Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in 2 Timothy 1:7, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
In your life, what are the things you are afraid of? Today, the Lord is promising through His Word that He has not given us a spirit of fear but a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. Are you afraid of darkness, exams, interviews, the future, or anything else? As you read this promise today, the Lord is removing all unnecessary fear and blessing you with these three virtues—power, love, and a sound mind—through the Holy Spirit.
From now on, you will receive strength, and you will begin to show love to those you once struggled to love. The Holy Spirit will descend upon you, reside in your heart, and enable you to experience the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, patience, kindness, and self-control.
A sound mind means living peacefully, free from confusion. Do you struggle with making the right decisions? Today, the Lord is granting you clarity and wisdom to choose the right path. Whatever decisions you are struggling with, the Lord will guide you to make the right choice, leading to goodness and blessings.
Testimony from Sister Jebamary, Chennai
“I was haunted by an unknown fear that I couldn’t understand. Because of it, I felt hindered and unable to do anything. In such a situation, I attended the Anabarin Paathathil Fasting Prayer meeting. After the meeting, during the individual prayer session, Brother Stephen prayed for me. The Lord answered that prayer, and the spirit of fear that had been tormenting me left me. I thank the Lord for delivering me from the spirit of fear.” Through this testimony, we can understand that when fear leaves, courage automatically fills your heart. May the Lord remove all the fears from your heart and fill you with His courage. The Lord will do great things in your life.
Prayer
Loving Lord, we thank You. I pray for Your children who are struggling with fear. Remove every fear from their hearts and fill them with courage. Let the Holy Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind be with them. Bless them to be strong, loving, and wise. Help them make the right decisions without confusion. Just as You honored Daniel for his right choices, may they also be blessed with success and favor. Let all their work prosper, and may they be honored. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Proverbs 21:31, “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.”
As this is the month of March, many of your children have written their exams and are now waiting for their results. During this waiting period, encourage your children to spend time in prayer in the presence of the Lord for good results. Let them pray and prepare themselves to receive the victory in Jesus’ name.
If you are the person who has yet to write your exams or are preparing for an interview, preparation is very important. Even, it is also essential to prepare well before engaging in Lord’s ministry. Without proper preparation, achieving victory is very difficult and may lead to utter failure. So, for the children who are writing or about to write their exams, through today’s promise word, the Lord is saying, “Prepare well.” How much time is left for the exam—1, 2, or 3 days? Prepare well, study, pray, and go for the exam with confidence, and surely, the Lord will grant you victory.
In the Bible, there are many names of our God, one of which is “Jehovah Nissi”, meaning The God of Victory. If you desire victory for your prayer requests, then you need to prepare yourself to receive it from the Lord. How can you prepare yourself? Go to an isolated place, prepare your mind, and get ready to speak to the Lord. Then, pray to Him, saying: “Lord, I come into Your presence with unworthiness. If I hold a grudge against someone, please forgive me and that person, and restore peace between us. Forgive my sins, anoint me, and make me worthy.” As you pray and prepare yourself before the Lord in this manner, you will surely see victory for your prayers.
Even today, you may have faced failure in your business, ministry, or studies. If a lack of preparation is the reason for it, acknowledge your mistake and ask the Lord for forgiveness. If a past interview did not result in a job due to insufficient preparation, seek the Lord’s forgiveness for that as well. The next time, as you prepare and go for an interview, surely, the Lord will perform a miracle.
Testimony from Sister K. Subith Raabi, Kanyakumari
“My younger son had completed his BE final exams and was waiting for the results. He was anxious about the outcome. During that time, as a family, we were listening to a sermon shared by Brother Stephen on Angel TV. During the sermon, the Lord revealed an auspicious word through Brother Stephen, and it felt as though he was looking directly at me and speaking. I claimed that word in faith and prayed. When the results were announced, by the grace of God and through the prophetic prayers offered by Brother Stephen, my son passed with good marks. May God be glorified!”
Prayer:
“Loving Lord, we thank You. Just as a horse must be prepared for battle to win, You have taught us to prepare before doing anything. Help us to work hard, make efforts, and pray so that we may succeed. If anyone who is reading this has faced failures in the past due to a lack of preparation, guide them to prepare well from now on. Let them seek Your presence in prayer before starting anything and receive victory. I pray for those who have written public exams and government job exams—bless their efforts and open doors for a stable income. Help them succeed with good marks and fulfil their heart’s desires. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.”
There are three things the Lord is promising today through this verse.
Firstly, God is our refuge. In recent days, what problems have you been struggling to handle or overcome? No matter what the issue is—whether related to your job, ministry, income, or a court case—fall before the Lord, who is your refuge, and submit it to Him. Secondly, God is our strength. To those who say, “I do not even have the strength to speak, lift an object, or walk,” today, the resurrected power of Jesus is descending upon you as you read this message, delivering you from all sickness. Thirdly, in times of trouble, God is a very present help. Whatever is troubling you or putting you in danger, the Lord will help you and show you favor. He will come and stand with you to support you.
The Bible says, “Like birds flying about, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem.” According to this, God not only defends but also delivers His people. On that day, when Jonah was trapped in the belly of the fish, he cried out to the Lord. In that moment of danger, when the fish swallowed him and he was on the verge of death, he looked to God and wailed. He looked to God and pleaded. He looked to God, praised Him, made a vow, and prayed. Because of this, the fish safely vomited him onto the shore.
In his time of trouble, the Lord revealed Himself as a very present help to Jonah. Without any harm, God protected him and brought him ashore. Likewise, in your life, without any harm or loss, the Lord will bring you ashore.
Testimony from Sister Punitha, Chennai
“My husband suffered a stroke, which left one side of his body paralyzed. His hands and legs lost function, and he became very weak. I participated in the Anbarin Paathathil fasting prayer, and after the meeting, Brother Stephen prayed for him. Through that powerful prayer, the Lord heard and answered. Now, my husband’s paralyzed hand and leg are functioning normally, and he is completely healthy. The Lord alone was our very present help in times of trouble—He protected and healed my husband. I give thanks to God!” Even today, according to today’s promise verse, those of you who have come to the Lord for refuge—the Lord will give you new strength, He will be a very present help, and He will do great things in your life.
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. I thank You for Your merciful hand descending upon the children who are reading this. Thank You for coming to help and support them. Let all their problems be transformed as they seek refuge in You, just as Ruth took refuge in You and received a full reward—a life partner, children, and an abundant life. I pray for those who are sick and weak—Lord, touch and heal them. Let paralyzed hands and legs begin to function again. Let kidneys start functioning well. Let damaged internal organs be restored and work properly. Lord, break every barrier and perform miracles in their lives. Especially, may Your help and protection be upon them during their times of crisis. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in Exodus 14:14, “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
From morning to night, how many battles do you face in your lives? These battles may arise in your family life, workplace, church, marketplaces, etc. A battle does not always mean standing in war with a sword or weapon. In many families, a cold war-like situation exists between husbands and wives, parents and children. Some battles remain unresolved due to misunderstandings. Today, the Lord is giving you a promise: He will fight for you, and you don’t need to fight anymore. As a child of God, you should not engage in conflicts with those who speak or act evil against you. Leave it to the Lord—He will fight on your behalf. Do not indulge in arguments, but instead, be tolerant and demonstrate the difference between yourself and others as a child of God.
You should not develop an attitude of enmity with anyone in your workplace, ministry, school, college, or business. Strive to live in peace with others, for peace brings great blessings into your life. Today, we see people fighting everywhere due to pride and stubbornness, leading to enmity and even destruction in some lives. The days are evil, so be wise and remain at peace with one another. If you must engage in a battle, let it be a battle for peace, and the Lord will fight for you.
What battles are you facing today? Submit them to the Lord and trust in Him. God will determine whether to fight for you or to nullify the situation completely. Those who plot against you to fight and destroy you—the Lord is breaking their plans. The Lord is saying to you today: “Do not go and get stuck in trouble. Be at peace; I will take care of it.”
Testimony from Sister Navamani, Coimbatore
“For ten years, a man ran a business in our shop. When we asked him to vacate, he refused, even though we explained that we needed the shop. Eventually, he passed away, but his son continued to occupy the shop and caused us trouble. He insisted that he would stay for another two years before vacating. At that point, I wrote a letter to Brother Stephen requesting prayer. He prayed and replied, saying, ‘The Lord will speak into the heart of the person who has rented the shop. He will come to you in peace, vacate the shop, and return the keys.’ What a surprise! Just as mentioned in the letter, it happened exactly as promised. The Lord fought this battle for me, and I give thanks to Him.”
In the same manner, if today you are planning to engage in an evil scheme, fight, or create trouble, do not enter into it but surrender it at the feet of Jesus and pray. The Lord will do great things for you.
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. I pray for those who are in tears, saying, “They have seized what belongs to us and are purposely arguing with us.” Lord, please hear their prayers and settle these matters smoothly, without any trouble. I also pray for those who are continuously irritated and troubled by prideful people. Lord, fight for them and grant them victory. Please put an end to long-lasting court cases and conflicts in their lives, and may they live in peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Beloved children of God in Christ. I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Bible says in James 5:16, “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”
The fervent prayer of the righteous is very powerful. Sometimes, when we are unable to pray, the Holy Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. However, at times, our prayers go unanswered because of our sins, which stand as a barrier between us and God.
Today’s promise verse emphasizes that the fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. It specifically refers to a righteous person—one who harbors no wicked thoughts or iniquities. Such a person pleases the Lord with his actions, and the Lord indeed hears his prayers. On the other hand, God does not heed the prayers of the wicked, as their hearts are filled with evil thoughts and bad intentions, which act as a stumbling block between them and the Lord. The fervent prayer of the righteous comes from someone who lives in the fear of the Lord, upholds righteousness and justice, and is mindful of his conscience. If you pray with sincerity and righteousness, God will surely hear and answer your prayers. If your prayers remain unanswered, examine your standing before the Lord—perhaps your own iniquities are hindering God from responding.
Some people seek prayers from others simply because they do not want to live righteously and be acceptable before the Lord. But this should not be the case. You must pray as a righteous person and also ask others to pray so that both prayers become even more effective. In the coming days, the Lord will answer all the prayers you have been praying for a long time. God will perform miracles and wonders in your life. Therefore, surrender yourself to a righteous life, and the Lord will hear all your prayers.
Testimony from Brother Anandha Raj
“My daughter is 2 years old. One day, she suddenly fell ill, and her condition worsened. We immediately took her to the hospital, where the doctors examined her and suspected that it might be a cancerous tumor. This news was devastating for us. During this difficult time, we attended the Anbarin Paathathil fasting meeting. After the meeting, we approached Brother Stephen and requested his prayers. Brother Stephen placed his hand over my daughter’s head and prayed earnestly for her healing. Following the prayer, we returned to the hospital, and the doctors proceeded with the operation to remove the tumor. However, after further examination, they concluded that it was just a normal tumor and assured us that there was nothing to worry about. Truly, the fervent prayer of Brother Stephen availed much, and we praise God for this miracle!”
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. You have said, “The fervent prayer of the righteous avails much.” Transform every reader into a righteous person, and let their prayers bring blessings to them and those around them. I bless Your children in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Fill every lack, strengthen the weak, and restore health to the sick. Lord, You are the God who multiplies—break every barrier and let us witness Your miracles and wonders. Lead us in righteousness, be with us, and do awesome things. In Jesus name, Amen.
