This past Sunday, Poppa and I, along with her momma Sheryl(our daughter-in-law), Aunt Summer, Uncle Dale, Easton, Titus, Will, Uncle Butch, Aunt Kay, Madison, Butch, Karli, Grandma, Aunt Robin and Erica, all gathered to witness the baptism of our little Natalie. Our pastor Johnny baptized her and his wife Wanda Sue was there also, along with a sanctuary full of people to see 8 others baptized.
Natalie gave her life to Jesus last December 21 and wanted to follow through with baptism. Nearly all of her family were there to witness this wonderful moment, which signifies to a Christian, the washing away of the old man with the raising up of a new person in Christ. We wouldn't have missed this event for anything. We are so thankful to the Lord for speaking to Nat's heart and giving her an understanding that she needed HIM in her life. We are so proud of her! THANK YOU JESUS!
God never ever ceases to amaze me. He gently tugs at hearts, from the young to the old. He whispers what only He can whisper into your ear and then sweetly takes you by the hand and leads you into New Life with Him. Instantly, you are a new creature and your New Life begins. That's what happened to our Natalie. And then, she realized the importance of baptism and even at only 8 years old, she understood what baptism signified. EVEN Jesus was baptized and Nat knew she should be too.
DOWN WITH OLD AND UP WITH NEW!
"Sweep across this world Lord Jesus....there are so many who need You....there are those in our own families who need You Lord. We cry out to You Lord to whisper into the ears of those who have turned their backs on You. From our innermost parts, we beseech You Lord....Do for all those who don't know you, what you did for our 8 year old granddaughter. We will wait and pray."
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Sweet, sweet pics. What a wonderful way for you guys to all be there to celebrate her special day. (And with pics, I still regret not having pics of Jake, Em, and Luke on their special days!)
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