Khuslen

My name is Khuslen, and I live in Ulaanbaatar with my parents and three sisters. Growing up, I appeared well-behaved on the outside, but inside, I was a teenager struggling with many bad habits. I was studious and diligent, but this was largely driven by a fear of how others perceived me and a strong desire to be accepted. My parents weren’t very close to us, and our family often experienced arguments and unhealthy relationships. Because of this, I frequently hated myself, feeling like an unwanted child who shouldn’t have been born. I constantly tried to escape reality through reckless actions. When I was about to graduate from high school, I lacked a clear sense of purpose in life.

A Young Life leader invited me to church. The first time I heard the gospel, I was so surprised to discover that I was truly loved and created with a purpose. The love of God seemed to heal the wounds I had carried for a long time. Even though I was stained with sin, He did not reject me. Since I put my trust in Jesus, I have realized that my purpose is to glorify God, and I want to share this truth with others.

Given that only about one percent of our country’s population is Christian, I am deeply committed to serving my nation. I aspire to plant churches, reaching those in rural areas. Now a Developing Global Leader, I desire to glorify God through my profession, contributing to the progress of my country. I am honored to be the first person in my family to attend university.