last night i baptized a baby. i told those gathered that the ancient waters of baptism are a sign that we belong to God. i asked the parents who gave this little one to be baptized - and they said, "we do."
i took the hospital issued coffee cup that the nurse gave me and i put my hand in, poured the water three times over the little eyes that will never open. i baptized him in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. as the entire room wept i said the only thing i knew: that this little one has only and will only ever know pure love. from his mother's womb to the Father's arms.
i kept my tears at bay until i got home...and then let them mix with the rain that was falling. face to heaven - where that little one is...
4 comments:
Oh my goodness that made me cry. I can't imagine how difficult that must have been for you or the parents. They were blesses to have you with them!
Bethany,
You have such a sacred ministry. Thanks for sharing yourself with us. Blessings on you and that family.
kp
You have been given and use well the gift of words.
I can imagine that would be a very hard thing to do...I pray that your words touched the hearts of all those there gathered in Christ's name.
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