mongolia: you are God's child and he loves you
Mushchimeg is a 19 year old first year student who is involved in FCS (the IFES movement in Mongolia). She tells us how she came to understand the God's fatherly love:
'I am a typical girl from my country. I live with my mother and my two younger siblings. My father passed away when I was a young kid and I experienced a great loss throughout my childhood. I tried my best to help my mother for there was no one else for her to lean upon. Time went on and I managed to be enrolled in the school of my choice with my mother's help.
'I used to think that everything would change once I became a college student. But I was mistaken. Hardships and difficultes kept on coming my way in my everyday life. For I had never been away from home – it was hard and it was also financially challenging. Because of this, I started to lie to my mother to get more money so I could hang out with my friends. I could not see any purpose in what I was doing in my life. As I look back, I wish I hadn't done those things. I hurt people with my words, I had a negative outlook on life. I would joke around with others. And I was proud of what I was doing.
'I heard about FCS from a friend and decided to go and check it out. I'm so thankful that decision led me to the right path. As I walked through the doors the first time, I was so surprised because everyone welcomed me with a smile and treated me so friendly. They shared about God and his love and hope with me. There was one thing that I felt in my heart after meeting those students. It was as if they whispered to me: 'You are God's daughter and He loves you.' As I started to be part of FCS, I began to understand the value and meaning of life deeply.'
Praise God for his transforming gospel that is preached through FCS in Mongolia. Pray for Mushchimeg to continue to grow in her understanding of the good news and love for God and his word. Pray for Christian students everywhere that they will befriend non-Christians and show them the love of God.
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