cold feet... wet head...

So i don't know if anyone actually reads this, but here you go. Grew up in Christian home, heard of Jesus in the womb, and in church from day one. Born on the mission field, quiet, and never really got in trouble. My parents and brothers were the ones that i got in trouble with. To the outside church world, which was the only world i knew, Stephanie Q. was the quiet, goody 2 shoes, sweeter than sweet, had it all together with God, christian missionary kid. I never asked questions, i was afraid they would be dumb because i felt like i should already know everything. Asked Jesus into my heart in the kitchen of a house rented by missionary dpt. right beside the old Mount of Praise camp grounds in Circleville, Ohio when i was 5 years old. Matter-O-fact and to the point, prayed a simple prayer with my mom. then walked out the door and played in the yard. God has gotten a lot more complex and alot more simple since then. not that he has changed, it is the good little girl coming to a realization that i am not good at all on my own. i sooooo need God's grace and love to create anything pure in my heart. That said, i was never approached about being baptized and it was one of those questions i never asked. long story short, now 27 years old still dealing with an mk complex... enough is enough.. so when i heard of the opportunity to get baptized here at ihop, i said to myself/God.., i'll do it another time.. God kindly elbowed me and whispered, "haven't you said that before?" so after saying no to one girl beside me when they offered to go with me to sign up, i asked someone else beside me a few min later and we went together to sign me up!! so this sunday i took the plunge, with friends beside me and an audience that cheered up a storm! God is so patient with me.. i feel relieved and free just because i was obedient even if i don't fully understand so much that there is to understand about God. i will work on getting some pictures for you all to see my wet smiley face. :)_
Face your fears, the truth will set you free. Perfect love drives out all fear, and a man that fears has not yet been perfected in love. (working on that myself) (reference comes from 1 John)
Steph Q