Proclaiming Faith Poem by April Swanson

I just want to thank the Lord
For your step of faith.
In coming to Him to be baptized
And to go forth in His grace.
Your love for Jesus Christ
Shines through in all you do,
For there are many that will see
The hope of Christ in you.

It takes a lot of courage
To be baptized in His name.
To die to the old self,
And be forever changed.
May God bless your life
For stepping out for Him,
Proclaiming unto others
The faith you have within.

I thank the Lord for you
For bringing you to this place.
I pray you'd have a real sense
Of God's hand upon your life.
As you go through the baptismal waters
And follow after Christ.
I pray that you may go from here
Changed and made brand-new.
Walking hand in hand with God
Into all He's called you to.