His name is Norbert, a young man with remarkable potential and outstanding qualities. For a long period of his life, Norbert walked through a season of agnosticism, marked by uncertainty and distance from faith. Although he did not completely reject the idea of God’s existence, he avoided spiritual commitments and did not relate to God as a personal reality. This stage of his life was shaped by inner searching, unanswered questions, and an unspoken need for stability and meaning.

Through a providential moment, God ordained that our paths would cross, and from that moment he chose to enter a process of discipleship. It soon became clear that his life began to take on a new direction. Through mentoring and exposure to Scripture, Norbert gradually began to experience God’s work in his heart. This openness did not appear suddenly, but grew over time, as God worked quietly and faithfully in his life.

A deeply defining moment in his transformation was the loss of his father, who passed away at only 51 years of age. This unexpected tragedy produced an intense inner struggle in Norbert, confronting him with the fragility of life and the need for answers that go beyond the limits of human reason. The pain and emptiness left behind opened a space in his heart where God was able to bring light, meaning, and healing.

Thus, the combination of the discipleship process and the suffering caused by the loss of his father led to an authentic change. Norbert not only drew closer to God, but began to know Him in a personal, real, and transforming way. This change is visible in his attitude, in his willingness to ask questions, to learn, and to seek spiritual answers, as well as in the way he now views life and faith.

On November 16, 2025, he entered into a covenant through water baptism, publicly declaring the transformation that God had worked in his life.

Prayer requests:

• For the deepening of Norbert’s relationship with God

• For spiritual stability and growth in discipleship

• For understanding and applying Scripture in daily life

• For spiritual discernment in decisions and new situations

• For a steadfast heart, full of faith

Emanuel Joldos - PIEI Romania Missionary