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On November 18th, 2023, the Global Youth Impact (GYI) meeting was held at Mclaurin Ground, Kakinada, organised by the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK). Bro. Samuel Dhinakaran shared God’s word among the youth about finding their voice and using it for God’s Kingdom purposes. He emphasised the importance of following the unique voice God has given each person and not getting distracted by the voices of others. Around 4000 youngsters participated in the event from in and around Kakinada and were blessed. Later that evening, a Pre-Christmas celebration meeting was held at the same venue, where Bro. Samuel Dhinakaran shared about the Holy Spirit and His works as mentioned in the Bible and as experienced in his personal life. He spoke of the Holy Spirit as people’s helper during their weakest moments, pouring God’s love into their hearts and filling them with His power to perform mighty deeds in the world for God’s glory. Around 20000 people gathered to hear God’s word and were encouraged to plead at His feet to receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Many people gave testimonies of being anointed by the Lord with new tongues and experiencing His presence in a mighty way.
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Precious friend, As we step into the New Year, I trust that it is filled with God’s blessings and prosperity for you. I pray that the Lord Almighty protects you and keeps you safe always. Speaking of divine protection, let me share an amazing promise from the Bible with you. This month's promise is from Isaiah 31:5,
“Like birds hovering overhead, the Lord Almighty will shield Jerusalem; He will shield it and deliver it, He will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.” 4
Isn't that beautiful? Just like how a bird hovers protectively over its young ones, God will spread His wings over you and keep you safe from all harm. So, no matter what storms or evil might come hurriedly your way, always remember that God is watching over you. Recently, when the terrorist group attacked Israel, bombs were falling everywhere and killing people. But in Jerusalem, the bombs were scattered in midair, and only fragments of the bombs were traced by the officials. This is because of the Iron Dome that has been protecting Jerusalem from the bombs and missiles. The Iron Dome of Jerusalem has been able to identify the missiles when they are still in midair and destroy them so that only pieces of their remains drop to the ground. If a human Iron dome could do this and protect a city and millions in it how much more our Almighty God who is more powerful than this Iron Dome would protect you like the apple of His eye. So, rejoice the Lord is all over you, in you and over you to protect you. Be of good cheer! Every time, the devil sends troubles like missiles into our lives to destroy our soul, our body, our family and our work just because we carry the name of Jesus, the Lord Himself will become our dome of protection. We read about this in Ephesians 6:16, “…take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Whenever you face adversities because of the flaming arrows from the enemy, you can protect yourself from getting harmed by taking up the shield of faith. What is this shield of faith? According to Hebrews 12:2, this shield of faith is “Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” When you fix your eyes on the Lord Jesus, He will surround you like a shield and protect you Jesus Calls
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from the fiery darts of the enemy. You will emerge victorious. This is what the Bible asserts in 1 John 4:4, “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” As a child of God, you have this wonderful assurance that the Lord, who is able to destroy the flaming arrows of the enemy, is with you and in you, making you more than a conqueror. John 14:20 says, “On that day you will realise that I am in My Father, and you are in Me, and I am in you.” As you continue on your journey with Him, you will begin to see Him as a wall of fire around you, constantly protecting you from harm. He has covered you with His wings and is always hovering over you to make sure that you are safe and sound. So, what are the three things that God will do for those of us who are under His protection? Let me break it down for you:
HE SUPPORTS US Firstly, God support us. Yes, He is for you and not against you (Romans 8:31). Another translation says, “God as your Helper, who stays by your side and acts as your Advocate.” No matter what situation you may find yourself in, God is always there to intercede for you. This is why He shed His blood for you - to cleanse you from sin and to purify you. The blood of Jesus also speaks good things on your behalf before the throne of God (Hebrews 12:24). It intercedes for you and me when we are struggling to overcome sin, when we are weak, burdened or low in faith. Whenever the enemy’s arrows come against you like fire, the blood of Jesus cries out for you and guards your soul from all evil and from falling into temptation.
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A few years back, in the country of Iraq, there was a particular terrorist group called ISIS. Once, they captured all the Christians in their country and took them to a spot. They threatened the Christian hostages, saying if they didn’t disown Jesus as God, their heads would be cut off. One particular man and his seven-year-old son were two of the hostages. When the turn came for the father to disown Jesus as God, out of fear and out of love for his son, he denied Jesus as God. He thought that his son would also deny Jesus and they could live after all. But his seven-year-old son said, “Go ahead cut off my head. I will never reject my Lord Jesus. My father let Him down but I will never.” The terrorists jumped up and ruthlessly cut off the little boy’s head from his body. They killed him! The father seeing this happen right before his eyes cried, “O my son, O my son, I did this for you. But you were righteous. You have gone to be with Jesus. But look at me. I have betrayed Jesus. I will never get to heaven. I can never see you too. I am doomed. Oh I am doomed!” This is such a sad incident, indeed. But my friend, the Lord promises to protect you from such flaming arrows. In such frail moments, the blood of Jesus cries for you and gives you the strength and faith to overcome temptations. Please take heart, for the Lord will protect your soul. St. Paul’s words in Galatians 2:20 are truly inspiring. He says, “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” 6
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When we are crucified with Christ, we no longer live for ourselves, but Christ lives in us, and we in Him. This means that nothing of the world can tempt us or make us stumble. All our sins and weaknesses are crucified on the cross, so we can now live in Jesus and Jesus in us. With Christ living in us, we can be conquerors of every sin. You shall live because Jesus lives! No death shall touch you or your loved ones. So, be bold and courageous, my friend. Live securely under the Lord's support!
HE PROVIDES A WAY OF ESCAPE Have you ever felt like you're constantly facing obstacles and challenges in your life? It can be tough to keep moving forward when it feels like everything is working against you. But, God is on your side! He promises to help you escape destruction. With Jesus as your iron shield, you will be protected, and He will make a way for you to escape all the hurdles and troubles. So, never give up! Once, a captain was giving training to a group of soldiers. They were supposed to run and cross country overcoming many hurdles on foot. They were given training to run on desert lands, among thorns, over stones and rocks and finally jump over a wide stream. The soldiers under training would run for miles over different terrains and would be so exhausted. Finally they would come to the place where they would have to cross the wide stream. When they would come to the stream instead of jumping across and continuing they would jump into the chill water which would be so refreshing amidst the heat. No shouting or advice of the Captain seemed to help. The trainees kept doing it. The captain then devised a plan. He
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made the soldiers to run all through the terrain again. But this time when they reached the stream, lo and behold, they saw a crocodile with its mouth open waiting for them in the stream. The trainees were shocked. So they had no other choice but to jump across the stream by jumping as far as they could to escape from the crocodile and save their lives! The Captain’s strategy worked. Even in our lives, many like crocodiles are waiting in our path to devour us, just like the roaring devil who is prowling around to devour God’s children. Acts 14:22 reminds us that it is through these trials that we are able to enter God's kingdom, “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” Although we may encounter difficulties, we can take comfort in 1 Corinthians 10:13, which reassures us that God will always provide a way out for us, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” Regardless of the hurdles you might be facing right now, with God's grace, you will be able to overcome them and emerge stronger and wiser. God will equip you with strength, wisdom and all that you need to rise above your struggles and stand high and tall in this world. Through your victory, the world will see God's glory at work in your life. In my life the new mercies that God showers upon me every morning when I seek Him in prayer makes me jump over all the crocodiles in my life, ministry and Institutions. Every morning I hear the voice of the Holy Spirit saying, “You are My beloved son. I am with you. You will do all My will. These are the things you should do today. And I will bless all persons whom I have brought to you for your prayers, for you to educate through Karunya Jesus Calls
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University and Schools, to care for the poor as well as your family.” Truly, only the voice of God in our hearts can give us the strength and encouragement we need in this discouraging and disappointing world and provide a way of escape from it.
HE GRANTS 100 TIMES BLESSINGS Thirdly, God will deliver us. When the right time comes, God will deliver us from all the hurdles, obstacles and problems, for He is our Deliverer and give us 100 times in this world. Jesus says in Matthew 19:29, “And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for My sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life.” You might be facing challenges one after the other, but keep hope because soon you will receive hundredfold blessings. This is because you have held on to Jesus and have sacrificed many things for Him. Psalm 34:19 says, “The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all...” Mrs. Fathima belongs to a family that had no knowledge of God. After two years of their married life, they were blessed with a son named Sahul Amid. When he was two years old, Sahul Amid fell ill, suffering from fits very often. This weakness persisted for almost five years, and as days went by, his condition worsened. He was eventually admitted to the ICU, and after thorough examination, doctors conveyed the devastating news that the nerves in his head were damaged, making it seemingly impossible for him to recover. Sahul Amid reached a critical stage, with tubes monitoring his fragile state. Overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, Mrs. Fathima spent many days shuttling between the hospital and their home. During this challenging period, she happened to watch a Jesus Calls
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program on TV where a lady testified about how God had delivered her from fits. In the closing prayer, Mrs. Fathima surrendered her life to God, praying earnestly for her son's healing. Although she had newfound faith in the Lord Jesus, she felt uncertain about how to pray. Determined to seek help, she immediately visited the Prayer Tower. Welcomed with love by the prayer intercessors, Mrs. Fathima shared her son's plight, and they prayed fervently for him. Learning about the Young Partner Plan, she enrolled her son in it. With growing faith that her son would experience a miraculous healing, she witnessed a remarkable improvement in his health, astonishing the doctors. Sahul Amid returned home completely healed and has remained well ever since. Mrs. Fathima, deeply moved by this transformative experience, gave her
life to Christ and now lives as a child of God. She also received the anointing of the Holy Spirit, guiding her in all aspects of life. Grateful and blessed in all things, she testifies to the miraculous power of God that turned her life around. My friend, just as the dear sister Fathima received hundredfold blessings for all her afflictions, you too will reap hundredfold blessings in this very year. God's amazing promise that He will hover over you to support you, make a way of escape for you from your adversaries and deliver you from all the evil schemes of the wicked one will come true this year. So, find comfort in this promise and watch it fulfilling as you rise higher and higher in life through the everlasting grace of God. May you have an incredible journey with the Lord this New Year.
Dear Lord Jesus, As I stand at the threshold of a new year, I lift my heart to You in gratitude for the countless blessings You have bestowed upon me. You are my guiding light, my source of strength, and the anchor of my faith. As I enter the year 2024, I come before You with hope and anticipation, seeking Your divine presence in every moment of my life. Grant me the wisdom to navigate the challenges that may come my way and the courage to face them with unwavering faith in Your love. Lord, I pray for Your abundant blessings to be poured out upon me in the coming year. Bless my family with love, unity, peace and understanding. May Your grace be a constant source of comfort and assurance in times of joy and sorrow. Guide me in making choices that align with Your will, and help me to walk in the path of righteousness. Fill my heart with compassion for others, that I may become an instrument of Your love and mercy in the world. Lord Jesus, I surrender the year 2024 into Your hands. May it be a year of healing, restoration, abundant blessings and rising higher. Grant me the strength to persevere in faith, the humility to seek Your guidance, and the grace to live according to Your teachings. I place my hope, dreams, and aspirations for the forthcoming year at Your feet, trusting that Your plans for me will be filled with goodness and purpose. Thank You, Lord, for Your unending love and the promise of a future filled with hope. In Your precious name, I pray, Amen. (This prayer is based on the following Scriptures: Philippians 4:6,7; Psalm 32:8; Philippians 4:13; Hebrews 6:19; 1 Chronicles 16:11; James 1:5; Matthew 6:10; Isaiah 58:14; Jeremiah 29:11; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 23:6; Proverbs 3:5,6) 8
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A brand new year has begun, and new beginnings are on the horizon for those who trust in the Lord. In 2024, we have a grand vision of organising Prayer Festivals nationwide through various media channels to bless many lives. As per the divine guidance of the Lord, we have also been led to initiate the construction of a Prayer Operations Centre, a Prayer Training Centre, and a Prayer Media Centre. These centres will use advanced technology to provide relief and support to young people, children, families, and those in need. Our vision is to ensure that 'No soul should be lost' and that everyone should receive the help they need through the Lord Jesus Christ. The combined area for these three facilities will be 61,540 square feet, with an estimated cost of approximately Rs.12 crores. We also aspire to establish 800 Prayer Towers, one in every district within 10 years. It is the perfect time of the year to take a moment and reflect on all the wonderful blessings we have received from the Lord in the past year. We all know God has faithfully protected us, provided for us, answered our prayers, and performed countless miracles. Let's give a big shout-out to our God, our Father! He is the One who has given you every good and perfect gift, and you couldn't be more grateful. So, why not show your appreciation and faithfulness to Him by giving back a "thank-you" offering? Every penny you sow into the Ministry will only help wipe away the tears of millions, and that's something that definitely pleases the Lord. As the Psalmist says in Psalm 20:3, "May the Lord remember your gifts and be pleased with what you bring".
Let's make this year a 'Year of Rising Higher' by increasing our praises and thanks to the King of kings and the Lord of lords. It will make all the difference.
MY THANKS OFFERING FOR THIS NEW YEAR 2024: As a thanksgiving offering, I am giving a day's income of $.…………………………........................../-. As a thanksgiving offering, I am giving one month's salary of $..…………………………..................../-. As a thanksgiving offering, I am giving one-tenth of my salary of $..…………………………............../-. I pledge to donate $.…………....../- per year by making a monthly contribution of $..…....…..../-. As a thanksgiving offering, I am giving ...........share of my profits valued at $......................../-. Name: Mr/Mrs………………................................................….…………….Partner No:……………................... Address:……………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………................... ...................................................PIN:……................………….. Mobile:……………....................…………………… Birthday:……….........…….Wedding Date:………........................…Email:………………..................................
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My precious partner in the Lord’s ministry,
It brings me great joy to wish you and your family a happy and blessed New Year, 2024! I am thrilled to share what the Lord revealed to me while praying for the New Year! As I waited in the presence of the Almighty Lord, He revealed to me a powerful promise for the year 2024. The verse He gave me was Isaiah 58:14, which says, “Then you will find your joy in the Lord, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father, Jacob.” And let me tell you, it was so clear that the Lord was speaking to me about this New Year being a "Year of Rising Higher." I can't help but feel so excited about the blessings that God has in store for us this year! We are praying for our loving Lord to help you build everything that is broken in your life and lift you and your family to great heights. With God on your side, anything is possible! The Lord has been doing remarkable deeds through the Jesus Calls Ministry. Last year was a testament to the Lord's wonder-working power, and I would like to share some of the details with you. Praise God with me for the amazing miracles and blessings that God has showered upon millions of lives through the Ministry. Together, let's thank and praise God for His awesomeness! 10
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Prayer Tower Ministry “I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.” (2 Kings 20:5) In moments of utter distress and despair, we desperately turn to God for comfort and miracles. And that's where Jesus Calls Prayer Towers come in - they are like a mother's loving embrace that offers solace and divine intervention to those burdened by sorrow and pain. It is truly incredible to see the miracles that take place in these 'Sanctuaries of Prayer and Intercession’ through the power of God. In fact, in the past year alone, 14,21,720 people have visited all 102 Prayer Towers for personal prayer, and 15,83,975 have been blessed by attending the Blessing Meetings conducted in these Towers. And it is not just spiritual blessings that people are receiving – they are also getting physical healing through the Blessed Oil Ministry. Last year, 18,13,365 people received the blessed oil vials with faith. But none of this would be possible without the dedicated service of the Prayer Intercessors who voluntarily serve in all the Prayer Towers. Last year, 697 of these amazing volunteers dedicated themselves to this noble cause, and today, 1,141 Prayer Intercessors serve in the Prayer Towers - with 304 of them serving fulltime. And the good news keeps coming - recently, we inaugurated the 102nd Prayer Tower at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh on October 27th, 2023. To ensure visitors have the most comfortable and efficient experience possible, we have also renovated several Prayer Towers, including Kolkata, Madurai (City Centre), Bethesda, and the auditorium of Bro. D.G.S. Dhinakaran Memorial Prayer Tower in Chennai. There are also 190 Mission Networks going on apart from the Prayer Tower Ministry. So, if you are ever in need of guidance, comfort, or healing, know that Jesus Calls Prayer Towers are here for you.
Telephone Prayer Tower “He (The Lord) heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) As you must be aware, the Jesus Calls Jesus Calls
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Telephone Prayer Tower is available round the clock to pray for the people in need. Last year alone, our prayer intercessors prayed for an incredible 35,85,606 people through the telephone service. Exciting news: We have recently expanded our Telephonic Prayer Service to the Ranchi (Jharkhand) Prayer Tower, which means even more people can benefit from the prayers of our dedicated prayer intercessors. We offer our prayer services in 13 languages, including Tamil, English, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Marathi, Oriya, and even Naga! Our team of Prayer Intercessors works tirelessly to provide support to those in need of prayer. With the help of dedicated voluntary prayer intercessors, we are able to continue ministering full-time in the Telephone Prayer Tower. So, if you need prayer, please don't hesitate to reach out - we are here to help.
National Prayer Tower “If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) Last year, 159 Prayer Intercessors came voluntarily from different states to the National Prayer Tower to intercede and pray for our Nation prophetically. These incredible volunteers came in 23 batches altogether and dedicated their time and energy to prophetically pray for God's favour, blessings and peace to rest upon our beloved country and amazingly God has revealed many things he is going to do in the Government,
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economic and social realms of the nation. Please pray along with them that God would fulfill all these prophecies and lead the nation into a blessed period.
Blessing Meetings “Those troubled by impure spirits were cured, and the people all tried to touch Him, because power was coming from Him and healing them all.” (Luke 6:18,19) It is truly amazing to think about how the Lord made all the Jesus Calls events that took place in 2023 incredible by His presence. From the New Year Blessing Meeting, the Jesus Calls Prayer Festivals, Family Blessing Meetings and Partners' Meetings to the Pastors' Meetings all of which were held in cities across India such as Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Kolkata, Dimapur, New Delhi, Puducherry, Dimapur (Nagaland), Lucknow, Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh), Trivandrum, Kollam (Kerala), Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu), Bethesda, Hyderabad, Secunderabad (Telangana), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) and Chennai, there was no shortage of opportunities for people to come together and experience the power of God's word. It was indeed a transformative experience for so many! I am so joyful in the Lord that over 3,11,830 people could connect with God and experience spiritual blessings and miracles firsthand. I give all glory to God!
Ambassador Ministry “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’” (Luke 10:5) The Jesus Calls ambassadors visit partners' houses every month to pray for them and introduce them to the Ministry's various 12
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activities and services for the people. These dedicated servants of God also encourage the people to partner with the Ministry and cheerfully support the Lord’s work, thus spreading the love, peace and blessings of Christ Jesus in every home they visit. In the last 12 months alone, we have had 151 honorary ambassadors join us, and a whopping 1,250 ambassadors serving voluntarily to date! Together, they have visited 32,000 families and prayed for them, sharing the love and peace of Jesus with all. It is wonderful to see so many people coming together for the Lord's cause You can join us, too!
Television Ministry “...proclaim this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven has come near.’” (Matthew 10:7)
The Jesus Calls Television Ministry has been a divine bridge connecting people to the Lord from the comfort of their homes. Our comforting programmes bring heavenly healing and miracles to every corner of India, and we produce programmes in five different languages - Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. We have also ministered and prayed for people through live telecasts. Our Tamil programmes are telecasted 24/7 on Family Channel, and we reach thousands of
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households worldwide through nine other television channels. Our weekly live TV programmes have been a blessing to numerous viewers and callers who have received prayers from us live right at that very moment. And I have some exciting news! We started telecasting our programmes through Colors Rishtey in Hindi and Colors Super in Kannada. Last year alone, along with the 24-hour Tamil programmes on Family Channel, we also telecasted 415 Tamil programmes on other channels, 730 programmes in Malayalam, 609 programmes in Hindi, 780 programmes in Telugu, and 381 programmes in Kannada, bringing the Gospel to several lakhs of people. What a massive impact this powerful Ministry can have! You, too, can join us in spreading the Good News to the ends of the earth through your contributions.
Songs Ministry The Psalmist says, “I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make Your faithfulness known through all generations.” (Psalm 89:1) I am sure our song ministry would have blessed you and your loved ones. We have some amazing new releases in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi that you wouldn't want to miss! From soulful tracks like "Alangaripaar" and "PuthiyaKariyum", to uplifting anthems like "Aaraindhu Arinthavar", "Aasirvadham" and "Kaalam Maarum" we have got it all! Over 1,42,08,838 people have listened to these songs and experienced God's presence penetrating their lives. So, why don't you give it a listen and join the thousands of people who have been touched by the Lord's great love through our songs?
Digital Media Ministry “What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.” (Matthew 10:27) By uploading engaging videos and posts on social media platforms, we are able to spread the Gospel message of Christ far and wide to millions of people. We understand that people have different language preferences, so we maintain separate accounts in English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam to cater to Jesus Calls
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everyone's needs effectively. By the grace of God, our social media reach has been impressive: Facebook: Our Facebook posts have reached a total of 89,98,968 views, combining all the language accounts Instagram: Our Instagram posts have gained 1,262,142 impressions. Twitter: On our Twitter handle, we have received 8,16,000 impressions YouTube: Our YouTube videos were viewed 64,72,79,430 times across all our language accounts. We are truly grateful to the Lord for the opportunity to use technology to share His Gospel with the world!
Magazine Ministry “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” (Psalm 119:105) The Jesus Calls Magazine is published in Tamil, English, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada and Gurajati. You will be amazed to know that more than 200 thousand households receive our magazine monthly! And that's not all - Our digital magazines have been a blessing to over 1,25,000 people. It is so heartwarming to see how much impact our publication has on people's lives. I am also thrilled to announce that I am writing a new book titled 'Health for Life'. This new book is set to be published this year. Please keep this endeavour in your prayers and stay tuned for updates.
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Esther Prayer Group Ministry “...where many people had gathered and were praying” (Acts 12:12) In 2023, 175 Esther Prayer Groups, 65 Young Women Esther Prayer Groups, 45 Junior Esther Prayer Groups, and 25 Couple Esther Prayer Groups were established. Apart from this, 450 groups that were once inactive were also revived! Now, there are 1775 Esther Prayer Groups of all four types actively praying every month. That's nearly 26,000 people praying together in all groups every month! And there's more! 55 Special Blessing Meetings in India and 4 Meetings in other countries were conducted exclusively for Esther Prayer Group members. Seeing many people come together to pray for each other is a great blessing.
Correspondence Ministry “Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” (Mark 11:24) This Ministry has been the backbone of the Jesus Calls Ministry, where several people in dire situations send their prayer requests to us, pouring their hearts out in a letter or email or sending them through Prayer Towers or social media platforms. We never fail to pray for every prayer request, and we make it our mission to send God-given replies with relevant verses from the scripture for every single request that comes our way. In fact, last year alone, we received over 2,62,670 prayer requests through email and have responded prayerfully to each one of them. And that's not all - we also replied to 6,47,120 prayer requests by letters in Tamil, Telugu, English, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada, and Gujarati languages in 2023! If you are ever in need of prayer, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We are here for you, and we believe in the power of prayer to bring miracles into your life.
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Last year, our children, Samuel Dhinakaran, Dr. Shilpa Dhinakaran, Stella Ramola and Daniel Davidson conducted some amazing UTurn events such as Worship Night, UTurn Club event, Youth Blessing Meetings, and Youth Power Explosion in cities like Raipur, Lucknow, Chennai, and Kakinada. More than 20,000 youngsters were touched through UTurn clubs held in Prayer Towers. Isn't that amazing? To reach even more young people, they have started telecasting the UTurn live programme on TV and social media platforms. These live programmes have given them the opportunity to interact with many youngsters, play games with them and worship with them. Thousands of youngsters have shared their prayer needs with them and have received great blessings from the Lord. If you have a burden for the younger generation, you are most welcome to support this Ministry with your offerings and become a blessing to this generation.
Dynamic Kids Camp “All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” (Isaiah 54:13) Dynamic Kids Club is an initiative taken to engage little children in the knowledge of God during their summer break in a fun and meaningful way. This programme is available at all Jesus Calls Prayer Towers across the country and is designed to help kids learn about the eternal God in a way that's both engaging and transformative. The children who have participated have received spiritual blessings that have brought immense joy to their parents' hearts. So, take advantage of this fantastic opportunity this year and help the little children grow in their faith in God!
Trumpet Prayer Group “Put the trumpet to your lips!” (Hosea 8:1) In the last year, 16,381 Prayer Intercessors have joined in the noon prayers of the Trumpet Prayer Group! There were 29 special noon prayers, 26 chain prayers on special occasions, and 11 amazing 24-hour chain prayers organised throughout the year. Thanks be to the Lord for uniting the hearts of the people to pray!
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Prayer Academy and Training “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” (Colossians 3:16) Let me share some exciting news with you! In 2023, we conducted the Jesus Calls Prophetic and Prayer Trainings in some of India's biggest cities, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Dimapur. Nearly 3,412 people were trained in these programmes to pray in the Spirit and in the prophetic realm. We also conducted Mission Training Programmes for our staff and Ministry team members in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Coimbatore and were able to train around 891 ministers of God in these programmes. We also held Partners Training Programmes in Prayer Towers as part of our Prayer Academy. A total of 4,012 partners were trained in 305 batches! And of course, we cannot forget about our Training of Trainers programmes and soft skill training programmes. In these programmes, we trained 37 and 47 people, respectively. We are truly grateful to the Lord for all the training we conducted in 2023, strengthening and equipping many servants of God to do more for His Kingdom.
Helping the Churches God has impressed upon our hearts to support churches and the dedicated servants of God who lead them. Providing financial assistance for constructing and renovating churches across
India has been one of our most important missions. Through this support, we have empowered numerous servants of God and ensured that their sanctuaries thrive as a service to the community around them. In fact, just last year, we were able to help 173 servants of God and provide funding for the construction of 22 new churches. It's a wonderful feeling to know that together, we are making a difference in the lives of so many people!
International Ministry Thousands of people worldwide, including Europe, Australia, the United States of America, Canada, Fiji, Israel, Malaysia, Mauritius, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, have been blessed through Jesus Calls Ministry. With 11 Jesus Calls Prayer Towers functioning internationally, God has been touching the hearts and lives of people through the Blessing Meetings conducted in each Prayer Tower and through the Prayer Meets conducted online. In 2023, we had the privilege of praying for hundreds of people in three meetings held in the United States of America. In Sri Lanka, we ministered in different meetings, including Blessing Meetings, Pastors' Meetings, Church Meetings, Partners' Meetings, and Businessmen Meetings, all held in Galle, Colombo. Nearly 6,000 people have been blessed through these meetings. In the Israel Prayer Tower, dedicated Prayer Intercessors have been praying for the Nations of the world for over 3,968 hours! And to top it off, over 2,645 people have visited and prayed in person at the Israel Prayer Tower.
My dear partner in the Ministry, it is truly amazing to see how God is working through the Jesus Calls Ministry to touch lives and bring hope to people everywhere. I feel incredibly blessed to have you as my partner in the Lord's ministry, and I'm looking forward to all the amazing things we'll achieve together for the glory of God in 2024. “I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land.” (Isaiah 58:14) Thank you for enabling us to serve these millions of different types of people and bring the power of God to the nations by your cheerful giving and prayers. There is a big mission ahead of us this year also. Let us strive to fulfill the mandate of God together and be blessed by this year's promise. Your loving brother, who prays for you,
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magine you and your family walking through the highlands, surrounded by vast fields of abundant crops, and feeling the warm sun on your face. That’s how this verse describes how the Lord guided and nourished His people with honey and olive oil. The people of Israel were blessed to be led through the Promised Land by the Lord, who offered them the best of everything and kept them as the apple of His eye. He protected them and cared for them like a precious treasure, much like how we cherish and safeguard our eyes. This divine love of God, which is evident in His relationship with the people of Israel, also extends to you and your family. God wanted His
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people, the Israelites, to be superior to all other nations and gave them the finest of the land and all His blessings. In the same way, the Lord wants you and your family to experience His overflowing blessings and abundance. On one occasion, when I was celebrating my birthday, I asked God to give me a promise for the New Year that I had entered. The Lord gave me a verse from Isaiah 58:14, which says, “You will find your joy in the Lord, and I will cause you to ride in triumph on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father, Jacob. Here, Jacob refers to the people of Israel. I was so thrilled to receive this promise verse because God called me “Israel” and blessed me with Israel’s
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inheritance. It was indeed a great experience! Dearly beloved, the Lord can bless you abundantly. Just believe in His promises. He can open the heavens for you and cause His blessings to come and overtake your entire household this year. Talking about the Lord’s unfailing promises and blessings, I am reminded of one particular incident that happened to us. While we were travelling to Canada, I was concerned that we could only take a few of our belongings there and, therefore, was worrying that it would not be enough. However, I turned to God in prayer, and the Lord spoke to me through a verse that said, “Do not be concerned about your belongings. The best of Egypt will be yours.” I held on to that word and believed in the Lord's promise. The Lord also promised me through a prophetic word from my husband that, “The best of Canada will be yours.” Canada is a land that is flowing with milk and honey, and when we landed there, it was exactly as the Lord had promised. The fruits were so sweet, and the land was incredibly fertile. Not only that, the Lord also sent people to help us with various tasks, and we were blessed with their kindness. We were able to enjoy the blessings of the Lord and revel in His goodness. Let me share with you a story about a wonderful family to illustrate how God’s blessings can take us to greater levels. Once upon a time, there was a family called the Andersons who lived in a small town. They were known for being kind and having a strong faith in God. One evening, they were having dinner together when John, the father, prayed and thanked God for all the good things they had received from Him in their lives. Little did they know that their lives were about to change in an extraordinary way. That night, while they were sleeping, they saw a vision of Jesus who told them that their faith in Him and their kindness had not gone unnoticed. Jesus promised that John would get a good job that would pay him a lot of money. The Andersons were very happy and grateful to God for this blessing. With their newfound wealth, the Andersons continued to be kind to others and share their blessings with those in need. Emily, the eldest daughter, became a doctor and helped sick people. Michael, the middle child, started a Jesus Calls
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scholarship fund for poor children. Little Anna, the youngest, started a community centre for children who needed help. The Andersons' house became a gathering place for the community, where people from all walks of life came together to share stories and support each other. The once-small town became a thriving, close-knit community united by the love and generosity of the Anderson family. Throughout their journey, the Andersons never forgot the divine encounter they had with Jesus that changed their lives. They continued to be grateful for the blessings bestowed upon them, always remembering the importance of faith, kindness, and the power of helping others. And so, the Andersons lived out their days, their lives lifted to great heights by the love and grace of Jesus. The story of the Andersons is much similar to that of ours, the Dhinakarans. My father-in-law’s encounter with the Lord Jesus transformed his life and our lives as well and brought honour to our names in the society. Has your family encountered Jesus? When you and your family members pray together and grow together in faith, the Lord will extend all the blessings He has promised to the people of Israel to you and your family members. You will be riding on the heights of the land, soaring high like an eagle, feasting on the inheritance of Jacob and finding joy and peace in the Lord. May the Lord be with you and guide you with His eye all through this year! Prayer: Gracious Lord, I thank You for You make all things new. I am grateful for Your presence in our family last year, and I believe You will continue to be with us and guide us in every aspect of our lives this year as well. Lord, You have brought us together as a family for a purpose, and I pray that You will give us the grace to align our lives with Your plans. Please help us prioritise our relationship with You above all else and seek Your guidance in every decision we make. I pray that my family will bring glory to Your name in all we do. Thank You for all the wonderful blessings You have in store for us this year. With Your help, my family will ride on the heights of the land, soar high in the Spirit, feasting on the inheritance of Jacob and be a blessing to many other families. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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be slipping away. The doctors offered little solace, declaring the impossibility of conceiving. But Mr. Kingsley, fueled by his faith in God, found comfort in the thought that God could make possible what man deemed impossible. In 2019, the family went to Tirunelveli in pursuit of further medical treatment. The doctors, cautious and non-committal, provided little hope. Undeterred, Mr. Kingsley and his family sought solace at the Tirunelveli Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, a place where fervent intercessory prayers reached the heavens. The prayer intercessors, touched by the family's plight, prayed earnestly for Magizh. The comforting words of the brothers and sisters at the Prayer Tower became a balm for their wounded spirits. With each visit, they found strength and solace in the Lord Jesus. They were
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introduced to the Family Blessing Plan in which they enrolled with great hope. Soon, a miracle unfolded. Magizh, once deemed barren by the world, cradled a beautiful
baby girl in her arms. The joy that flooded their hearts was immeasurable, a testament to the compassion of the Lord who had turned their sorrow into joy.
Just like Mr. Kingsley, your family too can experience the blessings you long for by enrolling in the Family Blessing Plan. God will remember your family and reward you a hundredfold as you sow into this plan in faith and become a source of blessing to millions through this ministry. Dr. Paul Dhinakaran & family, along with the prayer intercessors in the Jesus Calls Prayer Towers, pray every day for the families in the Family Blessing Plan to be blessed - for them to enjoy peace, be in good health, live in unity, and be prosperous.
WAIT NO MORE! ENROLL AND EXPERIENCE A MIRACLE RIGHT AWAY. Privileges of a Family Blessing Plan partner: * A Special Wedding Anniversary card will be sent to the couple from the Dhinakarans * Prayer intercessors will call and pray on your Wedding Anniversary * The Jesus Calls Magazine will be sent every month to your address
YOUR SACRIFICIAL GIVING WILL BE THE CAUSE FOR HAPPINESS TO FILL MANY A HOME. ENROL YOUR FAMILY IN GOD’S PLAN AND HAVE GOD'S HEDGE AROUND YOUR HOUSEHOLD! FAMILY BLESSING PLAN PLEDGE FORM: I would like to join the Jesus Calls Family Blessing Plan Name: …....................……..............……………….Date of Birth….................. Wedding Day........................ Names of Family Members /Date of Birth/ Relationship 1. .................................................................................................................................................... 2. ..................................................................................................................................................... 3. ..................................................................................................................................................... Name: …...................…….………...................………. Date of Birth….................... Wedding Day.................... Address:......................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................... Pin code: ………………….…………. Mobile:……....................................................……Email:……….......................................................................
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We don't usually refer to karma, but for the sake of this question, let's delve into it. Karma traditionally implies that if we wrong someone, something negative will happen to us. Even people who served God faced consequences when they disobeyed or acted wrongly such as Jonah, David, and Moses, all experienced punishment. The closer we get to God, the less even minor transgressions are tolerated. However, should we all expect punishment for our sins and wrongdoings? Fortunately, my friend, we can be grateful for living in a time of grace and love of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 4:8 notes that love covers a multitude of sins, and Psalm 103:10 emphasises that God does not treat us as our sins deserve. 20
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Despite the grace we receive, does this mean there is no consequence for wrongdoing? The answer is both yes and no. Isaiah 53:5 illustrates that Jesus bore the punishment for our sins, being crushed and pierced. Despite deserving punishment, through Jesus, we gain peace. But can we continue to sin freely with such grace? No, as sin separates us from God. 1 John 1:9 highlights the need for confessing our sins for God’s forgiveness, emphasising a sincere repentance and a plea for mercy. Sin is a serious matter to God, and while we might deserve punishment, God’s grace intervenes. When we cry for God’s mercy and forgiveness, as Hebrews 12:24 states, the blood of Jesus speaks for us, advocating for God's mercy.
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One time, I was supposed to speak in a meeting. I had fought with someone and gone up on stage. The usual presence of God and the anointing that I felt were not there at all. That day when I spoke the word of God, fear gripped me and I was shivering and speaking the whole time. I felt exposed before everyone. That day, God was not with me. Somehow, I just stammered and spoke that day. But when I prayed, the Holy Spirit mercifully rose up and came upon the people because of their cry to God. At the end of the meeting, everyone came and appreciated the word of God and the prayer. However, I knew the truth that day. I saw the grace of God. Even though I was weak and did not feel the Lord’s presence, He was still merciful to bless the people. He still met the people. But I cried for my life, saying, "Lord, please forgive me for this mistake. Please forgive me." I went and set things right to that person. I knew what it was like for God's hand to be taken away from me. And so we must be afraid and fearful before the Lord. Making sure our heart is right with Him that sin does not separate us from Him. Sin can sever our connection with Him, but seeking forgiveness unites us with Jesus. So, my friend, when we ask for forgiveness, we become one with Jesus. He takes all the punishment and brings us peace. So be thankful to Him for that. The question then arises about the wicked who seem to prosper. We might ask, what about
the wicked people who hurt us? The people who follow bad ways continuously. I don't see them being punished. Instead, they are growing higher and higher. If you take a movie for instance, you will always see the bad guy flourishing all the time. They will build him with a strong character, and he'll keep on rising higher. He will outsmart the hero and fight off the hero, and make him fall. He'll grow powerful. But only in the climax, the hero will rise up and give a powerful blow to the villain, to the wicked person. There will come a time when they will completely fall and be destroyed. There is a time for the wicked to be punished. They might be allowed to rise up to great positions, but there is a time to fall in this world. Or they might fall when judgment comes to them in Heaven where they might be sent to eternal damnation. Therefore, instead of worrying about the fate of others, it's crucial to focus on our own souls. Gratitude for God's grace, which shields us from the consequences of karma, should lead us to a life of holiness and continual thanks to Jesus. Let's take a moment to thank God for His love and grace, which protect us from what we truly deserve. May we strive to lead lives pleasing to Him and express our gratitude for the peace He provides instead of punishment. Friend, continue to live a life of gratitude to Jesus, confess your sins, and submit them to Him for true freedom.
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Hey there! I wish you a very blessed New Year, 2024, where you continue to grow and develop a strong relationship with the Lord.
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of our lives. He has authored every script, meticulously planning every detail. He knows what's best for us, and He is there to guide us every step of the way. All we need to do is put our trust in Him and let Him take the reins. It is not always easy to let go of our own plans and ideas, but when we do, we open ourselves up to a world of possibilities. So, my friend, trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding. Let the Lord guide you, and know that He has a plan for your life that's beyond anything you could have imagined. When you put your faith in Him, the possibilities are endless. Imagine this: The Lord appears to you and says, “Hey, I want you to lead an entire nation in battle against a mighty enemy.” You might think, “Me? How could I possibly do that? I'm just a regular person with no experience in leading an army!” This happened to a young man named Gideon. He was just an ordinary guy when the Lord called him to lead Israel in battle against the powerful Midianites. He thought how will Israel suddenly trust a young boy to lead them and give their armies to command. But He simply trusted God and obeyed. And you know what? The Lord didn't disappoint him. He made some clans of Israel accept his leadership and follow him to battle. There again, the Lord made him further trim down the size of his army to just 300 to face an
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army that was massive like the locust swarm. Again he trusted God and obeyed. And even though they were outnumbered humungously, they emerged victorious in the end as God caused a confusion in the Midianite camp and made them fight each other. But the most amazing thing about this incident is that Gideon put his complete trust in the Lord through the impossible ways God led him through and He saw God fighting for him. So, my friend, when you are faced with a daunting challenge or task, don't be afraid to put your faith in the Lord. He will never steer you wrong and will always provide you with the wisdom, strength, and courage you need to overcome any obstacle. Just listen, obey and follow. After winning the World Cup, the Brazilian football team removed their jerseys to reveal T-shirts underneath with the message “All thanks to Jesus.” Just like these Brazilian football players who gave all the credit to Jesus after winning the World Cup, you should remember to acknowledge God in all your ways and in all your victories in life. And God will be honored in your life as the leader of your life and lift you up more. So, let's choose to follow God's plans and ideas for our lives and watch as He works wonders and miracles that will make our paths straight. Here's wishing you a fantastic New Year filled with God's guidance and blessings!
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This is the ‘promise word’ given for each one of us for this New Year. How comforting and encouraging is this word! This is not the words of an ordinary person. Rather, these words are from the “Almighty and the glorious God of gods.” If we believe in this word with our whole hearts, make it our own, and begin this New Year with faith, hope and reverence, we will surely receive this blessing from the Lord. Don’t we read in Hebrews 11:6, “…without faith it is impossible to please Him?” As we see in Colossians 2:6, let us have faith in the above-mentioned promise and ‘get established in the faith, abounding in it with thanksgiving’ and receive the abundant blessings of the Lord throughout this year!
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Christ, our Saviour, has earned us the redemption of forgiveness of sin by shedding His own blood. We read in Hebrews 9:14, “the blood of Christ, shed on the cross is able to cleanse our conscience from dead works.” About this, we read in Acts, 9th Chapter, that the Lord Jesus changed Saul, the son of wrath, who was full of unrighteousness and iniquity, into the “vessel of mercy” as seen in Romans 9:23. We read how the man called Saul, who was living in darkness, became a mighty man of God as Saint Paul and made many people to become righteous like the Lord Jesus. Yes, as we read in I Timothy 2:4, “God desires all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.” Hence, the Lord Jesus Christ, when He was living as a Man in this world, offered Himself up to be bruised and broken on the cross and thus sacrificed His life in order that many would be delivered from sin, transgression, unrighteousness and from darkness and become righteous. Today, because of His sacrifice, countless numbers of people have become righteous and are living a pleasing life for Him. Perhaps you, who are reading this message, have not yet received this experience. If so, look up to the cross and commit yourself to be crucified with Christ on the cross and receive a new life of becoming righteous in Him, just as
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how Saul, who changed into Paul, has said, “I have been crucified with Christ and hence I am alive as a righteous man.” By this, you should become a new creation and live a new life in Christ as righteous people. Then the Lord will be with you, bless your paths, and lead you by His hand all through this year. I am sharing below the testimony of a dear Sister named Rebecca as an example: “My name is Rebecca Rajam. I reside in Chennai. I was born in a family that did not know Jesus and got married into such a family. My family life was ruined because of my husband’s alcoholism. The whole family was dependent on my income alone. I worked as an ordinary Attender and lent out money for interest with which I was running my family. I have three sons, and I have settled all of them. However, there was no peace since I always quarrelled with everyone around me, fought with them and verbally abused those who could not pay me back their debt. I even hit some people, including men, and got back my money. Thus, my life was in total darkness. At this juncture, my life drastically changed when I developed terrible pain in the middle of my spinal cord. I went to hospitals for treatment, but in vain. So I was spending my days in pain and fever. I also faced heavy losses to the tune of 20 lakhs with regard to the money which I had lent on interest. I was forced to sell off even my wedlock chain to meet my needs. It was at this time a known sister took me to a Christian pastor, who prayed for me with burden. That time, I could feel the bondage of the devil and witchcraft coming out of me one by one. After that, I accepted the true Lord Jesus as my personal Saviour and committed my entire life to live for Him. I started doing small ministry among the youth and the little children and prayed for them. During this time, I heard about the Jesus Calls Esther Prayer Group through a sister and got the opportunity to join this group and pray for others. As I began to pray with this group for the prayer points given to us every month, my days became fruitful. God Jesus Calls
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gave me the compassion to bind the wounds of others and pray for them with tears. He answered each and every one of my prayer requests. Now, I am conducting more than 38 Esther Prayer Groups, including the Youth Esther Prayer Group, Junior Esther Prayer Group and Couples’ Esther Prayer Group. Even during the lockdown time because of Corona, I went by auto to the houses of every member of the group and prayed along with them. Also I am sharing about God and my testimony with strangers and am leading them towards salvation. I am greatly thrilled that this is the calling that God has kept for me!”
The House of the Righteous will Stand (Proverbs 12:7) God protects every righteous person as the apple of His eye (Psalm 17:8). We read that when Jacob became a righteous man of God, the Lord ‘encircled him, instructed him and kept him as the apple of His eye’ (Deuteronomy 32:10). His descendants were blessed and stood firm as the house of the righteous. How to receive this blessed life of standing firm in the Lord? In II Samuel 7:26, David pleads, “Let the house of Your servant David be established before You.” How was David’s faith? He talks about several things with faith and says, “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want” (Psalm 23:1). Accordingly, we read that he received all these things in his life in faith and stood firm in the love of the Lord, till the end. He had faith, hope and love in the God of gods, saying, “The Lord, my strength! My deliverer! My rock! My fortress! My shield! The horn of my salvation! My stronghold!” So, what does he say? In I Chronicles 17:27, he says, “You have been pleased to bless the house of Your servant.” Like David, when you too accept the Lord as your personal Saviour and hold on to Him firmly with
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The Lord shall be the Helper at all times and will never Leave or Forsake you till the end (Hebrews 13:5,6). The Lord Jesus also went through a lot of sufferings and afflictions in His life and lived as an example for us (I Peter 2:21). If we observe the lives of His disciples, who followed Him, we read that they, too, went through many trials in life. Yet the Lord did not forsake them; He was with them and led them as their Helper. In Acts 16th chapter, we read about the sufferings undergone by the men of God, Paul and Silas and how they received a miraculous deliverance from the Lord when they sang and praised the Him in faith, even in their dire situation. Similarly, you may be seeking the Lord personally and as a family in all reverence and yet you may be going through various forms of afflictions caused by wicked people. At such times, let your requests be made known to God by prayer with thanksgiving according to the Scripture, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6). We will then witness how the Lord would go before us, lead us and be our rear Guard. 28
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“and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). If you are diligent to live as a child of God, He will be your Helper and grant you peace and joy and bless you. In His divine mercy, the Lord chose my husband for His ministry and is wonderfully using us as a family to date. Indeed, in the initial days, we faced a lot of hindrances in the ministry brought by some terrible and wicked people who wanted to completely destroy us out of jealousy. Because of their lies and false allegations, we had to pass through many troubles. At such times, as a family, we would pray and plead with tears that the Lord should rise up for us as the Helper and lead us. Of course, there were a few loving people who shed tears along with us and prayed with us. At such time, the Lord went before us, helped us as our rear Guard, filled us with peace and honoured and blessed us. Yes, this was the reward for our firm hope in Him. About this, we read in Colossians 1:27, “Christ in you, the hope of glory.” The Lord Jesus Christ, who went through several afflictions like us and who is our forerunner, has conquered death and is today gloriously seated on the right hand of the Father in Heaven. In the same way, His true disciples, who also underwent a lot of sufferings, are seated in glory in the Kingdom of God. Dear true servants of God who have sacrificed a lot for the Lord and are serving tirelessly for Him! Even today, do not become weary but fulfill the will of the Lord faithfully till the end. The Lord will go before you and lead you till the end. My dearly beloved one, who is involved in the services of the Lord, personally or as a family, the Lord will grant you the due reward for your sacrifices and faithful services, both in this world as well as in the next, and honour you. He will be faithful in His word and go before you. He will be your rear Guard and keep you safe, wonderfully. Hold on to Him firmly and boldly and do whatever services you can do for Him cheerfully and receive the Lord’s blessings in full!
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The Holy Spirit gave dear mother Stella Dhinakaran a great burden for young girls and thus the Youth Esther Prayer group was begun on January 13, 2003. In this group, young women between the ages of 14 to 25, who have the desire to pray, gather once a month and pray for an hour for the blessings and deliverance of other young women. Every month, dear mother prepares the 10 prayer points for this, with much Prayer and with the help of the Holy Spirit. This Prayer group is being conducted in a blessed way not only in India but also in other countries such and UK, South Africa, Omen, Sri Lanka and America. Currently, more than 250 Youth Esther Prayer Groups are being conducted regularly. By thus praying as a group, many excel in their studies by receiving God given special wisdom, obtain job opportunities and get settled in marriage at the due time and are blessed. Specially, every young girl, who prays in this group, enjoys having a close relationship with God, in her spiritual life. They are not only filled with divine anointing but also stand as good testimonies before others. We are publishing below a testimony, as a proof:
Special job in a Multinational Company By the grace of God, myself and my friends are praying together for other young women, through the Youth Esther Prayer Group, since the past 4 years. When we thus pray with burden for others, the Lord does many good things for us. Few months after I joined this prayer group, the pandemic corona started and so we conducted online Prayer. I was doing my college studies also online, at that time. In the final year we had the campus interview also through online only. The Lord had mercy and helped me to get a job in a Multinational Company soon after I completed my studies. Similarly He is doing many miracles and wonders in the lives of the other girls in our group. Also the Lord has given all of us the burden for souls and is helping us to grow spiritually. I thank the Lord from my whole heart for dear grandmother Stella Dhinakaran, who had formed such a wonderful Youth Esther Prayer Group. Glory be to the name of the Lord. - Jenita Sunder, Chennai My dear young children, I lovingly invite you also to thus start a new Youth Esther Prayer Group in your area also and pray for the blessings and deliverance of other young girls. You should gather as a group on any day in a month and pray for one hour for the 10 prayer points which I will be sending to you. Or you may join the Youth Esther Prayer Group conducted in your area and pray along with them - Your loving Grandmother, Stella Dhinakaran For more details: Sister Stella Dhinakaran (Youth Esther Prayer Group), 16, D.G.S. Dhinakaran Road, Chennai- 600 028. Email: epg@jesuscalls.org Jesus Calls
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Blessed with own house When Dr. Paul Dhinakaran visited Sri Lanka for a partners' meeting, I eagerly attended with faith. During the prayer session, as he individually prayed for the partners, I joined the line to receive his blessings. When it was my turn, he placed his hand on my head and blessed me. At that time, my earnest prayer request was for a house, as we were actively searching for one. “Following the prayers, we returned home, and by the grace of God, we are now the proud owners of a house. The joy we felt was immense, knowing that our prayers had been heard and answered. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my heavenly Father for His blessings, and I express gratitude to Dr. Paul Dhinakaran for his powerful prayers. - Shanthi Nagendren, Colombo Sri Lanka Desires fulfilled prophetically My daughter harbored a strong desire to pursue medical studies and become a doctor. However, while her friends enrolled in medical colleges and embarked on their journeys, she found herself excluded. The situation took a toll on her emotionally, as her friends teased her about it, and she began questioning if her dream would ever come true.“One day, as we were watching Raj TV, we participated in prayers and specifically prayed for my daughter's aspirations. Miraculously, during that moment, Dr. Paul Dhinakaran, called her by name and prophesied that she would indeed pursue her MBBS. This was a turning point, and soon afterward, a miracle unfolded when she secured a seat to study MBBS. Today, she has successfully completed her studies.“I extend profound gratitude to Dr. Paul Dhinakaran for the impactful and prophetic prayer that transformed my daughter's life. All praise and glory be to God alone for making this miraculous journey possible. - Yoganathan, Colombo Sri Lanka TO EXPERIENCE MIGHTY MIRACLES AS IN THE ABOVE TESTIMONIES, COME TO THE EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE PRAYER TOWERS AND TASTE THE SAME POWER OF GOD IN YOUR LIFE. BLESSING MEETING FOR STUDENTS @ HAPUTALE By God's blessings, we were able to organize a Blessing Meeting for students in Haputale, a remote area in Badulla District. The event was held successfully, and we witnessed the manifestation of His divine presence among the approximately 120 participating students. They were profoundly impacted by His power and grace during the meeting. BLESSING MEETING @ KANDY In July, a special blessing gathering was organized at Kandy Lighthouse church, specifically focusing on partners and individuals from the Kandy district. During this event, numerous attendees experienced the divine power of the Lord Jesus Christ and received profound deliverance. Many individuals were freed from the grip of demonic influences, lifted from the burden of depression, and released from the effects of various curses. It was a remarkable occasion where people encountered the transformative and healing presence of Jesus Christ. BLESSING MEETING @ GALAHA This year, we aimed to connect with and spread the message of God's gospel to people. By divine providence, we were blessed with the opportunity to hold a gathering in Galaha. During this event, numerous individuals were fortunate enough to witness and experience the transformative power of the Lord Jesus Christ. Many souls found deliverance from the grip of demonic influences, were liberated from the clutches of depression, and were set free from various afflictions and curses. The gathering served as a platform for people to encounter God's grace and experience His profound healing and deliverance. 30
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