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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Christian Baptism (10/18/07)
I remember so distinctly this one moment of following. The rush of water swirling above me as I said, I follow after you forever. and all right, I admit it, I keep falling away. I'm unworthy of this great love. My heart is broken, torn from the misery in sin that I have caused. and Yet, I can still feel it. That feeling of absolute peace, unconditional love, all wrapped up in one moment of baptism. It was more than a dip in cool water, it was a refreshing of the spirit, a babtizing of the heart. It was an agreement between man and God, saying I am unashamed of who You are. It was a moment of defining. Of saying that I am ready to follow. There are moments in my life that I will never be proud of. There are mistakes I have made that can never be reversed. But...I will always remember that one moment in which I surrended to something greater than myself. In which I released my very life's hold to the Almighty.
But it was not in this moment which came my salvation. It was only a sign, an act to proclaim my found faith in Christ. To show the world that I believed.
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Seema Bagai
10/26/07
This is a good start. You describe your emotions during the experience. Needs some polishing, though.
Carol Shaffron
10/26/07
I really like that you emphasized that baptism is only the beginning and not a once-for-all magic solution to the sin problem. Perhaps making this piece at least 2 if not 3 smaller paragraphs would make it easier to read. But your placing baptism as an act of obedience, a sign of commitment is a good reminder that it's just the beginning of a walk, of a committment-a sort of marriage ceremony with Jesus.
LauraLee Shaw
10/30/07
But it was not in this moment which came my salvation. It was only a sign, an act to proclaim my found faith in Christ. To show the world that I believed.

Amen. Well said.
Brenda Buikema
10/31/07
Expanded a bit and this would be a very convincing devotional to someone condidering taking the leap of faith. Great writing, good descriptions, keep sharing.