Today is the 8th day of Navratri (tomorrow is the last day). Tonight many people will celebrate with a yagna. A yagna is a "ritual of sacrifice". Families will gather around the sacrificial fire at home or at the temple and present offerings to the gods (along with a Hindu priest in many cases). Everything that is offered into the fire is believed to reach the gods (which is also why Hindus cremate). They will give offerings of ghee (clarified butter), kheer (rice pudding), sesame seeds and other things as an offering to the goddess Durga.
Please pray for Hindus in Delhi during this night. Pray that they feel emptiness as they do these rituals. Pray that they learn of the sacrifice Jesus made for them!
Pray for the Christians of Delhi too. Pray that they share with their Hindu friends boldly and without fear! Pray that they share about Jesus and the sacrifice he made for them.
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