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“Bless CMC”

Prayer Guide

2015First Edition

Prepared by

R. Stanleywith the help of a few Christian Staff in CMC

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The Christian Staff in CMC

who helped with informations

for the preparation of this Prayer Guide—

Dr. Sam David

Dr. Sunil Abraham

Rev. Ananthi A. Mary

Mr. Durai Jasper

Mrs. Hannah Paul

Mrs. Lakshmibai Andrew

Mr. S. Jacob Jeyakumar

Mr. G. D. Prabuson Paulwin

Mr. Ashok P. Davis

Mrs. Deena David

(Available in Tamil also)

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“Prayer brings Victory,” is an old adage. We Christianssing several hymns on this theme. A prayerless man willbe defeated in life. A prayerless family will go astray. Aprayerless Church will grow cold. A prayerless institutionwill lose its vision. That’s why, more than any otherspiritual exercise, our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to pray(Mt 6:9-13).

Dr. Ida S. Scudder (1870-1960), the Founder of theChristian Medical College (CMC) in Vellore, was a womanof prayer. Born to missionary parents and brought up inthe atmosphere of missionary work, prayerto Aunt Ida was her vital breath! Look atthe following line in one of her letters to afriend at the initial stages of the construc-tion of this Hospital: “We are not primarilybuilding a medical school, but the Kingdomof God.” The vision God gave herconcerning this Institution was: “To be a witness to thehealing ministry of Christ through excellence in education,service and research.” The logo of CMC has these words ofJesus inscribed on it: “Not to be ministered unto, but tominister” (Mt 20:28). The Constituion stresses thateverything must be done “in the Spirit of Christ.”

Unless we repeatedly remind ourselves of these fourfoundational purposes, deviation and weakening will beinevitable. What will happen to the superstructure if cracksdevelop in the foundation?

Satan is the archenemy of God’s purposes and plans.We are not ignorant of his schemes (2 Cor 2:11). God’swork is a spiritual battle. It’s vehemently opposed byspiritual powers of darkness. If we are to overcome them,and go forward in our God-given vision, sustained prayeris the only way (Eph 6:11-20). The opposing spiritualpowers can be confronted only by spiritual strength Godgrants us from above. We may be intelligent and indust-rious; but if we are to escape the traps of the devil, wemust be watchful in prayer (Mt 26:41).

God has been specifically speaking to some of theChristian believers in CMC and in Vellore about the needto mobilize prayer for this Institution. When I shared thiswith God’s Servant, Brother Mohan C. Lazarus, a mightyIntercessor, he said that God had planted a similar burdenin his heart too. When we contemplated on what could bedone, it was decided to gather the Christians in CMC andTamilnadu for a day of Fasting Prayer for CMC. We namedthe programme as, “Bless CMC.” Saturday the 22ndAugust 2015 was fixed as the Day for this Fasting Prayer.

During the days of preparation for this prayer gathering,several of us felt that this should not just be a one-dayaffair, but continue as a prayer movement. It is for thispurpose, this Prayer Guide is released.

The prayer points for CMC are distributed over 30 daysin this Guide. Very often we desire to pray, but we don’tknow what to pray for. What’s the point in shooting anarrow without a target? Use this Prayer Guide daily, monthafter month, year after year, in your personal and familyprayers, and morning devotions in the Wards andDepartments. Pages 37 & 38 are left blank for adding extraprayer points.

Why this Prayer Guide?

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The missionaries of yesteryears have establishedMission Hospitals all over India to serve people in the Spiritof Christ and to share His message. Sadly, 900 of the 1200

such Hospitals are closed down. Even among the remaining300, several of them are sick. It’s the sin of prayerlessnessof Indian Christians which is primarily responsible for thisshameful state of affairs. The names of some of theseHospitals are also included here in this Guide.

A Prayer Chain is being organized for this “Bless CMC”prayer movement. Otherwise how can we pray “withoutceasing?” (1 Thess 5:17). Anyone who volunteers to prayfor 15 minutes, weekly or biweekly, can join this PrayerChain. Kindly fill up the Chain Prayer Application Formon page 47 and send it to us. You will be connected as alink in this Chain, and you will receive “Bless CMC PrayerCirculars” from time to time. You can add to the dailyprayer points in this Guide whatever prayer requests thePrayer Circulars shall bring to you. Encourage your friendsalso to join this Prayer Chain.

Come, let’s pray and prevail! R. Stanley

Ex-Engineer (1971-75)

August 2015 CMC

“The devil fears nothing from prayerless studies,prayerless work and prayerless religion.

He laughs at our toil, mocks at our wisdom,but he trembles when we pray!”

— Samuel Chadwick (1860-1932)

Day 1God’s Promise

“All the promises of God in Christ Jesus are ‘yes,’ andin Him, ‘Amen!’ ” (2 Cor 1:20)

Today let’s pray first for our Director.

God to give him wisdom and guidance in all thedecisions he takes. The Holy Spirit’s clear guidanceand ruling to prevail over all the meetings conductedin the Directorate.

Sound interpersonal relationship to be maintainedamong all Staff at the Directorate. Cooperation andsinglemindedness to be preserved while at work.

Oneness among all Associate and Deputy Directors withthe objective of building God’s Kingdom. All theAdministrators to keep the vision of Aunt Ida alwaysclear before them. They should often come together forseasons of prayer to seek God’s mind.

Let’s pray for the Council Secretary and his Staff.

God’s hand to rest on all who come together to discussmatters relating to Administration, Finance and otherrelated works.

Humility and the fear of God to be seen clearly in thelives of all Administrators and Officers (1 Pet 5:2-4).

The life of Christians in the offices to be attractive tothe non-Christian Staff (Mt 5:16).

Angelic protection during inland and overseas travelsof all Administrators and Officers.

Major decisions should be just, fair and pleasing inthe sight of God.

To find favour in the sight of State and CentralGovernment officials. Let’s look regularly to the God ofNehemiah (Neh 2:1-9).

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Day 3Day 2God’s Promise

“He will call on Me, and I will answer him; I will bewith him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him”

(Psa 91:15)

Let’s pray for our Medical Superintendent today.

God’s mercy and wisdom to be showered on him as heshoulders this very important responsibility. TheFounder’s Vision to be clearly reflected in all thedecisions made in this Office.

All Deputy Medical Superintendents to wholeheartedlyenhance the functions of this Office.

Singlemindedness among all Officers and Workers ofthis Office. The office to function in a peaceful atmosphere.

The patients and their relatives coming to this Officeto get service that’s scented with the love of Christ.

Humility and the fear of God to adorn all Officers (1 Pet2:17).

God’s blessing to rest on all the branches of the MSOffice.

Sound health for all Staff, Officers and their families.

Let’s pray for the following Hospitals—

Danish Mission Hospital, Thirukoilur; CSI Hospital,Erode; Neyyoor; Marthandam; Kulasekaram; Nagercoil;Karungal; International Cancer Centre, Neyyoor; CPMLHospital, Colachel.

Holdsworth Memorial Hospital, Mysore; CSI Hospital,Bengaluru; CSI Redfern Memorial Hospital, Hassan;CSI Hospital, Chickbellapur.

Young medical graduates to go to needy places in Indiaand not lust for overseas opportunities.

God’s Promise

“You will call, and the Lord will answer; you will cryfor help, and He will say: Here am I” (Isa 58:9)

Let’s pray for the General Superintendent today.

God’s grace and wisdom to abound towards him as hehandles diverse responsibilities. He along with hisAssociate and Deputy General Superintendents to getGod’s guidance on a daily basis (Psa 32:8).

All the Officers and Workers to reflect the vision andethos of Aunt Ida in all their functions.

Officers and Workers to show mutual respect, andfunction with dignity and comradeship.

Selfishness and self-glory that are opposed toChristlikeness should not lift its head in theirfunctioning, but they must adorn themselves with thespirit of humility (Phil 2:3-7).

The life of the Christian Staff in this area to be anexample for the non-Christian Staff.

All decisions taken should be unbiased, just and fairbefore God.

God’s protection during inland and overseas travels.Wellness of all Staff and their families.

God’s hand to be on all the extension projects, especiallythe “Kannikapuram Project.”

Let’s pray for the following Hospitals—

Basel Mission CSI Hospital, Gadag; Lombard MemorialHospital, Udupi; CSI Kalyani Hospital, CSI RainyHospital, Chennai. For the Administrators and Doctorsin these Hospitals to maintain spiritual priorities (Mt6:33).

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“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will

answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear”

(Isa 65:23,24)

Let’s pray today for the Nursing Superintendent and

the Dean of College of Nursing. Singlemindedness and

unity among all Associate and Deputy Nursing

Superintendents to prevail.

God’s blessing to be showered upon all Authorities,

the 2350 Nurses and the other Staff. Travel mercies

during day and night shifts.

All nursing staff and coworkers to serve patients with

good conscience, service-mindedness and compassion.

To work not just to please men but show the kindness

of Christ in all the Wards. Strictness is necessary; but

harsh words must be avoided. Everyone to keep Aunt

Ida’s vision before them while on duty.

The Nurses and the other Staff to maintain single-

mindedness. Bitterness should not creep in. To esteem

others better than themselves (Eph 4:31; Phil 2:3).

Nursing Trainees to learn lofty values. Everything to

be carried out with the fear of God.

The Nursing Staff who work closely with the patients

to share the love of Christ with them. They must be

genuine comforters to patients.

Research and other academic activities to be a blessing

for mankind. Christian Nurses to be role models for

non-Christian Nurses. Not to give room for youthful

lusts but to walk with the beauty of holiness.

God’s Promise

“Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you greatand unsearchable things you do not know” (Jer 33:3)

Let’s pray for our Medical College today.

Needed grace to be bestowed on the Principal who hasthe awesome responsibility of shaping the lives of boysand girls coming from various backgrounds.

God’s abundant guidance for all the Professors,Lecturers, the Registrar and Deputy Registrars.

Timely wisdom and discernment to the Warden, theco-authorities and administrators who take care of the1150 students in the Hostels. They must lead thisyounger generation with love as well as firmness.

The Principal and his co-administrators to be alwaysmindful of instilling the spirit of service of Aunt Ida inthe hearts of the students.

Healthy interpersonal relationship and mutual supportto be found among the teaching Staff. They should notbe a stumbling block to any student.

Christian students to be a witness to non-Christians.It’s a privilege to be discipled for Christ during the deve-lopmental years (1 Tim 4:12). Let’s pray for all the alumnito continue in the virtues and values learnt here.

Students while driving to avoid overspeeding. To respecttraffic regulations. In all matters to be mindful of themoney spent, and the tears shed by their parents. Notto jump into love affairs blindly but wait patiently toknow the will of God. To escape the trap of alcohol andother bad habits.

To keep away from the lust of money with gratefulnessfor the quality education received from CMC atreasonable costs.To serve the underprivileged and themarginalised (Lk 4:18,19).

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“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;

knock and the door will be opened to you” (Lk 11:9)

Let’s pray today for the Governing Body called Council.

The Members to stay committed to “excellence” andthe “Spirit of Christ” which were stressed repeatedlyby our Founder.

To ever keep in mind the primary objective of ourHospital: “Building the Kingdom of God.”

This Body responsible for guiding this Institution shouldnever compromise on the principles of godliness andhigh standards.

The Council members should voice any deviation inthe functioning of the Institution, with politeness andboldness.

To seek the leading of the Holy Spirit in the selection oftop level leadership. Mere knowledge and experiencewon’t suffice (1 Sam 16:7). Waiting before God inworshipful prayer is the preparation to hear God’s voice(Acts 13:1-3).

To have fruitful discussions instead of unnecessaryarguments during Council Meetings. Discussions onthe floor to be concluded by directions from Above.

Healthy relationship to be maintained between theCouncil members and the Hospital authorities. God’swork must not be politicized.

Travel mercies for the Council members. To getsufficient medical care when they come to CMC. Tospend their time between Council Meetings in prayerand Bible meditation to understand God’s perfect will.

God’s Promise

“If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you,ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you”

(Jn 15:7) Today let’s pray for the various Departments and Units

in our Hospital.

Each Department and Unit to ever remember thefoundations of “Building God’s Kingdom,” “Witnessingto the healing ministry of Christ,” “Working in the Spiritof Christ,” and “Not to be ministered unto but tominister,” laid by Aunt Ida.

Cordial and complementary relationship among all theHeads of Departments and Units. “It matters not whogets the credit, provided the patient gets well.” — Thisattitude must dominate.

The team spirit that all employees are of equal importance, whatever be the job, should overrule everything.No one should become a victim for regionalism orcasteism. Everyone should keep in mind that eachDepartment or Unit is part of one family.

The Lord Jesus should bless the services of clinicaldepartments and demonstrate His miracle healingpower (Mt 8:16,17).

To be faithful stewards of all instruments andequipments God has graciously blessed us with. Noproperty of the Hospital should be stolen or used forpersonal purposes.

The activities and the life of Christian workers shouldbless and attract non-Christians to Christ.

The multitudes of patients visiting various Departmentsand Units should be astonished over the behaviour andcompassion of the employees.

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“If you, then, though you are evil, know how to givegood gifts to your children, how much more will yourFather in heaven give good gifts to those who askHim?” (Mt 7:11)

Let’s pray for our Accounts Department today.

God to bestow His grace and wisdom abundantly uponthe Treasurer, Associate Treasurer, Managers and allthose who hold various responsibilities. The Treasureralongwith the Staff of this Department to alwaysremember our Founder’s vision and objective.

To be faithful and honest in all money matters. Allworkers to work with the awareness that the all-seeingeyes of God are watching them more than the CCTV

Cameras.

To look to God, who is the Source, for all our monthlyand annual monetary needs. Has not God promised,“Seek first the Kingdom of God, and all these thingsshall be added to you?” (Mt 6:33).

God to grant mental clarity and alertness everyday tothe Staff here so no errors creep in. To work hard butwithout burnout.

Honest, fair and unbiased money transaction withemployees and contractors. Utmost care to be takenagainst all possible corruption.

God to bestow needed wisdom to our Auditors. Favourin the eyes of the Government officials. Things to workout in such a way that people opposed to Christianitywill not be able to find fault (Dan 6:4; 1 Pet 2:12).

The Staff in this Department to be kind in all theirdealings with the Staff and patients. To avoid harshwords, and to show forth the love of Christ.


“The prayer of faith will make the sick person well;the Lord will raise him up” (Js 5:15,16)

We need to pray everyday for the patients who visit us.Let’s specially pray for them today.

Each patient who comes here should experience themiracle-working power of God. Doctors can only “treat”a patient, but it’s God who “heals.”

Doctors to lend a listening ear with patience andconcern when patients express their problems. Patientsnot to be neglected on grounds of heavy workload. Everyindividual is important to God.

The 7500 Indian patients and 150 overseas patientswho visit this Hospital everyday should not only getphysical healing but also peace of mind. Patients toget good Christ-centered Counsel and Comfort fromPastors in the Chaplaincy and from the VoluntaryWorkers. Let’s also pray for the Servants of God whocome here for treatment (Mt 10:40-42).

God to fill the Doctors, the Paramedical Staff, Nursesand other Workers in the Wards, who are in directcontact with the patients, with a joyful spirit.

CMC should be a little Heaven for the 2800 inpatients.This is possible only if the Institution is filled with thespirit of praise and prayer. Songs and messagestransmitted from the Chapel to the Wards to encouragethe patients.

Patients, relatives and their friends should not fall avictim to contagious diseases, accidents and lossesduring their stay here.

Terminally ill patients to get the assurance of eternallife before death.

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Day 10 Day 11God’s Promise

“What great nation is there that has God so near to it,as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason wemay call upon Him?” (Dt 4:7)

Let’s pray today for the Chaplaincy Department.

God to powerfully anoint the Head of Chaplaincy andother Chaplains everyday with His Holy Spirit. God’spresence to be manifest whenever they speak in theChapels, Wards or Retreats (2 Tim 4:17).

Those in this Department to remember that the founda-tional purpose of all service to patients is to glorifyChrist’s Name. The responsibility to preserve the Visionof the Founder rests primarily with this Department.

The Holy Spirit’s gift of prophecy to be revealedwhenever the Pastors and Counselors of this Depart-ment counsel, pray and comfort the patients. All theChaplains to be prayer warriors. Nothing should bedone as a mere duty. There’s no place for casualnessin God’s work.

Differences of opinion between the Chaplains, if any,should not break their unity. It is the oneness amongthe Shepherds that will unite the sheep (Psa 133). Satanalone is our enemy!

The Holy Spirit to work in the minds of patients andvisitors, who read the Bible verses displayed all overthe Hospital, according to their needs. God to kindlethe minds of patients and relatives to carefully readthe pamphlets, books and Bible portions distributedto them.

God’s Servants and Christian Counselors from outside,other than the Hospital Staff, to be courteous topatients. There should be no selfish motives.

God’s Promise

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; Youwill strengthen their heart” (Psa 10:17)

Let’s pray today for the last grade employees of CMC.

The term “last grade” is work-related and secular. Butin the sight of God there is nothing lofty or lowly,white-collar or ordinary, educated or uneducated. TheGod of the Bible is a God of the poor! So everyone mustwork without any superiority or inferiority complex.

Those in authority should not despise the last gradeworkers but treat them as brothers and sisters (Eph6:9; Col 4:1). Though their work looks very ordinary, yetit is of vital importance. Without them the entire Hospitalwill stink!

The last grade employees should respect authority andobey them wholeheartedly (Eph 6:5-8). To opposeauthority is to oppose God. They should cooperate withthe medical team and thus bless the patients.

God’s power of deliverance to work on their familiesaffected by poverty, debts, drinks and family discord.

The last grade workers to be prudent enough to keepthemselves away from self-interested evil men who playupon their ignorance, and prompt them to strike, andcreate problems in the Hospital. The senior Christiansmust teach godly principles to these employees.

God to prosper their children’s future. He will neverforget the toil they render, that goes mostly withoutany appreciation, for long years (Heb 6:10).

God’s Word: “Do you see a man who excels in his work?He will stand before kings, and not before mean men”(Prov 22:29).

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“He shall pray to God, and He will delight in him”(Job 33:26)

Let’s pray today for some of the Christian Hospitalsacross India pioneered by Christian Missionaries. TheseHospitals should sustain the missionary vision.

CSI Hospital, Kanchipuram; Ikkadu; Nagari; Trichy;Idaiyankudi; St. Luke’s Leprosarium, Peikulam; St.Raphael’s Hospital, Sawyerpuram; St. BarnabasHospital, Nagalapuram; Bell Pins Hospital, Palayam-kottai; St. Luke’s Hospital, Nazareth; Scudder MemorialHospital, Ranipet; Christian Fellowship Hospital,Oddanchatram; Ambilikkai.

Bishop Walsh Memorial Hospital, Thadagam;Christukula Ashram Hospital, Tirupattur; Mount TaborHospital, Pudukottai; Catherine Booth Hospital,Nagercoil; Seventh Day Adventist Hospital, Tanjore;Joseph Eye Hospital, Tiruchy, Ariyalur, Perambalur;St.Lukes Eye Hospital, Virudhunagar; Swedish MissionHospital, Tirupattur; Lutheran Eye Hospital, Dhara-puram; Christian Mission Hospital, Madurai; ChristianMedical Centre, Pithapuram (A.P.); Bethel Hospital,Vuyyuru; Star of Hope Hospital, Akiveedu.

Bishop Abraham Jubilee Memorial Hospital, Palghat(Kerala); Mundakapadam Mandiram Hospital,Kottayam; Kannaya Medical Mission, Ranni; MOSCMMHospital, Kolenchery; Adupootty Hills; MTM Hospital,Poruvazhy; St. Gregory’s Misson Hospital, Parumala;Mar Geevarghese Dionysius Memorial Hospital,Devagiri; Fellowship Mission Hospital, Kumbanadu; St.Thomas Mission Hospital, Kattanam; Mar ThomaHospital, Chungathara; Salvation Army Hospital,Edayaddara; Trivandrum; Kattakada; Evangeline BoothHospital, Ernakulam.

God’s Promise

“I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy of praise; soshall I be saved from my enemies” (Psa 18:3)

Let’s pray today specially for all the Doctors in CMC.

Let’s praise God for all the Doctors who have earnedgood reputation for this Institution by their selfless andcommitted service over the years.

God to abundantly bless the 1500 Doctors working here.Thousands of patients from all over India flock to thisHospital predominantly to be treated by them. Whathuge responsibility lies on the shoulders of our Doctors!

Jesus said, “Physician, heal yourself.” Yes, our doctorsshould enjoy sound physical and mental health.Problems in their lives should not divert their attentionfrom patient care.

Doctors should not hesitate to pray for the patients,and to testify to them the healing power of Christ (Js5:15). Christian Doctors should be a role model to othersin their words and deeds. Should never forget Dr. Ida’svision.

All the medicos, whatever fraternity they belong to,should work together like a football team, avoidingcompetition among themselves. Never to hesitate tolearn from others. Juniors should take advantage ofand respect the wisdom and experience of seniors.

God’s hand to rest on the families of Doctors, theirhigher studies, research, foreign trips, etc. Additionalgrace for the Surgeons.

Doctors, who retire from here after long years of service,to spend their remaining years in Doctorless hospitals,thus rendering selfless service to society.

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“Everyone who is godly shall pray to You in a timewhen You may be found; surely in a flood of greatwaters they shall not come near him” (Psa 32:6)

Let’s pray today for our Pharmacy Department.

Most patients get cured thro’ medicine, whether it’smedical or surgical treatment. It’s God who gavehumanity herbs as food (Gen 1:29). If so, how muchshould the hand of God rest on this Department!

God who has promised “to bless the bread and waterand remove illness from your midst” should bless allthe medicines dispensed from Pharmacy (Ex 23:25).No adulteration should happen knowingly or un-knowingly. To safeguard against duplicate drugsentering from outside manufacturers and distributors.

God to give grace to prevent employees from wrongdispensing of drugs but be careful and watchful duringday or night shifts.

God’s guidance to this Departmental Head andassociates when procuring basic chemicals. God toprotect workers handling chemicals from reactions.

All employees to preserve cordiality amongst them.When workload increases, they must not murmur buthave a mindset that it is service rendered to God.

While dispensing medicines, the Staff must remindthemselves of God’s Word, “Anoint the sick with oiland pray,” and wish the patients, with a smile, to getwell soon. Patients who have come to Vellore indesperation should be encouraged.

God who blessed the medicines given in bottles topatients by Dr. Ida Scudder and her team, in a simplemanner, is still the same.

God’s Promise

“The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and Hisears are attentive to their cry” (Psa 34:15)

Let’s pray today for our Emergency Services.

People rushing to Casualty due to road or fire accidents,falls, food-poisoning, etc., are on the increase. OurHospital should be a refuge to those running to us withagony and anguish.

The Chief Medical Officer, his Associates and otherSupport Staff should not ignore the cries of people butdo quickly whatever possible with love and concern.“Weep not! ... Fear not! ... Take heart!” — These com-forting words came out of Jesus’ mouth frequently.

Never should it be told of our Hospital that a patientcollapsed because of delayed care. There should be noplace for bribery.

Let’s pray for patients brought in to the Chest PainUnit, and for their relatives. Doctors and other Staffshould prayerfully and compassionately serve them sopeople who rush in with anxiety and wailing getcomforted.

Let’s pray for God’s favour on parents who bring theirchildren to Casualty. May Jesus who loves little childrenperform signs and wonders here (Dr. Luke’s Gospel18:15,16).

Let’s pray for God’s protection on pregnant womenduring the difficult periods of labour (Isa 66:9; Psa50:15). There are non-Christian friends who giveChristian names to their children just because theywere born in Christian Hospitals! God’s peace to reston parents of still-born or disabled children. Let therebe no such births in CMC!

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God’s Promise:

“Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you thedesires of your heart” (Psa 37:4)

Let’s pray today for all the Hostels and Residentialareas.

The students in Hostels who are out of parentaloversight should not go out of control. No disappointment on their parents’ trust and expectations.

The boys and girls to mingle with all their fellowstudents freely, but to be cautious in choosing closefriends. Bad friendship corrupts good character (Psa1:1,2). To flee from alcohol, drugs and pornography (2Tim 2:22).

Students to respect rules and regulations of the Hostels.Only then can they become good citizens in future. Let’spray that they come out of the rebellion of youthhood.

The conducive hostel atmosphere should make themtrue disciples of Jesus, spiritually strong, that they maycome out as good servants for the Society and theChurch.

Let’s pray for wisdom for the Authorities who mentorthese students.

With the above-mentioned points let’s pray for StudentNurses Hostel, Staff Nurses Hostel, DJ Hostel, FitchHostel and Anandagiri. May God bless the food servedin all these places (1 Tim 4:4,5).

Let’s pray for the safety and health of all the residentsin the Hospital Campus, College Campus, Kagitha-pattarai Campus, Mary Varghese Campus, and in allthe rented buildings. Angelic protection on all theemployees staying in their own and rented houseselsewhere.

God’s Promise

“When I cry out to You, O God, my enemies will turnback; this I know, because God is for me” (Psa 56:9)

Let’s pray today for the Engineering, Transport andLaundry Departments.

Let’s pray for the Civil Engineering Department whichtakes care of the construction, maintenance, repair andrenovation of the buildings. God to give strength andprotection everyday to the Superintending Engineer,Associate Engineers and all the fellow-staff. God toprevent accidents. We must not forget that all buildingsbelong to God.

Let’s pray for the Mechanical Engineering Departmentresponsible for thousands of machines, instrumentsand equipments. Pray that all equipments should givetroublefree service for many years. Experts who helpCMC in maintenance and repair should see us as aservice organization. Wisdom to authorities in procuringright materials.

God to abundantly provide wisdom, presence of mindand protection to all the Staff in the Electrical Engi-neering Department. The Staff of this Departmentshould have singlemindedness, and work with a senseof responsibility instead of blame-shifting.

The Managers, Drivers and Staff of the TransportDepartment to work with watchfulness and utmostcare. Praise God for blessing us with 190 vehicles.

The Staff in the Laundry Department should not giveroom for any inferiority complex, but have an attitudethat they are helping the doctors and patients “in theSpirit of Christ.” Protection for Staff against skindisorders as they handle dirty linen.

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God’s Promise:

“You, O Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding inlove to all who call to You” (Psa 86:5)

The Christian Missionaries of yesteryears have esta-blished lot of Hospitals, Schools and Colleges acrossthe country and served people in the Spirit of Christ.In the last 5 decades around 900 such ChristianHospitals are either closed or dysfunctional. When wepray for CMC, it is our bounden duty to pray for theseHospitals also.

Let’s pray for these Hospitals in Karnataka: LeprosyHospital, Hindalga; Baptist Hospital, Seventh DayAdventist Medical Centre, Bengaluru; Mitra AshramHospital, Ankola.

Let’s pray for these Hospitals in Andhra Pradesh:Leprosy Hospital, Ramachandrapuram; Salur; Parvathi-puram; Giffard Memorial Hospital, Nuzvid.

Let’s pray for these Hospitals in Maharashtra: WFPM

Hospital, Wai; Clayson Memorial Hospital, Sirvoncha;Mission Hospital, Jalna; N.M. Wadia Hospital, PuneAdventist Hospital, Pune; Leprosy Mission Hospital,Paratwada; Miraj; Poladpur; Mary Wanless Hospital,Kolhapur; Mure Memorial Hospital, Nagpur.

Let’s pray for these peripheral units of CMC: RUHSA,

CHAD, LCECU, Schell Eye Hospital, Rehab Institute,Mental Health Centre, and other extension projects atChittoor and at Shalom Family Centre. God’s glory tomanifest and the grace of God to rest on all theiractivities.

All extension projects planned time to time by CMC tobe guided by God. Should not forget the Biblicalprinciple: “Strengthen as you lengthen” (Isa 54:2).

Day 18 Day 19God’s Promise:

“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all whocall on Him in truth” (Psa 145:18)

Let’s pray for the various Prayer Fellowships andMinisterial Groups functioning in our Hospital.

God in His infinite wisdom has raised several PrayerFellowships and Ministerial Groups in Church history.In the same way let’s praise God for raising suchFellowships and Groups for the blessing of CMC.

Let’s pray for the Union of Evangelical Students of India,Tuesday Fellowship (English), Wednesday Fellowship(Telugu), Thursday Fellowship (Tamil), and FridayFellowship (Bengali).

The participants to be open to the Holy Spirit’s leadingin all such Fellowship meetings. Each one to definitelyexperience the touch of God’s Spirit in the meetings.

Song leaders should work with a holy desire of liftingup the Lord of lords and challenging people to get closerto God rather than exhibiting their talents. “He mustincrease and we must decrease” (Jn 3:30).

Those bringing God’s message in these meetings toprovide strong meat from God’s Word. No beatingaround the bush and materialistic motives.

The non-Christian patients who attend these meetingsto be convicted in their hearts. God’s Word to workdeeply in them. They must become mature enough intheir faith to share the Gospel with others by the timethey return to their native places.

There may be so many Fellowships not mentioned here.God who hears in secret the prayerful cries of thesepeople for CMC to reward them openly. Let there be asprout of hundreds of prayer groups in houses, hostels,offices, and wards. This alone will bring forth Revival.

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“The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but theprayer of the upright pleases Him” (Prov 15:8)

Let’s pray today for all the Schools and Training Centresconnected to CMC, and for the health of all Staff andtheir families.

“What cannot be bent at five cannot be bent at fifty!” —goes a Tamil proverb. Children educated at Ida ScudderSchool, Vidyalayam, Balavihar and the creche to growin the knowledge of the Lord from their young age. “Thefear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Prov 1:7).

Each child is precious in God’s sight. The Principalsand Teachers to always work being mindful of thisresponsibility. Mere academic knowledge will notsuffice; students should mature in the areas of duty,dignity and discipline. Children spend more than eighthours each day in the Schools. Teachers to give addedattention to children from poor socio-economic statusand to below-average performers.

The Teachers and the Staff to be role models to theseyoung hearts and never be a stumbling block to anychild. This is our Lord’s stern teaching (Mt 18:1-6).The relationship between Teachers and Studentsshould be like “Guru-Shishya.”

For oneness among Teachers. Similar to how parentaldiscord affects the children, bitterness amongstTeachers will demoralise the students.

Students to be given practical counsel for escaping thetraps of the commercial world to enslave them in drugs,pornography and other evils. It’s no more, “Today’syouth are tomorrow’s leaders;” It’s “Today’s youth aretoday’s leaders.”

God’s Promise:

“They will come with weeping; they will pray as I bringthem back. I will lead them beside streams of water ona level path where they will not stumble” (Jer 31:9)

Let’s pray today for all our Contractors.

As growth of the organization goes upswing and work-flow also increases, it’s common today to entrustspecific responsibilities to Contractors instead ofrecruiting salaried staff. All those who have such tieswith CMC should embrace the ethos of our Institutionthough they may have business motives.

The 500+ Security Personnel in the Security Depart-ment to work diligently, conscientiously keeping thewelfare of the Institution in mind. Should not causeany problem by giving false allegations. Should extendfriendly hand to patients and relatives. In the guise ofstrictness they should not turn arrogant.

Carelessness of contract workers in the DietaryDepartment will adversely affect the health of patients.The Dietary kitchen to be treated just like their ownkitchens at home. Let’s claim God’s promise in Dt 28:5,“Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.”

Contract workers engaged for A-Block and other GuestHouses to behave with dignity with patients and guests.

The contract workers who are predominantly non-Christians should come to the knowledge of Christduring the course of their contract period andexperience God’s gift of salvation. It’s our responsibilityto pray for their families.

Contract workers should avoid getting too close to theregular Staff of CMC. Ours is a family. Unwanted inter-ferences should be avoided.

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“Consecrate a fast ... Gather the people ... Sanctify the

congregation ... Then the Lord will pity His people”

(Joel 2:15,18)

Let’s pray today for all the research work going on inCMC.

CMC’s Vision Statement says, “We seek to be a witnessto the healing ministry of Christ, through excellence ineducation, service and research.”

The Omniscient God to bless the nearly 500 researchprojects undertaken by various Departments. Let’s callunto God who bestowed more knowledge and wisdomon Joseph at Egypt and Daniel at Babylon, over theircontemporaries (Gen 41:38-41; Dan 1:17,20).

All Researchers to primarily depend on God rather thantheir own intelligence. God to give them good healthand steady mind during research. Challenges in theirown lives should not slow them down.

God to honor them when they submit their researchfindings in our country or abroad. These should bringglory to God and add pride to our Institution throughtheir findings.

Smooth relationship when dealing with ResearchInstitutions inland and overseas. In the field of research,God to make us head and shoulder above others. Thosecoming from other Institutions should get a chance tolisten to the Gospel.

God to bless the work of Dodd and Gault library,Wellcome Building, Office of the Vice-Principal(Research), Ethics Committee, Institutional ReviewBoard, Winter Symposium, etc.

God’s Promise:

“Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that

you receive them, and you will have them” (Mk 11:24)

Let’s pray today for some of the medical Departmentsin CMC. When we pray for a Department, let’s rememberthe Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical Staff and all otherworkers.

All treatment to be effective by God’s power, and thepatients to return not only with physical healing butalso the mental peace that Jesus gives.

Let’s pray for the Departments of Anaesthesia,Cardiology, Cardio Thoracic Surgery, Medical ICU,Dental and Oral Surgery, Dermatology, DevelopmentalPaediatrics, Endocrine Surgery and Family Medicine.

Let’s pray for the Departments of Forensic Medicine,Gastroenterology, Geriatric Medicine, Liver Surgery,Hepato Pancreatic Biliary Surgery, Hand & LeprosyReconstructive Surgery and Infectious Diseases.

Low Cost Effective Care Unit, Medical Genetics, EyeHospital, Medical ICU, Medical Oncology, GeneralMedicine, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neuro Medicine andNeuro Surgery.

Nuclear Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynacology, Occupa-tional Therapy, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Paediat-rics, Paediatric Orthopedics, Paediatric Surgery,Physiotherapy, Plastic Surgery and PulmonaryMedicine.

Praise God who has trusted us with so many facilitiesand opportunities! Hallelujah! (Dr. Luke’s Gospel12:48b).

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God’s Promise:

“Shall not God avenge His own elect who cry out dayand night to Him?” (Lk 18:7)

Like yesterday let’s pray for some of the medicalDepartments of our Hospital. Why do patients flockinto CMC travelling thousands of miles? It’s because ofthe honesty, truthfulness, faithfulness and service-mindedness and personal touch. No one should fail totaste the “love of Jesus” which is the foundation andmotivator for all these. Let’s pray for the followingDepartments—

Departments of Radiology, Reproductive Medicine,Rheumatology, Spinal Disorders Surgery, GeneralSurgery, Surgical ICU, Transfusion Medicine & ImmunoHaematology, Urology, Nephrology and VascularSurgery.

Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Bio-engineering, Stem Cell Research, Child & AdolescentPsychiatry, Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Hematology,Clinical Virology and Cytogenetics.

Departments of ENT, General Pathology, Microbiology,Palliative Care, Pharmacology, Physiology andRehabilitation.

Let’s pray specially for our Operation Theatres. Let’sintercede that God would keep under His wings themore than 160 surgeries performed each day. The handof the Lord should be on the Surgeons’ hands at everystage. Let’s pray for the anxious relatives and friends.Let Jesus be introduced to them at this critical hour.Is it not our Lord who has promised, “Call upon Me inthe day of trouble?” (Psa 50:15).

Let’s pray for our Retired Staff. May God’s hand upholdthem in their old age, and bless their children (Psa 103:17).

God’s Promise:

“Because we do not know what we should pray for aswe ought, the Spirit Himself makes intercession for uswith groanings which cannot be uttered” (Rom 8:26)

If only the Church understands that the ChristianHospitals are a means of witnessing for Christ, theycan be of mutual support. Nearly 75% of the ChristianHospitals are closed down. Even among the rest severalof them are not doing well. The worst affected Districtsare in East Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odishaand Chattisgarh. “O God, have mercy on us!” Let’s bringthese Hospitals to God in prayer today—

Ashram Hospital, Sihora; JJFM Hospital, Ahmednagar;Institute of Cardiology, Nadiad; Methodist Hospital,Mathura; Clara Swain Hospital, Barielly; Noor ManzilPsychiatric Hospital, Lucknow; Sundram Chkistalaya,Nagra; Theodari Christian Hospital, Maheshpur, Bihar;GEMS Hospital, Bihar.

Methodist Hospital, Buxar; Evangeline Booth Hospital,Ahmednagar; Salvation Army Emery Hospital, Anand;Simla Sanatorium & Hospital, Simla; MattisonMemorial Hospital, Hapur; Ruby Nelson MemorialHospital, Jalandar; Catherine Hospital, Kanpur;Leprosy Mission Hospital, Almora; Barabanki; Chandag;Moti Nagar; Allahabad; Nandnagri.

AG Hospital, Kolkatta; Serango Christian Hospital,Serango; ECOS Eye Hospital, Berhampur; ChristianHospital, Champa; Nav Jeeva Hospital, Sathawa; SevaBhavan Hospital, Jagdeeshpur; Madhipura ChristianHospital, Khariar Road; Rajnandgaon; ChristianHospital, Dhamatari; Seventh Day Adventist Hospital,Ranchi; CMC, Ludhiana; SIHR & LC, Karigiri; BethesdaHospital, Ambur.

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The Hand Leprosy ReconstructiveSurgery Department established in CMC in 1948

by Dr. Paul Brand (1914-2003), son of thePioneer Missionary Mother Brand (1879-1975),

is the first of its kind in India.


“God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above allthat we ask or think” (Eph 3:20,21)

Let’s pray today for some of the non-medicalDepartments involved in general service. TheseDepartments and Units play a significant supportiverole for the major medical Units.

Let’s pray for the Personnel Department. God to givethe Manager and all Staff sufficient daily grace andstrength. The problems and needs of the workers whocome here must be compassionately listened to andsorted out with discernment and God’s guidance.

Let’s pray for the Medical Records Department. Howmuch the Staff here have worked from the time whenthere was no computer facility! God to give them wisdomand diligence so no error creeps in while entering theinformations and test results of the patients.

Let’s pray for the Biostatistics Department. ThisDepartment is helpful not only for research but also toenhance the medical service to the patients. TheAuthorities and the Staff to have mental freshness.

Let’s pray for the CHIPS Department. There should beno leakage or pilferage of data from this Departmentwhich is a bank for important informations of the Hospital.

Let’s pray for the Internal Audit Department. God togive the authorities and workers here enough of insightand mental sharpness.

Let’s pray for the Library. All the books and documentsmust be kept safe. May the Holy Spirit enable theDoctors and students, who come here, to easily locatewhat they’re looking for.

Bankura Leprosy Hospital, Junbedia; Prema-nandaLeprosy Hospital, Kolkatta; Bethesda Leprosy Hospital,Champa; Muzaffarpur; Baitalpur; Saldoha; Purulia;Prem Jyoti Community Hospital, Chandragodda.

North Eastern Region: Khasi Jaintia Hospital, Shillong;Jowai; Presbyterian Hospital, Durlang; AdventistHospital, Aizawl; Baptist Christian Hospital, Harisinga;Tezpur; Makubanda Christian Hospital, Bazaricherra;Burrows Memorial Hospital, Alipur.

The Missionaries from Europe and the West foundedthese Hospitals, amidst all odds, with a God-given visionand lofty objectives. But when the vision is lost, we areonly paupers!

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“Let’s come boldly to the Throne of Grace, so we mayobtain mercy and find grace in time of need”

(Heb 4:16) Today also let’s pray for some of the Departments and

Units doing general service.

Let’s pray for the Blood Bank. Let there be plenty ofblood donors. Let’s pray that the blood in the Bankshould be well-preserved, and there be no error orconfusion in blood transfusion.

The Materials Department. Good quality materials tobe purchased and kept safe for use. The Authoritiesand Staff not to fail in their stewardship responsibility.God to protect us from being cheated by businessmen.

The Public Relations Office. God to give wisdom andprudence to the Authorities and the Staff as they comeinto direct contact with dignitaries, especially withGovernment Officials and politicians. All these VIPs whovisit CMC must enjoy the aroma of Christ.

The Staff & Students Health Services. God to grant theDoctors and Staff daily grace to bless the Staff andStudents who rush to them for any need andemergency.

The Community Health Department. May God blessthis service which caters to the needs of the poor, thebackward and the illiterate!

Let’s thank God for the ELS Bookshop which has beenserving the Staff, patients and visitors, with the salesof Bibles and Christian devotional books, for nearly 50years. What a blessing!

God to bless the Postal Department and all the Bankswhich help the Hospital.


“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you ...Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He willlift you up” (Js 4:8,10)

Last two days we prayed for some of the Departmentsand Units of general services. Let’s continue the sametoday. No Department should develop superiority orinferiority complex. All are of equal importance in God’swork. This attitude should prevail all across ourHospital.

Let’s pray for the Central Sterile Supply Department.However skilled the Physicians and Surgeons may be,all their efforts will go futile if things go wrong in thisDepartment. The Staff here to work with good con-science and utmost care.

The Hospital Management Studies. God to shower Hisgrace abundantly on this Department which trainsquality managers for our Hospital and other Hospitals.It’s our pride that those trained here shine all over theworld!

The Department of Distance Education. God to honourthe endeavours of the Staff here who pass on theirlearning and rich experience gained in this Hospital topeople in so many places.

Let’s thank God for our Archives. Our history is here,isn’t it? Let the younger generation which sees thepictures and things here dedicate themselves to faithfuland sacrificial service!

Let’s pray for the Reception Counter at the entrance ofthe main Hospital, and the Help Desk at the KatpadiRailway Station. Those who work here must giveinformation to the newcomers with patience and asmile. No one should be despised with unkind words.

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“This is impossible with man; but with God all thingsare possible” (Mt 19:26)

Let’s pray today for the extensions of our Hospital.

We now have 2789 beds; 7796 outpatients; 2077inpatients; 162 surgeries daily; 52 births daily; 42,000tests daily. As these figures are on the increase yearafter year, expansion is a must. Let’s pray for theabsolute necessity of God’s guidance in this matter.

A small Hospital is already started in Chittoor. Let’spray for the problems encountered while bringing thisto a good shape.

A vacant land of 80 acres is purchased in Kanniga-puram, about 15 km from Vellore. The work is delayedbecause we are not able to buy certain patches of landwithin this area, and to fix a suitable Contractor. If itworks out well, this will be a 1500 bedded Hospital.Unless God prospers this Project, nothing can happen.There are also differences of opinion among seniorDoctors whether or not to go ahead with this Project. Inthis situation, the Holy Spirit must bring all to onenessof mind. God’s work without oneness will not succeed.

We need lot of funds for any expansion. This Hospitalstarted by Aunt Ida with just one bed has become abanyan tree just because of faith on God and ferventprayers. Without faith it’s impossible to do anythingthat pleases God. God is the Source!

Whatever efforts we take for expansion must be mainlyfor the welfare of the poor and the downtrodden. Towhat extent we care for the poor, only to that extentGod’s miracle healing power will be manifested in ourtreatment (Psa 41:1-3).

We prayed for so many things concerning CMC duringthe last 29 days. Today let’s thank and praise God foreverything!

Give thanks to God who brought Aunt Ida to India andenabled her to establish this Hospital; His mercyendures forever!

Give thanks to God for the Doctors and all the workerswho cooperated with Dr. Ida from the inception for thegrowth of this Hospital; His mercy endures forever!

Give thanks to God who spread the fame of this Hospitalall over the world for the glory of His Name; His mercyendures forever!

Give thanks to God for the innumerable patients whocame to this Hospital, those who got well, and thosewho found Christ; His mercy endures forever!

Give thanks to God for all those who studied and weretrained here, and gone all over the world to serve people;His mercy endures forever!

Give thanks to God for Churches, individuals, groups,organisations, Friends of Vellore, and the like who givefinancial and other support to CMC, in India and fromoverseas; His mercy endures forever!

Give thanks to God who has plentifully given us skilledDoctors and dedicated workers; His mercy enduresforever!

Give thanks to God who defeats and destroys the evilforces which keep working against CMC, from insideand outside; His mercy endures forever!

Give thanks to the God of Heaven who holds the futureof CMC in His hands; His mercy endures forever!

Great things He has taught us;Great things He has done!

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A General Prayer for CMC

“Our God, who hears our prayers,

“We come to You in the Name of Your Son and our SaviourChrist Jesus.

“We thank You for the Christian Medical College Hospitalwhich is named after Christ Your Son.

“We thank You for using this Hospital as a blessing tomillions of patients over a century.

“Father, none of us is worthy that You have given us theblessing of such a great Institution. But You have countedus faithful and trusted us with this exceptional gift. Wekiss Your feet.

“O God, help us never to forget that this Hospital wasfounded primarily for building Your Kingdom.

“Remind us always, O God, through Your Holy Spirit, thateducation, service and research here must be mainly to bea witness for the healing ministry of Christ Your Son.

“Dear Lord, help us carry out all our works and activities inthe Spirit of Christ, that is, ‘Not to be served but to serve.’

“We pray for all the Doctors, Nurses and other medical andnon-medical Staff of this Hospital. Let them never deviatefrom their commitment, integrity and compassion, whetherthey are Christians or non-Christians.

“O Lord, let all the Administrators and the Staff check alltheir decisions and deeds whether Christ would approveof it.

“We pray for the outpatients and the inpatients. We pleadbefore You on their behalf to fulfill Your promise, ‘I am the

Lord who heals you!’ O Lord, let there be miracle healings

everyday in this Hospital which cannot be explained byDoctors and science. Are You not the unchanging God? DidYou not say, ‘I am the Lord God of all men and women;and nothing is too hard for You?’

“Let every Christian in this Hospital share the Gospel ofChrist to non-Christians. Let not the words and the lives ofChristians contradict one another. Let Your Name beglorified this way. Because India itself comes here, helpus, O Lord, to work with the realisation and a sense ofresponsibility that this is a Mission Field.

“We pray for all the Chaplains who preach Your Word to usand the patients, in the Chapels, Bible Studies, Prayergatherings and the Wards. Let them always stay anointedwith the power of Your Holy Spirit.

“Father, grant to us that beginning with the topadministrators to the lowest level workers no one shoulddo anything with strife or ego, but consider others betterthan themselves, and maintain harmony in all situations.

“We pray that everyone who is trained here and goes outwill maintain the spirit of service for Your glory whereverthey are placed.

“O Lord, You have hitherto kept us from so many dangers,accidents, strikes, and the like. Give us the same angelicprotection in future also. Keep all our families safe underYour wings. Give us new grace and new strength everyday.

“O God, who keeps the future of this Hospital safe in Yourhands, O God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we praiseYou, worship You, exalt You, and fall prostrate before You.

“Our Father, we offer these praises and prayers to You inthe Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Amen!”

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How to Pray

1. Pray to the Father (Mt 6:9; Eph 3:14)

2. Pray in Jesus’ Name (Jn 16:23; Heb 7:25)

3. Pray in the Holy Spirit (Jude 20; Rom 8:26,27)

4. Pray with Faith (Heb 11:6; Js 1:6,7)

5. Pray with Boldness (Rom 8:15; Heb 4:15,16)

6. Pray claiming God’s Promises (1 Ki 8:29; 1 Chr 17:23)

7. Pray with Humility (2 Chr 34:27; Isa 57:15)

8. Pray with Confessions & Repentance (2 Chr 7:14; Js 5:16)

9. Pray with a heart of Forgiveness (Mt 6:12; Mk 11:25)

10. Pray according to God’s Word (Prov 28:9; Dan 9:2,3)

11. Pray according to God’s Will (1 Jn 5:14; Mk 1:40,41)

12. Pray without Selfishness (Job 42:10; Js 4:3)

13. Pray Specifically (Mt 20:30-34; Eph 6:19)

14. Pray with Fasting (Neh 1:4; Mt 17:21)

15. Pray with Tears (Lam 2:18,19; Heb 5:7)

16. Pray with Burden (Mt 9:36-38; Rom 9:1-3;10:1)

17. Pray with Fervency (Col 4:12; Js 5:16-18)

18. Pray Alone (Lk 9:18; Eph 1:16)

19. Pray in Secret (Mt 6:6; Lk 6:12)

20. Pray Together (Dan 2:17,18; Acts 16:13)

21. Pray with Oneness (Mt 18:19; Acts 1:14)

22. Pray Quietly (1 Sam 1:13; Neh 2:4)

23. Pray Aloud (Acts 4:24; Heb 5:7)

24. Pray Continuously (1 Thess 3:10; 5:17)

25. Pray at Fixed Times (Dan 6:10; Acts 3:1)

26. Pray with Watchfulness (Mt 26:41; Eph 6:18)

27. Pray in Tongues (1 Cor 14:2,14,15,18; Acts 10:46)

28. Pray with Joy (Psa 100:2; Jn 16:24)

29. Pray with Praise & Thanksgiving (Phil 4:6; Col 4:2)

30. Pray with Submission (Lk 22:42; 2 Cor 12:8,9)

Turn to these references in your Bible and meditate on

the verses carefully. Start practising these principles in

your prayer life. You are sure to be revolutionized. Share

this with Christians everywhere. When the Church or an

Institution learns the secret of prayer it will be healed of

all its ills.

Let’s pray and witness a revival of prayer!

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Prayer Quotes

1. God does nothing except in response to believing prayer!

— John Wesley

2. Prayer strikes the winning blow; service is simply pickingup the pieces!

— S.D. Gordon

3. One should never initiate anything that he cannot saturatewith prayer!

4. Prayer doesn’t change the purpose of God, but prayer canchange the action of God!

— Chuck Smith

5. Talking to men for God is a great thing, but talking toGod for men is greater still!

— E.M. Bounds

6. No learning can make up for the failure to pray. Noearnestness, no diligence, no study, no gifts will supply itslack!

— E.M. Bounds

7. Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on hisknees!

— William Cowper

8. You may as soon find a living man who does not breathe,as a living Christian who does not pray!

— Matthew Henry

9. Prayer will make a man cease from sin, or sin will enticehim to cease from prayer!

— John Bunyan

10.Prayer is not overcoming God’s reluctance, but laying holdof His willingness!”

— Martin Luther

11. The devil fears nothing from prayerless studies, prayerlesswork and prayerless religion. He laughs at our toil, mocksat our wisdom, but he trembles when we pray!

— Samuel Chadwick

12. Prayer is the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousandblessings!

— Chrysostom

13. Prayer should not be regarded as a duty which must beperformed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a raredelight that is always revealing some new beauty!

— E.M. Bounds

14. We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on thedifficulties!

— Oswald Chambers

15. Faith in a prayer-hearing God will make a prayer-lovingChristian!

— Andrew Murray

16. As is the business of tailors to make clothes and cobblersto make shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray!

— Martin Luther

17. We can do nothing without prayer. All things can be doneby importunate prayer. That is the teaching of JesusChrist!

— E.M. Bounds

18. Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves;defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens andstrengthens the spirit!

— S.D. Gordon

19. The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer! — The Kneeling Christian

20. We do not pray at all until we are at our wit’s end!— Oswald Chambers

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End Notes —

This Prayer Guide can be used daily, year after year.

If you would like any changes to be made in theinformations in this Prayer Guide, please let us know. Itwill be helpful for the future editions.

Introduce this Prayer Guide to all the beneficiaries andwellwishers of CMC, especially to the Christian patientswho come here, get them a copy and encourage them topray. When CMC is a blessing to us, is it not our duty tobless it in turn?

— This Prayer Guide available from —

“Jesus Redeems”—Vellore Branch5/11-G Upstairs, Auxilium College Road

Vellore 632 006Tel: 0416-2247200 <[email protected]>

ELS BookshopCMC Hospital Campus, Vellore 632 004Tel: 0416-2224808 <[email protected]>

R. Stanley13 Church Colony, Kalinjur Road

Vellore 632 006Tel: 98437 07600 <[email protected]>

21. There is no other activity in life so important as that ofprayer. Every other activity depends upon prayer for itsbest efficiency!

— M.E. Andross

22. Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is thegreater work!

— Oswald Chambers

23. Prayer can never be in excess!— C.H. Spurgeon

24. Prayer is weakness leaning on omnipotence!— W.S. Bowd

25. A man who is intimate with God will never be intimidatedby men!

— Leonard Ravenhill

26. Prayer— secret, fervent, believing prayer — lies at theroot of all personal godliness!

— William Carey

27. I have seen many men work without praying, though Ihave never seen any good come out of it; but I have neverseen a man pray without working!

— James Hudson Taylor

28. It is in the field of prayer that life’s critical battles arelost or won!

— J.H. Jowett

29. There has never been a spiritual awakening in any countryor locality that did not begin in united prayer!

— A.T. Pierson

30. Expect great things from God; and attempt great thingsfor Him!

— William Carey

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This Application to join the

“Bless CMC Prayer Chain” to be sent to —

Dr. R. Immanuel

Dept. of Distance Education

CMC Hospital, Vellore 632 004

Tel: 94860 19800 <[email protected]>

“Bless CMC” Prayer ChainVolunteers Application Form

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I volunteer to PRAY for CMC atleast 15 minutes weekly or

biweekly on _____________________ (Day), from ___________ am/pm/

night. Please include me in the “Bless CMC Prayer Chain”

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