While at training camp I remember praying and I felt a heavy weight on my heart to get baptized again. As soon as I was done praying to myself, the speaker at camp announces that he’s going to buy a pool because he feels that people are going to be baptized. I was shocked and that locked it in for me that I’d be getting baptized on this trip.
A couple days before that our group did listening prayers. It’s where you just listen to God. Our leaders picked a person and no one knew who it was and whatever you see or hear you share it with the group. Still without knowing the person, a girl in my group saw a boat in the ocean surrounded by three other boats. I was instantly brought to tears. I was missing my family so much that day and it reminded me that Mom, Dad, and Quincy are always there with me no matter where I am. I decided I wanted to get baptized in the ocean because our family loves the beach, and because of that vision.
I was baptized when I was 7. I believe I knew what I was doing but I didn’t realize what it meant. Today, I got baptized again in the ocean. I declared my faith in the Lord as my own. Because I am saved, loved, and enough.
This month I have battled with heartache and pain. It seemed like my life was falling apart but now I know that God had to strip me of all of the things I put my hope in so that I could fully trust, hope and lean into Him. I am excited to be home, get plugged in with a Christian group, and fall deeper in love with the Lord and his plans for me. Coming home is NOT a finish line, but just the beginning. I would appreciate prayers for peace and encouragement while adjusting back into real life. Please continue praying for safe travels! I can’t wait to be on American soil in 4 days, and Kansas soil in 6! Thank you for all of your kind words of love and encouragement. You all are amazing!
Love always,
Hallie
