… and just like that I was a new creature.
November 17, 2019 I made a public declaration of my Faith in God. Now I was baptized as a kid. Probably when I was about 5. I remember walking down the aisle at church and asking to join the church because well … if I’m completely honest I wanted to sing in the choir. Lol. And back then that was the only way I could. If I “joined” the church. I wore the white baptism gown and got dunked in the basement pool at my family church… and then I was able to sing!
But here I am 29 years later realizing that God has always been here for me. I’m not living “alone”. I’m not fighting anxiety and depression by myself. He’s here. So knowing that I knew it was time to die to myself and come up out of the water (again) a new creature… I knew that I had been running… I would come up with an excuse every Sunday my now church had baptism. And if I may say so I had stupid excuses…. lol. “My hair isn’t done, I’ll look horrible coming out of the water.” “I’m on my period.” Even on the day I got baptized I said, “It’s too cold to get baptized outside.”
I sat through the whole service crying because I knew in my spirit I was fighting with a demon that wanted me to die spiritually. Didn’t want to let me go… but I knew whose child I was and that today was the day… the day for me to start fresh, to be a new creature. And so I did it!
What’s today’s lesson? Be courageous. Find your purpose and walk in it. Don’t let fear stop you… and once you do that you will be able to LIVE freely…
And did you really think I’d close this blog with the elephant in the room as to why I haven’t written or posted in month?! lol of course not! Truth is I’ve been clinically depressed. I’ve been struggling in silence. But no more honey!!
So with the I’ll catch y’all on the next one! Yes, next week!
Peace, Love and Light….
Amen in the name of Jesus the old is gone and the new is present. I’m so proud of you. Love you 😘
LikeLiked by 1 person
Love you too Debbie! 💜
LikeLike
Yes Kim!!!!!! I’m so excited your back and renewed. Blessings and favor to you sister 😉
LikeLike
Thank you Barbara! 💜
LikeLike
Kim, I’m so proud of the work God is doing in your heart and life and for your courageous steps of victory. Always remember, you are an overcomer!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Belinda! 💜 thank you for your constant encouragement!
LikeLike
Kim I love the way you are embracing everything that God has in store for you. He is doing his work in your life and you have grown so much in the short time that I’ve known you. Continue to let God take you to higher heights and deeper depths. Your are flourishing sweetheart. Love you, keep going!!!
LikeLike
Oh Kim! It is so great to see this post! You are not alone; I think of you and pray for you often. Keep on keepin’ on! Peace to you! -Kim
LikeLike
Thank you Kim! 💜
LikeLike
Kim: I truly admire you for surrendering to what was holding you down. So many times we allow ourselves and our Children to get baptized without knowing being knowledgeable of the act and what it symbolizes. Your journey is not complete, but being a new creature in Christ, your own way. Praises to you and the most high God. Love you my Sister!
LikeLike
Thank you so much Ms. Towanda! I appreciate the fact that you understand that our journeys are all different. There’s no such thing as a one size fits all for Christianity.
LikeLike
Congratulations! May Our Eternal Father bless you always; may you walk with Jesus and keep his Holy Spirit in your heart. I was also recently ‘re’baptised so I know the feeling! To be reborn… what a blessing. Glory to the Father !
LikeLike
Thank you so much and congratulations to you as well! It’s definitely an amazing feeling to be re-baptized! Blessings as you walk in your newness!
LikeLike
Thank you much! May Heavenly Peace rest in your heart ❤
LikeLike