Addison Faith Cameron

I grew up in a Christian home-church every Sunday, Awana every Wednesday, VBS every summer. But I did not believe. I believed God was real, but I thought He was hateful-watching us and waiting for us to fall short. In middle school I wanted to be loved. I wanted attention from anyone who would give it to me. On the rare occasions I got that attention, it was never enough. I always felt more empty than before. I tried to put my identity in who I wished I could be. The smart girl, the pretty girl, anything to give me meaning. It was never enough. I became depressed and hated my life. I switched to a Christian school and hoped that would fix everything. But it didn't. I felt like an outsider. I was bullied for my appearance as well as the church I went to. It made me think Christianity could never be true. I wrestled with doubts for years. My anxiety and depression growing. Then, summer of 2025, I went to work camp. The first day there I felt God’s presence like never before. All week, I craved the lessons and worship. I wanted to know God for myself, not just what I learned in Sunday school. When I got home from camp my desire to know God only grew. I confessed everything I had done, and asked for His forgiveness. I surrendered my life to Him July 26th, 2025. My depression and anxiety were gone almost instantly. My ideas about Godly relationships have changed greatly. I desire to live my life for God, telling everyone about him. I want to learn as much about God as I can on my time on this earth.