Possessed by an Evil Spirit for 13 Years, He Couldn’t Work Until Prayer Changed His Life Forever

There is nothing impossible with God.

Nothing.

This truly is an inspiring thought. But it is much more than a thought or word to keep us going—it is truth. Truth many impoverished people are getting the chance to witness in their own lives. Truth that was made evident in 33-year-old Pramesh’s life.

Pramesh’s family life was troubled. For 13 years he was possessed by an evil spirit, and his behavior changed. He couldn’t work to provide for his children and wife, which also meant they didn’t have enough money to pay for sacrifices so their god would heal him.

But “there is nothing too hard for the Lord Jesus.”

These very words of hope spoken by Gospel for Asia-supported pastor Haatim— words found in the nature of God, the worker of the impossible—gave Pramesh courage.

After seven months of prayer offered up by Pastor Haatim and the local believers, Pramesh was set free from the demonic powers. This miracle brought his entire family into the loving arms of Jesus.

The impossible did not stop here. Because of his healing, faith grew deep in Prameh’s heart, and he believed God could and would hear his prayers.

So Pramesh prayed for a fishing boat. Why not? If God could heal and deliver him, surely he could provide what he couldn’t. And a fishing boat would keep him from having to travel about 21 miles to find work as a daily laborer.

Pramesh prayed for a fishing boat, and the Lord answered when He provided this fishing boat as part of a Gospel for Asia-supported Christmas gift distribution.

Pramesh knew God could perform miracles, and the Lord did not fail him. Pastor Haatim, through the help of people all across the glove, was able to provide Pramesh with a boat! This was the direct answer to Pramesh’s hopeful prayers. It is amazing how Pramesh’s livelihood was impacted through this gift. The fish he caught from fishing, he sold at the market, and whatever was leftover, he used to feed his family for the day.


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