Like Sahira, this high-caste woman, too, turned to Christ.

SOUTH ASIA (ANS) -- Sahira Suman should have been the envy of everyone in her village. An orthodox follower of her family’s traditional religion, she was also born into greater privilege than many—she was high caste.

Sahira lives in a part of Asia where one’s caste determines their life path. She was proud of her caste and adhered to its traditions of not allowing people of low-caste into their homes or even associating with them. When she went out, she would only eat at places owned by people who were part of her caste group.

Despite the status Sahira valued so highly, her life was full of pain: She suffered from seizures, which left her in despair. And even with her high standing in society, she could do nothing to rid herself of the seizures . she felt so helpless.

Then one day Sahira encountered Jival Chavan, a Gospel for Asia–supported pastor ministering in her village. And as he shared the Good News with this weary woman, the Lord began to work in her heart. She poured out her struggles to the pastor.
 

And even with her high standing in society, she could do nothing to rid herself of the seizures... she felt so helpless.

Jival listened and then spoke to Sahira about the power of Jesus’ blood to deliver people from sin and sickness. After hearing the Good News, Sahira told the pastor she was ready to put her trust in Christ if she was healed of her illness.

Jaival began lifting Sahira in prayer regularly. And after a few days, Sahira found that the Lord had healed her completely. She put her trust in Jesus and became actively engaged in Jaival’s church. She now worships freely with people whom she once refused to even talk to—the people from low-caste backgrounds. Sahira learned that Jesus loves everyone regardless of their standing in society.

Unfortunately, not everyone is happy about Sahira’s new faith in Jesus. Some of her family members are opposing her. Many in Sahira’s country view Christianity as a religion strictly for the low-caste people, and they don’t understand why Sahira would choose to become a Christian. She asks for prayer that they would come to know the Savior who has set her free.

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