Test Testimony

My Journey to Faith

I grew up in a home where God was never really discussed. We weren't against religion, but faith just wasn't part of our daily life. For years, I felt like something was missing, but I couldn't put my finger on what it was.

Everything changed during my sophomore year of college. I was struggling with depression and anxiety, feeling completely lost and alone. A friend invited me to a campus Bible study, and honestly, I only went because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

But that night, something shifted. As we read through the Gospel of John, the words seemed to jump off the page. The idea that God loved me personally, that Jesus came specifically for broken people like me—it was like nothing I'd ever heard before.

I didn't have some dramatic conversion moment. It was more like a slow awakening over the next few months. I started reading the Bible on my own, praying awkwardly at first, and attending church. The more I learned about Jesus, the more I wanted to know Him.

The turning point came when I finally surrendered my life to Christ. I realized I'd been trying to control everything on my own and failing miserably. When I let go and trusted God, I found the peace I'd been searching for all along.

My life isn't perfect now—I still face challenges and doubts. But I'm not walking through them alone anymore. God has given me purpose, community, and a hope that sustains me even on the hardest days.