Help Fund Anna Harris

About the campaign

My name is Anna Harris, and I am thrilled to be participating in a Gospel Outreach (“GO”) Trip to Brazil with ShareWord Global.

Our goal is simple yet profound: to share the hope of the gospel to every corner of the world. We do that by mobilizing local churches—our brothers and sisters in the faith—to join us in sharing the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ with Scripture, to the people around them. We empower local churches through training, resources, outreach opportunities and a community of like-minded evangelists to support and encourage them.

As I prepare for this incredible journey, I am humbled by the opportunity to be an instrument of change and a vessel of God's love. Together, we can make an eternal impact, touching hearts and transforming lives through the love of God.

Thank you for joining me in this journey of faith and outreach, and please consider contributing to this mission that is so close to my heart.

Within my own life, I grew up in a Christ-centered family. My family has always prayed over me and shown me what it means to follow Jesus. I’ve never known a time when I didn’t know who God was or wasn’t surrounded by people who loved Him.

I truly believe the thousands of prayers over my life are part of how God has brought me to where I am today. But knowing about God isn’t the same as fully choosing Him. In high school, I fell into harmful patterns, especially in my relationships with guys. My identity became completely tied to being wanted and validated. Insecurity, and the desire for approval began to consume me. I gave away parts of my heart just to feel temporary fulfillment, and as I grew into my last year of highschool, the cycle only deepened. I ran from God and tried to fill a God-shaped hole in my heart with choices that weren't healthy. I felt so much shame that I stopped praying and avoided my Bible. Even though I could hear God calling me back, I kept choosing to chase what wouldn't satisfy my heart.

As I started university at Redeemer in Hamilton, God began to wake my heart up. One night in my dorm room, still stuck in those cycles, I randomly put on scripture on Spotify. The first verse that played was Exodus 14:14: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” I broke down crying. For so long I had been longing to feel cherished and pursued, fought for.  And in that moment, God answered me. He will fight for me. All I need to do is be still and surrender.

That night, alone in my dorm room, I lifted my hands and said, “Jesus, I am Yours. I surrender everything.” I had never felt surrender like that before. It was like a good Father opening His arms to His daughter—and I ran to Him. Since that night, He has been changing my desires, restoring my identity, and teaching me that my worth isn’t found in being wanted by people, but in being chosen by Him. He is healing the shame, breaking old patterns, and showing me what real freedom looks like. Psalm 27 says, “One thing I ask from the Lord… that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” That is my desire now. I know I will still stumble, but I am committed to running back to Him every time. God fought for me—and now I want to live fully for Him. Through this mission opportunity, I feel called to help spread the good news of this amazing God who fights for all of our hearts. 

Your support not only helps me but also contributes to a greater mission that transcends borders and unites us in our common purpose—spreading the Gospel and changing lives. Together, we can tell the world.