Baptism

My story...

I grew up going to church, Salem Lutheran Church in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. I was baptized there as a baby, confirmed there as a teenager and even sang in the choir. This was my introduction to a life that I never knew I would live. When I went to college, I was on my own for the first time and I realized that my life was empty. I had the best family ever, wonderful friends and what seemed like everything going for me. But I was unhappy. That first Easter away from home I finally understood why Christ died and rose again. It wasn't just something that happened in the past, Christ died so that I, living today, would know God's love for me and know life to the fullest. I asked Jesus to be apart of my daily life. I started reading my bible, I wanted to know what this new overflowing joy was in my life. My life changed, I no longer got angry at life's little quirks, I was showing people TRUE love, I was no longer worried about appearance. I wanted everyone to know this joy that I now had. I wasn't afraid to say, yes, I am a Christian! This is my life.
That is why I have decided to be baptized today, here in Germany! I want to be filled with the Holy Spirit and remain in the presence of the Lord. "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom!" 2 Corinthians 3:17. So I wanted to let you know that this is a wonderful day today. The Lord has shown me a deeper love than I have ever know or will ever know. I want to be able to face temptation and come out victorious, I want to be able to pray for those I love in the Spirit of Jesus. I want to be filled with living water! I only wish that you could be here to share this with me. My love for you all will only continue to grow! Enjoy today and thank you for being apart of my life!

Much love, Sarah