I walk the bustling streets of Hyderabad, the beating heart of Telangana, where history and modern life intertwine. The call to prayer echoes from the Charminar, weaving through the spice-laden markets, blending with the clang of rickshaws and the calls of street vendors. Around me, faith is everywhere—nearly half my neighbors are Muslim, devoted and searching for peace. I see in their eyes a longing that only Jesus, the Prince of Peace, can truly satisfy.

Hyderabad is a city of striking contrasts. The glass towers of HITEC City rise over narrow, crowded lanes where families struggle to survive. Ancient mosques, Hindu temples, and modern malls stand shoulder to shoulder—symbols of a city both deeply religious and restlessly ambitious. It’s a place where tradition meets technology, and faith collides with doubt.

I pray daily for my city—to love my neighbors well, to be bold in sharing the Good News, and to see the Gospel flow like a river through every neighborhood. I believe Hyderabad will not only be known for its heritage and innovation, but for a great awakening—when hearts across this city encounter the living Christ and are transformed forever.

• Pray for the millions in Hyderabad—especially Muslims—to encounter Jesus as the true source of peace. (John 14:6)

• Pray for the children and poor who wander the streets to find love, safety, and belonging through the hands of Christ’s followers. (Psalm 82:3–4)

• Pray for unity and courage among believers to share their faith across cultural and religious barriers. (Ephesians 6:19–20)

• Pray for the Church in Hyderabad to become a light in both the city’s slums and its corporate towers. (Matthew 5:14–16)

• Pray for a move of the Holy Spirit to sweep across Hyderabad—turning a city of contrasts into a city of revival. (Habakkuk 3:2)