Delighted, Thankful and Blessed

A few Sundays ago, I took a major step in my walk...I was baptized! I've been going to a christian church in Goodyear since November of 2010. At that point in my life, I felt that nothing I did would matter if I didn't have God in my life. I was always afraid to let go for fear that I would never be perfect enough to seek him. What I have learned so far is that God does not care that you are not perfect, he loves us because he made us (I for one think me made me just right). I love the traditional sense of the catholic faith, their weddings are beautiful and the images are breathtaking but...I feel more comfortable where I am now. I know what you may say, it's not about those things but I needed to feel comfortable. I first walked into Palm Valley church with my youngest in tow. She was super excited, I was hesitant. I wasn't sure what to expect but I figured I would give it a shot. This place was huge!! I kept seeing people and more people and they all looked so happy. I entered the double doors, sat and waited. Out of the back came a group of people who started playing lively music, everyone stood up and started clapping (what the heck!! is this!!). They ended and the pastor came out. This man was engaging and so real with his word that I was captivated from that very moment. Our pastor keeps it "real" so real that he often talks about football. It's funny because he's just like any of us. I like the informality of it although the messages get across just perfectly.

I am delighted to be on my path, thankful to have found my church and blessed to have my eyes open to everything that God has planned for me :)
Kika

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