I feel truly blessed by the talented people around me and the roles I have been given. Looking back a few years, I see how God has guided me to a better place, surrounded by a remarkable team.
Today, I had an inspiring meeting with Professor Hayasaka. His work is nothing short of mesmerizing, and it sparked in me a deep desire to better manage my time so I can further contribute to community growth from an educational and coaching perspective.
I also connected with city office officials dedicated to uplifting Ueda. They are working tirelessly to improve the city’s finances by creating jobs for the underprivileged and attracting new residents from other prefectures. What an incredible encounter—what a miracle to be a part of this effort! God is clearly at work, and as opportunities arise through His grace, I am determined to do better.
Ueda City is launching a program that creates 20 new jobs each year, accompanied by one- to two-month training sessions. This brings help one step closer to those in need, and it fills me with hope for assisting hikikomori, NEETs, and their families. What once seemed unattainable is now taking on tangible shape.
Later that night, I joined some young people in singing. Life feels extraordinarily vibrant.
I am learning that I need Jesus not just to ease my journey, but to sustain it for the long haul.