Today is Choti Diwali (also known as Little Diwali or Narak Chaturdasi). Many people buy sweets on this day to give to their friends and family. Delhi is a very busy city during this holiday. It is a very important holiday for families and friends.
A popular legend says that on Choti Diwali day that the god Krishna freed the earth from fear and the tyranny of the demon King Naraksur. This part of the festival marks the end of evil and the beginning of joy and laughter.
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"You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O LORD my God, I will give you thanks forever."
Psalm 30:11-12
- Pray for the new believers of Delhi at this time. The holidays are a big struggle for new believers as they are trying to decide how to celebrate these holidays with their family and stay in their community while also standing strong for Jesus and showing the difference he has made in their life!
- Pray for the Hindus, Jains & Sikhs of Delhi, that they will come to know TRUE joy and laughter that can only come from Jesus Christ!
- Pray for the followers of Jesus that they will not only share sweets with their neighbors and friends, but also boldly share the sweet love of Jesus!
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