In the name of---

 

---the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

 

 

Blessings of Baptism exist in three formats:

 

Baptism by water;

Baptism by fire;

Baptism by desire.

 

Each declares the believer's sacred decision

to be a Christian and follow Jesus, affirming Faith.

 

Confirmation will later in the Christian journey

confirm that humble submission to God's will.

 

By water is the most common application employed

utilizing godparents as intercessors for the child.

By fire comes when a person who is un-baptized is

"saved" through dire circumstance, like in a war or crisis;

here, the opportunity for water baptism may be a possibility.

By desire is the intent by an individual to serve God's purpose

but finds the occasion of death to preclude the water ceremony.

 

 

Through God's perfect mercy, any one of these is acceptable.

 

Re-consecrate your Christian life each day.

He is patiently awaiting your declared intention. 

 

In the name of...

the Father Who is the Authority-source of all creation,

and, of the Son Who offers His tender mercy-blessing,

and of the Holy Spirit Who bestows sacred Grace upon us.

 

Amen!

 

 

Yesterday I witnessed a Christian exhibiting Faith.

On a hot, humid late-spring day, the believer met the

refuse truck driver at the dumpster, smiled at the man

as a chocolate bar was handed to him with a heartfelt

"Thank you!" That driver seemed truly perplexed as he

finally comprehended, smiled and thanked his benefactor.

 

Later, I wondered which had been more blessed?

 

Blessed are the peacemakers...

Blessed are the meek...

Blessed are we all...

Amen!