I live in Varanasi, a city where every street and ghat tells a story of faith, longing, and tradition. Each day I walk along the Ganges, seeing pilgrims and priests come to bathe, to pray, to seek blessing. Millions call this the holiest city in Hinduism, yet as I watch, I feel the weight of spiritual darkness pressing over the hearts of so many around me.

Here in Varanasi, the beauty of our culture is intertwined with deep brokenness. The caste divides, the struggles of the poor, and the abandoned children roaming streets and alleyways remind me of the urgent need for God’s Kingdom to break in. I cannot ignore them, because Jesus calls me—and all of His followers—to step courageously into this harvest, bringing hope, healing, and the Good News to the lost and forgotten.

Even in the shadows, I see God at work. I believe He has a plan for this city. One day, these riverbanks that echo with chants could resound with songs of Jesus. The homes and streets that now seem hopeless could overflow with His life and light. I pray for Varanasi every day, asking Jesus to awaken hearts, raise up His people, and make His presence known in every corner of this city.

- For Every Language and People: With over 43 languages spoken here, I pray that the Gospel will be heard clearly in every tongue—reaching every caste, tribe, and community until all know Jesus. Revelation 7:9
- For Leaders and Disciple-Makers: Pray for boldness, wisdom, and supernatural protection for those planting house churches and launching community centers to serve women, children, and the poor. James 1:5
- For the Children and Brokenhearted: Pray for the countless abandoned and vulnerable children wandering the streets of my city, that they may find homes, healing, and hope in Christ. Psalm 82:3
- For a Prayer and Spirit Movement: Ask God to birth a mighty prayer movement in Varanasi, filling the city with intercession, and for His people to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit with signs and wonders. Acts 1:8
- For Revival and God’s Purpose: Pray that the ghats of the Ganges, known for idol worship, would one day resound with worship to Jesus, and that God’s divine purpose for Varanasi would be fully resurrected. Matthew 6:10