Due to busy schedules children tend to ignore and forget the sacrifices done by their parents. *The Lord promises children long and prosperous lives and that all goes well with them, when they honour their parents (Ep 6:3, Ex 20:12).* We must listen to our father who has given us life and not despise our mother when she is old (Pr 23:22). *Our obedience towards our parents pleases God Amen (Col 3:20)*

*In trials we call on Jesus, Son of David, to have mercy on us. (Mt 15:22)*. We too, need to be merciful, just as our Father is merciful. Not judge, not condemn, but only forgive (Lk 6:36-37). *The Lord is gracious and merciful to us, and does not turn away His face from us, if we return unto him Amen (2 Chr 30: 9b)*

As India marks 80 years of independence, we celebrate its remarkable journey and the strong bond between the world’s largest democracy and the Jewish state.

During his historic visit to Israel in February 2026, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Knesset, delivering moving words of solidarity that reflected a partnership built on democracy, resilience, innovation, and mutual respect.

Happy 80th Independence Day, India! May the friendship between India and Israel continue to deepen and flourish for generations to come.

*Like Mother Mary do we magnify The Lord when we are assigned a responsible task?* or are we busy magnifying the problems, *social and political issues, and peoples lifestyles*, by criticising, and keeping grudges against them? *Let us learn humility from Mama Mary by renewing our minds and magnifying The Lord,* being the doers of God's Word Amen (Luke 1:26, Jm 1:22)

Nowadays marraiges break because we lack forgiveness. *We must be alert as t̲h̲e̲ ̲d̲e̲v̲i̲l̲ ̲p̲r̲o̲w̲l̲s̲ ̲l̲i̲k̲e̲ ̲a̲ ̲r̲o̲a̲r̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲l̲i̲o̲n̲ ̲l̲o̲o̲k̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲t̲o̲ ̲d̲e̲v̲o̲u̲r̲ ̲m̲a̲r̲r̲i̲a̲g̲e̲s̲ ̲t̲h̲r̲o̲u̲g̲h̲ ̲u̲n̲f̲o̲r̲g̲i̲v̲e̲n̲e̲s̲s̲* (1Pt 5:8) Let's be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave us (Ep 4:32) *Let's not ask, whether we must forgive seven times? But Let's forgive seventy-seven times Amen (Mt 18:21-22)*

*The Lord is with us till the end of time (Mt 28:20).* He never sleeps nor slumbers (Ps 121). *Even if two or three gather together in His Name, He is with us (Mt 18:20).* He never leaves us nor forsakes us (Hb 13:5). *The Lord's Presence goes with us and His Righteous Right Hand is always upon us Amen (Ex 33:14, Is 41:10)*

Children are a heritage from The Lord (Ps 127:3). *There is no greater joy than to hear that our children are walking in The Truth (3 Jn 1:4)* Their Angels always see The Face of our Heavenly Father (Mt 18:10) *Whoever welcomes a little child in The Name of Jesus welcomes Jesus Himself Amen (Mt 18:5)*