Life had felt overwhelming in recent months, and although I knew the truth of God’s faithfulness, I struggled to feel anchored in it. I was hoping this congress would give me clarity or peace, but I never expected the transformation I experienced.
“Just as Christ has loved us without holding anything back, we are called to offer that same limitless love to others.” This was a phrase I had heard before—something I could recite. But at WYC, those words became real, alive, and deeply personal. I began to realize that even when my hands felt too weak to carry the weight of my life, His love had already overflowed into every empty place. No matter how heavy the baggage we carry, the love of the Lord pours over it — not just enough, but abundantly.
Throughout the sessions and worship experiences, there was a clear message God kept repeating in my spirit: You are not alone in this storm. I carried it first. I felt the presence of Jesus so near, reminding me of the cross He bore, the pain He endured, and the love He still pours out.
When life throws unbearable weight on our shoulders, Jesus is not distant or delayed. He is the One who bore it all first. WYC 2025 became more than an event; it became a turning point where I could finally say: “Lord, I trust You again. I anchor myself in You.”
An anchor holds you down when the waves want to pull you away. It doesn’t remove the storm—it keeps you grounded through it. And at WYC, I encountered Jesus as that anchor. In the moments when the music faded and only stillness remained, I found Him there. In the conversations with others who had their own stories of struggle and triumph, I saw His faithfulness mirrored.
That truth changed the way I pray, the way I worship, and the way I walk through daily life. Storms will come—they always do. But now I know where my anchor is. And I know Who it is.
As I reflect on my WYC 2025 experience, I see how God’s love worked through every detail—the songs, the speakers, and the chaos. Each part drew me back to the heart of Jesus, the One who calls me to love without limits and trust without borders. My hope in Him is no longer just a belief; it is a lifeline, rooted in personal encounter and sustained by His unchanging character.
If there’s one encouragement I could share with someone feeling weighed down or drifting, it would be this: don’t let the storm define your direction. Let Christ be your anchor. When the waves rise and life feels unbearable, He is already there—stronger, steadier, and always loving. He doesn’t ask you to carry it alone. He already carried it for you.
WYC 2025 reminded me that the anchor of hope isn’t found in the absence of storms, but in the presence of Jesus. And in Him, I have found peace, purpose, and an unshakable love that continues to carry me forward.
