My name is Cecilia Wambui Mutharia, and I’m a first year student at Daystar University studying community development. I’m an orphan; my mother died when she was giving birth to me. I was brought up by my grandparents who took care of me and who struggled very much to provide for my primary education. I went to secondary school on a scholarship from the government, and in January 2008 I joined Daystar.

I got saved on April 14th 2005 after hearing a testimony about how Jesus cares for those who trust in Him. Before that I was very bitter with God and thought I was the most disadvantaged in the world, but now I know that God loves me and that he is the father to the fatherless and mother to the motherless.

I desire to live for Christ and make many people know Him through me. I have joined an intercessory group at Daystar because I want to grow strong in my faith and intercede for others. I have also joined the CODSAD club (Community Development Students Association of Daystar). Being at Daystar is a miracle that I cannot even explain. I have never had anybody to rely on financially in my entire life, but I know God makes a way where there is no way, and I trust in Him.

I am studying community development and psychology because after I graduate I want to go back to my community to work with hurting people. Some of them have a very negative outlook on life like I used to have, and having gone through similar experiences, I hope to be able to encourage them. God willing, I also plan to start a home where I can take care of orphans and the needy. God is faithful, and I believe he will help me achieve my dream.

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