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Proud to be an Indian

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I see slogans saying ” POOR ” in relation to India …there are poor people in India{ which country doesn’t have poor people ?? } but by NO means India is a POOR country , we have MORE Bentley’s than any other country in the world ..we have so much wealth that’s hidden ( they don’t even know how much ) , billionaires, Billion dollar home , Software hubs , shopping malls , we are the largest consu

mers of Gold , Diamonds , Silver ; Bollywood , Tollywood makes the most high budget movies, fast food joints crop ut everywhere , coke is investing 1.3 billion dollars in Indian economy , Ikea, Walmart and many others Industry giants are taking a dip in India …many many more I cant list here …

PLEASE DON’T CALL MY COUNTRY POOR …COME WITNESS BEFORE YOU SPEAK …ALSO TO PEOPLE WHO LIVE HERE .. DON’T BAD MOUTH THE COUNTRY I CANT STAND IT …BEFORE YOU BAD MOUTH AND POST LIES DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT !!!! 

Corruption – Which other country is corruption free ?? Romans 8 says that the creation itself is in bondage of corruption ..so its a bit high here and i am sure you sure did contribute to that at atleast one point in your life ( for those that can understand this please do …for those that can understand this in regards to India please do ) BUT BUT … there is redemption and I have that hope and you also get hope from reading Romans 8 .

BE PROUD TO BE AN INDIAN … EMBRACE YOUR ETHNICITY !!!!!

Drinking water – Cause

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This has become a burning fire inside of me as I see and read about all the issues here around me.
Why am I doing this ? Because I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me and together we can do much more for the community , City and country.

Water Shortage is the Biggest Challenge here in my city and in India.

Especially drinking water. Power supply is also effected majorly because of water shortage and that’s another monster to deal with and many of you know about the power cuts here in Andhra Pradesh and other states. Power cut for 5- 10 hrs a day. In the peak summer its very difficult to survive not only to bear the heat, but the power cut effects all industries in the country.

I am not a politician/minister who can reform the law or hold a high position in the state department and make necessary changes to make sure there are no leakages of precious water around the city and come up with better solutions to harvest rain water and to store that water for use later during the year.Protect water spills and many other things that could be done. Work more effectively to keep thief’s and unapproved water connections in check.

But what I can do is gather up saints and Pray to God , because he is able to give rains and change the system inside out that otherwise is corrupted.Isn’t it a shame that a country full of engineers and super intelligent people cannot do anything , but just comment and compromise with the current conditions and system around us.

All things are possible for God. You can pray to make a difference , so I request you to join me in this time of need.if you are not in India , but are moved by our condition please say a prayer for us , so the most merciful God will provide for us.

Invite prayer warriors , intercessors ,believers and those who has a heart for this cause. Even if it is spending only 2 minutes of your day in prayer for this need. Please Join me.

Bracelet of Rebekah in Genesis

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During my 1st visit to Dubai years ago , I was in complete awe as I walked around in the gold souk’s I have seen so many items of jewelry its not funny. I saw many bangles and bangle stores , but as I walked along I saw somespecial Bangles /Bracelets I have never seen in my life , posted below are some pictures from there. But I wondered why such Bangles ??? Years later I was in Dubai with my parents , my dad didn’t even realise they were bangles , I cant remember what he thought they were. After all these years I have a revelation of why they made such Bangles. Before you read on see the pictures so you understand what I am saying.

 

 

Genesis Chapter 24 :

10 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

11 And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.

12 And he said O LORD God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.

13 Behold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:

14 And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.

15 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

16 And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.

17 And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.

18 And she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.

19 And when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.

20 And she hasted, and emptied her pitcher into the trough, and ran again unto the well to draw water, and drew for all his camels.

21 And the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the LORD had made his journey prosperous or not.

22 And it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;

The servant took some betrothal gifts to Rebekah. Wow …Put yourself in her shoes …

Would you have agreed to marry if you were given small skimpy bangle’s and a nose ring as your betrothal gift ??? and you have never seen this guy or known this guy ( Issac in this case ){ either on facebook or on the web } you couldn’t google him or call up some one to do some back ground check. So what I realised now is a bracelet of this size as in the picture would definitely impress Rebekah or anyone and that’s also indicative of the wealth of Issac through Abraham.Now I also understand the size of those bangles I saw in the streets of Dubai .

 Tradition continues in India and in many cultures there is a betrothal party before the day of marriage and its usually great fellowship with thanksgiving to God , fun , food and gifts to the bride.

 singing off …Sucharitha Thokala.

If you wish to see photos of crazy Gold Jewelry creations Click on the link : http://thokala.blogspot.in/2008/01/tons-of-gold.html 

Ash Wednesday 2012 — Why Fast ?

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Ash Wednesday, is the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before Easter

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen:
To loose the bonds of wickedness,
To undo the heavy burdens,
To let the oppressed go free,
And that you break every yoke?
7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,
And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out;
When you see the naked, that you cover him,
And not hide yourself from your own flesh?
8 Then your light shall break forth like the morning,
Your healing shall spring forth speedily,
And your righteousness shall go before you;
The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.
9 Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer;
You shall cry, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’

Isaiah 58:6-9

Deuteronomy 32:2

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What an Awesome God we serve !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

a.Let my teaching fall like rain ;
b.And my words descend like Dew ;
c.Like Showers on new  grass ;
d.Like Abundant rain on Tender plants — Deut 32:2

Like Abundant Rain on tender plants  , Showers on new grass, Words descend like dew….God sends rain in such tender way that the tender plants don’t get effected but refreshed cause of the showers on them , children love to play in the tender rain , I have witnessed some Africans come out in the rain rejoicing and bring out shampoo and wash their heads …it surely seemed strange for me …but its how different people , animals , plants everything God created rejoices at his tender mercies. Hallelujah !!!!!!!!

Thought for you –> Just imagine how it would be if a huge bucket full of water { relate to the one in water parks 500 gallon bucket that empties from time to time , if you are under it , you would be washed away ….I have experienced it } falls on us , on plants , on animals ? It would hurt us , kill our plants and it would be a major inconvenience , there would be accidents on the roads and would be a total disaster.

So when you read the word , the Bible why do you read in a hurry ? When you are listening to a sermon ( listening to word of God ) why do you want the preacher to hurry up and you looking at your watch several times ? I encourage you to spend some quality time in the Word …PUT YOUR FACE in the BOOK . Let the Word fall like tender rain on your soul and on your heart, let the holy spirit minister to you.

Amen!!!!!

Paradise Restaurant Hyderabad , Kondapur

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Paradise Restaurant in Hitech City , Madhapur , Kondapur …Tops the list of worst places to eat in Hyderabad.

 

 

After eating out a lot in Hyderabad …I had to come up with a worst List , its my civic duty and helpout fellow foodies. I always loved Paradise sec-bad food …but this time was a disater.

Paradise in Madhapur beside the famous KFC is the worst place to eat …save your money , take it somewhere else not here …Biryani was at its worst , Service was horrible … Ambience not too Good …I should have understood when the place was bearly crowded on a sunday afternoon.

It isnt the first time …later as I talk to friends they said “you should have asked ..its a bad place to go !!!!!!”….hellooooooo how come no one shared this before ??

So do your self a favor and go somewhere else.