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Postby Anna Mae » Thu Apr 28, 2005 5:23 am

I'm getting baptized this summer (I'm in Catechism right now). I was hoping for something über challenging and this... wasn't. All of it was like, "Yeah, I know that...tried that... yup. Deja-vu." :shady: But I think that it did help me grow a little bit (I got to know some other people and practiced patience). So, yeah.

I could use some:
1. Prayer- This is a very important time in my life. I am "officially" part of
the church after this. This is the public declaration of my Faith. I also am
overloaded with busywork types of things, which is cramping my time.
2.Praise- I'm still growing, and I'm getting baptized! :jump:
[SIZE="4"][color="DarkSlateBlue"]God has called me to mission work in Paraguay and Brazil. I may return to CAA someday. God bless all of you![/color][/SIZE]

[i]Two vast and trunk-less legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away. On the pedestal these words are inscribed:

“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!â€
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Postby CDLviking » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:14 am

I wish you the best and shall pray. This is indeed a very important time in your life.
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Postby Anna Mae » Thu Apr 28, 2005 1:15 pm

Thanks!
[SIZE="4"][color="DarkSlateBlue"]God has called me to mission work in Paraguay and Brazil. I may return to CAA someday. God bless all of you![/color][/SIZE]

[i]Two vast and trunk-less legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away. On the pedestal these words are inscribed:

“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!â€
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Postby Rogie » Thu Apr 28, 2005 3:12 pm

Congratulations and praise God for this good news, Anna Mae! I'll pray for you as you enter this new role in your life. :thumb:
Zar wrote:Praise God for all things awesome. Life ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But sanctify the Lord your God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
-- 1 Peter 3:15
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Postby kazekami » Thu Apr 28, 2005 4:52 pm

It's wonderful that you are getting baptized. Its a very important step. =). Congratulations. I'll be praying for you too. =)
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Postby Mave » Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:42 pm

PARRRTTEEEE!!!!!!!! XDDDDD

:dance: :dance: :dance:

Pardon my dramatic expression of joy ~ Hehehe Congratulations!

Looking for something challenging? Ohhhh...just you wait, it's only the beginning of the journey. I'll definitely pray and be happy for you =33
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Postby Anna Mae » Fri Apr 29, 2005 5:25 am

Thank you, everyone. I really appreciate it.
[SIZE="4"][color="DarkSlateBlue"]God has called me to mission work in Paraguay and Brazil. I may return to CAA someday. God bless all of you![/color][/SIZE]

[i]Two vast and trunk-less legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away. On the pedestal these words are inscribed:

“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!â€
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Postby Wise Dragon » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:23 am

Congratulations Its an important step in your spiritual growth. If you arent being challenged in your walk then that means that God wants you to be still and wait on him. Perhapse this is a test of your patients. You will be in my prayers.
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Postby Anna Mae » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:11 pm

Well, I didn't say that my faith wasn't being challenged (it is, believe me), just that Catechism wasn't as earthshattering as I had hoped. But patience is always something I can work on...
[SIZE="4"][color="DarkSlateBlue"]God has called me to mission work in Paraguay and Brazil. I may return to CAA someday. God bless all of you![/color][/SIZE]

[i]Two vast and trunk-less legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away. On the pedestal these words are inscribed:

“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!â€
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Postby CDLviking » Fri Apr 29, 2005 11:17 pm

One thing that I've come to realize in learning about theology and Christianity in general, is that there aren't a lot of surprises. Most of the stuff resonates within our souls because our hearts desire God. Most truths of the Faith are not that shocking once you sit down and think about it and compare it to what's in your heart.
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Postby true_noir_chloe » Sat Apr 30, 2005 7:20 pm

Congratulations on the baptism! ^____^ I will lift a prayer for you now.

[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE


You see into the deepest part of me ---

beyond the fog I hide behind.

You cast your light upon the shadows

that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.

You ease the pain when I am hurting,

and morbid visions from my past

pierce into the realm of Reason

as though I danced on blades of glass.

You grant me strength when I have fallen

and, once again, I've lost my way.

You take my hand in Yours and lead me

into the promise of a brand new day.

You bring order to all my chaos,

yet set my well-laid plans awry.

You place me on a firm foundation ---

then give me wings so I can fly.

You sand away my roughened edges

and polish all the dullest parts

until I stand before Your presence...

a newly-sculpted work of art.

You see into the heart within me,

right through my motives and selfish will.

And yet, in spite of all You see

You say You love me even still.


~by D.M.~

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Postby Zane » Sun May 01, 2005 7:23 pm

Thats cool Anna, All the best for the next stage in your life.
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Postby Anna Mae » Mon May 02, 2005 5:19 am

CDLviking wrote:One thing that I've come to realize in learning about theology and Christianity in general, is that there aren't a lot of surprises. Most of the stuff resonates within our souls because our hearts desire God. Most truths of the Faith are not that shocking once you sit down and think about it and compare it to what's in your heart.
Well, I wasn't necessarily hoping for something shocking, maybe just something to send me into exponential growth or something...
[SIZE="4"][color="DarkSlateBlue"]God has called me to mission work in Paraguay and Brazil. I may return to CAA someday. God bless all of you![/color][/SIZE]

[i]Two vast and trunk-less legs of stone stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, half sunk, a shattered visage lies. Round the decay of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare the lone and level sands stretch far away. On the pedestal these words are inscribed:

“My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!â€
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