth to a baby boy. Do you know when the boy was born? On their wedding anniversary day! See the favour of God. Overjoyed and grateful, as vowed to the Lord, they went to the Bethesda Prayer Center in Coimbatore and gave their first offering. They also enrolled their son, John Samuel, in the Jesus Calls Ministry's Young Partners Plan. After 16 long years of waiting, the Lord brought the living water into this couple and brought them His life. I pray that this blessing and favour will also come upon you.    

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Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your promise to be my Keeper and nourish both my life and soul. You never sleep nor slumber, always watching over me. I pray that You will fill me with Your living water, cleansing me of all pain, sorrow, anger, and sin and filling my heart with the joy of the Holy Spirit, which is my strength. Please help me to pray and read Your Word every day so that I will be filled with the Holy Spirit. As You take Your rightful place in my life, I believe that Your living water will flow through me, cleansing, strengthening, and releasing me to receive Your divine blessings. I declare that I will not fall because You are my faithful Keeper. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to meditate on Proverbs 21:31, which says, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.”

Yes, my beloved friend, we have to go through struggles and problems in this wretched world and often shed tears because of it. However, in I Corinthians 15:57, we read that "God gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Jesus came to this world to experience human suffering and went through a lot to bring us out of our own suffering. He did this by disarming principalities and powers and triumphing over them, as Colossians 2:15 tells us. Jesus is the only one who can give us victory over our problems. We should not rely on our own intelligence but rather on the blessings that come from Him. In Luke 9:23, Jesus Himself says, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me." We must take up our cross and follow Jesus Christ. As Paul writes in Galatians 6:14, "I will boast only in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world." 

Every day, when you face various challenging situations and problems which hurt you, just look to the cross. On the cross, Jesus sacrificed His life for you, enduring immense suffering to bring you out of all your difficulties. He rose from death and is now a living Saviour! He can give you the victory you need to overcome all your problems. Remember to thank Him for the mercy and kindness that He has shown you through His sacrifice on the cross.

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Loving Father, thank You for training me for the day of battle and for granting me victory. Lord Jesus, I am grateful that You came into this world to endure great suffering just to bring me out of my own suffering. You disarmed the principalities and powers of darkness and triumphed over them. Only You can give me victory over my problems. Help me to follow You with my whole heart and trust You completely. Let my boast only be in the cross where You saved me and granted me victory over my enemy and every mountainous problem. Thank You, Lord, for fighting my battles. I thank You for Your unending mercy and kindness that You have shown me at the cross and the victory You have already secured for me. I am highly favoured, honoured, and blessed by You. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My dear friend, today we are meditating on the promise verse found in Isaiah 12:3, which says, “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”  My friend, water is vital to us because it is essential for our survival. Just because we had water on one day, we will not neglect it the next day, isn't it? We need to drink water every day because it is essential for our bodies. In the same way, salvation is necessary for our everyday life. Just because you had the salvation experience someday and gave your life to Christ doesn't mean you cannot revisit Him every day. Salvation is essential for your everyday walk with God. 

We often say, "Oh, I have prayed one day, and I feel good, so I don't need to pray every day." We may feel good when someone is praying for us or when we pray together as a group, but we may not pray or speak to God personally every day. Remember, as the Bible says, it is only when you spend time with the Lord each and every day that He will make you draw from the wells of salvation.

In the Bible, we read about the life of a Samaritan woman who was thirsty and went to draw water from the well. She was also thirsty in her spiritual life and wanted someone to quench her thirst. Jesus told her in John 4:14 that the water He offers will become a spring of water that wells up to eternal life. Therefore, it is important that we draw from the wells of salvation. We will receive the water that quenches our thirst from Jesus, who gives us eternal life. My friend, if you feel spiritually dry and crave more knowledge about salvation and its joy that can quench your thirst, please draw from the wells of salvation today. Like the water that we drink for our bodies to survive, the water we drink from the wells of salvation gives eternal life to our souls. So, receive this water from Jesus now and be blessed.

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Dear friend, in Psalm 63:5, David declares, "My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, and my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips." In what situation is David saying this? He utters these words when he is forced to flee into the wilderness by his enemies. Even in this difficult situation, David's soul longs for the presence of God. He expresses this longing in verse 1, where he says, "My soul longs for You." Despite his trials, David looks up to God. Similarly, during your own trials, the Lord expects you to seek His presence with the same devotion.

The Psalmist expresses in Psalm 119:20 that his soul was always longing for God's ordinances, not just during times of blessings or trials, but at all times. Jesus also said in Matthew 5:6, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied." David added that his soul would be fully satisfied with the "richness of marrow and fatness." In the Eastern culture, the guests at a wedding feast were usually served meat of oxen or other cattle, with added fat to satisfy them. David sang, "The Lord satisfies me with fatness and marrow." In Psalm 23:5, the Lord has prepared a table before His children in the presence of their enemies and says, "I have prepared a table, a banquet for you in the midst of the thirsty and weary land." The Lord has everything ready for you, His child. As the Lord blesses you, you will shout with joyful lips.

Today, the Lord is filling you with the fatness (abundance) of the Holy Spirit. As Matthew 12:34 says, "Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks." Therefore, you will be shouting with joy and laughter. Even today, the Lord's abundance is going to come upon you, and out of the abundance of your heart, you are going to jump up with joy. Let your eyes always be fixed on the banquet that the Lord has prepared for you, and never murmur or complain about anything to Him. Instead, let your mouth praise Him with joyful lips. Keep on praising God, my friend!

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My friend, the Lord is very pleased with you today. He is happy that you have decided to follow His guidance, and He has promised you something beautiful even today. Please take comfort in Psalm 28:7, which says, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped."

The Lord is truly our strength and shield of protection. Whenever we feel weak, whenever we fail in our ways of trying to uphold our good character by avoiding evil, or when we falter and stumble in our journey, we call upon Him, and He becomes our strength and our shield. Yes, He helps us in our moments of weakness, and I speak from personal experience. When someone has wronged me, and I feel the urge to retaliate, or when I have been tempted to chase after fleeting pleasures in my college days, to find a partner just like my friends, someone beautiful by my side, I have seen many times the Holy Spirit come to my aid and stand by me. He rises in my heart and helps me in my weakness by whispering in my ear, "Sam, this is the way of the devil. He is trying to trick you and bring harm into your life. These things will not last. These things will not give you fulfilling joy. Do not chase the Lord away from your heart because of these fleeting things." The Holy Spirit thus strengthens us and helps us in our moments of weakness, my friend.

We can hear a single word from the Holy Spirit, and that can change our human perspective. It can turn us away from evil desires and lead us to focus on godly things. By keeping Jesus with us, we can save our hearts. This Holy Spirit will be your shield and your source of strength. When you say "Yes" to the Holy Spirit, you can feel Him filling you with joy in your heart. This is because you have honoured His voice and not stamped on the blood of Jesus, which was shed for you, and have kept His ways. So, my friend, this is how the Lord will help you. He will be close to you from now on. Will you invite Him to become your strength and your shield?

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Loving Lord, thank You for sending the Helper, the precious Holy Spirit, to be my constant strength and shield. I surrender myself completely to You and commit to obeying Your voice at all times. Your word gives me a sound mind and leads me on the path of life. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit so that I can be guided by Your word, strengthened to avoid every temptation and evil scheme of the enemy, and protected from all harm and danger. Lord, I want to honour Your voice and the precious blood of Jesus by keeping Your ways always. Please help me to walk in Your ways and receive Your constant strength and protection in all situations. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

My precious friend, today’s promise is from Isaiah 54:8, which says, “With everlasting love, I will have compassion on you,” says the Lord, your Redeemer. What a loving promise of God it is! The Lord Jesus loves you. He came to Earth to show His love for humanity. When He walked amongst the people, He saw that they were like sheep without a shepherd to care for them. He was moved with compassion and spoke to them words of comfort and grace. He never condemned anybody. Instead, He said, "Come to Me, all you that labour and are heavy laden. You have no one to undo your burdens to. Come to Me, and I will give you rest." He laid His hands on everyone who was sick and healed them. He raised the dead and fed the hungry, all out of compassion. Finally, He gave His life on the cross so that everyone's sins could be forgiven. By the blood of Jesus, everyone's sin can be washed away and cleansed. Jesus has the same compassion to make you live. His love is everlasting, and His compassion will flow into you, resurrecting your life again. Do not let your heart be troubled.

There's a heart-warming testimony about Bro. Ravinder from Mumbai that I would like to share with you. For three long years, Bro. Ravinder suffered from a chronic stomach illness that made it difficult for him to eat, and he would vomit everything he ate. Despite receiving multiple treatments, no medicine could help him, and he became skin and bones. Ravinder worked at a printing press, but because of his ill health, he could not perform his duties, and the owner rebuked him for his bad performance. Ravinder was vexed with life and contemplated suicide, which led him to the beach in Mumbai, where he searched for a place to jump on the sea rocks and end his life.  At that moment, he received a call from someone saying, "Go to Jesus Calls Bandra Prayer Tower." Ravinder didn't know anything about Jesus or the Prayer Tower and ignored the call, continuing his search for a place to commit suicide. The call came again and said, "Go to Jesus Calls Bandra Prayer Tower." Ravinder decided to go there, and the prayer intercessor welcomed him with God's love and compassion. 

He poured out his heart and cried to him, and the prayer intercessor prayed for him in the name of Jesus. That night, Ravinder was able to eat his dinner in peace without any vomiting, and he slept peacefully. The following morning, he felt absolutely healthy, and the stomach illness had gone away. This miracle touched his heart, and he surrendered his life to the Lord, becoming a volunteer in the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, supporting the mission to pray for others. My friend, likewise, the Lord can set everything right for you with His everlasting love and compassion. Please be encouraged!

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Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promise to set everything right in my life through Your everlasting love and compassion. Your love is higher than the heavens, and Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Lord, I ask that You anoint me with Your Holy Spirit and transform my life. I command everything that torments me, adds sorrow and misery to my life, to leave in Jesus' mighty name. In Your love and compassion, please grant me good health, strength, wisdom, grace, and a blessed future. Protect me from all harm and cover me under Your blood. Please help me to lead a surrendered life in You and be a child pleasing in Your sight. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to meditate on a beautiful promise verse found in Psalm 133:3, which says, “For there the Lord has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.” 

How can we receive God's anointing and blessings? According to Psalm 34:10, those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing. Therefore, if you seek the Lord with all your heart, you will receive all His abundant blessings today. Take, for instance, the life of Abraham. In Genesis 22:17, God promised to bless Abraham with His blessings and multiply his descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Although Abraham was childless for a long time, he looked to God, who supplied his need and blessed him abundantly. Similarly, Jacob loved the Lord, but when he faced calamities and troubles in his life, he prayed to God in Genesis 32:26. He prayed, "Lord, I will not let You go unless You bless me." Jacob clung to God tightly, and God heard his prayer, supplied his need and blessed him abundantly.

Beloved one, God is close to you. You can receive any blessing from Him. He says, "Ask, and it shall be given unto you." Therefore, will you ask the Lord right now for whatever you need from Him?

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My dear friend, today we are meditating on Matthew 5:16, which says, “Let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works.” Accordingly, today, the Lord will fill you with His light so that people will see the good works that you do.  This is what a young girl in the Bible did, shining her light before others. In II Kings 5, we read about a man named Naaman who had leprosy and desperately wanted to be healed. The young girl was serving Naaman's wife when she learned about Naaman's condition. She then told Naaman's wife that there was a prophet in Samaria who could cure Naaman's leprosy. This word from the young girl led to Naaman being cured of leprosy through the prophet Elisha.

Even though the young girl felt small and insignificant, her small action of sharing the word led to Naaman's healing. As a child of God, you may also feel small and insignificant, wondering if you can make an impact. However, when you allow Jesus' light to fill your heart, He will enable you to make a difference in this world and lead you to do good things for others.

Therefore, do not be afraid to shine your light before others - the light of Jesus that is within you. When you have Jesus inside of you, you will shine His light in front of others, and this will make everyone see the good works that you do. Just like that young girl, God will make you into a light in this world. So, ask Jesus to fill you with His light so that everyone will see the good works you do, and they will benefit through you.

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Hello friend, today we will meditate on a verse from the book of Isaiah. The verse is about how the Lord gives us peace in this world. Many of us run in different directions just to find peace. In one way or another, we all long for that peace. Let's read from Isaiah 26:3, "You keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You." Accordingly, when we trust in the Lord, He gives us perfect peace. I am sure many of you would have seen a baby sleeping peacefully in their mother's arms. No matter what sound they hear or no matter what happens around them, they remain undisturbed and peaceful because they trust in their mother. A mother gives her child the protective peace. In the same way, the Lord promises that when you trust Him, He will provide you with His peace. Today, are you running in different directions, looking for peace, my friend? Look up to Jesus and trust in Him; you will receive the peace that only He can give. 

A few days back, I found myself in a stressful situation. I had a lot of work to do, I had exams to write, I wanted to spend time with my daughter Katie, and I also wanted to be at home. So, I was overwhelmed by the many things that were going on in my mind. I considered taking a day off to get some peace, going out to have some peace, or eating my favourite food to feel peaceful. But nothing helped. Finally, I knelt before the Lord and said, “Lord, I need Your presence.” And immediately, the Lord filled me with His perfect peace. 

In the same way, today, if you are looking to different things in this world just to have peace, please take a moment and pray to the Lord Jesus. Tell Him, “Lord, I am sorry I went everywhere looking for peace instead of looking to You.” The Lord will fill you with His matchless peace today.    

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Dear Lord, I pray that Your peace will come upon me. I repent for the times when I have looked to different things in this world to find peace. You are the Prince of Peace. You are aware of all my stressful situations and how I have been desperately looking for peace. Even now, I come to You, believing that You are able to fill me with Your perfect peace that is secure and permanent. Let Your presence surround me, and let Your peace that passes all understanding engulf my heart. Make me lie down in still waters and let me be at peace in all situations. Thank You, Lord, for Your caring and protecting presence. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My dear friend, the state of the world can be chaotic and often leads to destruction. However, we can find great peace and fulfillment in following the ways of God. Today, we are here to receive the promise of Isaiah 26:12, which states, "O Lord, You will ordain peace for us, for You have indeed done for us all our works."

In other words, the verse says, “Oh God, bring peace for us by doing all our work.” The Lord operates in us and through us and works for us in our situations. He controls all things and does all things for us. Isn't that marvellous, my friend? In the Bible, there was an incident where Jesus said to His followers, "Let's go to Jerusalem." However, He told them to go to a village and find a donkey and its colt. Jesus was sure that there would be a donkey and they would be able to bring that donkey to Him. He knew everything that was going to happen. Yes, God knows everything! Jesus also said to Peter, one of His followers, "Peter, you have been fishing without success. Now, take this boat. Let's go to the deep and cast your net there." Amazingly, in the middle of the morning, fish thronged to Peter's net, and he caught hundreds of fish. Jesus knew what would happen and led Peter to the way of goodness for his life. Jesus also taught Peter to trust Him to go to the deep and fish in the morning and to put down his net, trusting in Him.

The Lord teaches us to put our trust in Him and guides us to walk in unusual circumstances that only He can lead us through. In the midst of it, He brings forth all the goodness into our lives. That's how wonderfully God orchestrates everything in our life. He also teaches us along the way to depend on Him as we go through these situations. Yes, you can experience this teaching and leading of the Lord today when you surrender to His peace. Pray to the Lord, saying, "Lord, help me find Your peace in every aspect of my life. I am not going to worry or run after anything else." Yes, my friend, instead of worrying or running after worldly things, you should seek His peace. This way, the Lord Himself will lead you and bring peace to your life.   

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Loving Lord, I am deeply grateful that You have orchestrated everything in my life and will ordain peace for me. Your mercy is great. Even now, I set aside all my fears and anxieties and surrender my will and heart to Your peace. I fully trust that You are in control of every difficulty I am going through and will lead me through it unharmed and bring me out of it victoriously. Even though I may face a lack in my life now, I know You will miraculously deliver me from all my wants and bless me with sufficiency. Thank You for always being aware of my needs, and I pray, in Your name, that I will see restoration, healing, and honour in my life. Thank You, Lord, for Your perfect peace that will rule my heart and for perfecting everything that concerns me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

Dear friend, David says in Psalm 62:6, “Truly He is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will not be shaken.” 

Here, David was being slandered by his enemies, and their lies grew increasingly in public. He became restless as they were continuously cursing him. In II Samuel 16:5-8, a man named Shimei yelled curses at David, calling him a worthless man and falsely accusing him of being responsible for the death of King Saul because of which the Lord had taken away the Kingdom from him and had given it to his son, Absalom. Shimei continued to follow David, throwing stones and dirt at him and cursing him in front of his mighty men. In Psalm 62:3&4, David says, “How long do you attack a man? They take delight in lies.” 

When it feels like the whole world is against you, it can be easy to look to yourself or others for help. But in this situation, David turned to God and prayed for deliverance. Even in his time of shame, he found hope in God, saying in verse 5 of Psalm 62, “Rest in God alone, my soul. My hope comes from Him.” He recognised that God was his rock, salvation, fortress, and defence, and he would not be shaken.

During our times of shame, we can only run to God. Only He can rescue us from the storms of life. Jesus understands our pain, having already suffered public shame for us. So, rest in the arms of Jesus, and He will surround you like a rock. Tell Him that He is your rock, your strength, your salvation, and your fortress. He will replace your shame with honour in double portion. People may take pleasure in hurting you with lies; as David says, "They delight in lies." But know that the devil is a liar. He is the father of all lies. So, don't believe all the lies that have been thrown upon you. Just look to Jesus, for He is your lighthouse in the midst of your storm. Remember David's words and find peace and rest in God alone. May the Lord rescue you from all the lies and curses hurled upon you and be a fortress around you.

My precious friend, may God bless you as promised in Psalm 92:12, “The righteous flourish like a palm tree and grow like the cedar in Lebanon.”  The cedar tree does not require a lot of water, but it absorbs all the water available from the ground and grows tall. Regardless of the season, it remains green. Similarly, as a righteous child of God, He will make you flourish and grow to great heights. He will provide you with everything that you need, no matter the state of the market, the world, or the social environment. You will always be prosperous and green. God will elevate you to great heights. 

I would like to share with you the testimony of Mrs. Benita Biswas, one of our beloved partners at Jesus Calls. We love their family. She is a Jesus Calls ambassador and a committed partner in all the facets of Jesus Calls. Every month, she and her family offer their contributions together. Mrs. Biswas has two children, both of whom she made young partners of Jesus Calls from a very young age. Both of them did very well in their studies. Her daughter got married and settled in the United States while her son was studying in his 12th standard. Unfortunately, her husband passed away, which was a huge loss for their family and for us as well. They went through a difficult period, but Mrs. Biswas continued to pray and ask God to be a father to her son. 

God answered her prayers and blessed her son's studies. He was admitted to the MBBS programme on a merit seat and went on to get a job in the government, working in a government hospital. Amazingly, God gave him a transfer to the city where the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower was located. Mrs. Biswas said, "My husband was taken away by the Lord, but the Lord has been a father to our family and blessed my son as a father. He raised him to be a doctor, just like his father, and we serve the Lord together as a family." God will do the same thing for you, my friend. In the midst of all the drought and all the losses, please take heart in knowing that because you are righteous with God, He will make you flourish like a palm tree and raise you to great heights. He will keep you fresh, green and prosperous like a cedar.

My precious friend, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to meditate on Proverbs 10:6, "Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals." Everyone who lives a righteous life will receive God's abundant blessings. 

You may ask a question: How do you become a righteous person? Isaiah 53:11 says, "By His knowledge, my righteous servant shall justify many; He shall bear their iniquities." This means that Jesus, by sacrificing Himself on the cross, took away all of our iniquities. You may be a drunkard, or you may be doing all sorts of wrong things, but when you come to Jesus and cry out for His forgiveness, saying, "Lord forgive me," He will cleanse you with His blood that He shed on the cross. 

In the Acts of the Apostles, we read about a man called Saul, who once was a vessel of wrath and was leading a sinful life. He was against the Lord Jesus Christ. But when Jesus appeared to him, Saul was transformed and became a righteous person. In Galatians 2:20, he says, "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. And the life which I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me." When Paul grew old, he says in II Timothy 4:8 that because he had lived a righteous life, the Lord would reward him by placing a crown of righteousness on his head in heaven. What a great thing it is!

My dear friend, let us take a moment to reflect on our lives. Have we become righteous individuals? Have we been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ? Do we live a life that is pleasing to the Lord and to those around us? It's important to examine our lives and make necessary changes. If we have fallen short, we can seek refuge in Jesus Christ, who showers us with His love through His blood. He will wash away our sins and give us a new, righteous life.

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My dear friend, today, we will meditate on Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Yes, my friend, we have often heard this verse and quoted it a lot in our lives, don't we? But do you know the intention behind Paul saying this? Two verses before this, we read Paul saying, "I know what it feels like to be in need. I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. And through all this, I know that it is Christ who gives me strength, and I can do all things through Him who gives me this strength." In II Corinthians 11:24-27, we read of how much Apostle Paul suffered for the sake of the gospel. In such a situation, Paul writes, "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."

My friend, do you feel hopeless in any aspect of your life? Perhaps you feel powerless in your job, as if there's nothing you can do. Maybe you've lost all motivation and success in your business, or you're struggling financially. It could be that people are speaking out against you, leaving you feeling exhausted, tired, and ashamed. If you are feeling like you can't go on, I encourage you to put your trust in Jesus. He will fill your heart with joy and make your life complete. His joy will give you the strength to face any situation, no matter how difficult. So, be filled with Jesus today and know that you can overcome any challenge with His help. He will give you the power to turn your circumstances around, whether it's related to your job, family life, business, studies, reputation, or health. With Jesus by your side, you will find the strength to face any obstacle that comes your way, and He will help you overcome it.

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your love and for the strength You provide me with every day. Through You, I can do all things. Please fill me with Your divine strength so that I can perform my duties with excellence, find success in my endeavours, and experience perfect health in my body. I also pray that You will fill me with Your joy, which gives me the strength to face any situation. As my Lord and my guide, please be with me throughout my life and bless me today with Your divine strength. Thank You, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

My dear friend, I know you have come here today to meet Jesus first. So, He also has come to honour you with His presence. He is here to speak to you His promise, as per Psalm 21:2, which says, “You have given him his heart's desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.” I know, my friend, that you have a heart's desire burning in you today, and with your lips, you are expressing this desire to the Lord, believing that He will grant your request. You may be saying, “Lord, I am waiting to see my daughter get married, or please turn my son's heart towards wanting to get married or provide us with a comfortable home that we can call our own.” I know that you are dreaming of such things and want the best for you and your family. The good news is that God loves to fulfill your heart's desires, and He has not withheld the request of your lips. He listens to your prayers and will grant you the things you ask for. 

Even in Psalm 37:4&5, we read about this. It says, “Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will do this.” There are two important things we should do here. Firstly, we must take delight in the Lord and make Him our first love, above all our other desires. We should show Him how much we love Him and find joy in Him first. Then, all the other things we desire will be given to us as well, as stated in Matthew 6:33. Secondly, we should commit our ways to the Lord and trust in Him without having detailed expectations of how things should happen. We shouldn't tell the Lord what to do but rather give Him our desires to be granted in accordance with His perfect plan. He will fulfill our desires in a way that is beautiful and perfect, as per His divine plan. So, keep your faith strong and trust that God will bless you with the things that you truly need. 

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I take great pleasure in You. I choose to focus my heart on rejoicing in You above all else, even my own desires. I love You, Lord. Please fill me with Your joy and abundance. Let the presence of Christ Jesus fill me, Master. I commit all my ways to You. Perfect every little aspect of my life according to Your plan. Lord, I lay down all the specifications at Your feet for Your purpose to be fulfilled, so please guide me. Lead me into a more prosperous, abundant, and healthy life. Lead me to victory in every area of my life, Lord, and bless the desires of my heart. Grant them to me right now, in Your great mercy. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

Will Your Blessings Remain? 

My dear friend, God has a very special blessing for you this month. He has led you thus far, and He will continue to lead you further. Many times, you have questions in your heart about what will happen to you or to your family members. Some wonder about their jobs or their own future amidst sickness. Yet, in the midst of all this uncertainty, a promise from the Lord Jesus comes to you: 'I will walk among you. I will be your God, and you will be my people” (Leviticus 26:12). Yes the Lord says, “You belong to me, my child.” This month, the Lord will walk with you. 

Consider with whom Jesus walked when He was in this world. He walked with people who were labelled as sinners. Their hearts condemned them because of their sins, and the world rejected them. Despite feeling lonely and guilty due to sin, Jesus declared, 'I have come to walk among the sinners. I have come not to call the righteous, but sinners.' He attended to those who needed healing, acceptance, and love, disregarding societal labels.

Next, consider how Jesus walks amongst those who are in sorrow. In Luke 24:13-15, we encounter two disciples of Jesus who were filled with tears and grief. Despite Jesus having many disciples, these two were journeying to a place called Emmaus, unaware of Jesus' resurrection on the third day following His crucifixion. Consumed by sorrow, they lamented Jesus' death and questioned what the future held without Him. Perhaps today, you too find sorrow filling your heart. Your job may be lost, your family life shattered, or your health declining. Those you once trusted may have disappointed you, and you may have experienced the loss of loved ones or faced other forms of loss. In the midst of their sorrowful journey, Jesus Himself approached and walked alongside these disciples. Similarly, in your sorrow, the resurrected Jesus stands ready to walk with you. Initially, the disciples did not recognize Him, but as He spoke to them from the Scriptures, their hearts burned with conviction and faith. When they reached their destination and Jesus broke bread with them, their eyes were opened, and they saw Him—alive and resurrected. Jesus is not dead; He died and rose again on the third day, and He is alive to walk with you and turn your sorrow into joy. He is present with you now, working to lift you from your sorrow.

Thirdly, just as Jesus walked to his disciples amidst danger in Matthew 14:25, Jesus will walk towards you in the midst of your troubles. When his disciples were caught in a storm at sea, Jesus descended from the mountain and walked upon the troubled waters to save them. He is the Prince of Peace, and when he entered their boat, peace prevailed, and the storm ceased. Likewise, Jesus will enter your life, bringing peace to every aspect—your family, finances, and spirit. All turmoil will cease in the name of Jesus, and you will experience tranquility. Just as the disciples' boat reached the shore safely after Jesus entered it, you too will receive blessings and fulfillment beyond your expectations through the power of Jesus. Your journey will lead you to the shores of abundance and prosperity.

My beloved friend, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let us read a beautiful verse from the Bible. Psalm 59:16 says, “But I will sing of Your power; Yes, I will sing aloud of Your mercy in the morning.” Similarly, Psalm 9:9 also reminds us of the same thing. My dear friend, the Lord is our defense and refuge in times of trouble. 

In the year 1986, I lost my only daughter, who was 17 years old, to a gruesome car accident. You would understand the agony within my heart. With that agony, after two years, the Lord spoke to me one thing while I was sitting in the car in a shopping centre: "So many women are depressed and disgusted in their lives. They are also crying like you. But who will console them and bring them to My knowledge? What are you going to do for them?" Thus, the Lord gave me Esther Prayer Group Ministry. EPG is a ministry for the ladies, those in trouble, those who have lost their loved ones, and those who have no hope in their lives. They can cling to the Lord through prayer. The Lord gave me the grace to start this ministry, and for the past 36 years, God has beautifully led me. Thousands of ladies are blessed through this prayer ministry. I thank God for His mercy. When I was depressed, God gave me this wonderful ministry and encouraged me to have a closer walk with Him through this.

In the same way, today is Easter Day! A day when we celebrate the new life that God has given us. He has taken away all the old, wretched parts of our lives that were full of sin and sickness and replaced them with hope and joy. On the cross, God made a sacrifice to bring us out of our agony and to show us His love. We have a great God who has risen again and who has borne all of our sickness, sins, and all the unwanted negative things on the cross. So, let us cling to Him and leave behind our old lives and thoughts. Through Christ, we can experience the joyful freedom that comes with being forgiven and saved. Our hearts should overflow with gratitude and happiness for all that God has done for us. And as I have experienced for so many years, you, too, can experience these blessings from the Lord. Right now, open your heart and let go of all your sinful addictions. Accept Jesus as your Saviour and confess all your sins. Through His blood, He will cleanse you from every sinful activity and give you a new life. You can embrace this new life which God has gifted you. So, let's accept Him as our Saviour and allow Him to guide us in our prayer life, as Esther Prayer Group Ministry suggests.

PRAYER: 

Dear Heavenly Father, I am grateful for sending Your Son, Jesus, to this world to sacrifice Himself for my sins, sickness, and curses. I thank You for raising Him from the dead and allowing me to enjoy a new life, peace, and joy in Him. You are my refuge and defense in times of trouble, and there is no pit too deep for You to lift me out of it. Today, I pray that Your resurrection power will come upon me and give me a fresh start in life. Please set me free from all my sins, curses, sickness, failures, and debts. May Your blessings overflow in my life and help me grow closer to You through prayer every day. In Jesus’ name, I pray,  Amen.

My dear friend, it's a joy to greet you today. We are meditating on Isaiah 30:18, “The Lord waits to be gracious to you, and therefore He exalts Himself to show mercy to you.”  Sometimes in our lives, we may feel that we are waiting for God to work in our lives. We might have encountered a lot of setbacks, such as not getting promoted, being falsely accused, experiencing a decline in our business, or not being able to achieve what we believe God wants us to do. We may have been praying for a long time for God to bless us with a baby, a financial miracle, or to intervene in a difficult situation, but it seems like God is not answering our prayers and remaining silent. We all might have gone through this phase of waiting for God to act and save us.

Even in my grandfather's life, this was happening. When he worked in a bank, he brought so many deposits and was doing well at his job. His manager recognised his efforts and even praised him. However, when it was time for promotions, my grandfather was overlooked, and someone else was promoted instead. The reason given was that my grandfather was going for ministry and wouldn't be able to focus on the project or team. This made my grandfather feel sad and unappreciated, but he remained patient and kept praying to the Lord. One day, the manager removed my grandfather's name from the merit list, which went up to higher officials. One of these officials noticed my grandfather's name was missing and called him directly. He asked for all the documents to see the work my grandfather had done. After sending the documents, my grandfather continued to pray. Upon seeing the documents, the higher official called the manager and instructed him to sign the promotion with his own hand and give it to my grandfather. As a result, my grandfather received more promotions and rose higher than the manager he had worked for.

My dear friend, in the same way, you may feel stuck in life and wonder if God is listening to your prayers. Maybe you are feeling worried and under pressure, waiting for a promotion or justice to be served in a falsely accused case. You might be waiting for someone to come and rescue you or for a miracle to happen that will set you free and restore your good name. But my dear friend, please know that God is waiting for the right time. He will show His grace to you, and you will be exalted through the mercy He shows you. When He blesses you, people will see that you are a child of God. Your enemies will bow down to you and say, "Jesus loves you."  Today, God will bless you with that job, promotion, or freedom from your falsely accused court case. He will bless you with a child, life partner, and wonderful family life. He will honour you in the midst of your relatives and lift up your children. He will bless your life and free you from sickness and disease. He is waiting to show His mercy and grace upon you, and today, He will give it to you. All the days that you have patiently waited for the Lord will be honoured today. So don't lose hope or faith. God is with you, and He will show His love and mercy to you.

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My dear friend, I trust that God has sustained you throughout this March. I know you have been relying on God for strength, and I'm sure you have seen His greatness in your life. Today, let us take comfort in God's promise from Isaiah 43:2, where He says, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you."   What does God mean by this? In the life of Jonah, God's prophet, he was on his way to a city to fulfill God's mission when he decided to deviate from that path. So, to teach him a lesson, God threw him into the waters to the depths of the sea. However, God did not abandon him entirely. Even in that situation, Jonah was still in the hands of God, and He sustained him in the waters. God sent a big fish to swallow him in the waters, but miraculously, Jonah was protected within the belly of the fish. My grandfather had the privilege of supernaturally visiting Jonah during one of his heavenly visitations. Jonah explained his situation thus: "I was protected in the belly of the fish also so that the digestive acids could not harm me. God protected me, and I heard His voice. I went to the city where God wanted me to go and brought that entire city to Him. The Lord spoke to me through this experience."

Even in your life, my friend, you might pass through these troubled waters, challenging situations, trials and temptations, or lessons taught by God. It might be a very difficult path to go through. But remember that God promises, “I will be with you even through these waters. I will sustain you.” Perhaps you are facing a difficult exam, like the NEET, CA, or a government exam. It may seem like climbing a mountain, and you may be working hard to support your family. But do not worry; God is with you in these challenging waters. He will not allow you to be swallowed by the waters. His will shall prevail in your life, so put your hand in His hand. 

Just like how God lifted Peter out of the water and made him walk on the waters, He will lift you up and make you more than a conqueror. You can trust in Him and rest in His strength. Receive His strength and say, “Lord, in the midst of these challenging waters, I still rest in You, Lord. I trust in You, Lord. I walk with You, Lord. You will not let me down.” God is proud that you are standing for Him through these waters. This will only be for some time because the Lord will make you rise above much higher!

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your promise to always be with me, especially during difficult times. Please hold my hand tightly and fill my heart with Your strength, peace, and courage. I trust that You are in control of my life and leading me to where I need to be. Please lift me out of the troubling waters I am passing through with Your miracle-working power and elevate me to great heights. Lord, equip me to walk in faith on the stormy waters and rise above every challenging situation in my life. I believe that You will honour my faith and make me more than a conqueror so that I can bless others. Thank You for your constant love and care. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

My precious friend, today's promise is from Isaiah 60:22, "A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation. I will do it speedily in its time," says the Lord. Maybe you feel like you are in a low situation in your business or life and that you have no hope for the future. But remember, Jesus is the life and the resurrection for you. He has the power to raise you up and increase you a thousand times, bringing you honour in the nation. This is God's promise for you today, and it is available to you because Jesus gave up everything so that you could have everything as His beloved child.

Let me share a wonderful testimony of a brother named Augustine in Assam. He was running a small business in Karbi Anglong but was not earning much profit. Somehow, he managed to get by, but barely. In 2005, he got married to his beloved wife, Lily. She was highly educated, but he did not have proper qualification. People would mock Lily because of the qualification of her husband. They were living in a house without a proper roof. Water would enter the house when it rained, and they would get sick. However, despite these difficulties, Sis. Lily had faith in God, while Bro. Augustine did not. 

It was at that time, Sis. Lily saw a testimony on the Jesus Calls TV programme about a businessman who enrolled in the Jesus Calls Business Blessing Plan and became prosperous. So, Sis. Lily enrolled her husband, Augustine, in the Jesus Calls Business Blessing Plan. Amazingly, God started to bless his little business, which grew rapidly. He was able to buy a big house and different brands of cars. Their children became Young Partners and are now studying in reputed school. They received all these blessings through the love of God. 

Bro. Augustine's life changed as he gave his life to Jesus. He felt a desire to build a Prayer Tower so that Jesus Calls could pray for other people. The day after he had this desire, a huge amount of money, which had been blocked for a long time, was released and came into his hands. Today, they have established a Jesus Calls Prayer Tower in Dipo, Assam, and God continues to bless him with different types of businesses. Now, Bro. Augustine is the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, guiding all the businesses. Truly, a little one has become a thousand! Yes, a little one with Jesus becomes a thousand and increases a thousand times. They gave their lives to Jesus and blessed several people through their giving towards the Jesus Calls ministry and establishing a Prayer Tower to offer prayer support for others.

My friend, I encourage you to give your life to the Lord Jesus and stand with us to run the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower Ministry every month by supporting this mission. You can do this by giving your offering towards the rent of the Prayer Tower located in your area. If God willing, you, too, can establish a Prayer Tower or help contribute to the salaries of the prayer intercessors. As you build God's house and help to touch the hearts of millions of people as God's children, know that God will bless you and build your home.

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I thank You for Your promise to make me increase. You are the God of increase and the source of all blessings. Please help me to draw closer to You through the blood of Christ and enjoy every day with You. I also ask for a generous heart to stand alongside the Ministry and contribute towards Your work, helping to build people in You and make Your heart glad. Lord, as I commit to You right now, I pray that Your hand of blessing will come upon me and cause a divine increase in my life so that I will grow to become a thousand and continue to be a blessing to everyone around me. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

Dear friend, today we are meditating on a promise from John 8:32, which says, "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This verse emphasises the importance of the truth that sets us free. But what is the truth being referred to here? It is Jesus who is the only truth in this life. As we read in the Bible, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."

Today, you might be looking at different things in order to feel free in this life. You might be addicted to different kinds of things. It can be alcohol, smoking or even other things that you are trying in order to feel free in this life and to have a sense of peace. But just remember, my dear friend, ONLY Jesus can give you that peace. I read a story about a man who was explaining about the different pieces of our hearts. He was talking about how our hearts have so many pieces for each thing in our lives - one is for family, one is for work, one is for friends, and one is for the enjoyment that we have when we go out. No matter what fills that heart, there is one place that will never get filled up, and that place is only for Jesus. Only when Jesus fills that place will we be able to receive complete freedom. This is the truth that will set you free.    

Today, if you are looking at different things in life or if you feel oppressed by all the things in your life, look to Jesus. He is waiting for you, my dear friend. Never think that you are too far away from Him. It is never too late for God. In the Book of Mark, we read about a man who had many evil spirits in his life. He was oppressed and tortured because of these evil spirits. But as soon as Jesus touched him, all the evil spirits fled, and he felt free. You might be in the same position today, oppressed by all the things in your life and feeling so tied up. But look to Jesus today, and He will set you free. You will never be able to receive this kind of freedom from any other things in this world.    

PRAYER: 

Precious Lord, thank You for revealing the Truth that can set me free. Thank You for making me Your child and for granting me the greatest salvation experience. Lord, I do not want to wander away from my Saviour Jesus, the Truth. I pray that I will make room for Jesus in my heart because only He can fill the void in it and make me enjoy true freedom in the spirit. I do not want to be tied down by the things of this world. I do not want to repeat my sins and stay stuck in life. Instead, Lord, I am reaching out to You, believing that You will come into my heart and set me free so that I can enjoy a life of freedom in You and be blessed. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let's meditate on Zephaniah 3:17. It states, "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty One who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness." This is truly a wonderful promise! Firstly, always remember that the Lord is with you, and secondly, He is a mighty Saviour who will rejoice over you with gladness - what a great promise it is!

The great God Jehovah is in you and with you. He calls you 'My child.' In this world, all might have forgotten you. Even your parents might have rejected you, and your loved ones may have forgotten you. But don't worry, my friend. Let your eyes be upon Jesus and Jesus alone. He is your God. Have you accepted Him as your Saviour? He gave His life on the cross just for you. He was broken from head to foot for you just to give you salvation, happiness, and blessings after blessings. Shouldn't you thank Him for all those blessings? Don't murmur and criticise and do so many things against Him. Confess all your sins. 

If you love your friend more than Jesus Christ, confess that sin. If you believe in worldly things more than what Jesus Christ has done for you on the cross, confess your sin. Open your heart widely and cry unto the Lord. Say, 'Lord, You are my God.' If you have not accepted Christ as your Saviour, cry unto the Lord, saying, 'Lord, You are my Saviour,' and put your complete trust in Him. He will save you in a beautiful way. The world may leave you, and the worldly people may forget you, but God will never forget you. Remember, the Lord is going before you. He is with you and will bless you at all times. He will remove all the problems from your life and bless you with salvation, joy, and all other blessings. Would you pray and receive this blessing today from the Lord?

PRAYER: 

Loving heavenly Father, thank You for promising that You will always be with me. I acknowledge that You are the mighty One who can save me from any situation. Please forgive me of my sins, wash me clean, and make me new so that I can worship and adore You freely in spirit and in truth. Please hold my hand and help me make decisions that align with Your sovereign will. I entrust all the challenging situations in my life to You, knowing that You are with me to deliver me and fill me with joy. I trust in Your word and have faith that You will bring deliverance to my life for Your glory. Let my life always reflect Your goodness and bring glory to Your name while also bringing joy to Your heart. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen. 

Dear friend, today, the Lord has given us a beautiful promise from Psalm 68:19. Here, the scripture says, “Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burden day by day, the God who is our salvation!” Blessed be the Lord who supports us each day. How blessed we are to have a great God who makes our journey prosperous. He carries all our burdens, and as the Creator of the universe, there is no weight too heavy for Him to bear. He can handle any situation, no matter how big it is. However, the challenge is that most people are unwilling to give up their burdens.

Once, while riding in a bullock cart, a man noticed a woman carrying a heavy weight on her head. He invited her to sit with him in the cart, and she happily accepted. However, the man observed that the woman continued to carry the heavy load on her head while riding in the cart despite the option to place it down. Likewise, many times, we also carry all our burdens in our hearts, and we suffer. This often leads to physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, chest pain, and other illnesses.

Our loving Lord Jesus says, "Each day has trouble of its own." If we carry the burden of every day on our hearts, what will happen to us? We will die of all our burdens. That's why the Bible says, "Blessed be the Lord who bears our burden day by day." You don't have to worry about provision, safety or anything else when you put it all into God's hands. He will take care of you and meet all your needs in His perfect timing. Even if you think it's too late, God will bless you at the right time. Don't worry about your belongings or anything else in this world. The Lord Jesus says, "Come to Me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." So, come to Jesus. Give your burdens up to Jesus, and He will carry everything and give you rest. "Blessed be the Lord who bears our burdens day by day." What a loving God we have who carries our burdens every day! He is the God of your salvation, and your deliverance is on the way, my friend.

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My dear friend, I greet you with utmost joy. The Lord’s promise for today is from Psalm 118:14, which declares, “The Lord is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”

Today, you may say, "I am weak" or "Worn out and tired." Perhaps you have lost your loved one or your business or job or failed in your studies, leaving you feeling lost and helpless. You might feel like you have nothing to sing or praise about, and you don't even have the strength to talk to God. But know this: In your weakness, in your grief, in your loss, God is saying to you that He is your strength. He will make you rise up so that you will keep singing of His praise. That is why He has given His life for you. God's strength will pull you up out of your weakness, out of your grief, out of your sorrow and give you new hope and strength to face each day.  

We see how God did this for this dear sister. Mrs. Jyoti shared her testimony from Chennai, saying two years ago, she had lost her husband because of a sudden heart attack. She was feeling so miserable following the loss of her dear husband. After that, she had a terrible pain in her head that would come very often. As the pain worsened, she went to the doctors, and they said that she had a problem with a nerve in the head, so she needed some treatment. In this situation, she came to the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower in Vanagram, Chennai. After the prayer warriors prayed for her, they told her about the Partners Meet that was happening in Chennai. As she went to the Partners Meet, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran was praying for everyone individually after the meeting. During that time, she got prayed by Dr. Paul Dhinakaran and asked God to deliver her from her severe pain in the head. As Dr. Paul laid his hands upon her, God instantly delivered her. She felt the presence of the Lord descending upon her and knew that God had touched and healed her at that moment. She was completely well, and the pain disappeared immediately. After that, she didn't take any medicine because she said that the pain did not return, and she is perfectly well to this day.

Even if you feel like you have lost your health or all the dear things in your life, remember that God's Spirit can come upon you and give you new strength. You may be feeling weak and weary, but all the weaknesses you are facing today will leave you, and you will sing about the strength that God has given you. This is why Jesus gave His life for us and suffered on the cross - to give us new strength and healing. As you pray today, God will provide you with His strength and become your song and your salvation. 

My precious friend, according to James 1:17, “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above”. Therefore, the Lord is giving you the perfect gifts of the Holy Spirit and every good blessing in your life. These blessings are manufactured in heaven and perfected by the Father of all lights, in whom there is no darkness at all. Today, God is pouring His blessings upon you so that you can enjoy them with all the joy of heaven.

This is a testimony given by dear Sis. Rekha, who serves faithfully in the Mangalore Prayer Tower for the past ten years since its inception. She shared that God has done great miracles in her life. In 2012, her son Akshay was enrolled in the Young Partners Plan. God filled him with wisdom and knowledge, and he did very well in his academic career. He completed his engineering studies and tried very hard to get a job. In a particular job, they were expecting bribes, and one needed political connections to secure that job. But the hope of the family was only in Jesus. So, Sis. Rekha decided she would sponsor a TV programme if her son got a job by the grace of the Lord. Three days after she made this commitment to God, an unknown person came and got her son a job in that same company without paying a single penny! The family was filled with joy, and as they vowed to God, they sponsored the TV programme. 

Now, her son is working in Orissa as a project manager, and blessings have started flowing in their lives. All her family members have accepted the Lord as their Saviour. The husband's family, which was against them, reconciled with them. My friend, every good gift and every perfect spiritual gift was given to this family. God is giving you this grace today, for He is your perfect Father. He will perfect every good gift in your life, and everything in your life will become perfect.    

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I pray for Your grace to abound in my life. I believe that everything good and perfect comes down to me from You, who is an unchanging God. As my perfect Provider, I trust that I will not lack any good things in my life. I have faith that You will perfect everything that concerns me and bring answers to my prayers one by one. The gifts that You produce for me are beneficial to my soul and my entire being. Thank You, Lord, for all Your goodness upon my life and for the amazing opportunities You are about to bestow upon me. You know the way that I take, Lord, and I am grateful that You are working everything for good in my life and moulding me to come forth as pure gold. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My friend, God is here to wipe away all your tears. He is very close to you because you have sought Him. In Isaiah 66:13, God promises us, "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." This is a great promise! You will be comforted! When our children or our babies cry, sometimes it is because they want our attention, and sometimes it is because they have done something wrong and want to hide it. Before we scold them, they start crying. However, whenever my daughter Katie cries, her mother, Shilpa, does not think why she's crying or look for the reason. Instead, she immediately goes to her, holds her and says, "My little daughter, don't cry. Mummy is here for you." Shilpa's heart melts for Katie. She cannot bear to see her cry. 

Why do mothers treat and comfort their children like this? It is because they have carried their children in their own bodies, in their own bellies. The children have been part of them, and when they cry, they cannot take it because it is as though their own body is hurt. That is how Jesus looks at us. The Bible says, as His children, we become members of His own body, becoming one with Him. And when we are hurt, it pains the heart of Jesus. He comes running, seeking His child and says, "My child, don't cry. Let Me comfort you. Let Me wipe away your tears. I am here now. Your Father is here. Let Me carry you." Like a mother, He comforts us. Surely, He will do the same for you.

When Bartimaeus cried out in pain, saying, "Lord, I cannot see. Please have mercy on me and heal me." That sound was ringing in the ears of Jesus. He could not move forward past him without helping him. He said, "Who is this man who cries for Me?" and asked Bartimaeus, "What do you want?" He comforted him and healed him. His heart was moved with compassion for Bartimaeus. Today, your cry is in the heart of Jesus. He has come to you to comfort you.

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I am grateful for making me Your own child through the blood of Jesus. Thank You for carrying me like a mother by making me one with Your body. Thank You for comforting me by assuring me that You are always with me and that my cries in pain have reached Your ears. Your lovingkindness is better than life. It is because of Your steadfast love that I am not consumed or destroyed by my problems. Thank You for listening to my pleas and coming to my aid. Thank You for carrying me in Your arms and comforting me like a mother. Thank You for giving me the strength to move forward and making me whole. You will never leave me nor forsake me. Your comforting presence is more than enough for me, Lord. In Jesus’ name, I pray,  Amen. 

My dear friend, today, the Lord promises from Deuteronomy 33:29, “Happy and blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the Lord, the shield of your help, and the sword of your triumph!” 

Of course, it is a challenge for every child of God. None had the privilege of having such a mighty God on their side as the Israelites did. This scripture expresses awe for the Israelites by posing a question: "Who is like you, O Israel?" The Israelites were so blessed that nobody could curse them. The Lord turned every curse into a blessing for them. God also promised so many good things for them. They had all the benefits and comfort, and their land was prosperous because the Lord Himself watered the land.

Most importantly, they enjoyed a special relationship with God. They heard His voice, and He fought for them. He was their Defender, defeating and destroying all their enemies. They were so close to God, and He was like a friend to them. Likewise, if you are close to God, you will be blessed by Him. People who see you will say that you are blessed by the Lord, and you will be kept safe by Him.

During Prayer Festivals, when we go out to minister, every time this happens - the Lord would come and speak to us. Yes, He would speak to us through my husband prophetically, saying, "I am coming with you, My children. Like a cloud, I'll be there with you. Whatever you say, I will do it." These words from the Lord would encourage us a lot, and we would feel so happy to listen to His voice. As a family, God has given us the grace to listen to His voice and have Him as the head of our household. 

Who is like you, my friend? You, who love the Lord, can never become bad with other people because you are devoted to the Lord and keep Him as your own. Who is like you? Happy and blessed are you, my friend, for you are a people saved by the Lord. He is your shield and your help, the sword of your majesty. All these blessings will come upon you today, my friend.  

PRAYER: 

Loving Lord, I am truly blessed and privileged to have You as the one and only God of my life. I adore You and worship Your magnificence. Who is like You, Lord? You are strong and mighty, and because You are with me, I am specially blessed. You have redeemed my soul from eternal fire, clothed me with strength and dignity, and destroyed my enemies. Great is Your faithfulness, Lord. Thank You for setting me apart to call me as Your own and blessing me with Your choicest blessings. I believe that You are at work in my life, making every area blossom and prosper for Your glory so that others would see my life and say, “You are blessed by the Lord.” Thank You, Lord, for this special grace and blessing upon my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious child of God, I greet you in the mighty name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. In Psalm 81:10, the latter part of the verse says, "Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it." So, my dear friend, just open your mouth and say, "Hallelujah." You can even stretch out your hand and say "hallelujah" with joy. You may be going through a lot of troubles and struggles in your life and are unable to open your mouth and express anything. But, in Psalm 34:1, even in the midst of his own struggles, David writes, "I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth." This is what a real Christian life is all about, my friend - praising God at all times, even during tough times. Even if you are facing sickness or the possibility of losing a loved one, don't be afraid. As David wrote in Psalm 23:4, you can put your trust in God and still say "hallelujah" along the path.

My husband went through a lot of struggles in his life. So many times, he was on the deathbed. The doctors will give up hope and say, "We are not sure of tomorrow." But during nighttime, I would not sleep. I will sit by my husband's side and cry out to the Lord, saying, "Lord, You are my only hope. You are my joy. No other person can help me. I choose to praise You, Father, because You are always with me. At this time, You are much closer to me." And I would say, "Hallelujah". When I praised God like that, great joy would fill my heart. A new hope would dawn in my heart. The next day, miracles will happen. So many times, I have gone through such experiences. Yes, I have gone through all kinds of problems, yet the Lord was with me at all times and taught me a valuable lesson to keep on praising and thanking Him at all times. 

Sometimes, when we request people to pray for others, they tend to share their own problems instead. This also happens during the Esther Prayer Group meetings when we are supposed to pray. People tend to keep repeating their problems for a long time. In such situations, I suggest that they focus on thanking the Lord and using the Word of God instead. The word of God says, “The Lord will do great miracles.” So, you should use the word of God and praise Him. When you thus praise God, joy will fill your heart, just as I have experienced in my own life. So, my friend, be of good cheer, for we have hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let us say, “Hallelujah!” and receive this blessing today.

PRAYER: Loving Father, I express my gratitude and sing praises to Your holy name. You alone are worthy of all the praise. Thank You for everything that You have done in my life. Your greatness is beyond measure, and You deserve all the praise and glory. I believe that nothing is impossible for You, and I trust that You will always be with me as I go through the valley of suffering. I know that Your presence will comfort me and give me new strength and hope. You are the God of miracles, and I trust that You will deliver me with Your outstretched arm and do miracles in my life. I will praise Your power and kindness because You have been my refuge and Saviour in the day of affliction. I will bless Your holy name at all times. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My precious friend, Jesus loves you. He is your hope. He is standing with you to lead you and grant you success in everything that you do. Today's promise is taken from Psalm 19:11, which reads, "By Your word, Your servant is warned. As Your servant keeps Your word, there will be a great reward." I have paraphrased this verse. My friend, you have remained faithful and have held on to the word of God, and for that, God's reward is coming upon you today. I want to share with you the testimony of a sister named Mercy Simon. She got married in the year 2000 and had a son and a daughter. Before her marriage, she was very close to the Lord. But after her marriage, she drifted away from the Lord when her parents died shortly after her wedding, leaving her feeling very lonely. 

In 2008, a few small, small problems arose between her and her husband, which caused their relationship to break down and they lost their peace. This made her go away from the Lord further. It is at this point that a dear sister took Sis. Mercy and her daughter to the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower. During an evening meeting, as the speaker was sharing the word of God, Sis. Mercy felt as though God was speaking directly to her through those words. As she prayed, she felt lifted up from the pit she was in, just like Joseph was lifted up from the pit, and her relationship with Jesus was rekindled. She began attending the prayers at the Prayer Tower, and soon, peace was restored in her family, and their relationships were mended. They started following the Lord together, and miraculously, all their debts vanished. Now, Sis. Mercy is serving at the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, praying for others voluntarily. She says that truly God has lifted her up. 

My friend, God desires to speak to you through His Word and through His Holy Spirit. When you come to the Prayer Tower, you can get God's Word, and you can also pray for others, wherever you are, just by joining the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower. Even in your home, if you have a computer system, you can pray for others receiving the calls that come to our Prayer Tower. If the Lord leads you, please call us; our team will enrol you and train you. You can get connected and pray for others. You can be a blessing indeed! A great reward is coming to you for honouring God's Word.   

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I am grateful for always speaking to me through Your word. Your word has been my daily bread, strengthening me from within. Whenever I face difficult situations, I find comfort and refuge in Your word. Your word lights up my path and guides me through life. Thank You, Lord, for Your precious words that have been shaping me into a better person, bringing glory to Your name. I am grateful for the times You have warned me through Your word and kept me from falling into traps. As I hold on to Your word, I believe with all my heart that You will reward me by rescuing me from every difficult situation and taking me to higher grounds. Please grant me the grace to obey Your word always and honour You by sharing Your word with others and being a blessing to them. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

Dear friend, today we are meditating on a promise from John 8:32, which says, "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This verse emphasises the importance of the truth that sets us free. But what is the truth being referred to here? It is Jesus who is the only truth in this life. As we read in the Bible, Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life."

Today, you might be looking at different things in order to feel free in this life. You might be addicted to different kinds of things. It can be alcohol, smoking or even other things that you are trying in order to feel free in this life and to have a sense of peace. But just remember, my dear friend, ONLY Jesus can give you that peace. I read a story about a man who was explaining about the different pieces of our hearts. He was talking about how our hearts have so many pieces for each thing in our lives - one is for family, one is for work, one is for friends, and one is for the enjoyment that we have when we go out. No matter what fills that heart, there is one place that will never get filled up, and that place is only for Jesus. Only when Jesus fills that place will we be able to receive complete freedom. This is the truth that will set you free.    

Today, if you are looking at different things in life or if you feel oppressed by all the things in your life, look to Jesus. He is waiting for you, my dear friend. Never think that you are too far away from Him. It is never too late for God. In the Book of Mark, we read about a man who had many evil spirits in his life. He was oppressed and tortured because of these evil spirits. But as soon as Jesus touched him, all the evil spirits fled, and he felt free. You might be in the same position today, oppressed by all the things in your life and feeling so tied up. But look to Jesus today, and He will set you free. You will never be able to receive this kind of freedom from any other things in this world.    

PRAYER: 

Precious Lord, thank You for revealing the Truth that can set me free. Thank You for making me Your child and for granting me the greatest salvation experience. Lord, I do not want to wander away from my Saviour Jesus, the Truth. I pray that I will make room for Jesus in my heart because only He can fill the void in it and make me enjoy true freedom in the spirit. I do not want to be tied down by the things of this world. I do not want to repeat my sins and stay stuck in life. Instead, Lord, I am reaching out to You, believing that You will come into my heart and set me free so that I can enjoy a life of freedom in You and be blessed. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My dear friend, if you check the Jesus Calls calendar or the app, you'll find today's blessing. So, let's receive it together from the Lord. According to Isaiah 54:10, God promises, "My steadfast love shall not depart from you, and My covenant of peace shall not be removed." Today, you might say, "I have not experienced this kind of true love in this world." The way I am being treated at home shows no signs of love. My parents have abandoned me and rejected me. I am being pushed away by my spouse. I have lost friends and don't see any love in them either. Is this what love is supposed to be? I don't want this kind of love anymore. I would rather be by myself.  

My friend, I know your heart is hurting. But please understand that the pain you are feeling is not a reflection of the love of God. God's love chases after you. Even when you try to depart from Him, He pulls you to Himself with His love. His steadfast love shall never depart from you. So come to the Lord Jesus and enjoy His everlasting love. Also, this verse talks about the 'covenant of peace'. God has made a covenant to bring peace and keep this peace within us. For this, He has already finished His work on the cross for us. Despite being innocent and sinless, Jesus willingly gave Himself up to be crucified, shedding His blood so that we could be forgiven of our sins and receive His peace instead of punishment. It truly is a marvellous thing that Jesus has done for us. Shouldn't we fall at His feet and thank Him for saving us from the punishment of our transgressions and bringing His peace to be within us? 

Let us take a moment to reflect on God's true love for us, demonstrated through His sacrifice on the cross, and thank Him for it. I invite you, my friend, to receive this steadfast love and enter into God's covenant of peace. It will always be with you!

PRAYER: 

Loving Lord, I have sinned and done wrong in my life. But instead of punishing me, You took the punishment upon Yourself and brought me peace. I am grateful to You, Master, for saving my life and my soul. I give my life to You, praying that You will take control and enter into my heart. Please fill me with the love and peace that You have promised in Your word. Let me experience the true love of Jesus in my life. Lord, please remove every darkness and bring peace into my life. I ask for Your miracles in my life. Let Your peace always be with me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Dear friend, the Lord says in Isaiah 49:15, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has born? Though she may forget, I will not forget you.” God's love runs deep and wide. He compares His love to a mother's love. The love of a mother is so strong in nature. A mother loves her child at all times. The Lord compares His love to a mother's love in Isaiah 66 13, saying, "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." Normally, a child comes from the seed of a father, but the child becomes a part of a mother. She carries her child for nine months and takes care of every minute detail of the child's life. A mother is always attentive to her child's needs and never leaves or abandons them. This is why the Lord compares a mother's love to His love.  

But sometimes, even a mother can forget her child. She may neglect the child and leave them to die or, even worse, abort them. Even in the Bible, a tragic occurrence is mentioned in II Kings 6:28 & 29, where a severe famine occurred during the siege of Samaria by a Syrian king. A mother boiled her own child to eat. This is a truly horrendous act that is difficult even to contemplate. A tender-hearted mother would never do something like this. Even a mother can forget her child. But the Lord says, "Even though they may forget, I will not forget you." 

Divine love is, of course, greater than a mother's love. It surpasses all kinds of love. I don't have a mother, as she passed away when I was 21. Throughout my life, I have often longed for maternal love during difficult times. In those moments, I turn to the Lord and ask Him to love me as a mother would. The Lord would comfort me, intercede for me, provide for me, protect me, and bless me. Today, the Lord has made me a grandmother. One time, as I was thinking of my mother a lot, the Lord showed me the verse from Psalm 127:3, which says that children are a reward. I felt God saying to me, "My child, I'm giving you a gift today." And as the Lord said, He has blessed me with a beautiful granddaughter whom I affectionately call 'Ammukutty', which means 'my mother'. Every time I call her by this name, I used to think of my own mother. Dear friend, God's love is like a mother's love. He will never leave you to cry. He will never forget you. He will comfort you as a mother. Even today, may the Lord's comfort come upon you.

PRAYER: 

Heavenly Father, I thank You for comforting me through Your loving word. Your love is greater than any earthly love, and no one can love me as deeply and widely as You do. You love me unconditionally, even more than my earthly mother does. I pray that Your comforting presence will surround me, wipe away every tear and remove all anxiety and sorrow from me. Please fill me with Your matchless peace. Lord, please take my hand and guide me gently along the path You have set for me. Let Your love lift me up and take me to great heights, for I know that You will never leave me or abandon me.  In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.

My dear friend, today we are meditating on Psalm 20:4, "May He grant you your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans." When we pray, we often ask God, "Lord, I want this, I want that, and I want my life to be like this." For instance, we might pray for a college seat because our best friend is going there or for a new bike because our friend has a bike just like it. Maybe we want to marry a certain type of person because all our friends are getting married. We may have many desires like these in our hearts and pray to God for them every day. But have you thought, is this God's will for my life? Is this part of God's plan for my life? Is this what He wants me to have? or Is this the way He wants me to go? When we have our wishes and our desires aligned with God's will, it will be just right for our life. Maybe it's something we haven't even dreamt of or heard of for ourselves. Maybe it seems so unachievable for you right now. But when we wait at the feet of Jesus and receive His plan for our life, it will happen according to His will and will be just right for us. And you will be at so much of peace when you receive it.

Even in my life, I had offered a prayer, saying, "Lord, what should I do next?" I was in my college days, but I was also doing ministry and writing songs. I also went around with my family to all the prayer meetings and did many TV programmes. However, I asked the Lord, "What should I do next?" While in my room, God put a small desire in my heart to start an online blog to share my experiences as a young follower of Christ. I wanted to write about all the experiences God had led me through - how I pray, how I read the Bible, what is important in a young Christian's life and so on. Because online, there were a lot of young people asking, "What should I do? or Is this all right to do? or Is this correct in the eyes of God?" So, God had put the desire in my heart to start a blog. 

During this time, my parents had come to visit me. When it was time for them to leave, they prayed for me. During prayer, the Lord spoke to me through my father, saying, "Didn't I tell you that you will write many things? You will teach the young people how to live a godly lifestyle. And I will speak to them through you, teaching them how to live and walk with Me." As those words came out of my father's mouth, I started crying because they were the same words God had put in my heart. I could feel  God pushing me to start the blog at that moment. 

I started writing and launched the blog, which helped many young people get closer to God, taste His love and experience it in their daily lives. They learned how to walk with Jesus, talk with Jesus, and be confident in their relationship with Him. That's when I realised that God had put this desire in my heart and that it was all part of His plan so that it would be a blessing to many people and help them grow in their faith. Even today, you can still pray the same prayer – "Lord, put Your desires in my heart. I don't want You to simply grant what I want. Instead, Lord, give me Your desires so that they will be exactly what I need for my life. Fulfill all of Your plans in my life." When you do this, it will not only bless you but also all those around you. So, God will keep you as a channel of blessing. 

PRAYER: 

My precious friend, God wants to provide everything for you so that you will have all sufficiency in everything. Today's promise is taken from Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." God wants you to have all the peace. He wants to remove every trouble and every tribulation from your life and give you peace in your life. He also desires to give you all the joy so that you will have every prosperity, every promotion and every blessing in your life. And most importantly, He wants to give you hope to live in this world. Every morning, when you wake up, you should be free of troubles and be rich in blessings. This is the heart of God for you. You might be thinking in your heart how wonderful this would be! The Lord Jesus is offering this to you today.  

A dear sister named Vijaya Shanti from Vijayawada shared a testimony about her life like this: She became a Young Partner in 2004 and completed her B.Sc. and B.Ed. in 2005, with the goal of taking a competitive exam for a government job. Out of 2 lakh people, she was one of 800 who wrote the exam. At that time, she wrote a letter to me, and I replied with the word of God, saying, "God will give you success." She was selected for the government job and placed in a school. In 2011, she got married to a godly life partner, Mr. Ravi Kumar, who was also a school teacher working for the government. They both enrolled in the Family Blessing Plan. They received two beautiful daughters from the Lord. They made both of them Young Partners. 

But in 2015, Sis. Vijaya Shanti was transferred to a school in a faraway place, and because of that, she had to travel 140 kilometres every day. She was finding it difficult to manage the family in this circumstance. She suffered for eight years. Again, she wrote an email to me. I prayed and replied, saying, "God will help you," and assured her that the Lord would perform a miracle. Amazingly, immediately, the government changed its policy. Until then, nobody could be posted back in their own town. Hence, they could not get back to their hometown. But the policy changed after prayer, and she was posted right near her house in a government school. Her daughters rejoiced over it. And it didn't stop there! She was promoted as the headmistress of the school. What a wonderful Jesus we serve! He is ready to fill you with all the joy and all the peace. Your sorrow will turn into joy. He is with you. Be of good courage.

PRAYER: 

Dear Heavenly Father, I am grateful for Your loving promise. You are my God of hope, and I know that You have plans to prosper me and give me hope and a future. I pray that I should rely on You more and more each day and believe that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I ask or think. Please fill my heart with Your peace and joy so that I can face each day with hope and happiness in You. Let everything I do prosper and bring glory to Your mighty name. I ask for Your living waters to well up in me and make me prosperous. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

My precious child of God, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, we will meditate on Job 42:2, where Job proclaims, “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.”

We all know that Job was a righteous man who trusted in God. The Lord even testified about him to the devil. Despite leading such a glorious life, Job faced many struggles. However, he put his complete trust in God Almighty alone. He trusted God one hundred per cent at all times, whether he was in good times or bad times. Child of God, you have to learn this from Job's experience and trust God. Job always said, "My Lord is a good God. He will never let me down." You should also have the same mindset. Some people only praise God when things are going well, but when they face problems and difficulties, they turn away from Him and His Word. Job never did this, even when he lost all his children. Instead, he said, "Praise the Lord". And because he believed in God to this extent, He did wonders in Job's life. Finally, Job received all of God's abundant blessings. This is what the Lord is asking us to do, too, when He says in John 11:40, "If you believe, you shall see the glory of God." 

My dear child of God, when you go through struggles and tears, you should turn to Jesus Christ and say, "Lord, You are enough for me. You are the only one who can save me from all my problems." When you thus put your complete trust in the Lord, He will supply all your needs and deliver you in a beautiful way (Jeremiah 17:7). He will save you from all your struggles and give you a beautiful life. You may be going through various problems and may be struggling in your life. Your friends and relatives may have forgotten you, but come under the shelter of the Lord God Almighty. He can save you from all your problems. The One who gave a beautiful life to Job can give you the same and even more than you think or desire in your heart. I want to read two verses from the Bible about Job - Job 42:16-17 - "After this, Job lived for a hundred and forty years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. And so Job died, an old man and full of years." I encourage you to surrender your life to this great God, Jehovah, who saved Job from all his problems and did wonders.  

PRAYER: 

Precious Lord, thank You for speaking to me through Your word. I surrender my life completely into Your loving hands, fully trusting that You will deliver me from all my struggles and tears and will bestow Your blessings upon me abundantly. Please grant me a heart that will always trust You and keep praising You in all the highs and lows. I know, Lord, that nothing that happens in my life escapes Your notice because You watch over me day and night. Thank You, Lord, for Your boundless love and mercy and for the wonders that You are going to perform in my life because none of Your purposes can be thwarted. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen. 

My precious friend, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God.” This is God's promise for us today from Hebrews 11:6.  You have come into the presence of God with absolute faith, trusting that He will do everything for you. So, God is pleased with you and loves you because you completely trust in His love. The Lord will, therefore, provide everything for you. He will honour you and raise you to much greater heights than what you have been longing for.  

God is telling you today that He is pleased with you because of your faith. He promises to grant all your requests. Jesus loves you. This is a beautiful testimony of Bro. Palanisami and his wife, Shantamani. They were childless for 22 years and had tried everything, but nothing worked. Their relatives ignored them, and they were too ashamed to leave their house. However, when they visited the Bethesda Prayer Center in Karunya Nagar, Tamil Nadu (where Karunya University is located), they poured out their hearts to God. Previously, they had been sceptical and conditional in their prayer to God, saying that if the Lord did not bless them with a child, they wouldn't believe in Him.

But in the Bethesda Prayer Center, they looked to God and re-dedicated themselves to Him, writing their prayer request as if they were writing to God, asking Him to bless them with a child. The Prayer Intercessors prayed with great burden for them. Their faith in the Lord grew, and during prayer, they made a statement of faith to the Lord, saying that when they come back next time, they will come with their child. This is faith! God honoured their faith by answering their prayer, and Sis. Shantamani conceived and gave birth to a baby girl. They were filled with great joy. 

Yes, my friend, God wants to grant all your requests, even those that you have been waiting for months or years. Jesus paid the ultimate price for you on the cross. He suffered and sacrificed Himself so that you could receive every blessing as you called on His name. So, whatever you want, ask in faith, in the name of Jesus, and you shall see His glory.

PRAYER: 

Loving Heavenly Father, I am grateful to You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice for my sins, sicknesses, and curses. Through Him, I am saved from all wretchedness and have access to Your perfect and abundant blessings. Lord, I pray that You will help me grow in faith every day and get closer to You so that I can trust and please You always. Let me never doubt Your magnificence but always rely on Your mighty hand of deliverance. Lord, I trust with all my heart that You will reward my faith in You and bless me with every blessing that I have been longing for and that You will be glorified through it all. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

Hello, my friend. Today, we will be reading a verse from the Book of John, chapter 14, verse 23. The verse goes: "If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word, and My Father will love him." Today, we will explore the meaning of keeping God's word. What does it mean to keep God's commandments? Many times, when we think about the commandments, we believe that there is a list of things we have to do to please God, live a pure life, and be holy. We think that we must do certain things and check them off a list to have a ticket to heaven. We may forget to honour and please God in our everyday lives, and going to church on Sundays may only be a routine for us. We may give an offering at church only to check it off the list. We may wake up grumbling every morning because we have to attend family prayer, but we only do it because we are scared of getting scolded by our parents. Reading the Bible every day, being honest, honouring our parents, and avoiding jealousy or greed may be only a list of things we shouldn't do just because it's the criteria to be a Christian. 

My dear friend, it's not just a matter of following a checklist. We must remember that we are doing all of this to honour and please God. We do this because we love Him. Only when we feel the love of God and want to please Him, will our actions come genuinely from the heart. Otherwise, it will just be a routine we follow. When we do things to please and honour God, such as living a life with integrity without lying and being honest in our job, we may receive rewards from Him. For example, if we receive a promotion, we'll know that it's not only because of our hard work but also because we were living pleasingly in the eyes of God. We will feel that He is caring for us and taking care of our lives. By doing things because we love the Lord and want to keep His commandments, we will be able to recognise the care, love and goodness that He showers upon us each and every day. 

It will be more than just us doing something and not getting anything in return. When we do something for Jesus, we don't do it in vain. Instead, you will feel the relationship that you have with Jesus. He will speak to us and show us that He cares, and we get to have a real conversation with Him each and every day. That's how you will feel that Jesus is real and that He's living and walking alongside you. Today, make a conscious decision to do everything that the Lord has commanded because you love and honour Him, and in turn, the Lord will show His care and love upon you daily. You will enjoy your relationship with Him and feel Him walking with you every day. So, if you desire to live your life with Jesus, pray and commit yourself to this lifestyle.

PRAYER: 

Loving Lord, today I offer myself entirely to You. I want everything that I do to be honourable in Your eyes. I want to keep Your commands, not out of obligation, but out of love and respect for You. Please help me to recognise the love that You shower upon me every day, and to live a life full of gratitude towards You. Help me to feel Your presence and listen to Your voice as I read Your word. Let me hear You speaking back to me, and let our relationship be so refreshing each and every day. Lord, I desire a real relationship with You that is so tangible where I can walk with You, speak with You, and You would guide me on how to live my life. Thank You, Lord, for doing this. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

My friend, today's promise from God is found in Psalm 33:20, which says, "Our soul waits for the Lord. He is our help and our shield." Perhaps you have been waiting for your own strength to excel or for someone to come to your aid. Maybe you have been hoping for financial support to strengthen your position or for the government or seasons to change. If everything has failed, take comfort in this scripture: “I waited for the Lord. He helped me and protected me.” God will do the same for you. Even if your mother forgets you, the Lord will not forget to help, sustain, provide for, protect, stand with you, and give you victory over all your enemies. He is coming to you now.

Here is a beautiful, heart-rending testimony from a sister called Velammal. Her husband's name is Kannan. She got married in 2004. After the marriage only, she knew that he was a terrible alcoholic. He would fight with her and make her lose all her joy. Two years passed, and they had no children. She was in shame and pain. Her husband's drinking worsened. One day, totally shattered, she was watching the TV. Suddenly, on one channel, she saw the Jesus Calls programme. She knew nothing about Jesus, the Jesus Calls ministry, or Paul Dhinakaran. But I had appeared on television that day, and I was speaking to the people. I said, "Even if your mother forgets, yet Jesus will not forget to help you." This touched her heart. She said to herself, "There is somebody to help me, is it? Somebody to think about me." So, she started watching the programme regularly. 

Dear friend, as in Psalm 18:39, David declares, “You equipped me with strength for the battle. You made those who rise against me sink under me.” David was both a worldly and spiritual warrior. He loved the Lord dearly and boldly declared in Psalm 18:32, "It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure." David attributed his strength and ability to God and acknowledged that it was by God's support and salvation that he was able to overcome his enemies. He did not trust in his own weapons, as he says in Psalm 44:6, "I put no trust in my bow. My sword does not bring me victory. But You give us victory over our enemies. You put our adversaries to shame." For David, all credit and glory belonged to God.

One of my aunties, who has known me since my childhood, always comments on my behaviour by saying, "Evangeline, you look so timid. But, when you stand on the stage, you become a different person." She wonders how that transformation happens, and I always give credit to Jesus, saying, "It is Jesus and His grace that makes me what I am." Even my sister used to make fun of me, saying that I speak very softly when I give sermons. But during prayers, I shout at the top of my voice. She used to ask me why I couldn't speak like that all the time. But I would tell her, "It is the Spirit of the Lord who makes me shout."

Yes, God does not give you a spirit of timidity. Instead, He blesses you with the Spirit of power, love, and sound mind. It is God who equips you with the strength to face your battles and overcome your enemies. Therefore, keep doing God's work with His strength and never feel discouraged. Remember, God is always with you, my friend.

PRAYER: 

Dear Father, I am grateful to You for promising to equip me with the strength to become a mighty warrior in You and overcome all my battles and enemies. As the Scripture says, “Lord, You train my hands for war and my fingers for battle.” You are the God of angel armies, and nothing is impossible for you. Lord, help me to fix my eyes on you and receive Your Spirit of power, love, and sound mind. All that I have, and will ever have, is by Your grace. Please equip me with Your divine strength so that I shall not be shaken but become bold enough to face my battles and overcome my enemies by Your might. Thank You for always standing by my side and taking me step by step towards victory. Help me to continue to serve You with delight. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

My dear friend, today we are meditating on the promise verse in Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.”

What does “being merciful” mean?" It means to forgive people even if they have done something wrong to you. You might feel hurt and think that what they did is unforgivable. They might have used hurtful words or spread rumours about you. But, my dear friend, the Bible says, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." 

In our life, we might have also sinned against people or God. We might have done something that seems unforgivable, something so bad that nobody could forgive us. But even then, God has forgiven us and been merciful towards us. That's why He died for us, to take away our sins. So, we should also forgive others and be merciful towards them, just as God has been merciful towards us.

In the Bible, we see the parable of the unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21 to 35. Jesus said this parable to His disciples, talking about forgiveness. He shared a story about a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. He saw a servant who owed him money. But he did not have the money to repay the debt. So, the king ordered that he and his wife sell everything they had and repay the debt. The servant fell on his knees and begged him to show mercy, saying, "Please be patient with me. I will pay everything back." The master took pity on him, cancelled all his debt, and let him go. 

But when this pardoned servant went out, one of his fellow servants owed him money. He grabbed him and began to choke him, saying, "Payback everything you owe me." The fellow servant fell on his knees, begged him, and said, "Be patient with me. I will pay everything back." But the servant refused to show mercy, and he had him put in jail. The other servants saw this, and they were furious. So they told the master what had happened. The master called the pardoned servant and said, "You wicked servant, I cancelled all your debt because you begged me. Shouldn't you have had the same mercy on your fellow servant just as I had on you?" In anger, the master handed him over to the jailers to be put in prison and tortured until he paid him back everything that he owed. Jesus said this is how the heavenly Father will treat us if we don't forgive our neighbour; forgive our brother or sister.

My friend, God has shown us mercy and forgiven us for all our sins, no matter how bad they were, because we begged Him and asked for His forgiveness. Therefore, we should also extend this forgiveness to others, including our brothers, sisters, loved ones, and even our enemies. Let us make a conscious decision to forgive those around us, just as Romans 5:8 says, "God demonstrated His own love for us. While we were still sinners, He died for us." We should also demonstrate this love to the people around us and show mercy to them, just as Christ has shown us mercy every day and given us new mercies every morning so that we are not consumed. Let us pray and ask God to give us a merciful heart so that we can be merciful to others. May the Lord’s mercy surround you and your loved ones now and always.

PRAYER: 

Dear friend, according to I Peter 5:7, "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you." During bad times, we often overestimate our ability and act like God. We dictate terms with God. We even question His actions and demand that He act according to our wishes. This is why the saint in the previous verse, I Peter 5:6, reminds us: "Humble yourself under God's mighty hand that He may lift you up in due time."  

We cannot behave like God, argue with Him or murmur against Him. God is in control of everything and knows all that we go through. When we humble ourselves before Him, He takes control of our problems. With a single word, He can perform miracles. The Bible says, "He spoke, and it came to be. He commanded, and it stood firm." God is All-powerful, and we can cast all our burdens onto Him. Casting means throwing our worries, whether personal, family, friends or future, onto His big shoulders. If we feel overwhelmed, we can cast our burdens onto the Lord, who can handle them because "God is love." As 1 Corinthians 13:7 says, "God's love bears all things."

God can bear all of your burdens. That is why in Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus invites you to come to Him and lay all of your troubles upon Him. By doing so, you will find peace for your soul. It is a true blessing to have peace in our souls, and yet many people search for it in all the wrong places. They carry heavy loads on their heads and shoulders and walk barefoot, but it doesn't have to be that way. Jesus invites you to come to Him in prayer, saying, "Come to Me all you who are weary and burdened. I will give you rest." When you do, you will experience the rest that only He can give.

PRAYER: 

Dear Lord, I am grateful for Your loving invitation to cast all my cares upon You. I lay them all at Your feet, believing that I will find rest in my soul. You are the Prince of Peace, and only You can calm my anxious heart and keep my soul at rest. Lord, I ask for Your forgiveness for the times I have taken matters into my own hands and made things worse. Please help me to rely on You entirely for comfort and miracles. A single word from You can bring down miracles and change my life for the better. I trust in You, Lord, for Your love can bear all my burdens. Thank You for filling me with Your peace and easing my burdens. May Your name be glorified. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

1. God's Call to Perfection:
   The Bible guides us to be perfect as our Heavenly Father is perfect. Through the sacrifice of Jesus, you have been chosen to be God's child. Surrender your life to Jesus, seeking the nature of Christ, the heart of the Father, and the love of the Holy Spirit for everyone (Matthew 5:48, Acts 20:28).
   • In what way will you be perfected? God will make you perfect in LOVE, completing this love in your life (1 John 4:8 & 17).
   • God's sacrificial love, will inspire you to love even those who have wronged you (Matthew 5:45, 1 John 3:15 & Isaiah 1:15). When we become perfect through the perfect love for others in our hearts all our prayers will be answered by Him.


2. God's Perfecting Ways:
   Walk in the way that is good, pleasing, and perfect in the will of God (Romans 12:2). As your ways are perfect, you will have
   • perfect peace in your life (Isaiah 26:3).
   • borders of peace and God's finest blessings (Psalm 147:14).
   • a way of escape in times of temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13).
   • your enemies at peace with you (Proverbs 16:7)
   • hope with a wonderful future (Jeremiah 29:11).
   • everything beautiful in its time in your life, family, and all your endeavors (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
3. God's strength perfected in you:
   • God's strength manifests when you are weak and broken, perfecting everything in your body (2 Corinthians 12:9 & Mark 16:20).
   • Miracles, signs, wonders, and healing will flow through you, perfecting everything in the lives of others.

Gift the righteous persons who pray for you fervently this New Year