This past week I had the pleasure to hear Sadie Robertson, a devoted Christian, speak for the second time. It was a beautiful and inspiring time. Worshiping God with her and listening to her message sparked a new light in me.

While being away at college I have definitely run into many challenges. From physical to mental. Challenges with my faith, self-esteem, education, you name it. Some of the challenges I have faced have without a doubt set my personal goals back, have limited me and made me feel a certain way about myself.

Coming into a new city, being away from home has led to many struggles. From dealing with depression to deciding to stop performing and doing color guard, I have felt lost for a long time. Having lost a lot of people in my life. Having shut off myself from the outside world and stay to myself. Making friends while at college has not been the easiest task either, so being alone has become my norm.

However, re-finding my faith this past summer opened up doors I never knew existed. Opened up my world to so many new possibilities. New friendships. New Beginnings.

I was blessed to be able to attend Sadie Robertson's Live Original Tour in the fall and now hear her speak to a room full of us college kids about our worth and the love God has for us. I was super excited to attend this event knowing how meaningful and powerful the message last time was from her.

This event was held at a local church, one I'd never heard or been to before, but it would soon become my home away from home. The pastors there are a married couple that welcomed my friend and me with opened arms. Bringing us into their family. Showing me that God has a purpose for me. That I am not alone in this world. That there are people out there who care about me and love me.

Sadie and this church brought a new light into my life. They have brought me closer to God. Showing me what it means to be a Christian. Showing me that God loves me and that I am worth something.

I am truly blessed for them and to know that my journey with Christ is only now beginning and it will never be over. That there are new doors to go through and much to learn and experience.

I thank God for putting me down this path and putting it on my heart to attend these events and be shown the way to my faith.

I thank Sadie and the Daystar Family Church for putting on the free events for us college students to hear the word of Christ.