COURAGEOUS STORYTELLERS
Each year, eighth-grade students at St. Peter take time to reflect on how knowing Jesus has influenced their lives. Today, we’re excited to share another one of those stories, trusting it will encourage you and draw you closer to Him.
 

Hello, my name is Josiah. I’ve been going to St Peter since 5th grade. My classmates and I would like to tell you how knowing Jesus has made an impact in our lives.  From faith to academics, I have been learning so much.

I have struggled with anxiety and OCD almost my whole life. Having to go through this has recently been bringing up some questions. The question that comes up the most is, “Why?” Why do I feel worried? Why does God let me go through this?  It’s been hard to find a way to answer these questions. With the help of my teachers, parents, and other family members, I have been able to find the most reliable resource of them all: The Bible.

In religion class I have been reading through the book of Luke. I have especially enjoyed the story of the miraculous catch. Not only is this story encouraging, but it also relates to my own life. When Jesus tells Peter to let down his nets after a night of catching nothing, Peter hesitates and says “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything.” But then says, “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” This verse reminds me to trust Jesus even through the questions and the doubts. Just as Peter listened and was blessed with a miracle, I’m learning that when I trust God, He can use my story to help others to have courage and trust God through their own struggles.

Thank you, Josiah, for courageously sharing how God has made a difference in your life. Your story reminds us that God is at work in each of us.

How has knowing Jesus shaped your story?
We invite you to join us for the God’s Story = Your Story Workshop on Saturday, January 31, from 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and discover that answer for yourself. Register HERE or through your Church Center app.

Through simple, thought-provoking exercises and discovery tools (no writing skills required!), this workshop will help you recognize how God has been present in every season of your life—the joyful moments and the challenging ones. You’ll leave with a clear, shareable way to express what God has done for you, ready to share with those around you.