22/10/2026
“For most of my life, I thought I was chasing the right things. Success, material things, approval from others. I believed that once I had enough or achieved enough, I would finally feel fulfilled. But there was always something missing.
Through the teachings of Jesus, I began to understand that I had been looking for lasting satisfaction in things that would never last.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:21 NIV
As I grew in my faith, my priorities began to change. The things I once placed so much importance on no longer held the same weight. In His love, I found a peace and contentment I had never been able to give myself. For the first time, I could be grateful for where I was without constantly needing more.
I also spent so much of my life wanting to belong, wanting to be accepted by everyone. But Jesus reminded His followers that following Him would not always mean being accepted by the world.
“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.”
— John 15:18 NIV
I’m learning that I don’t need everyone’s approval to know that I am loved. I already belong to Him.
My baptism is my public declaration that I have decided to follow Jesus. I’m still learning, still growing, and still have so much to surrender. But I know who I want to walk with.”
“For most of my life, I thought I was chasing the right things. Success, material things, approval from others. I believed that once I had enough or achieved enough, I would finally feel fulfilled. But there was always something missing.
Through the teachings of Jesus, I began to understand that I had been looking for lasting satisfaction in things that would never last.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
— Matthew 6:21 NIV
As I grew in my faith, my priorities began to change. The things I once placed so much importance on no longer held the same weight. In His love, I found a peace and contentment I had never been able to give myself. For the first time, I could be grateful for where I was without constantly needing more.
I also spent so much of my life wanting to belong, wanting to be accepted by everyone. But Jesus reminded His followe
