Before I came to know Christ, I struggled a lot internally and felt tired of studying. What I mean by “struggling internally” is that I used to overthink everything. At that time, I believed that relationships were more important than my studies. So, I started trying to please others, and in the process, I ignored my own feelings.

Because of this desire to please people, I kept neglecting myself, which led to repeated inner conflict. Even after I began seeking God, I still encountered this kind of struggle. But when I came to this church, I began to learn new things and was taught how to pray. So I kept praying, again and again, until one day, the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “You need to learn to be yourself. Don’t try to please others.”

From that moment on, I began to reset my life and work hard in my studies while doing the things I truly love. Even though I lost some friends along the way, I made many new friends in church, and I’ve learned to affirm and accept myself more.

After coming to Christ, I realized one very important truth: nothing in this world will always stay with you — only God will. Since then, I no longer sacrifice my own feelings just to please others. I thank the Lord for the peace He has given me, a peace that has taken away my anxiety.