HYC Philadelphia: Being Humbled through Adversity

HOPE Youth Corps in Philadelphia was extremely life changing. Going into HYC I had been praying for God to reveal in me any and all bitter feelings or sin, and to show me how He wanted me to grow. God answered my prayers in more ways than I could have possibly imagined. Initially it was really hard to be a part of a huge group of people that I had never met before. It was also hard knowing that I was one of the oldest physically and spiritually of the group. But God definitely humbled me to my core.

He showed me what it was like to truly serve and give of myself to people who I had never met through picking up trash in inner city Philadelphia. He showed me that while I have problems in my life, I have so much to be grateful for in comparison with the children that I met while working with Camp Miracles. The vulnerability, love, and joy that I experienced from the other participants truly humbled me and showed me that God’s kingdom is so much greater than I could ever imagine. God personally humbled me through a sprained ankle and vertigo, while on the trip, in order to teach me humility in relying on others and asking for help. God has shown me that family is being with people who serve together and work together to bring the love of Christ to anyone and everyone. I am forever grateful for the opportunity I had to go on HYC Philadelphia Track 3 and learn all these things along side amazing brothers and sisters.