Inspirational Prayers: 00056

Stephen (First Martyr in NT) was one of the early deacons and preacher in early Church. He could be compared with Enoch & Elijah in OT. All three have interconnectedness with heavenly realms. Eventually we have record of Stephen in only 13 verses. But he shook the World with his speech before the Jewish rulers and claimed universalism of the Gospel. I would say, Stephen was theologically greater than Peter who used to believe in Jewish association with Gentiles is unlawful. Later confessed "I should not call anyone profane or unclean" (Acts 10:28-29). Stephen also made tremendous impact on St. Paul (Acts 22:19-21). Dear God, we just want to introspect how our words / deeds/ mannerisms/dealings/nature and thoughts are affecting others. Sometimes we speak but No Life in our words. Our deeds are futile O God. Make us to impact others, which lead to Life. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

Biblical Source: Stephen                            

Prayer composed by: Pastor. S. Manohar Pradeep 

Yerraguntla Peraiah

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Inspirational Quote: 00002

"Our God is the God of impossibilities but sometimes it is impossible to leave you without teaching a moral. The teleological approach by God is for your betterment, so don't complain/panic when He reproves."                                         

Inspirational Quote: 00001

"God never answer our prayers until it is not focused / rooted in His will." 

Inspirational Prayers: 00055

"Gods fidelity and humans infidelity" I know few senior servants of God, who never read Bible (Gen-Rev) till date at least once. Bible is very clear that it is neither in heaven nor beyond sea but it is very near to you to observe (Deut 30:11-14). Dear God, you set life and prosperity, death and adversary before us. We know if we obey/love/walk and observe WE WILL LIVE. Nevertheless, several times we skip reading/ learning /meditating and exhorting your Word. Choosing Jobs, ministries, dealings, work, over took our spiritual nurturing. Deut 30: 19b says "CHOOSE LIFE." Dear God we choose life in every area of our life. Thank you for your admonition. Amen.

Biblical Source: God’s people

Prayer composed by: Pastor. S. Manohar Pradeep

Inspirational Prayers: 00054

O God of Lamech. We know very less of him. He was a mysterious figure in Genesis: 4 recorded as a polygamist, killer, wild man and the poet of “SONG OF THE SWORD” (Gen 18:21-22). Bible did not record whom he killed and the reason behind it.  But we can learn something from his life. In Gen 5:30b he said “Out of the ground that the Lord has cursed this one (Noah) shall bring us relief from our work and from the toil of our hands.” He was the daddy of Noah. Parents always expect great things from their children. It is Lamech’s hope that Noah shall bring relief. He lived for 595 years after the birth of Noah. May be he confessed of his guilt, pleaded with God and asked favour on his son. Bible says, “Noah found favour in the sight of the Lord” (Gen 6:8). Dear parents, let us ask God to bless our children, pour out His choicest blessings, and to give uncommon favour. And know that your Hopes will never be cut off.

Biblical Source: Lamech

Prayer composed by: Pastor. S. Manohar Pradeep 

Inspirational Prayers: 00053

"Pray for those who persecute you, So that you may be children of your Father in Heaven" (Mat 5:44, 45). I see a great schism in our Christendom. It is reminding me of crusades during 11-14th centuries. People of God are asking /fighting /demanding for justice. As minorities, we have every right to ask and demand. But St. Paul though he was a ROMAN (citizenship) had undergone imprisonments, floggings, often near to death, lashes, beaten with rods, stoning, shipwrecked, adrift, danger from bandits-own people-GENTILES-false brothers and sisters, hungry, thirsty, and health reasons. In spite of all these hardships he made a bold statement "FOR WHENEVER I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG." Where are we going? How we are going to achieve justice? How are we going to build the kingdom of God on Earth? How are we going to love our enemies? How can we claim that we are children of the most high? Please do not settle for cheap grace. HIS GRACE (costly) IS SUFFICIENT FOR US.

Biblical source: St. Paul

Composed by: Pastor. S. Manohar Pradeep