How Raven embarked on a search for truth and found it in Christ
Raven Jewell was not raised in a Christian home. At only 21 years old, her father died. This awakened in her a search for truth. She explored Buddhism, yoga and Hinduism. None of these could give her a good explanation of what is real. So, she got into drugs, went to music festivals and took hallucinogens. Slowly, Raven realized that this life was leading her down a dark road. She left a toxic relationship where the man was essentially using her to sell drugs. She heard of a farm where she could work for food and housing. There she met a man who shared the gospel with her. And although she was resistant to it and kept telling him so, he would not stop talking about it. God was using this man even though he was struggling with many difficulties himself - mental health issues, struggling with drugs and being homeless.
Raven eventually began to read the Bible with him. She decided to go to a local recovery group called ‘Celebrate Recovery’. There she faced deep questions that showed her that she needed a savior. Someone outside of herself who could save her from her sinfulness. Even though she didn't realize it at the time, the Holy Spirit was working in her. Five months after starting the program, she began attending a church and experienced the presence of God and His love there. This encounter led to a deep desire to be with God. About 1.5 years after this experience, Raven began to really seek God, reading the Bible and experiencing his love. You can hear more of her testimony in the videos below. Every person has this desire within them to discover what the purpose of their life is and what God has prepared for them. And God pursues everyone and wants to show every person that we can find fulfillment in Him. That our hunger is satisfied by Him. That we will find peace in Him.
The harvest is plentiful - but there are few workers. God is not concerned that you first have your life together before you can serve others with the good news. Europe is in great need of the gospel. Raven is ready to go and share it. She will be participating in a mission trip across Europe this summer. In 40 days, a group will travel to 6-7 countries in Europe and spread the good news in the cities. (You can read more about this here - https://www.europeaninitiative.com/go40/.) Participants will be responsible for their own expenses. These amount to approximately $2750 or €2500, not including the return airfare. By the grace of God, Raven has already received $2500. If you also see the need in Europe and would like to contribute to this mission trip, here is the link to Raven's PayPal account (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/eternalfarms). We believe that God is up to great things. He is looking for people to join in and help spread His love - whether personally or through finances. Thank you for considering supporting Raven.
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