Please be praying for Akiko, she is a young (baby) believer whose mother is opposing the Faith. She has graduated from college but until she finds a job she is staying at home and that is causing problems for her growing in the Lord. She doesn't come to church on Sunday mornings for that reason as well. Nevertheless, Amy, myself and one other believer have been getting together with her on Saturdays for a fellowship time together. She is hungry for the truth, for God, and is grateful to have the fellowship time. We had another great time together, and were able to go over the gospel again in greater detail, helping her understand better the salvation that she has received, and how she could explain it clearly to others. We also talked about baptism, what it is and that it is a command of the Lord for believers. It is also important for the growth of a young believer as she proclaims that she believes and follows Jesus, regardless of what others may say or think. She recognizes this as important and wants to obey her Lord, but she is very timid and lacks courage (her own words).
This last week we did a summary of the Bible - what each section is about and how it is useful in our lives. She was taking notes in her bible and she seems to be doing this more regularly. :) We've been having pretty deep study (but fun) for about 1 and 1/2 hours and then enjoy lunch and some games for another hour and a half.
Please PRAY for Akiko, that:
-God would give her the boldness to obey Him in baptism, being unashamed of her faith in Him
-that she will have courage to go through with baptism while still showing love and kindness to her family
-God would protect her from the Evil One
-her mother (and father and brother) would be saved
-she would grow much in the Lord
-God would grant her a job so that she may not be hindered by her family
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