My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Let us read from the book of Isaiah 41:15:
“See, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them and reduce the hills to chaff.”
To thresh or separate the grains, you need a sharp threshing sledge with pointed teeth. A dull knife struggles to cut; it won’t cut smoothly and might slip, causing frustration. But when a knife is sharpened on the edge of a rough stone, it can cut even a large fish effortlessly, including its bones and thorns. It is a blessing to work with a sharp tool that accomplishes its purpose smoothly.
My dear children of God, in the same way, if you are feeling blunt—whether in your thoughts, actions, or sensitivity—God is saying today that He will make you a sharp, new threshing instrument, with many teeth, ready to complete your tasks. Be it a ministry, studies, or work, God is equipping you to perform effectively, with knowledge, sharp thoughts, and hands and feet that operate efficiently. He will do miracles in your life so that you can be sharp in all areas.
Children of God should always be sharp, and discerning, to avoid being deceived. Whenever you are faced with choices, commit them to prayer and examine if they align with God’s word before proceeding. People should see that you act with wisdom, only after seeking God’s guidance. Today, God is giving you a sharp mind, a sharp anointing, and the grace to think, speak, and act with clarity and purpose.
Testimony:
We will now hear a testimony from M.S.P. Stella:
“Praise the Lord! I have been attending the ‘Anbarin Padathil Ooru Naal’ meetings for the past three years. My marriage was delayed for nearly ten years. Despite my parents’ efforts, no suitable match came through. I sent a prayer request via email to Brother Stephen, who prayed and sent me a Bible verse in response. Soon after, a proposal arrived. I sent another email to Brother Stephen, who prayed and blessed me with an auspicious word. By the grace of God, I met a suitable partner. The family visited, approved, and accepted me. After ten years of waiting, God removed all barriers, and the wedding happened beautifully.”
This testimony shows the power of God’s word and prayer. When we hold onto God’s word and pray, miracles unfold. God sent His word, and it brought healing and deliverance.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, we thank You. You have promised, “I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them and reduce the hills to chaff.” As per this word, let miracles happen in the lives of Your children. I bless them from the depths of my heart. Let all barriers be broken, and let marriages take place. Let good and auspicious events happen in their families. May the glory of God be revealed openly in their lives. Lord, break every bondage in their bodies, remove barriers to marriage, grant the gift of the womb, and pave the way for securing jobs. Lord, go before them and make their paths straight.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Let’s read together from the book of Psalm 72:12: “For He shall deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”
My dear brothers and sisters, today, if you are poor and needy, just an ordinary poor person, and you approach someone for help, they might ignore you. They may pretend not to hear you. Some will disregard you completely. They won’t consider you as a person of worth. They might think, “What difference does it make if this person calls out to us?” And so, they keep going. But God is not like that. “For He shall deliver the needy when he cries, the poor also, and him that hath no helper.”
In the past, the blind man Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus. Jesus was ready to help him, but those nearby tried to silence him, telling him not to disturb Jesus. They attempted to stop him. But if he had been a wealthy or prominent person, and Jesus had called him, they would have said, “Come, sir, Jesus is calling you.” Such is the world. But our Lord isn’t like that. When Bartimaeus, the blind beggar, called out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” Jesus stopped, asked him to come forward, and inquired what he wanted. Bartimaeus responded, “Lord, open my eyes so I may see.” Jesus immediately performed a miracle, restoring his sight. God granted him divine healing. God hears the cries of the needy, the poor, and those without a helper.
Even if your own spouse, children, or family members may not heed your voice or respect you, God will. He will hear your cry, He will stand by you, and He will solve your problems. Today, call upon God, just as Bartimaeus did. Say, “Lord, help me in this matter.” Not only does God deliver the poor, but He also helps those who have no one to lift them from their fallen state. God will come to the aid of even such as these.
Consider the man at the pool of Bethesda, lying there for 38 years with no one to help him—no parents, siblings, or friends. Jesus went in search of him, saw his suffering, and healed him, sending him home. This is the difference between man and God. We who have Jesus as our God are truly blessed.
In what area do you need help today? One of God’s many names is “Ebenezer,” which means “Helper.” Today, the Lord is ready to extend His hand to help you in your business, job, health, or marriage. In everything, God’s helping hand is there to fulfill the purpose of your life.
Testimony
Brother P. John from Mahabalipuram shares, “Regarding my family matters, I had been asking Brother Stephen through email to pray for my problems. He prayed for me earnestly, sent Bible references, and replied to my emails. Soon after, God answered my prayer requests. On February 9, 2023, my daughter, Evangeline Jenisha, by God’s grace, had a blessed wedding. On February 27, 2023, God helped me to sell my property for a good amount. God also helped my second daughter, Christline Jerusha, to go abroad. Through Brother Stephen’s prayer, God helped my brother-in-law, Jayasinghe, who was in deep debt, to clear his debts and reclaim his home. Truly, God helps those who have no helper.”
Prayer
Dear Lord, we thank You. Lord, You hear the cry of the poor and deliver them, the needy, and those who have no helper. Lord, for those who feel helpless and are longing for Your help, we ask that You come to their aid. For those who have been disappointed and feel let down, we ask for Your miracle and deliverance. May they be rescued from difficult situations and honored. Thank You, Lord, for stopping at the cry of the needy, just as You did for Bartimaeus. For those seeking financial support, a promotion, a transfer, or any form of assistance, we pray that You grant their requests and bring them joy.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray,
Amen.
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Take with me and read from the book of Psalms 50:15: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.”
My dear brothers and sisters, when we face difficult situations, our first instinct is often to approach a friend or a relative, hoping they will help us. But sometimes, when we look for their support, they may not be able to help, leaving us feeling disappointed. It’s not wrong to seek their help, but the first thing we need to do is call upon God. That’s what this verse says: “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.” God will surely deliver you.
When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace, God delivered them by standing in their midst. When Daniel was thrown into the lion’s den, God intervened, shutting the mouths of the lions and delivering him. So when you encounter difficult situations—if someone causes disturbances or if someone has planned to harm you or your family through witchcraft or black magic—let your first response be to call upon the Lord without hesitation. This is like “first aid.” Just as people receive first aid when they’re hurt before being rushed to the hospital, we should seek the Lord’s help by calling out to Him. Looking up to God and calling out to Him is necessary. Pray, “Lord, I’m in trouble, and it’s come unexpectedly, by unexpected people, from an unknown source. Lord, please help me in this matter.” Then God will come to your aid in difficult times.
But should we call on God only in times of trouble? No! You can call on the Lord at any time: for admission for your child, for a job, or if your child faces a difficult situation or delay in marriage. If they haven’t received the gift of a child, call on the Lord. At times of sickness or accidents, call on God. Sometimes, when people fall, they call out to their father or mother. But if you fall, call on Jesus. It’s not wrong to call on Father or Mother, but they might be far away and may not hear you. If you call on God, however, He will come and rescue you, no matter where you are—even at sea. He will come and deliver you from any situation you’re going through. So, hold on to this word and apply it in your life, and you will see deliverance. I pray and bless you to receive and enjoy this deliverance. Once you experience deliverance, don’t drift away. Instead, glorify God’s name in your life.
Let me share a testimony about what God did for Mercy Thomas. She said, “Brother, people used witchcraft and sorcery to try to separate my husband and me, causing us much distress. In this difficult time, I sent a prayer request via email, and you prayed earnestly, sending me Bible verses. I prayed daily with those verses, and God heard my prayer. Through Brother Stephen’s prayer, the Lord performed a great miracle. My husband, children, and I now live happily together.”
Think of that sister, who may have tried many things, but what truly worked was bringing her problem to God. I prayed for her and sent her God’s word, and that word came to pass in her life. Today, God can perform a miracle for you too. Hold on to His word, pray, and the Lord will act.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. Lord, You have said, “Call upon Me, and I will deliver; and you shall glorify Me.” Today, for all the prayers of Your children, we ask that You perform miracles and bless them.
In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Let us read from the book of Jeremiah 31:14, “My people shall be satisfied with My goodness.”
My dear brothers and sisters, God is addressing you as “My people,” showing His ownership over you. Secondly, He says, “They shall be satisfied with My goodness.” If God begins to do good, then all evil will disappear. That day, to change the evil done to Joseph into good, God performed a miracle for him, didn’t He? He took Joseph out of prison during the night, changed the cruelty and harm done to him, and appointed him as the ruler of Egypt. Today, He will perform a miracle for you as well.
“My people shall be satisfied with My goodness.” This means the good job that God is giving you, the good visa that God is granting you, the good life partner the Lord has prepared for you, the good gift of the womb, the good house, and the good spiritual experience the Lord provides. God will give you the good gift of salvation and help you live happily and peacefully on the face of this earth.
“My people shall be satisfied with My goodness.” This means God will bless you with good income, permanent income, and every form of goodness. The good health, the power, and the gift of the Holy Spirit will be given to you. God will satisfy you with all these, turning your dissatisfaction into contentment, helping you live joyfully in the Lord. You will find happiness in your business and education, satisfaction in your job, and fulfillment in your ministry. God will bless you in all things. From now on, you will no longer say that you are dissatisfied with your job or your ministry. God will bless you abundantly and honor you.
Now, let us end with a testimony from Sister Punitha of Kanyakumari. She has written: “My daughter’s nine-month-old child was suffering from a cold, and blood was flowing along with mucus from the child’s nose. When we took the child to the hospital, the doctors said that the intestine had gotten caught (sorigi pochi), and surgery was necessary. I called the God’s Love Prayer Tower and requested prayer for my grandchild. The prayer warriors prayed sincerely, and God heard the prayer. Without surgery, God granted perfect healing to my grandchild.”
Today, maybe your grandchild, parent, or someone in your family is suffering from a health issue, and the doctor has suggested surgery. But at the eleventh hour, God can change the situation, and even if surgery is advised, He can heal without it. It can happen for you today.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, we thank You. You are a God who does wonders and miracles for Your children. Lord, perform a miracle for them today. Let them witness Your goodness. You are a God who went about doing good while You were on this earth. Let Your children be satisfied with the goodness You provide. Clear all their debts. Turn their shame into honor. Give them sound sleep. Heal their diseases. Break all bondages. Grant them a bright future and honor them. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
My dearly beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May the name of the Lord be glorified. Let us read together from the book of Psalms 34:10: “The young lions lack and suffer hunger, but those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.”
My dear brothers and sisters, today we may find a lot lacking in your body, in your family, in your income, in your prayer life, and in your anointing. There may be a lot of lack in various areas of your life. But the verse says, “For those who seek the Lord, they shall not lack any good thing.”
Recently, a couple came to see me. Both husband and wife approached me, saying, “Ayah, we have everything, but we don’t have a child. We both have good incomes, we have wealth, and we own a house. But despite spending a lot of money, we have not been able to receive the gift of a child.” While praying for them, I told the Lord, “The Shunammite woman had everything. She was an honorable woman in her city, but she did not have a child. When she met Prophet Elisha, he called her and told her that she would have a son by the same time the following year. His words came to pass, and the woman had a child.”
So I gave the same word to the couple who came for prayer. I told the Lord, “They have come in search of You for the gift of a child. You have said that those who seek You shall not lack any good thing. They have only one thing missing, and that is the gift of a child. Lord, give them the gift of a blessed child. Help them to embrace a child at the appointed time.” I prayed for them and sent them with God’s blessing.
Since they were new believers, they didn’t know the story of the Shunammite woman. So I shared the scripture with them and asked them to read it and claim the promise for themselves. Just as the word of Prophet Elisha was fulfilled in the life of the Shunammite woman, I assured them that this word would be fulfilled in their lives as well. The word of God will go forth and accomplish what it was sent to do; it will not return void. If you believe in the word, you shall see the glory of God.
By God’s grace, the woman conceived in the same month! They were amazed and shared with me, saying, “Had we met you earlier, maybe we could have received this blessing much sooner. We have delayed coming to you and spent much in the process.” I replied, “God has made everything beautiful in its time. This is your appointed time, and the Lord has fulfilled it.”
You might think that you must seek the Lord and tell Him your grievance for Him to help you. But whether you go to Him or He comes in search of you, His response is the same. Many of you have opened your mobile, your TV, or your laptop in search of God to listen to this Mangala Vaarthai (auspicious word). This act of seeking the Lord through His word is itself an act of faith, and God will fill all your emptiness and perfect everything that is lacking in your life.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, we thank You. As per Your word, may Your children seek after You and Your Word. This morning, they are searching for Your Word. They have opened their TVs, mobiles, or laptops to seek You. For these children who are in search of You, let them not lack any good thing. Whatever lacks there may be in their body, family, business, or ministry, Lord, I pray that You will meet all their needs according to Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus. In Jesus’ name, we pray.
Amen.
