OUT OF THE WATER

OUT OF THE WATER

You are baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

As she came out of the water, she felt so clean

A smile so big and bright for all to see

Joy in her decision to die to herself

Anticipation waited to start her new life

The pastor hugged her with accomplishment in his heart

Yelling “Hallelujah “as she started to depart

Water dripped off her showing the signs of rebirth

Hearing the claps and cheers from the church as they observed

To be reborn we need to die to ourselves

Recognizing our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross

Asking forgiveness from the one sent to seek and save

Receiving His answer “Yes Come Follow Me”

Come out of the water and be born from within

Possess our risen savior who paid the price for our sin

As she hurried away to change into dry clothes

She could hear the cheers and claps as  others  rose

She realized only then that she would never be alone

She had a family with the same Father welcoming them home

As she dressed and saw others doing the same

 In her heart she knew their voices would proclaim

“We are loved and cherished” life was going to change

Oh Jesus I would like to throw my arms around you

And hug you and hug you and never let go

Saying thank you, thank you for caring for me

My life was in a prison and you had the only key

You opened the door and said “Come follow me”

Follow me Follow me I’ll be a lamp for your feet

Follow me Follow me “this is the way”

Follow me Follow me no matter the cost

Follow me Follow me you will never again be lost

Follow me Follow me    Come follow me

I am Jesus the one with the key

“These are my children in whom I’m well pleased.”

LIONEL

Copyright 2012