living "out loud" for Jesus | a baptism story
I grew up in a Christian home and knew about God at an early age. However, I struggled to know the meaning of being a child of God. I experienced a lot of changes in my family and at some point I felt alone and needed something or someone bigger than me. While away at school, I accepted Jesus in my heart and then started “trying” to live for God. I found that I had an ongoing struggle with sin, self-worth and being the best version of myself.
There were many steps that brought me to the point of trusting God; family problems, growing up and losing my dad at age ten. My dad was my best friend. After that my life was in a tailspin and I felt I had no one in my corner. However, after accepting Jesus in my heart I felt like I found a Dad again and had someone who loved me regardless of circumstances.
I feel lighter since receiving Christ. He constantly reminds me that I am loved. Sometimes I feel like I am not worth it, but Jesus reminds me that I am God's child no matter what! Jesus continues to nudge me to grow in my faith and serve Him. I have been blessed to call KCC my church home and I feel every time I attend, God speaks to me and I learn about what He wants for me as His child.
I was recently baptized because it’s about time! I was glad to publicly proclaim and declare to my friends and family that I love Jesus and want to live for Him. I want to live out loud for Jesus!