In His Time.......... with P.Ramachandran

This week I was unusually burdened to pray and intercede. I often wondered what it meant by the phrase "the burden of the Lord". I got a glimpse of it this week. It was so heavy that at one point I thought my heart would burst. I was woken early in the mornings, even before 5.00 AM with a  strong urge to intercede. My body was perspiring and the tears flowing. This must have been how Ezekiel,  Jeremiah and the rest felt when they carried the burden of the Lord. It continued throughout the day. I was burden to pray for the following: Children of single parents. The struggles they must have been going through and the parents...what a journey for them. That God will mercifully stand in the gap for them. Pastors who were struggling in their ministry, financially and spiritually. That God will supply their needs and strengthen their faith. For those who have caused problems in the church. That God will mercifully forgive them and not bring any of the calamities upon their

God does not have spare parts, He refines and renews the original. The Spirit of God empowers, equips, enlightens and enriches the one engaged in evangelism. -  P.Ramachandran When God approached Jeremiah with the appointment of being the "prophet to the nations" (Jer 1:4), Jeremiah responded with two negatives, the very similar ones many of us say to God: "I can't speak" - Incompetence . A familiar excuse, even Moses made the same. We would rather God use someone else in our state. We look at our background, our qualifications and our abilities and think we are of no use. But the Bible says in Acts 1:8 - But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses. The Spirit of God is the energizer. The disciples were all incompetent men. Fishermen, tax collectors and that sort of a group. Yet the Lord used them to turn their world upside down. They baffled the religious leaders and the scholars of their days. The same fear

This is the latest batch of 16 students who have enrolled in the PEC School of Ministry in Jaigon, Bhutan Border. They began their training in the 1st week of Oct and will continue for 9 months. We pray that these will be our future church planters in the NE region of India. We thank God for Rev Samuel Sharma and his wife for running this institution with much commitment. Please continue to uphold all these student sin your prayers and also for the necessary logistics that are needed. Will be visiting them end of this month, God willing.

Today I conducted the seminar at Praise Evangelical Church from 0900-1600 hrs. 32 participants attended the seminar. I took sessions from Vol 1, Notebook 1 of the Million Leaders Mandate Series. Participants later shared that the sessions were a real blessings. Praise God.

Sometimes I feel like giving up. Life's too painful to bear Relationships sour, burdens heavy, trials too hash even to share But when I looked at Him who bore my sorrows, my sins, my shame and all my tomorrows A reflection suddenly appears If He could do this all for me When its I who should have been there My turmoils became suddenly so shallow In His sacrificial loving care There left only one thing for me In all my trials and despair I worship His Majesty And surrender to His divine flair Written by P.Ramachandran Inspired by the Holy Spirit

The next trip will be from 26 Oct to 4 Nov. We will be going to Nepal, West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim and Bhutan. The objectives for the visit are as follows: Visit PEC church planters in the different regions. Seven new church dedications Teach at PEC School of Ministry  This is going to be a challenging trip as the weather is expected to be cold and the terrain is in the Himalayan Region. So far four persons are confirmed going. Please pray for the following: Good weather and protection All the buildings will be completed in time for the dedication. The rain is hindering the construction. God's outpouring of  His Holy Spirit Special unction to His servants as we minister the Word God's name to be exalted PEC School of Missions, our training Center at Jaijon, Bhutan Border.  If you are keen to join the training program, please contact the Principal, Rev Samuel Sharma at 919800335170 for details.