No Greater Joy

Thanks to my good friend, Julie, I have pictures to post of a very special event in Sierra's life that happened yesterday evening at church - her baptism! Almost three years ago she asked Jesus to come "clean her heart" and be her savior. She has always had a very sensitive heart and a good grasp of spiritual things. For over a year she has wanted to be baptized. Marc and I made her wait a while so that we could be sure that she understood exactly what she was doing and why. Her testimony last night was very clear and beautiful. (She did get a little nervous when she saw the big audience - but her words were clear.) It was a great joy to watch her from behind the scenes. Having "Pastor Grandpa" perform the baptism was the icing on the cake. When we got home last night Marc gave her a new Bible to read. She has been pouring over it today, finding many of her favorite verses and reading them to me.

"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid. Do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

Sierra share this verse as a part of her testimony. I hope that she will never forget those words of truth and hope! If she can boldly proclaim her faith at the age of 7, I pray that she will be even more courageous at 17, 27, 37, etc. God bless you, sweet girl. We love you very, very much.