Saying YES to Jesus - 2 Year Update!

   

  

Two Years Since My Baptism: The Best Yes I Ever Said

April 9 marks two years since the day I stood before my church and publicly declared my faith through baptism. It was the beginning of a journey I didn’t fully understand at the time—a journey marked by heartbreak, healing, surrender, and an unshakable relationship with God.

Just one week before that Easter Sunday in 2023, my pastor asked me if I was ready to be baptized. I laughed and quickly said no. I told him I needed to “get my life together” first. I had my own plans—things I thought needed fixing before I could say yes to Jesus. My life felt too messy. I thought I had to be more put together before I could be fully accepted.

But thankfully, God had different plans. He interrupted mine through a simple question from my pastor, and just a week later, I found myself in the water—letting go of control and saying yes to Jesus.

    

At the time, I believed baptism would change everything—my heart, my life, my plans, even my marriage. I walked into that water hoping God would fix what I was holding together by a thread. But instead of changing my circumstances, God began changing me.

In the months that followed, I immersed myself in Bible studies, scripture, and deeper relationships with others who pointed me to Christ. I wasn’t just going through the motions—I was being transformed from the inside out. And that’s when I realized: I had been asking God to bless my plans, when He was inviting me to surrender to His.

After my baptism, I went back to my marriage, believing it could be restored now that I was saved. But that wasn’t how it unfolded. I had to come to terms with the truth that surrender isn’t a one-time act—it’s a daily choice. I had to lay down my own desires, expectations, and fears and learn to truly trust God’s way—even when it didn’t make sense.

As I surrendered, God began opening doors I never expected. He gave me confidence—not just as a woman of faith, but as a mom, a daughter, and someone who could stand on her own. Not in my strength, but in His. It wasn’t the life I had planned—but it was becoming the life I truly needed.

And just when I felt like I had found solid ground again, another loss hit—a job loss that could’ve shattered me. But instead, it became the moment I felt most grounded in my faith. I didn’t spiral. I didn’t believe the lies I used to. Instead, I felt God’s steady presence whispering, “It’s okay. I’ve got this. But you need to trust Me.”

So I did.

This journey hasn’t been easy. There are still moments I wonder how it’s all going to come together. But God continues to show up—again and again. He provides. He leads. He fights battles I didn’t even know needed fighting.

Looking back now, I see that my baptism wasn’t the finish line—it was the starting point. The beginning of a new life marked by faith, trust, and daily surrender. Two years later, I’m still saying yes. I’m still letting go. I’m still walking with the One who never gave up on me—even when I didn’t have it all figured out.

If you're on the fence about baptism, I want to encourage you: don’t wait. Talk to someone—your church, a family member, a friend, or ME! Most importantly, talk to God. You don’t need to have your life perfectly in order to say yes to Him. In fact, He meets us in the mess and does something more beautiful than we could’ve ever imagined.

If you're in the area, I’d love to connect with you and talk about what baptism means and what the Bible says about it. Feel free to email me at info@meganonpurpose.com or send me a message on socials. I’d be honored to walk with you through this.

All it takes is a little faith—and a step into the water. 💧