Grace S.

Photograph by Nathan Reid

I couldn’t tell my friends. I was so embarrassed.

Having anxiety made me scared to go to new places or meet new people.

But after receiving my patriarchal blessing, I wanted to fight my feelings of anxiety and to succeed in all the ways the blessing said I would. I still felt worry, concern, and fear, so I prayed for the Lord to help me. He saw my desire for betterment and helped me improve.

Today I’m stronger than ever. The anxiety’s not fully beaten, but it’s miles beyond what I ever perceived possible. Jesus Christ has the power to change the world, but we also need to let Him change us.

To anyone who feels like they’re drowning, I encourage you to seek Him out. Look unto Him in every thought. The Savior wants us to recover from the rough times. He can make difficult challenges seem easier.