Ambassador Testimonies

Hear from our BuiltByGod ambassador's and their personal journeys to finding Christ and faith.

Dawson Aaron

"Growing up I would say I was a Christian, but never truly followed God’s word and had a relationship with him. When I got to college within a month, I felt broken, lonely, and struggled with knowing my purpose. I decided to go to God with my struggles and he changed my life around. I created a relationship with him and he made me feel loved and forgiven. Now I know I have a purpose in life which is to glorify God and do whatever I can to allow others to also experience God’s life changing love."

Allen Ortiz

"I have been God aware my whole life. But for a really long time, I was not living God’s way. And as a result, I was left feeling angry and in pain. And in one of my lowest points, the Lord called me to live His way and spread the word of God with others. I was afraid, but I realized that God has a plan for me, and trusting fully in that plan freed me from the pain and anxiety I was experiencing. I know now that, even though my life will still experience ups and downs, I’ll have a firm foundation in faith, giving all glory to God in everything I do."

Mason Graham

"Around my Junior year of high school, I was really struggling with feeling like the work I was doing was for nothing. I grew up with a passion and love for both football and basketball. I knew I wanted to continue to play football after high school, but I found myself as a backup and bench player. I was frustrated and confused, and I found myself questioning God, wondering why I was in this position and how this dream I had of playing college football was still possible. God helped me change my perspective, and I found purpose through scripture. WHATEVER I do, as long as I am doing it to glorify Jesus and to spread His kingdom, I will have peace knowing I am submitting myself to the plan God has for my life."

JJ Flores

"Growing up I always knew of God, but as I got older I felt like I distanced myself from him. I always knew about Him, but I never followed what he said. Through the end of my junior year and beginning of my senior year, I feel into a deep depression. One day I was going to attempt suicide and I felt like my life flashed before my eyes and the Lord was talking to me and ever since that day it’s brought me closer to my faith in God and now I want to spread and learn more about the Gospel."

Quinlan Warren

God has always been apart of my life, but I started to take my relationship with Him more seriously the same time I started taking soccer seriously. I slowly began to lean more on soccer, chasing after playing time, recognition, and being fulfilled through my sport. College came and I kept chasing after these things, when I reached them I knew it would never be enough. I knew if I kept trying to control all I could, bearing the anxiety alone, I wouldn’t be able to go any further. I realized God truly has a plan or my life and when I try to do things apart from Him the road becomes increasingly difficult. Yet when I do all to glorify Him, the path becomes clear and His light shines bright. I aim to continue to glorify God in all I do, and show others how good He is.

Rei

I grew up in a Catholic household, I feared God, but not in the way we should. I was always afraid to sin or go to hell when I did. Once I got older, I lost my way. I went through life without Jesus Christ in my heart. Although I looked happy on the outside, I always felt miserable and felt like I always got the short end of the stick. In 2023, the worst year of my life, I lost mostly everything and everyone. I felt like I had NOTHING left, like I was NOTHING. I went to therapy but I felt like I had no guidance. I had no purpose in life. then, on the night of November 9th, 2023, I begged Jesus Christ to save me and I clearly heard Him say to cast all my worries onto Him and let Him take care of it. That was it. I finally felt at peace in life once I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. I don’t have anxiety or depression anymore. I don’t get panic attacks anymore. I’m more patient and kind. I give more and expect less. I stop being dependent on people for happiness and joy. Everything in my life finally has a purpose and I have a purpose. my purpose is to serve God, glorify Him, and spread the Gospel and the work that Jesus has done for us to everyone! I feel like I have guidance in life. God put me in this life for a reason. ever since then, i received an abundance amount of blessings from God! without Him, I am nothing!