I wake up each morning to the sounds of my city—Bengaluru. The honking of auto rickshaws, the rush of buses, the chatter of people speaking Kannada, Tamil, Hindi, English, and so many other tongues. This city never stops moving. It’s India’s “Silicon Valley,” full of shiny offices, tech parks, and people chasing dreams. Yet when I walk down the same streets, I also see children sleeping on sidewalks, begging at traffic lights, and searching trash heaps for food. The contrast breaks my heart.

India is beautiful—diverse beyond words. But that diversity often divides us. Here in Bengaluru, caste and class still create walls. Even in the church, it can feel risky to cross those lines. And though many think our city is modern and progressive, idols line the streets, temples overflow, and people search for peace everywhere but in Jesus. Sometimes, it feels like we are just a small voice crying out in a sea of noise.

But I believe Jesus has His eye on this city. I’ve seen His Spirit move—in the slums, in the corporate offices, in university hostels. I’ve seen orphans find family in the body of Christ. I’ve seen prayer meetings stretch into the night, because people are desperate for more of God. I believe the same God who made this city a hub for technology can make it a hub for revival.

Bengaluru is full of ideas, but what we need most is the wisdom of heaven. We need the Father’s heart to heal the broken, the power of the Spirit to break the chains of caste and religion, and the love of Jesus to touch every orphan, every worker, every leader. I am here for such a time as this, believing my city will not just be known for innovation, but for transformation by the living God.

- Pray that the love of Jesus will reach the countless children on Bengaluru’s streets—orphans and abandoned little ones—so they may find true family in Christ and hope for their future.
- Pray that the Spirit of God will break down the walls of caste and class in my city, uniting believers in one family that reflects the kingdom of heaven.
- Pray for those in the tech industry and universities, that their hunger for knowledge and success will turn into a deeper hunger for truth, leading them to Jesus.
- Pray for courage and boldness for us as believers to share the gospel in a city overflowing with temples and idols, that many hearts would encounter the living God.
- Pray for a movement of prayer and revival in Bengaluru—that this city would not only be known for technology and innovation but also as a place where the Spirit of God brings transformation.