Photo: Michelle Domino
Throughout the past year I’ve been in situations and obstacles that made me question God’s love and if He truly was listening to my prayers which led me to slowly drift away from God. Although I felt like this, as a Household Head it was my responsibility to attend the CFC-Youth events. My presence was there but my faith was absent. I felt hypocritical by telling my Household to keep praying and there I was doing the exact opposite. Soon after, registration for Conference opened up and I decided to sign up.
Conference was just around the corner and I had no idea what God had in store for me. The next thing I knew, it was the weekend of Conference. There were so many youths in the venue who were all there for God. As part of the Documentation Team my role was to capture every moment. While taking pictures during the worships I saw so many people just pouring out their hearts for God. I envied them, the way those youths felt about God, how they looked so happy just giving their all for Him, and their love for Him. I wanted to feel that way.
Throughout the conference I listened closely to the talks and shares. Well–man ,oh man–they were so relevant in my life. Just when I thought I was battling my struggles alone, I wasn’t, I wasn’t alone. This Conference has made me feel like He was watching over all of us above our shoulders, holding us, and telling us everything will be okay all along. Honestly, it was exactly what I really needed. During the last Praisefest of Conference I tried my best to give my all to Him, to let go and to let God. All of a sudden, I started to cry and kneel down to Him. I really felt His presence there. His presence was so loud, strong, and vibrant.
I’m so grateful for attending this year’s Eastern True North Conference because it has helped me remember why I love God so much. He has truly turned my water into wine.
Michelle Domino, CFC-Youth Canadien Region
