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It was unforgettable on January 30, 2019. I had been suffering from my own chronic diseases and coldness in those days. But just on that day, my condition was relatively good so that I could decide to begin searching Protestant churches. As for the reason why I stuck to Protestant churches, maybe it's related to my study of the Puritan Revolution in the past.Anyway, while searching many churches without any goal, I found 'Lifehouse Tokyo' by chance.
Since I closed my trading company because of my diseases, I'd never spoken English to anybody for around eleven years. (Since then, maybe I'd been suffering from something mental, apart from my real physical diseases.) 'LifehouseTokyo'is a biligual church.That's why I decided to try attending this church on the spot, I feel so now.
As soon as I decided so, I tried to attend the chapel on January 30(begining time/19:15).Then, after singing worshipping songs with a band all together, regarding the way of their preaching ,it's like that first of all, an Australian pastor partly preaches in English, and soon after that, another pastor translates the part into Japanese. Repeating its pattern, they went ahead with their preaches. And finally, all of us prayed God several things, in Jesus' name. It was really a nice exrerience for me.Then I felt this kind of chapel may mentally grow myself in my way of life. Just after ending the chapel, some people friendly talked to me, and I could have greetings with several pastors. It reminded me of my past life time when I'd lived feeling a fellowdhip with some people one another.Just as I explained my diseases to several people, they prayed God for me to be healed, putting their one hands on my shoulders seriously. I remember then I was really happy feeling their kindness enough.
A little before on my back home, at the exit of the hall, I found one lady delivering "New Testament Bible" for nothing. Then, although I hesitated receiving it a little bit (as I thought the Bible is very precious and actually its volume is more than 400 pages), I dared to get it. As a result,I've come to get 'religious devotion' for the first time ever in my life. Now I really thank the chance itself and the Lifehouse's staff.(Notes: In case of receiving the Bible, you need to present your name and address in advance.)
Looking back upon then, I'm sure then I'd been in conditions of rock-bottom both physically and mentally, I couldn't work for anything enough against my will, suffering from my diseases. Maybe then, I just wanted to rely on whatever anything strong, I think so. Now I feel that"lifehouse Tokyo"is something like 'rescue organization'for me.(Sorry, but during this pandemic, now I don't know still whether the free delivery of the Bible is posible or not.Pleaseconfirm itdirectly to Lifehouse.)
Then from the next day, I began reading "New Testament Bible". First of all, I read both of English and Japanese chapters one after the other. And after all, I could finish three or four chapters each, everyday. While reading it seriously, I'd come to find myself gerting deep into the contents gradually.As a result,since I began reading the Bible on January 31, 2019, I finished it on May 4, 2019. As for my impression then, even I who had no religious devotion, could smoothly understand its contents. Especially I was really impressed at every truth by Jesus' teachings that seemed to be right logically and ethically. Frankly speaking, just after finishing it, I really thought I maybe able to lead my remaining life with happiness, if only I can live following Jesus' teachings completely. And just then, I made up my mind to believe all of his teachings continually from then on... It's very simple, but actually was the beginning of my faithful life.
While my reading the New Testament, my views of life and death has changed naturally and gradually.For Christian, the end of the world on earth is just the beginning of 'eternal life' in heaven. Now I who can think so from the bottom of my heart, am supremely happy! Joy got by going to heaven with an eternal life is much better for me, than fearing death on earth. Maybe I think, only those who finished up the Bible will be able to understand this kind of sense.
Now I've begun my fourth reading of the New Testament.(Almost every publication I read is different.) Whichever bible I read, its contents are really proper, I felt so then. And whenever I'm living following the teachings obediently, I can curiously feel 'peace' in my heart. Now most of us have suffered from 'pandemic', 'conflicts', 'famine', 'natural disasters','racism' and so on, worldwide. Just in times of 'uncertainty' and 'difficulty', we really need "faith to God" as greatest power to make our selves stronger and healthier both mentally and physically, I'm sure so.
Although 30 years have passed since I fought two kinds of bad collagen diseases, but now I have lived peaceful days through, with God and Jesus. Whenever my condition is no good or I feel something uneasy, I pray God my desires to remove them on the spot right then. Recently, somehow I've come to feel my heart peaceful, soon after praying God something seriously. Recently I feel like I've gradually deepened my faith to God up to now. Actually if we believe in God's presence and Jesus' teachings completely and live just following them obediently, we can deepen our faith to God absolutely, I think so.
If you have any uneasiness or disorder both mentally and physically, I confidently recomend you read the New Testament Bible once at least.('Lifehouse Tokyo' to which I belong, gives out their self-published Bible free of charge.) I pray for God for you to find somrthing like your origin of point through the New Testament Bible. (In case of receiving the bible, you need to register your name and address, and so on.)
Finally, if you agree at all the teachings in the Bible, I recommend you to enter your favorite church by all means. For example, our church, 'Lifehouse Tokyo' is ready for some meeting places called 'Connect Group' that is open to deepen and confirm our faith to God with each other as well as worship service and preaching by pastors. For Christians, 'fellowship' is very important for deepening our bond and togehterness. Now unfortunately, in this coronavirus pandemic, at the moment, all the events should be held in on-line style only. But I'm really sure that these two hours on Sundays wwould be very meaningful times for you, so please feel free to join us! (August 27'21)
📙July 10’24
"The words 'Return to God' are strangely echoing to me now."
Hello, I'm Mimo, the owner of this site. It's getting really. Now it's still the begining of July,but already I'm feeling summer fatigue.I think one of the causes is lack of sleep. It's so hot that I can't sleep well🥵↓。
I live on the 8th floor, and until now, when I had opened the windows, there was a pretti cool wind , so I didn't dare to switch on the air conditioner, but from now on, I need air conditioning to some extent. Anyway, it's too hot↓.
It's been nearly 4 months since I moved, but I feel that my life is going in agood direction so far, with God's guidasnce.
I continue to praise and pray to Godf every morning, read the Bible, and journal. And I will keep on living while accepting the words obidiently so that I can be close to God and act more enough.
Please continue to access this site slso from now on!
📙August 30'24
In fact, from information by a fellow Christian, I knew that there is an evangelical chhurch right next to my home.To be honest, I'd refrained from participating in the worship service because of my chronic diseases and my physical condition was unstable, but this time, I decided to take part in the service daringly.
I joined a church called "Koinonia Christian Church", and was able to spend a meaningful time with pure feelings. The worship time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes, but it was very classical and orthodox in style, and it was connected to "praise and prayer to God", "chanting hyms" and "message" smoothly, it was very comfortable time for elderly people like me.
I will continue to take part in this church as much as possible.
I'm really grateful to "Lifehouse Tokyo Church" for leading me to faith in God. I hope we can communicate in some way each other also from now on. And I will continue to watch your messages on YouTube every week. Actually I received a lot of courage from last month's about "Overcome". Thank you.
I sincerely pray that all of your churches will continue to develop more and more also from now on.
(written on Sept. 4'24)
"Lifehouse Tokyo"will welcome any inquiries from you! Please feel free to contact us (^▽^)/
✝1:My Latest Affairs on June 12'24
Actually, because of my chronic influence of my chronic diseases, I developed "cerebral infraction" more than 10 years ago have been treated.
Now, over the past few months, there have been more problems than usual, such as the strength of the left half of my body and the decline of the feeling of mymy left knee, when I explained to my doctor again, during the regular checkup last month, he told me I'd better have an MRI examination of my brain at the next checkup (August 13'24). I hope the symptoms will calm down by then・・・.
While having such anxiety, I believe that it's precisely due to God's guidance that I can live my daily life positively and brightly, and I live peaceful days while thanking, praising to God every day .
■ The results of ”MRI examination of My Brain"
It's a little late, but I will report the results of the brain surgery examination on AUgust 14.
The protrusion of about 2mm found in the artery is said to be a "unruptured cerebral artery". THere is no harm when it is small, but when it grows, there is a risk of leading to to "subarachnoid hemorrhage".
In my case, I hear that it would be fine as long as it iss calm at this size. At the same time, I hear that in order to prevent further hypertrophy, "low salt intake" and "maintenance of standard blood pressure(below 135)" is essential.
From now on, I plan to live a regular life with full attention to these two points!
Thank you for your continued support.
(written on Sept. 6'24)
'Lifehouse Tokyo'will welcome any inquiries from you! Please feel free to contact us!(^^)!
✝2：Some of My Journals
◆Romans:12-21 on May 14'20 : (NLT) (No.29)
Don't let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.
"Staring Fixedly At Goodness Only"
Evil is sin and Satan that always exist around us too much. So they are always ready to possess us whenever we take a rest whereever. But while always reading God's words, whenever we try to live doing good consciously, there is no room for us to have such evil.
◆Job:5-17 on September 7'22 : (NLT)(No.30)
But consider the joy of those corrected by God!
Do not despise the discipline of the almighty when you sin.
In addition to my illness, I think that all the situation is now is a reward from God. Wheter its situation is good or bad, I think it's all the result of my actions, and I honestly all the situations.
After reading this verse, I wanted to to continue living faithfully to the teachings of the Bible so that God could correct my mistakes as much as possible.
(written on Sept.7'24)
✝3：A Little Bit From Worldly Viewpoints (August 30'24)
■ Financial Angst Fuels Unrest All Over World
(from New York Times・Weekly on July 14'24)
Economic anxieties are inciting political turmoiland violence across poor and rich countries alke.
In Kenya, buckling under debt, protests over a proposed tax increase in June resulted in dozens of deaths, abductions of demonstrators and a partly scorched Parliament."GivAt the same time in Bolvia, where residents have lined up for gas because of shortages, a military general led a failed coup attemt.
In France,farmers angry over low wags and rising costs caused months of road blockades, and the far-right Nationai Rally Party just won its most seats ever inthe national Assemly.
The causes, context and conditions vary widely from country to country.But a common thread is clear: Citizens who face a grim economic outlook have lost faith in the ability of their governments to cope-and are striking back.
The backlash has often targeted liberal democracy and democratic capitalism, with populist movements springing up on both the left and right. "An economic malaise and a political malaise are feeding each other," said an economist at New York University.
Economists and analysts say the Covid-19 unrest.urrent The pandemic halted commerce, erased incomes and created supply chain from semiconductors to to sneakers. Later, as life returned to normal, factories and retailers were unable to match the pent-up demand, boosting prices. Russia's invasion of Ukraineadded another jolt, sending oil, gas, hertilizer and food prices higher.
The poorest countris were slammed the haedest. Governments already strangled by loans saw the cost of that debt balloon with the rise in interest rates. In Africa, half of the population lives in nations that spend more on interest payments than they they do on health or education.
No country has a bigger I.M.F. loan program than Argentina: $44 billion. decades of economic mismanagemment, including printing money to pay bills, has made inflation a constant struggle. Prices have nearly quadrupled this year compared with 2023.
In November, the economic turmoil led voters to elect Javier Milei, a self-described "anarcho-capitalist", as president. He has cut thousands of jobs, chopped wages of frozen infrastructure projects. In his first six months, poverty rates have soared.
Even the world's wealthiest countries are bubbling with with frustration. European farmers are angry that the cost of new environmental regulations intended to ward off climate change is threatening their livelyhoods.
Protests have erupted in Greece, Portugal, Belgium and Germany this year.
"Terrible things are happening even in countries where there aren't protests," Ms. Gosh said, "but protests kind of make everybody wake up."
(My Prayer)
The Father, my God in heaven,
I was able to greet the morning joyfully as well, today,
This is also due to your guidance.
I really thank you for loving me.
I sincerely pray for the glory and development of your kingdom.
Now, around the world, in both poor and rich countries, through climate change, wars, and pandemics, shortsges and high prices are accelerating, and economic insecurity is spreading. As a result, political turmoil and riots have occurred around the world, and there are many casualities.
All of the causes are in our human weakness, such as arrogance, greed, selfishness, vanity, snd it is safe to say that all problems are man-made disasters.
Our God, please forgive us for these sins.
And hopefully, guide all conscentiouc people around the world to tackle these issues with justice and patience, tolerance and compassion. Please give us that courage.
I sincerely ask for this prayer, in the name of the Lord and Jesus Christ,
Amen.
(written on Sept. 10'24)
☕４：Break Time on August 10'24
Recentry, I've been feeling tremendous heat every day. Actually, I decided to refrain from walking 10000 steps a day for the time being.
The tension and wobble of my left leg have been terrible recently, and as one who has experienced cerebral infraction in the past, I thought it was wise.
At the same time, I'm going to have an MRI examination of my brain, so I'm currently avoiding excessive exercise.
And after that, I took the test on August 13, but I was shoked to hear a little unexpected result. The next day, I had a diagnosis in a brain surgery. Fortunately, there was no new progress in cerebral infarction,but a protrusion of about 2mm was found in a part of the aetery and was diagnosed with an "unrupted cwrebral aneurysm".
If this gets bigger and bursts, it will be "spider subaranchnoid hemorrhage", but if the expansion can be suppressed, there will be no problem.
In order not to make the protrusions larger, "caution of taking too much salt" and "maintaining standard blood pressure(135 or less)" are essential. I'm going to work with my whole body and soul to always maintain these two goals.
I'm sorry that it has become far from the topic "Break Time". If possible, I would appreciate it if you could pray for the relief of my symptoms. Anyway, thank you for your kind attention.
(written on Sept.11'24)
✝５：Editor's Notes
Excuse me. I had to uploaded it much later later than my goal in this time too. I don't want to make excuses, but to be honest, I've spent various days of care, such as "hardenig of the left half of my body", "wobble of the left leg","low back pain of the left half of my body", and "discovery of cerebral aneurysm". THe problem with the left half of my body is still remaining , so I'm a litle worried.
Well, I'm going to live seriously following the doctor's guidance without overdoing it.
WI look forward to your continued support!
Let's live a godly life together again this year!!
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(written on Sept. 12'24)
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