Hi, my name is Hudson Ramsey. I’m 17 years old. I love Jesus and sports, enjoy being with friends and family and I’m known to have a lot of energy. I’ve always grown up in a Christian home with loving parents, but I didn’t become a believer until I was around ten years old. I was in the car driving back from Houston and told my dad I was scared that I was going to hell. I told my dad I wanted to stop having that worry and wanted to follow Jesus. So, that night, my dad prayed with me and I accepted Jesus in my heart.

Growing up, I’ve struggled with dyslexia, which caused me to go to many different schools, but God has always been with me through the hard times. 

When I was younger I got made fun of for my height. My favorite verse is 1 Samuel 16:7. It says… “But the Lord said to Samuel, Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

This verse reminds me that it doesn’t matter what other people think about me. It only matters what Jesus thinks about me. You and I are perfectly and wonderfully made in the image of God. I would reflect on this verse everytime negative thoughts about myself would creep in.

Other things that helped me with my struggles were going to God and going to other believers that I trusted like my small group and my family. My small group leaders were intentional and made time to hang out with us. 

That’s why it’s been tough when many of my small group leaders have left or had to step back. It has been tough because they made a big impact on my life, but one thing I have learned through all of this is that there is only one person who stays constant and that is Jesus. 

Jesus is my Savior because when I am going through a hard time I go to Him. When I read the Word and pray, I can always feel His presence and He always answers my prayers. 

I’m thankful for my parents who have been encouraging in the hard times and for how they have helped me grow in my faith by doing family Bible studies. 

In May 2019 I got baptized and told everyone my favorite song was “Tell the World” by Lecrae. I would still say today that the goal of my life is to tell people about the Lord and lead them closer to Jesus. 

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

1. What struggles have you dealt with? How did you handle them?

2. What’s a verse that has meant a lot to you? Why?

3. What are some ways you can tell people about Jesus with your actions?