Corrie led by example. She loved others, listened to others, communicated excellently with others, and made every soul she encountered feel treasured and important.
Corrie was not one to tell you what you want to hear. She was brutally honest, and a lot of times I was …show more content…
I know her. I know what she has experienced in her life. She exemplified perseverance in ways that moved my heart, and she boldly faced the challenges she encountered. Her strength and hope in trials and stressful times is unlike anyone else's. Corrie stretched me by showing me how important it is to keep moving forward at all times. She didn't get caught up in the chaos or stress of her life, she saw it as a mountain to climb and she conquered it. I was in awe of the ways she took charge of a situation and her actions always reflected her love of the Lord, even in the hard tines. Corrie's constant trust in the Lord and ability to remain rooted in Him and her morals even in the hard times lit a fire in me that longed to be the same. I wanted to laugh without fear of the future. I wanted to be clothed in strength and dignity. Because of Corrie's example, I was able to see what that looks like and apply it to my life. Now, I abide in the Lord in my hard times. I fearlessly lead my peers in school, church and yearbook. I am persistent and strong. I am bold. Because of the ways that Corrie lived her life, I was able to see what a Godly woman looks like. The fruits of the spirit are necessary for any leader, and Corrie's application of them to her life was the first time I ever saw the tremendous ways the Lord can use his people to awaken and inspire hearts to lead others to