As I am greeted with the pastor’s kind handshake,
I step into the water.
My clothes were all wet and soggy,
and my stomach twisted in a knot.
I turn to face the crowd, all eyes on me.
The pastor takes my hand and speaks to the crowd slowly.
“Because you’ve professed your faith in the Lord Jesus,
I now baptize you in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
I hold my breath as he dips me in the cold blue water.
I feel a sensation of relief and cleanliness rushes through my veins.
Chills run down my spine.
I feel as if I have been purified and reborn.
When I surface the water,
I cannot help but smile.
The crowd claps and cheers,
I feel proud of myself.
I almost fall into tears,
knowing I am now clean.
I no longer have the weight of sin on my shoulders.
I am free.
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