Student Blog Written By: Elayna Haasenritter, Fellows
I came to Impact 360 with a laundry list of things I wanted to grow in. Looking back, I have seen far more growth in myself than I thought possible.
I had so many questions about how to prove Christianity. I firmly believed in the gospel, but did not know how to defend it. I preached Jesus’ love to all my Christian friends, but was too nervous to enter spiritual conversations with any non-believers.
I will never forget when we went to South Africa and met so many people who solely relied on God to be their provider. They often did not know what the next day would hold, and if there was food on the table. I realized how comfortable I am living, and I still do not reach out to those less fortunate than me. I have something greater than a million bucks (an eternal relationship with God), and I do not share it with those less fortunate than me. This grew the heart of evangelism in me. Sharing the good news of what Jesus did is the best gift I can give to anyone. Now I look for opportunities to share the gospel and can confidently talk about Jesus’ love, whether it is in Walmart or calling a friend. Why would I hold something so wonderful to myself?
I plan on living at home and getting a job while getting certified in somatic therapy. Eventually, I hope to help those who have been victims of human trafficking. God has put a desire to help those who deal with the traumatic experiences they have lived through. I hope to also mentor and disciple girls at my home church. I learned that discipleship is for me and meant to go beyond me. Everything I have learned should not be kept to myself. I am excited to teach more people about the gospel and equip them to share it.
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