A few years ago, I spent a lot of time on social media. Every day, I watched YouTube videos and scrolled through Facebook for hours. It was part of my daily routine. Although I laughed at funny videos and chatted with friends online, I often felt lonely and stressed inside.
One evening, I was having a particularly difficult day. I was worried about my studies and my future. To take my mind off my problems, I opened YouTube and started watching random videos.
After a while, a video appeared in my recommendations. It was a short testimony from a young man who talked about how faith helped him through hard times. Normally, I would have skipped a video like that, but for some reason I decided to watch it.
As I listened to his story, I felt connected to what he was saying. He spoke honestly about fear, disappointment, and finding hope when life seemed difficult. His words stayed in my mind long after the video ended.
The next day, I searched for more videos like it. I found people from different countries sharing their experiences of prayer, faith, and personal change. I also joined a Facebook group where people posted encouraging messages and supported one another.
Over time, I started thinking more deeply about my own life. I spent less time comparing myself to others online and more time reflecting on what really mattered. I began praying regularly and reading inspiring messages shared by people in the group.
A few months later, I noticed a change in myself. My problems had not disappeared, but I felt calmer and more hopeful. I learned that faith was not about having a perfect life. It was about having strength and hope during difficult times.
Looking back, it still surprises me that such an important experience began with a simple YouTube recommendation. What seemed like just another video became the start of a journey that changed the way I see life. It taught me that sometimes a meaningful message can reach us through the most unexpected places—even through social media.
This story was submitted as part of the King’s Study Phase of the Gen Z Role Models Project. Added October 2026.
“A few years ago, I spent a lot of time on social media” (S233) © 2026 by The Gen Z Role Models Project is licensed under CC BY 4.0
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