*Nari’s Journey to Faith

*Nari’s Journey to Faith

by | Oct 7, 2025 | Prayer

“Sister, you must listen to me. There is a God—and only those who believe in Him will go to heaven after they die. Life in NK is terrible, but the Book of God says there is peace in heaven.”

Those words came from *Nari’s younger sister, who herself did not yet believe in God. Nari had no idea what the “gospel” meant. She brushed it off with a simple, “So?” Yet, those words took root deep in her heart.

Years later, as Nari prepared to defect from NK, fear and uncertainty filled her soul. With nothing and no one to rely on, she began to search for a Higher Power. Time after time, she narrowly escaped death until, by what seemed a miracle, she finally arrived safely in South Korea—the land she had long dreamed of. Overwhelmed with emotion, she could hardly believe she had made it alive.

Then someone told her, “Many people have prayed to God for your safe journey. He answered our prayers, and we’re overjoyed to see you here.”

It was in that moment that Nari realized her life had been carried by the prayers of believers she had never met. Soon after, she placed her trust in Jesus Christ and became a true follower of Him.

Now, Nari is the one sharing the Good News. She calls her younger sister in NK whenever possible, using brief, cautious phone conversations to tell her about God’s love and salvation—always mindful of the government’s electronic surveillance.

Despite the risk, Nari continues to speak hope into the darkness, longing for her sister—and her nation—to one day find the same freedom she has found in Christ.

*pseudonym

JOIN US IN PRAYER:

  • Give thanks for those who faithfully pray for individuals leaving NK, even though they have never met them. God hears all those prayers and does lead many through the challenging journey out of NK.
  • May God raise up more Christians in South Korea who will provide a warm welcome to the NKs who make it out, and greet them with Christ’s love and testimony of answered prayer.
  • Ask the Lord of the Harvest to shine favor on the many efforts to get God’s Word in print, recording and digital form into NK, so that people such as Nari’s sister can hear/read the Good News of peace in God.
No Fear of Death

No Fear of Death

by | Sep 19, 2025 | Prayer

Not long ago, during a phone call, Mother PS in N. Korea shared:
“When I meet people in my neighborhood these days, I tell them they must believe in God if they want to go to heaven.”

Her daughter was overjoyed to hear this but gently asked, “Aren’t you afraid the townspeople will accuse you?”
Mother laughed and replied boldly, “No problem! People just say the old lady is senile—that’s why she talks like this.”

A concerned neighbor once warned her, “If you keep telling people publicly that ‘God will protect you,’ you will be accused, and the government may put you to death.”

Without hesitation, Mother PS answered, “If I die, I will be in heaven with the Lord. I have no fear of death.”

She then asked her daughter to send her many video clips filled with Scripture and songs of praise. Mother explained that as God’s Word and worship spread through those videos, amazing things are happening—families in N. Korea are accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior.

Fearless and full of faith, Mother PS continues to share boldly, confident that no matter what the government may do, her eternal home with the Lord is secure.

Pray for hearts to be softened through God’s testimony in His creation to affirm His Word and lead more N. Koreans into faith as Christ’s disciples.

HOW YOU CAN PRAY:

Give thanks for people like Mother PS in NK, who live with confidence in God hour by hour. As Paul said in 2 Timothy 2:9, “For the sake of the gospel, like a sinner I suffered to the point of imprisonment, but the word of God is not bound.”

Pray for the many underground believers in NK as they, like Mother PS share the short videos of Scripture and praise songs. May God’s Word bear much fruit in new souls coming into God’s Kingdom.

Give thanks that God’s work has not stopped and pray that the activities of His Church in NK will not cease.

The Worn Out Book in the Dresser

The Worn Out Book in the Dresser

by | Aug 1, 2025 | Prayer

Mrs. Lee, a defector from N. Korea, inherited a legacy of faith that had been quietly preserved through four generations—despite relentless persecution. She shares:

“Before I could even say the words ‘mom’ or ‘dad,’ I was placed in a state-run daycare where I was trained to chant, ‘Thank you, Grand Master Kim Il Sung,’ over and over again. That’s how I was raised—to believe that I must dedicate my entire body and soul to the Grand Master and the nation. My parents, fearing for our safety, hid their Christian faith so carefully that I grew up without ever hearing the name of God.”

But one ordinary day when Mrs. Lee was twelve, everything changed.

“I was rummaging through the bottom of my dresser drawer when I found a book with no title on the cover. Curious, I opened it and read, ‘In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.’ In N. Korea, all foreign books must be reported. I was terrified. ‘How could such a forbidden book be in my house? Should I report it to the Ministry of Security? To my homeroom teacher? Will my family be ruined?’ I trembled with fear. That night, I couldn’t sleep. My mind raced with questions: ‘When is the beginning? Who is God? What are the heavens and the earth?’ The questions haunted me for days.”

Two weeks later, she mustered the courage to ask her father, “Why is that book in our house?”

Without saying a word, he gently took her hand and led her outside. Pointing to the night sky, he asked, “Do you think those stars just appeared? Or do you think someone made them?” When she couldn’t respond, he asked another question: “What animal scares you the most?” She answered, “Snakes.”

Then, for the first time, her father told her the story of Adam and Eve, the serpent, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil—and the Creator who made it all. Miraculously, she didn’t question it. “Somehow, I just believed,” she recalls.

Night after night, her father shared more stories: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and then Joseph. “It all made sense,” she said. “And I found it incredibly fascinating. I knew that in a communist country like N. Korea, I could face persecution for believing in God—but I loved hearing about Him. I wanted to know more.”

HOW TO PRAY

Pray for other families such as Mrs. Lee’s to be able to share their Christian heritage with the younger generation, that they too, may know and believe in Jesus as Lord

Pray for copies of the Bible to be preserved and protected from prying eyes, so that family members may be nourished in God’s Word.

Pray for more and more young people to recognize the Truth of God when they hear it and be freed from the mental bondage of brainwashing.

Pray for hearts to be softened through God’s testimony in His creation to affirm His Word and lead more North Koreans into faith as Christ’s disciples. 

Flames Erase, Hope Remains

Flames Erase, Hope Remains

by | Jul 11, 2025 | Prayer

“When I feel overwhelmed and weep in solitude, I think of our Lord who gave His life for me. I write down the scriptures I’ve memorized on a small piece of paper. After meditating on the words, I burn the paper. Though the flames erase the ink, the truth remains engraved on my heart. No matter the storms I face, His Word will triumph.”

These powerful words come from Ms. Park, a courageous believer in an underground church in N. Korea. Like many others, she burns her handwritten scriptures to protect herself and her household from the danger of discovery. Possessing even a scrap of God’s Word can be life-threatening in her country.

Yet in the midst of fear and isolation, these believers hold fast to the promises of God. As Daniel 2:23 declares, “You have given me wisdom and strength, and have now made known to me what we asked of You.” Praise God, who is glorified today through the quiet, unshakable faith of His people in N. Korea.

Though they face constant danger and discouragement, our N. Korean brothers and sisters draw strength from Scripture. They whisper it, write it, and burn it—yet it cannot be erased. As they reflect on God’s Word, they are filled with a peace the world cannot give and find victory through the truth that lives in their hearts.

HOW TO PRAY

May God, who knows the situation of those who live under this oppression, grant them the grace to persevere in the strength of His Word and Spirit.

May the day come soon when the believers in N. Korea can gather together and worship freely, speaking God’s Word aloud to one another in praise of His Name.

May those in underground churches in N. Korea, who are discouraged, regain strength through the words of God that they are reciting and reflecting on.

May the peace of the Lord that the world cannot give, lead them into victory and triumph through His Word.

Committing the Word to Memory

Committing the Word to Memory

by | Jun 9, 2025 | Prayer

“You know that book I brought home last time—can you get me another one?” Mr. Park asked. “I didn’t realize how precious it was until I got home and read it. I regret only taking one.”

The connection with Mr. Park in North Korea was poor, and Mr. Kim couldn’t catch every word, but he heard enough to follow up: “Did you just say you memorized the entire book because it was so meaningful?”

Mr. Park confirmed: “Yes. When I’m alone, I whisper it to myself and memorize it so I won’t forget.”

Mr. Kim was deeply moved. Sensing Mr. Park’s desperation, he reassured him, “You’re doing well. I’ll make sure to include more in the next food shipment. By the way, have you seen any other believers around you?”

Mr. Park hesitated before answering. “Sometimes, when I listen carefully to what people say, I think, ‘That person might be a believer.’ There’s an elderly woman nearby who hums a song that sounds like a hymn I once heard in China. I asked her to teach it to me, but she was startled and changed the subject. Her children also seem… different. I can’t be sure, but when I see them, I feel a sense of peace. Most people here are barely surviving—it’s heartbreaking. Please pray for us, a lot.”

As Mr. Kim hung up the phone, his throat tightened. Tears filled his eyes as he whispered, “Ah, Lord… You haven’t given up on North Korea. Your love reaches even here.”

How to Pray:

  • Pray that more Bibles to make it into the hands of NK believers who keep their faith by reciting the Bible sections carried in a long time ago and holding on to the word of life in their memory.

  • Pray for creative ways to transmit Bible recordings or ship printed Bibles to those NKs earnestly longing for their own copy of this precious book.

  • Pray that the day will soon come when NKs can read God’s word to their heart’s content.

  • Pray for NK believers to be able to share the joy of worship with other individuals or small groups.

  • Pray that more NK people will either hear or read this Good Book and respond to God’s grace.

Risking Everything for the Word

Risking Everything for the Word

by | May 15, 2025 | Prayer

Years ago, my mother received a Bible that came with a food donation. As she read it, she began to believe in God. Even today, many North Koreans go to food distribution sites where they spend the night learning the basics of the Christian faith and return home with a Bible hidden in their backpack.

A friend of my mother’s reported her for reading the Bible. She was arrested, detained, and tortured in a political prison. I have not seen her since. Still, there are many underground believers in North Korea who continue to read Scripture, fully aware of the severe consequences if they are caught.

At one distribution site, a woman shared her deep frustration over not having a Bible to read and memorize. As she spoke, a field worker noticed her eyes shining like diamonds, and a tear slipped down her cheek.

Moved by this, another North Korean woman stepped forward and said, “It makes me angry not to fully understand the Word. That’s why I am willing to risk everything to take this small Bible back with me. Without it, I’ll feel the same deep yearning you’re describing.”

The two women embraced and began to pray with tears of joy, overwhelmed to finally have their own Bibles. Their hands trembled—not only from the joy of holding God’s Word but also from the fear of what it could cost them.

How to Pray:

  • For these two women and others like them to be nourished by God’s Word and commit Bible verses to memory.
  • For people who yearn to have their own Bibles to securely receive relevant messages about where and when field workers will be distributing copies of the Word.
  • For channels of distribution across various borders to continue to flow smoothly.
  • For the Word to yield an abundant harvest in the lives and relationship networks of those who have received a copy.
  • For those imprisoned for possession of a Bible to be strengthened in faith and hope.