Saturday, June 27, 2009

To b or not to b

Baptize that is.

I want to get baptized but don't want to get baptized.

I can't really explain why or why not just that I am really confused on the whole issue as with other religion related things. I feel that I am truly in awe of HIM and want to follow GOD for the rest of my life, but why should I make a big spectacle of it.

I know that Jeses was baptized and the Bible makes it sound important, but I know I am a new creation and HE knows I am a true believer and new creation, why should I make a show of it.

And then there is the part where someone will take my head and put it into the water. SCARY!!!

I don't know why I feel so confused about certain things... I mean I know what the Bible says about things and that is HIS word. I just don't know why I question so many things and can't do certain things that HE says we should do.

So should I get baptized or not? I think my fiance wants me to be before we are married, which is like a few months away.

Just confused

3 comments:

Tina Michelle said...

Take your fiance out of the equation. You should only take such a huge step if you trly are ready to be baptized. You do not want to think later in life whether you did it to keep him happy or for yourself.

Jenn RN said...

Honestly we have had maybe two discussions about it and he was not pushy at all, he only said that he wanted me to do it for me and me only. He did not say I had to be before we were married or anything.

Unknown said...

Baptism is very personal and something you should do only when you feel it's time. When I was young I was taught you can only be saved through baptism. In the church I go to now, its believed you are saved when you accept Christ as your personal savior, and baptism is only a celebration of being born again. Its not the act of being baptised that saves you. I agree with this sentiment and therefore feel you should only go through with baptism if you want to partake in that celebration. If it doesn't feel right for you, then continue with your relationship with the Lord and do what He tells you to do. Just my opinion.