Sunday, May 26, Arianna was baptized as an expression of her faith in Jesus and her commitment to live with Him as King. Read her baptism stories in her own words below.

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Arianna’s Story

I've always known who Jesus was, I was brought up in the church but never had a very close relationship with God. It wasn't until I grew up that I realized a life without God isn't a life at all. Before I grew close to God I struggled with severe depression and anxiety and would constantly think the world would be a better place without me. I felt like I failed myself and the people around me because I was so lost in life. It wasn't until I hit rock bottom and came to the conclusion there was no way I could do this alone and prayed to God to save me and to take all my burdens away in exchange for giving my life to him and never looking back.

Jesus has helped me in ways I never thought were possible and I want to commit my life to him publicly and let the world know I love Jesus as much as he loves me. I had always thought I needed to be the perfect Christian in order to be baptized so I was always hesitant because I wasn't quite there yet and I didn't want to disrespect God coming before him with all my baggage. I now know that none of that matters and the only thing that does is that I do not want to go another day living without God. I realized I will never be perfect no matter how hard I try and to become the person I strive to be I need to be saved.