Forgiven & Redeemed

"Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;" Psalm 103:2-4

On Easter Sunday, I was baptized for the second time. I have been a believer since the age of five but the past five months have been a huge life change for me. I have come to a new understanding of who Jesus Christ is and most importantly who He is to ME! He has completely turned my life around, made it new. I have experienced His grace in ways I never knew were possible. He has set me free - free from sin! He has given me a new life to live for Him, a second chance to bring glory to His name.

My baptisim was me showing my brothers and sisters in Christ, family, and friends that I choose to live a new life with Christ. He is the center of everything I do. I want people to see the power of God through my life. All I desire for people to see is the new person He has made me, not the sins I have done, but that I have been set free from them. Those sins no longer define me, Christ is who I am. I live only for Him.

As I stood on that stage, the lights were bright. I saw people but I didn't pay attention to who was watching. I was just so excited yet overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit allowing me to take that step of faith. I knew the people I love were surrounding me and supporting me. That moment on stage went so quick! Like BAM it was over! Even though I did have a fear before that day that I would make it about something it wasn't suppose to be about, I didn't let it! It definitely was about my Jesus, my Lord, the Redeemer, the Forgiver. I had victory that day because on that day the King of Kings and Lord of Lords gave me freedom through the Cross!

All the praise and glory goes to Him, the one and only God. And thank you Brandi, Jim, Pastor Paul, the Shellnut Family, Wayne, Sandy, and everyone else who was there to support me! Thank you for making this day possible for me. You are all a blessing from the Lord.