Category: philosophy/religion topics
Well good evening and night all. I just wanted to share something very special to me. I finally got baptized! I've been struggling for months about how to do this. I was involved in a Bible study by email and when we came to the unit of baptism everything started to sound a little off to me. But I continued the lessons and soon I had other people coming to my house and we had been doing a bible study there. However, some of the things that they teach are not according to everything I was taught both in Catholicism and in Christian churches. When I learned about just a few of these I no longer had peace with these people though I continued to see them. I went on like this for a while. Then finally I decided one day that that would be their last day at my house. Well, it didn't happen because for some reason I lacked the strength. But because of this, God pushed me harder than he has ever done before. I felt pressure to fix this once and for all. When my original plans and someone else's didn't work accordingly I was extremely devastated. That, combined with my doubts about what to do to obey God, made it a horrible time for me. The pressure was building immensely and I didn't see any way out of it. I was offered an invitation to come to my favorite place and my second home in Illinois. Jacksonville is and always will be a very special place for me. Now more than ever. For they have done something for me that I could never repay with anything. I could try and try and never repay them for all the affection and caring and hours of just being there supporting me that they have given me. I really love them. Two couples, especially, are very close to my heart. One of them helped me out here and provided me with a way to get out here from Chicago and the other has allowed me their house and both have returned the affection I have given them. They are miracles from God and special gifts and blessings that I count every day. I feel sad and distressed everytime I must leave them. This is very hard for me because I know I'll never spend enough time with them. Everytime I come here they make me feel good about myself and welcome at their houses. They are my family and both have helped and counseled me lately when I've made the toughest and biggest decision that has affected my Christian life. I have been baptized! Today at 4:00 Pm at the First Christian Church in Jacksonville Illinois. I was baptized by immersion and the people I cared about were there physically and spiritually for me. One person couldn't come at such short notice but he had me in his prayers and his heart went out for me. He was very proud of me. I love these people and I pray that God will show them His mercy and caring as he has done every day. I told four people that I loved them today and it is true. The last one I spoke to tonight and said "I love you" too, is resting now and I pray that God will take good care of her and her amazing husband. They are, truly, my second family. They consider it a compliment when I tell them Jacksonville's my second home, but it's more than a compliment. It's true and they're a true blessing and a true MIRACLE in my life.
Araceli I'm Catholic! So you became Baptist! That's grate many of my friends are Baptist! I'm glad you were baptized! God bless you! Your friend, Hope
cool arriselli. i am glad you got what you wanted
Congratulations, Sweet Sensitivity! God bless you, sista! Your Friend, Macy
If you have any questions about the Bible, feel free to ask!
Yeah, congrats. I got baptized on Easter. Lol!
No matter the religion, it always makes me feel good to hear about people who help one another in need and close friends. Yours sound amazing and I'm very glad that they were there for you on this important day. Congradulations on your spiritual accomplishment.
Oh, yes, how did your proceeding go? Any funny things?