05/28/2026
🌊 𝓣𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪'𝓼 𝓢𝓽𝓸𝓻𝔂:
Before I chose to get baptized again, I had to be honest with myself about where I was spiritually. I realized I had been trying to handle life on my own instead of fully trusting God. I was carrying a lot of pain, struggling with confidence, and using unhealthy things to numb what I was feeling instead of surrendering it to Him. Deep down, I knew God was calling me closer, but I kept ignoring the conviction of the Holy Spirit and feeding my flesh instead of feeding my relationship with God. I became tired of running, tired of feeling empty, and tired of avoiding the changes I knew needed to happen in my life.
In 2024, I made the decision to get baptized again because I knew that God had so much more for me. I wanted a real fresh start and a true commitment to Him. I knew I could not keep living the same way while expecting change in my life. The day of my baptism, I felt nervous but excited at the same time. Seeing people around me and knowing they saw my name on the sign made me anxious, but deep down I knew this was something I needed to do for myself and for my relationship with God. When I stepped into the water, I immediately felt peace come over me, and in that moment, I knew I was making one of the best decisions of my life.
Since my baptism, life has still had its ups and downs, but through it all, God has never given up on me. There have been hard days, moments where I felt weak, and seasons where I wanted to fall back into old habits, but God continued to remind me that I do not have to do life alone anymore. Baptism did not make my life perfect overnight, but it changed my heart and helped me fully surrender to God in a way I never had before. It became a symbol of healing, growth, and becoming the person God has called me to be.
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God is renewing hearts and minds on Baptism Sunday during Homecoming Weekend 2026! Your presence adds love, encouragement and faith to the atmosphere. Be there to lift your voice as we celebrate and praise God during ONE, INCREDIBLE worship experience on June 7 at 10 AM!
