I live in Surat, the bustling diamond and textile capital of Gujarat. From the glittering workshops where diamonds are cut with precision to the colorful looms weaving silk and cotton into fine fabrics, the city never stops moving. The scent of spices mixes with the hum of machines, and people come here from across India, seeking work, opportunity, and a better life. Amid this rush, I see hearts quietly searching—for hope, purpose, and peace that only Jesus can give.

Walking along the Tapi River or through the crowded textile markets, I am struck by both the creativity and the struggle around me. Families work long hours, children labor alongside parents, and the gap between wealth and poverty is stark. Yet even here, I see glimpses of God’s Kingdom—people showing kindness, sharing a meal, praying quietly, or seeking truth beyond the surface of wealth.

The children weigh heaviest on my heart—the little ones in narrow lanes or near bustling factories, often forgotten, with no one to guide or protect them. I believe God is moving among them, stirring His people to act, to love, and to bring His light into corners that feel shadowed and forgotten.

I am here to follow Jesus in Surat—to pray, to serve, and to reflect His love in a city known for brilliance and commerce. I long to see Surat transformed—not just by business and trade, but by the life and light of Jesus, touching workshops, markets, and homes, and showing every soul that true worth, beauty, and hope are found only in Him.

- Pray for the hearts of those working in Surat’s textile and diamond industries to be open to Jesus’ love, and for Him to bring hope into the daily grind of long hours and hard labor.
- Pray for the children who are forgotten in narrow lanes, markets, and factories—that they would experience God’s protection, provision, and the light of His truth.
- Pray for local families and communities to witness God’s Kingdom in action, showing kindness, generosity, and faith in ways that draw others to Jesus.
- Pray for the church in Surat to rise boldly, reaching into workshops, marketplaces, and neighborhoods with compassion, teaching, and healing.
- Pray for a movement of prayer and transformation in Surat, where the light of Jesus penetrates every home, street, and heart, turning industry and commerce into avenues for God’s glory.