Today we had Lindsey baptized. I was trying to explain to the girls that it was a really important day. I explained that when we baptize babies, we are applying the promises that God has made to his covenant people. The parents are telling God and the church that they will teach their child to love Jesus. And the church is promising to come alongside and help the parents do this.

Mommy: We baptize babies to promise God and the church that we will teach them to love Jesus.

Amy: We love Jesus! You are doing a good job. :)

Then tonight I was praying with the girls and here is Natalie’s prayer…by my memory:

Jesus, thank you for Lindsey’s baptism today. Thank you that she didn’t cry. I am so glad that I got to see her get baptized. I promise, Lord, that I will teach her all about you. That I will tell her how you died on the cross for our sins. I will teach her to love you. I also pray that our church will teach her to love you too. Thank you Jesus for this wonderful day. Amen.

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If you read my last post, you know that Nate was able to baptize our dear friends little girl, Ainsley.