3 nephi 11: 18 - 41
what feelings did you have when you were baptized?
--> i was baptized on may 31, 1997 by my father. i remember feeling lots of things: nervousness because i didn't like being in front of people, excited to wear my new baptism dress, embarrassed when i stepped into the water and the beautiful baptism dress my mother made me to be baptized in floated to the top of the water, happiness when i sang a song with friends then another with my family, love that so many people would come support my big day, and honestly a little confused when people would say "congrats on making this choice to be baptized". i remember thinking that it wasn't really a choice, of course i was going to be baptized. i've often reflected on that attitude... and wished i was better about applying it to every aspect of the gospel. of course i'm going to choose the right. of course i'm going to read my scriptures today. of course i'm going to go to church every week and the temple often. of course my family will never miss an fhe. of course of course of course.
i also remember thinking i would never sin again. about an hour later, at lunch, i hit coleman my brother and the moment i did, i was totally devastated that i was no longer perfect. my mom had a good discussion with me about repentance after that, but it just didn't seem the same. thank goodness i understand it now :)
my baptism day was so special to me, and i will forever be grateful for the CHOICE i made to become a member of the church of Jesus Christ of latter-day saints, and all that entails!
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