In Japan, it is not easy to move people's hearts just by sharing Bible knowledge. Especially for Buddhists and if we deny their teachings and only speak one-sidedly, our evangelism work will easily fail. However, this summer I was taught that God’s miracles happen when we pray with all of our hearts for God to work in people's hearts. Please pray that the Lord will work more powerfully on Mr. Takeoka and Kajiki in the future. We need your prayers.

Without prayer, nothing will change and nothing will move. Brothers and sisters in the Lord, there are many difficult things happening around the world, but let us not forget that the Lord is walking with us, not even for a moment. Let us always pray for each other.

So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

This is a scripture that gives me strength and courage when I run into problems or share the gospel with those I meet for the first time. The Lord is always with you.