My name is Tori Camus, I am 17 years old, I’m currently living in Niagara Falls, ON and here is my story.
My salvation has been a reconstructing and self sacrificing experience. October 2012 was when I started going to church and since that day I was intrigued by the idea of God. Sunday mornings became the highlight of my week. Being at church brought me such joy, I felt so welcomed and I always wanted to be at church. So with this feeling, I helped out with everything I possibly could. Christmas dinners, praise team, attending bible studies, Vacation Bible School and more. But when I went to church, one day it hit me that I’m not fully understanding the sermons and what this was all about. I lost the sight of Jesus in the joy of praises from others. When this came to realization I started spending time alone with God. I yearned for more of Jesus. I knew He was calling for me to become a follower of Christ, to make a full commitment and I did. August 10th, 2014 was the day I professed my faith. In less than a year, I have seen God work in me tremendously and I have been told others can see a difference in me as well. I am very proud to say I have been saved by grace! God is working in me to be like Him and I am all for it. My salvation is incredibly life changing.
Ever since I was little I wanted to travel the world to gain knowledge of what else is out there and I wanted to help others. But the way I thought about this all then, compared to now, is very different. Before I thought people would see me as a better person. I’d be admired for it. But now, I want to do it for the love of my God, so others will see Jesus shining through me like beams of light. Jesus has change my heart, my thoughts and my priorities.
I got the opportunity to be a part of missions last summer. I got to be a part of a team that helped the community in Nicaragua and this was when my heart started to grow this strong passion. I had been praying to have another chance to participate in a missions trip. Since I am in my last year of high school I also prayed about school and for guidance as I started to worry about what universities or colleges wanted to apply for. I prayed for another opportunity to get away from all of the distractions, the discouragement, and the pressure to be somebody I wasn’t. I prayed hard and continuously about these struggles and He showed me a way to get away from it all. He answered my prayer with The World Race.
Here is a link that relates to what I have shared with you. About taking that next step in my life and answering my true kingdom calling.
“So I Go”
