Sharing the Gospel has always been something that I have found important, but somehow not realistic for daily life. Often I’ve felt promptings from the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel or have felt the weight of the need for the Gospel, but somehow it never moved me to boldness no matter how hard I tried. I knew the Great Commission called me to go and make disciples, but I always felt unprepared and not equipped for the task that everyone else seemed so much more prepared for. However, while being a Fellow at Impact 360, God has done a great work in my life.
From in-depth teaching about truth and God’s Word to the consistent encouragement from the Impact 360 staff, I have started to become more and more comfortable with sharing the Gospel. About a month ago, our class had the opportunity to go to Salt Lake City, Utah, and minister to the Latter-day Saint community. Coming into Impact, I knew this trip would come, but I couldn’t imagine that I would feel equipped or bold enough to get there. But sure enough, our trip to Utah got closer and closer, and I somehow felt more and more prepared.
Starting the trip, I had my first conversation on the plane. I sat down in my seat and talked with the lady behind me, and I quickly realized I had finally met a Latter-day Saint. I immediately didn’t know what to say, and the pressure was coming on quickly. When questions about why I was coming to Utah came up in the conversation, I did my best to answer well and truthfully, but I was secretly praying for the topic to change. Although at the time I dreaded this conversation, it was such a beautiful way to start the trip and to see how God had already changed me.
As the week moved on, God grew my boldness and confidence one small conversation at a time. On our final day, our class took on the most challenging experience yet: going door to door. As scary as it was, God was faithful.
My fear seemed overwhelming, but God remained steadfast by empowering me to do the work He has called me to do.
Comparing my first conversation to my last on this trip was such an accurate representation of just how faithful God was to grow and stretch our class.
Looking back over the span of my time at Impact, I have been so encouraged to see how God has been at work, especially in the area of evangelism in my life. He has taken me completely out of my comfort zone, but in that, His goodness and sovereignty have been so evident. Now, as I look forward, I am unsure how God may use me or grow me in these next nine months at Fellows. However, as I look back at what God has already done, it makes me excited and hopeful for what is to come.
Gigi Gallagher, Class of 2027
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