Reminding us why we should be cautious about children getting baptized too young, followed by participation in communion.  It isn't that they aren't sincere, or bright.  But, they need to be given time to mature and choose for themselves.

Chris, I agree-- Cade is very sincere and bright enough to understand the skeletal framework of the Gospel.  But we want to be careful in the assumptions we make as parents.

All theology aside for a moment, I just love Cade's enthusiasm when he takes a subject and runs with it!  I can just close my eyes and imagine the sparkle in his eys when he thought about that endless supply of Mac-n-cheese!

I completely agree with Chris' comment.  I remember my baptism.  I remember that it was at the same time the rest of my family was being baptized because my family had recently come to Christ and so now we were being baptized.  I'm sure that like Cade I could answer all the questions correctly but all I remember is how special it made ME feel.  Everyone was focusing on ME when it was my turn.  I really don't remember what I was asked during it or why I felt I should be baptized?  All I remember about that night is that I felt special.  Looking back, I wish I could redo it and step before my brothers and sisters in Christ and speak of my love and devotion to Jesus.  Tell how I know that this water will not wash away my sins but I am up here to be like Christ and follow Him and publicly display my affection and devotion to Him alone.  It was my decision, I am being baptized because I have recognized that without him, I am nothing and I want to be just like Jesus!

I was baptized when I was somewhere between 7 & 8.

I left my church and my faith in my early twenties.  Whether because of sinful actions or lack of participation, I soon was revoked of my Church membership.  I remember excusing that period of my life thinking " I was just a kid when I was baptized and became a member of the Church.  I had no idea what I was devoting myself to..."  

I was able to walk away so easily because I never really knew Jesus.  I knew all the "Jesus answers" but I didn't KNOW Him.  

Wow!  Didn't mean to write a book, just wanted to share :)

Missy, what a sweet desire you have now to follow Jesus!  I love your testimony, and am encouraged by it to patiently wait for my kids to become enamored with our precious Jesus... I don't need to 'sell' him-- his intrinsic value is indisputable.

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