Spiritual Formation with Maisy

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We can’t wait for you to meet Maisy. She is so involved around campus and serves as a Resident Disciple Assistant. At UNW, along with Resident Assistants, every dorm has a Resident Disciple Assistant that leads with the RA and helps foster community and spiritual development in the dorms. In her spare time, she’s also a football super fan. Take it away, Maisy.

– Thanks, Alex, I chose Northwestern because of its intentional and relational environment. Coming from a public school, I wanted to be in an enriching Christian community where I could grow spiritually while pursuing my calling. Upon my first visit here, I knew it was exactly where I needed to be. When I arrived, I thought I knew enough about the Trinity in the Bible, yet I was still filled with a lot of doubt. God has truly transformed me here. Classes cover the Bible, its interpretation, Christian living, and God is woven into everything we do here. The professors pray over you, integrate scripture in their classes, and they intentionally invest in your lives. The biggest impact I had was a Holy Spirit class where I learned about the power and authority we’re given, that we can do everything Jesus did and more because what he did was by the spirit and the gifts we are given and can seek after. In that class, my professor prayed over my spine as I have scoliosis. Miraculously, as he prayed, the upper half of my spine completely straightened. It was the coolest thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve gained some incredible friends here who are a daily answer to prayer. They’re the most genuine God honoring people I’ve ever met. We do all sorts of things together, whether that’s going on road trips, attending events and sports games. We play spike ball. I even lead a Bible study with them. In fact, last season I went to almost every football game, not just home games, but away games too. I even drove 12 hours to one game, so some might say I’m a super fan. As a resident discipleship assistant, I intentionally invest in women’s lives and teach them about the Bible. Northwestern has allowed me to become a leader, fully trusting in God. The school shapes its students into to becoming servant leaders full of the spirit who spend time with Christ to become like him. I have learned so much here and I’m so excited to see how God uses me and equips me for his purpose. Well, that’s my story. Back to you, Alex.

– Maisy, that was incredible to hear about how your spine was healed in class. Your story is so powerful and it’s awesome to see how you’ve grown in your faith and been equipped to help others grow in theirs. Thanks again for sharing your story, Maisy. That was awesome.