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And there was a voice from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I dearly love; in you I find happiness.”

—Luke 3:22b

I love baptisms. There is something so warm, joy filled, and mysterious about them. For infants to adults, baptism is an obvious marker in a person’s life. Life is never quite the same after that moment.

In my first appointment, the baptismal font was made of white marble. It was not huge but it fit the space, and since the rest of the sanctuary was wood paneled, the white marble stood out. My oldest son, who was 18 months old, would come into the sanctuary during the week and go straight to the font, stretch his arm up as he stood on his tippy toes, and say, “Watta.” I would pick him up and let him play a bit with the water and say, “Always remember that you belong to God!” That was fourteen years ago. Since then my son has seen many infants and adults baptized and he is no longer fascinated by the font inside the sanctuary. He is asking interesting questions about God, the church, Jesus, and why all of it matters. I am thankful that he is asking these questions, but the truth is that the answer has not changed. The one thing that I want him to remember is that he belongs to God, in him God is pleased!

As we begin this Lenten season, you might be wondering about your place, your identity, your reason for reading this guide. As we continue, hear the invitation of Jesus, for you too are beloved, you belong. Baptism has marked you forever. In the weeks ahead, may you hear God’s call to go on this adventure!

Breath Prayer:

In me, . . . you are well pleased.