Walking with God

In 2024, I came to Canada as an international student. I believed that with careful planning and tight control, life would stay manageable. But the reality was overwhelming. Cultural differences filled every corner of my daily life — school, housing, social, healthcare, transportation. Problems appeared everywhere, often without warning.

I fell into a season of intense self-doubt. No one could give me clear answers. No one could tell me what to do. All the external challenges and all the internal anxiety were mine to face alone.

Then one day, God met me in the middle of that chaos.

“Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Those words did not explain my situation, but they met the deepest part of my fear. They prepared the ground for what happened next.

With the song 10,000 Reasons playing — “my soul, my soul” — something shifted.

Life did not suddenly become easy, but my soul became steady — held by God.

The challenges remained: school, work, volunteer, and responsibilities.

But little by little, I realized: I don’t control everything — God does.

I placed my fear, anxiety, and fragility into His hands, and the Holy Spirit filled my heart with peace.

God has taken care of every detail — my studies, part-time work, job application — often beyond what I expected or felt I deserved.

In early 2025, strengthened by God’s love and His people, I began supporting other international students. By the beginning of 2026, many told me they felt comforted. I know clearly, not because of me, but because of the Holy Spirit working through me.

I once asked my dearest friend in Canada, who guided me in faith, “Where does my trust come from?” She answered,“From God.”

I am still learning.

But I am no longer walking alone.

Shared Wisdom

“I came looking for answers. I found a God who stayed with me.”

“Faith didn’t remove my fears. It gave me a place to place them.”