Baptism; For the glory of God.

So, anyone who is reading this blog probably knows that today was the baptism at Compass Bible Church. I would have to say, that it was the most amazing experience I have ever had! Ever since I heard that we were holding a baptism service, I felt like it was something I needed to do (and something I wanted to do) ever since I had decided to dedicate my life to Christ. As Christ says in Matthew 28: 18-20 "Then Jesus came to them and said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.'"

Today when I got the Compass room, there were so many chairs set up, I really couldn't count them, just the fact that so many people were going to be there put a smile on my face. Having everyone see my outward confession of following Christ was exactly what I wanted. When I joined the rest of the High-schoolers I saw a few people who were extra nervous when Bobby had asked them to share their testimony, but I had mine all planned out, and was looking forward to it 100%. Even though I had to shorten it by upward of one and a half minutes, I still think I got the point across awesomely. I just pointed out that I had once been a "Lost Sheep" (a term I love using, since I too was once lost, but now I'm found) and that coming to True North had re-opened my heart to the word of God. Which it really has. If not for this ministry and everyone in it like Bobby, Ty, Curren, Heather, D-money, Matt...and SO many more, I might not even be here as a Christian right now.

When I was at the front of the line, next to be baptized but before I climbed into the tank, I was standing next to Justin, who asked me if I was ready, and I can't really think of a word for how I was feeling; I felt nervous but I wasn't, because this was what I was looking forward to for weeks now. After I shared my testimony, I came to realize the whole symbolization of dying with Christ and being re-born a whole new person that comes with being baptized. Right before I was immersed all I could think of was how grateful I was to have someone like Bobby in my life who could do this for me. And when I came up out of the water, I really did feel like a brand new person, I've probably been smiling since that moment. It was refreshing, amazing, scary, and dozens of other words that I can't think of right now. But what I cant think of is that it was no doubt one of the best days of my life!! :]