“When I think about why I want to get baptized, I think of one verse from the bible. Matthew 26 tells us; With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible. 

This verse made me think about a lot of things that have happened to me that have led me to where I am today. A few years ago, I was always negative and always trying to hurt myself and make myself bleed. I would always talk about how I hated myself and wanted to die. I thought that life would be better if I were not in it anymore. I would ask my mom all kinds of questions about death and dying. My mom would always try to answer my questions to the best she could and would state that she and the rest of my family would be devastated if I had left them.

   My Mom realized that she needed to get more help, and that is when she suggested I go to the doctor, as well as church, and get therapy for how I was feeling. The Doc diagnosed me with body dysmorphia and depression. I also went to therapy, but what really helped me get back to myself was church and joining the Youth group. 

  I felt like a weight had lifted off my shoulders. Going to Youth and Church taught me that we all have negative feelings, but Jesus and God loves us and made us the way we are for a reason.  This is when I realized I needed Jesus in my life. I thank God every day for showing me the path I needed to take and the people he put in my life to help get me here today.”

-- Emma