The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In an effort to warn the world of the destruction of atomic weapons, Japan is sending “hibakusha” (survivors) of the atomic bombings of these two cities overseas to share the stories of the devastation they experienced. In addition, the government is encouraging visitors from around the world to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki and is committed to improving foreign communications. The Prime Minister has said that reducing nuclear arms is his life’s work. Pray that as Japanese Christians talk about the horror of atomic weapons, they will have the desire and courage to also talk about what it is like to be rescued from sin and its devastating effect of separation from God–and to share how other people can experience new life in Christ by faith. Pray that millions will come to know the Prince of Peace and personally experience the peace that passes all understanding. May the life work of Christians be to tell others of Christ so that they may be set free from sin and eternal destruction–and to experience true hope, in this life and forever with God.