Alana's Baptism

I am so very blessed. I prayed that my children would be saved and become strong Christian women who walk closely with Christ. My eldest professed her faith at an early age of 6. She was always curious and asked many questions about God and Heaven. We waited for her to be baptized until we were sure she truelly understood and as a bonus have also seen the Lord work in her to grow and become more like Christ. This Sunday, July 12, 2009, Alana will be baptized. The following is her testimony that she will share. (Mom shaped it but they are her own words/thoughts.)

Alana’s Testimony

Before Christ, I lived for myself. I was selfish, rude and I didn’t want to listen to my parents. I threw tantrums, stole, and lied. I didn’t feel sorry for any of it.

When I was 4, my family came to Redeemer and I started to hear more about God from my Sunday school teachers and my family. My parents began to discipline me in a more Godly manner and teaching me about God and His laws. We learned scriptures and read the Bible together. On the way home from church one day when I was 6, I asked how I could go to Heaven. My mom explained to me I had to know Jesus, I had to say “no” to my sins and ask God to forgive me and rule over my life. I really wanted to be where God was, so I prayed while my Mom listened.

Since then, God showed me how I was sinning and I felt guilty when I was doing wrong. I was aware when I was stealing and would tell my parents rather than hiding and lying about it. I talk to my friends about God and how they need to have a relationship with God. My favorite part of the day is when we read our Bibles together as a family.

I am so thankful that God saved me and I look forward to getting to know Him better as I grow up.

Amen!