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.

- Kwa Kila Lugha na Watu: Kukiwa na zaidi ya lugha 43 zinazozungumzwa hapa, ninaomba kwamba Injili isikike kwa uwazi katika kila lugha—ikifikia kila tabaka, kabila, na jumuiya hadi wote wamjue Yesu. Ufunuo 7:9
- Kwa Viongozi na Wafanya Wanafunzi: Ombea ujasiri, hekima, na ulinzi usio wa kawaida kwa wale wanaopanda makanisa ya nyumbani na kuzindua vituo vya jumuiya kuhudumia wanawake, watoto na maskini. Yakobo 1:5
- Kwa Ajili ya Watoto na Waliovunjika Moyo: Ombea watoto wasiohesabika walioachwa na walio katika mazingira magumu wanaotangatanga katika mitaa ya jiji langu, ili wapate nyumba, uponyaji, na tumaini katika Kristo. Zaburi 82:3
- Kwa Mwendo wa Maombi na Roho: Mwombe Mungu azae harakati kubwa ya maombi huko Varanasi, akijaza jiji kwa maombezi, na watu wake watembee katika nguvu za Roho Mtakatifu kwa ishara na maajabu. Matendo 1:8
- Kwa Uamsho na Kusudi la Mungu: Omba kwamba ghats za Ganges, zinazojulikana kwa ibada ya sanamu, siku moja zisikike kwa kumwabudu Yesu, na kwamba kusudi la kimungu la Mungu kwa Varanasi lifufuliwe kabisa. Mathayo 6:10