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Testimony of Luke & Anja Rasson |
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Luke: Coming from a wealthy family I thought I had it all, but something was seriously lacking in my life. Before I came to Alon, my quest to find that something landed myself in and out of rehabilitation centres and even a mental institution. When I arrived at Alon I was a complete mess. I had been diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder and was heavily medicated for depression making myself confused and disorientated. All I can say is the Jesus met me where I was and healed me. I have been here for over a year now and I can truly say that I have found the peace, joy and contentment I was looking for. Going on outreach to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique was one of the real turning points for me. Coming from such an affluent background and having been so depressed I was really touched by the people who materially had nothing yet they were so full of the joy of Jesus. It’s the life of Jesus in everyone that makes community life so rewarding and fulfilling and I can truly say that living at Alon has changed me completely. An independent life cannot compare to the richness of living for God and discovering his perfect plan for ones life. As I have said I came here a mess but the scripture in 2 Corinthians 5:17 springs to mind: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” The Lord has truly given me a purpose and direction. From being in a Mental Clinic I am presently studying a postal degree and teaching at the high school on the farm. Praise the Lord!
Anya: I grew up in Switzerland. I went to church all my life trying to do everything right. My “goodness” made people think highly of me and I quickly became the leader of the youth in my church. But, looking at the people around me, I saw that many believed in the Lord’s existence but not in His power. The Lord was just someone who made life feel a bit easier. I prayed asking God to show me if I was following him only half heartedly or denying his power. Not long after that He brought me to Alon farm and my eyes were opened to see that I had never followed Him ‘all the way’. I realized that I believed more in my own strength to be “good” than seeing my need for Him. Jesus is now becoming the centrality of my life and I am finding my true identity in Christ. Thank you Lord that I can be set free from a religious life, and be helped by the many people that you have placed around me. |