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SummaryI never imagined how empty I felt until I faced my doubts head-on. In high school, my journals show I was never convinced that Christianity was the only truthβ€”even in college, I chased other beliefs and lived a double life. After graduation, I became a bartender, immersing myself in the fast life of sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll. That lifestyle brought me to the brink of despairβ€”depression and anxiety consumed me, and I felt like I had no purpose.

One day, I realized I had two choices: therapy or church. Church was free, so I tried it. Coincidentally, a pastor moved in next door. His sister, Becca, invited me to Bayou City Fellowship. I attended a Genesis series service because I was fascinated by John Steinbeck’s *East of Eden*. From that moment, I committed: every Sunday at church and every Wednesday at the Sharpstown community group down the street. Plugging into that community was the turning pointβ€”people loved Jesus passionately and welcomed my questions without judgment. Slowly, God released anger I didn’t even realize I carried. He helped me start tithing and get baptizedβ€”things I never imagined doing. Then I finally accepted Jesus into my heart.

After a full year of weekly church services and midweek community gatherings, all my depression, anxiety, and anger lifted. Today, I’m at peace, secure in my purpose, and filled with hope because I know Jesus has great things in store. πŸ™β€οΈβœ¨

Growth Through Commitment: A Journey from Doubt to Faith chronicles Aria’s powerful transformation as she moved from doubt to a deep and lasting faith in Jesus. In this video, Aria shares how her life began to change when she committed to regularly attending church, actively engaging in Community, and serving in various ministries. These commitments not only deepened her connection to her faith but also became the catalyst for God to bring about profound growth, peace, and purpose in her life. Join Aria on her journey and discover how dedication to a faith community can lead to a life transformed by God’s love.

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01:03 Battling Depression, Turning to Church
01:31 Invited to Bayou City Fellowship
02:28 Joining Community Group, Growing Faith
04:05 One Year of Church Brings Peace
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