Gospel for Asia
For Immediate Release

The Lord is powerfully transforming lives in India—like Nesaraj’s—through the prayers of His people.

KERALA, INDIA (ANS) – Living in a scenic paradise near lush fields and tea plantations could not stop Nesaraj from attempting suicide numerous times. He even had to be admitted to the hospital ICU three times.

Growing up in Kerala, South India, Nesaraj suffered from both physical and mental illness from a young age. His condition kept him from attending school, and he grew progressively worse. He behaved wildly and acted out in violent ways.

It was during this time period that he attempted to take his life multiple times.

Living in a scenic paradise near lush fields and tea plantations could not stop Nesaraj from attempting suicide numerous times.

Nesaraj’s parents worried about him intensely. It didn’t help that the medicines prescribed for Nesaraj were incredibly expensive—especially for a family that didn’t make much to begin with. Nesaraj’s parents were especially heartbroken to be investing so much of their hard-earned money in treatment without seeing any improvement in their son. Then they heard about Simson, a GFA missionary in the area—and longed for him to pray for their son. One day, Simson was leading a prayer meeting at a home near Nesaraj’s family. Hearing about the family, Simson went over to their house to pray for Nesaraj. The boy’s parents were happy to see him. Simson told them about the Lord Jesus, and his words encouraged them.

With tears, Simson prayed for Nesaraj’s complete healing. After he prayed, Nesaraj’s health began to improve. Touched by the Gospel message and the love displayed in the missionary, Nesaraj and his family chose to receive Christ as Savior.

They asked the pastor to conduct a several-day long prayer meeting in their home. The whole family fasted and prayed for three days. They rejoiced as the Lord delivered Nesaraj completely from his sickness.

Nesaraj was able to resume his studies, and the whole family began regularly attending worship at the church where Simson is pastor.

In addition to this church, Simson also leads a separate prayer fellowship of eight families. He asks for prayer that it, too, will soon grow into a church.- End