I grew up in a home where belief in God was part of daily life. From a young age, I struggled with deep fear—so much that even going to school felt overwhelming. My family and teachers tried to help, and slowly I realized that God did not create me to live trapped in fear. He wanted me to trust Him.
Later, when a close friend died at only eighteen, I was shaken. I didn’t understand why life could end so soon. In college, I filled my time with studies, work, and friends, but inside I had drifted away from God. My fears came back stronger, and I tried to escape them in unhealthy ways.
In time, I saw that I couldn’t live that way. Through my husband’s support and God’s mercy, I began turning back to Him. Step by step, I started to pray again and found a peace I could not find anywhere else.
Today, I am thankful for the life and purpose God has given me—as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. More than anything, I am grateful for the peace He places in my heart when I trust Him.
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