Sunday, September 14, 2008

Living Like I'm Dying

Today was a wonderful day for our family. Hubby and I got baptized! Nick was sprinkled as a tiny tot, but I never had been. Baptism had never been a real priority for me. I figured that I had accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, so I was good to go. I wasn't opposed to baptism...I just didn't see it as necessary.

Well, after attending several baptism services and looking at the scripture a little more closely, I began to see it for what it is...not a checkmark on some spiritual scorecard, but an outward symbol of a precious internal relationship and an act of obedience to a holy God. In Matthew 3:16-17 Jesus is baptized by John. At that time, the Spirit of God descended from heaven and God said "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." Why wouldn't I want to please my God? He made the ultimate sacrifice for me!

So I decided that I would be baptized whenever Ansley decided to do it. You know, in the next 3-30 years. However, our church just concluded a series called "Live Like You Were Dying." It's all about seizing today...speaking sweeter, loving deeper, and giving forgiveness. I pray that I am, but I might not be around when Ansley makes that decision, so today was as good a day as any! I am so glad that I did it and that Nick decided to share that moment with me! Here are some pics...

Nick went first. Brandon double-dipped Nick...I guess he thought he needed a little extra cleansing!

Then it was my turn! That water was COLD!!!

Afterwards Ansley said "When I get 'advertised', I'm going to go in that water too!" I pray that you do, sweet girl. And I pray that Daddy and I are there to rejoice right along with you!

~A special thanks to my parents and Cam for driving down after church to be with Nick and I as we celebrated a new life! We love you guys!

6 comments:

Stephanie said...

We are so happy for you guys. What an awesome memory to share.

Lana said...

Words will never be sufficient to tell you both how happy I am that we could share in that moment with you. And, how proud I am of you both for the people you have become and the Christian example that you set for us all. Go forth and spread the good news! Much love from Mom

Krista Jameson said...

I just found your blog through Stephanie's blog. It was awesome to see you and Nick baptized together!

Lori said...

It was a blessing to witness the two of you being baptised! What a special day!

Keeping up with the Kennedy's said...

ha ha I found your blog through Steph's blog...it's about time. I love it, it's so cute!
These are awesome pics, congrats!!! What a great day!

SaySay said...

Dana-I can't tell you how happy I am to hear that you got baptised! What a wonderful legacy to pass on to your girls-leading by example. You truly seem so happy and I can tell God is at the complete center of your life. I love looking at your blog!